NTSB investigations, MD
48 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
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| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
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\" = 'MD' 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" = 'MD' 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 IAD05LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Denton, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD04LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-180 · Baltimore, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors included a low ambient temperature and a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC03LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Leonardtown, MDA loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the fuel cap not being secured to the tank.NTSB IAD02LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Patuxent River, MDThe pilot's inadequate fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC02LA019Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorton/Cloeren Titan Tornado II · New Windsor, MDLoss of power for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC01LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Odenton, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC01LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaum Rans S-12 · Waldorf, MDFuel contamination. A factor related to the accident was the builder’s decision to not install fuel tank drains.NTSB NYC00LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrooms Titan Tornado · Libertytown, MDAn engine seizure due to improper reconditioning of piston/cylinder after a previous seizure. A factor was the unsuitable terrain, to which, the forced landing was made.NTSB IAD99LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Essex, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and dark night conditions.NTSB IAD97LA102Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLardas Renegade Spirit · Boonsboro, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of his homebuilt airplane during a low level maneuver after a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's alcohol impairment.NTSB IAD97FA024Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Fort Washington, MDLoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).NTSB IAD96LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 RG · Union Bridge, MDloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).NTSB IAD96LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Westminster, MDThe fracture of the engine crankshaft which had a subsurface origin and progressed in fatigue until overload and separation occurred.NTSB IAD96LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Clinton, MDa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO96LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Shady Side, MDthe partial loss of engine power due to a leaking fuel line.NTSB BFO95LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Finksburg, MDloss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB BFO94LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Forest Hill, MDThe loss of engine power during for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC94LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3 Soloy · Friendsville, MDThe partial failure of the turbine engine for undetermined reasons, during an agriculture maneuver at low altitude, over terrain unsuitable for an autorotation.NTSB BFO94FA082Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Leonardtown, MDImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the presence of carburetor icing conditions.NTSB BFO94LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hagerstown, MDThe loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC94LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Centreville, MDThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC94LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210F · Frederick, MDThe mechanic's inadequate inspection and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power and a forced landing.NTSB BFO93FA153Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Mitchellville, MDCorrosion in the fuel control unit, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Related factors were: inadequate maintenance, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB NYC93GA025Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Baltimore, MDA power loss of undetermined origin. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions, the lack of a suitable landing area, and the inability of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering to avoid obstacles.NTSB BFO92LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Havre De Grace, MDThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat control resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident include the existence of weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the rough terrain on which the aircraft was…NTSB NYC92LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Baltimore, MDA power loss due to fuel starvation from a faulty rubber seal in the mechanical fuel pump while operating over unsuitable terrain. An additional cause was the use of inadequate standards for the production of the rubber seal.NTSB NYC92FIG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportTierra II · Williamsport, MDThe pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement resulting in a loss of control of the airplane during a forced landing following a power loss for an undetermined reason.NTSB BFO91FA053Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech B65 · California, MDThe loss of power in one engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO91FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · California, MDThe loss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO91LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Clinton, MDThe lost of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO91LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · California, MDThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and on ground collision with terrain.NTSB BFO91FA008Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Elkton, MDLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and an inflight collision with the terrain.NTSB BFO91LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Ridgely, MDThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO90LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Clinton, MDPilot factor in that he improperly used the engine controls.NTSB BFO89LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Baltimore, MDThe pilot landed on unsuitable soft terrain which caused the landing skid to sink into the ground. This resulted in a landing skid overload failure and nose over of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB BFO89FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Towson, MDAbout 6 min after takeoff, after leveling at 3500 ft, the plt rprtd he was having a probelm that he was unable to figure out. A few minutes later, he repeated the same problem & elected to divert to a nearby arpt. Witnesses rprtd the acft reversed course svrl…NTSB BFO88FA054Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Clinton, MDEng pwr loss occurred when the instrument student advanced the throttle to do a go-around when the acft was too high to lnd on rwy 5 following a simulated instrmt apch. The instr took control of the acft and about half-way down the rwy, at about 300 ft AGL,…NTSB BFO88LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Mechanicsville, MDThe acft was flown with the engine cowling plugs installed. The engine overheated and it lost power. The plt said he forgot to remove the plugs during the preflight. During the forced landing roll the acft collided with a berm and the rt main lndg gear was…NTSB BFO87LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Clinton, MDDuring takeoff with the aircraft over the end of the runway, power loss occurred. The pilot landed straight ahead in a field and nosed over. Examination of the aircraft did not disclose any mechanical malfunctions/failures. The engine was started and operated…NTSB BFO87FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 112 · Edgewood, MDOn the day of the accident and before the accident flight, the inlet fuel hose to the fuel flow divider was replaced. The hose assembly was fabricated by maint personnel. An inspection flight afterwards revealed engine roughness during fuel mixture leaning.…NTSB BFO87FA020Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mount Airy, MDThe instructor pilot simulated an engine out emergency by retarding the throttle. The student, who had not soloed, became engrossed in handling the emergency. The instructor kept his hand on the throttle throughout the practice maneuver. When he applied full…NTSB BFO86FIG02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 560A · Easton, MDThe acft overran the end of the rwy and struck an embankment during an aborted takeoff. The plt reported that shortly after takeoff, the acft settled back on the rwy. He reduced the engine power to idle, raised the flaps and attempted to stop the acft to no…NTSB NYC84FIG04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportJett Shoestring · Gaithersburg, MDAccording to witnesses, the acft experienced an engine power loss during the initial climb after takeoff. The acft was observed to descend near vertically to ground impact. Teardown of the engine revealed discrepancies in the carburetor assembly. The plt had…NTSB NYC84LA277Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Fairmont, MDN527Y departed sallisburg, MD, on a flt to spray mesquitoes. The pilot had dispenced aprx half the load of chemicals when he experienced an engine failure. He executed an emergency landing in swampy terrain and the aircraft nosed over.NTSB NYC84LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hagerstown, MDThe plt initiated a 5 mi straight-in approach. When the acft was within 2 mi of the arpt, the plt reduced power, appliedcarb heat & slowed the acft. When it appeared he was going to land short, he added power, but the eng would not respond. The acft was…NTSB ATL83FA232Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Laytonsville, MDThe acft lost power at about 200 ft AGL during takeoff. The pilot had just aborted a takeoff because the power went to idle with throttle open. After a run-up of 30 seconds he decided to try again. The power loss occurred at about 200 ft AGL and the pilot…NTSB DCA83AA025Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Gaithersburg, MDThe owner/plt was on a flt, accompanied by two nephews, ages 19 & 8 yrs old. An associate of the owner/plt reported that the 19 yr old nephew, who occupied the right front seat, was a single eng plt, but had no multi-eng instruction. However, no FAA records…NTSB ATL82FIG11Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 177B · Forest Hill, MDAfter takeoff, the engine lost power and the aircraft crashed in a cornfield. The pilot turned left to avoid a congestedarea and made ground contact with the left wing first. The aircraft was demolished by impact and fire. The pilot says hehad a quarter of a…