NTSB investigations, IN
69 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 350)
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI07LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T15 · Marion, INThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an aerial application. A contributing factor was the creek bed.NTSB CHI07FA084Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Munster, INThe fuel starvation for an undetermined reason which led to the loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which led to his loss of control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the flight…NTSB CHI06FA184Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Brookville, INThe in-flight loss of engine power during cruise flight due to restricted fuel flow and the inadequate preflight the pilot performed. An additional cause was the trees.NTSB CHI06LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Muncie, INThe loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI05LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTschida Glastar · Kendallville, INA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the fuel flow restriction at the internal engine fuel filter due the presence of the silicone sealant material. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing short of the…NTSB CHI05LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-12/45 · South Bend, INFailure of the fuel control unit (FCU) bellows which resulted in a significant loss of engine power and the pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain during the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadvertent exceedence of the…NTSB CHI04LA245Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFall Cub · Rockville, INThe fuel starvation encountered due to the builder's inadequate fuel system design and the subsequent loss of engine power during a maneuver for the landing approach. Factors were the tree and corn.NTSB CHI04CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G2 · Muncie, INThe engine failure for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's inability to properly level-off for landing due to the low rotor speed, which resulted in the hard landing. The low altitude where the engine failure occurred was a factor.NTSB CHI04LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Rockville, INThe restriction of airflow in the carburetor due to a foreign substance blockage of the venturi. A contributing factor was the trees.NTSB CHI03FA291Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Uniondale, INThe pilot's inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceiling, dark night conditions, and the utility pole which the airplane contacted during…NTSB CHI03LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Winamac, INA loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear due to the omission of the retaining bolt and subsequent shear failure of the anti-rotation pin. The unsuitable terrain encountered, and the rough field were factors.NTSB CHI03LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Richmond, INThe pilot misjudged the fuel supply during the aircraft preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the wires.NTSB CHI02LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Ft. Wayne, INThe corroded throttle cable resulting in a loss of engine power. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection, the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing, the ditch, and the fence.NTSB CHI02LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Angola, INThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.NTSB CHI02LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Fulton, INA loss of engine power due to excessive clearance of the connecting rod bearing resulting in engine seizure. A related factor was the muddy field.NTSB CHI02LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Greenwood, INthe directional control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the stuck open intake valve on the left engine.NTSB CHI01LA328Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Lebanon, INThe unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor ice, and the bean crop.NTSB CHI01LA275Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchuetz Miniplane DSA-1 · Michigan City, INAircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot maneuvering at a low airspeed, the encountered stall/spin, and the recovery from the spin at a low altitude, which resulted in altitude/clearance not being…NTSB CHI01LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHauck Moffra P-13 · Linden, INthe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain condition encountered during the landing.NTSB CHI01FA204Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · West Lafayette, INThe fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's alcohol impaired decision making. Additional factors were the trees and night.NTSB CHI01LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Munster, INEngine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Factors relating to this accident were the attempted emergency landing after takeoff and the fence.NTSB CHI01LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · La Porte, INthe inadequate planned approach by the pilot. Contributing factors were the fuel starvation and tailwind.NTSB CHI01TA063Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Griffith, INThe unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors included the loss of power for undetermined reasons and the rough terrain.NTSB CHI01LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210C · Indianapolis, INThe reason for the loss of engine power is undetermined. A factor was the rough terrain.NTSB CHI01LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Noblesville, INCarburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by his delayed use of carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI00FA165Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Westfield, INThe pilot's improper in-flight decison to maneuver back to the departure airport following the loss of engine power on initial climb, the pilot's loss of aircraft control and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. Contributing factors to…NTSB CHI00LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35V · Bloomington, INthe improper major overhaul of the engine by company maintenance personnel. The tree was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI00LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom EN-28 · Indianapolis, INThe pilot's attempted operation of the helicopter with known deficiencies, and his improper autorotation to landing. Factors were one fouled spark plug and another partially failed spark plug in the same cylinder, and the construction area.NTSB CHI99LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Greenfield, INthe FBO employee improperly refueled the airplane with Jet A fuel instead of 100LL and the inadequate preflight by the pilot-in-command in that he failed to drain the fuel tanks during the preflight. Factors related to the accident were the low altitude at…NTSB CHI99LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Daleville, INA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI99IA350Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace Jetstream 3101 · South Bend, INthe right engine accessory section's splined gear spur gear failure during cruise flight.NTSB CHI99LA286Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Evansville, INfuel exhaustion due to the flight instructor's improper in-flight decision. A factor was the ditch.NTSB CHI99LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Greencastle, INthe pilot operating with known deficiencies in equipment and the fuel cap that disengaged. Factors were the wet grass, and muddy terrain conditions.NTSB CHI98LA278Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Bloomington, INA loss of engine power due to a fractured number 5 and number 6 cylinder connecting rods for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI98FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Evansville, INImproper maintenance by the use of a loose fitting unapproved fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB CHI97FA272Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKellums Sonerai 1 · Scottsburg, INa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed greater than the stalling speed for the airplane. A factor relating to this accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB CHI97LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOlsen Acro Sport II · Monon, INThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.NTSB CHI96LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDickinson Fisher Classic · Mooresville, INthe pilot failed to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from the trees, and had made an improper in-flight decision when he got to far from a suitable landing area. The reason for the loss of power failure was undetermined.NTSB CHI95LA333Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild FA-24 · Blountsville, INpartial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's improper in-flight planing/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's misuse of flaps, and his encounter with high obstruction during the forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson A-4 · Laporte, INthe pilot's inadvertant stall of the airplane while conducting a forced landing. A factor was the engine failure which occurred for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI95LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Cloverdale, INthe total loss of engine power due to a blocked orifice in the fuel pump. A related factor is the rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI94DET02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportSimcox Sport Trainer · Laporte, INThe pilot's continued operation with a known power deficiency. The loss of engine power was a factor in the accident.NTSB CHI92LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Indianapolis, INEngine loss of power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.NTSB MKC89FA116Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Greenwood, INInadequate preflight and improper use of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, and improper use of emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were: self induced pressure by the pilot to meet an arrival time, his failure to extend the…NTSB CHI89LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Indianapolis, INThe plt rprtd that immediately after rotation & drg the initial climb, the rgt eng began to backfire & run rough. When the eng contd to run rough in spite of attempts to smooth it out, the plt elected to abort the takeoff. At that time, the acft was at about…NTSB CHI88DET02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech A35 · Wheeler, INThe acft was being operated iaw a ferry permit to obtain an annual inspn. The prev annual inspn was on 3/13/85. Drg flt abt 1.3 hrs after takeoff, the eng lost pwr. The plt noted the fuel pres was zero. He said he turned on the aux fuel pump & insured the…NTSB CHI88LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · La Porte, INThe aircraft experienced a complete power failure and while the pilot was attempting to make an emergency landing ran through a fence and between two trees substantially damaging the aircraft. The pilot sustained minor injuries. Post acc invest revealed a…NTSB CHI88DET01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Wayne, INPilot on night cross country flight with clear, very cold weather, experienced total loss of engine power while cruising at 7500 feet MSL. Approach control gave position of closest field, but pilot elected to continue to destination which was five miles…NTSB CHI87DEX08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Sheridan, INOn initial climbout at approximately 400' AGL the aircraft experienced a total power failure. The pilot attempted to maneuver the aircraft to return to the airport, however, the aircraft was forced to land in a farm field 1/4 mile short of the airport. The…NTSB CHI87LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Laporte, INThe plt stated that at the initial full throttle position the acft developed 2450 RPM. According to the plt, at approximately 200 feet of altitude he noticed a loss of rpm's to 2050 and he immediately rechecked the throttle and mixture controls, the magneto…