NTSB investigations, MI
113 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
Where
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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\" = 'MI' 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" = 'MI' 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 CHI08LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Muskegon, MILoss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing available to the pilot due to the presence of a residential sub-division and trees.NTSB CHI07LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Marine City, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors contributing to the accident were the insufficient runway remaining and the soft terrain.NTSB CHI07CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportButtles SNS-7 · Lapeer, MIThe fuel starvation for an undetermined reason, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The trees were a factor.NTSB CHI07CA169Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Bellaire, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the deer fence.NTSB CHI07LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Fruitport, MIThe flight instructor failed to use carburetor heat during takeoff in icing conditions. A factor was the power line pole.NTSB CHI07LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReisinger Sonerai II L · Alma, MIThe loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI07CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Cheyboygan, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the lanidng.NTSB CHI06LA243Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFrick Questair Q20 · Big Rapids, MIThe pilot's failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply, which resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply and the subsequent loss of engine power. The trees that the airplane struck during the forced landing were a factor.NTSB CHI06LA230Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDix Acro Sport II · Coldwater, MIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the resulting forced landing which resulted in the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. The rising terrain was a factor.NTSB CHI06CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Lakeview, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane was being operated when the loss of engine power occurred.NTSB CHI06CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMartin Rans S-7 Courier · Ray, MIThe loss of engine power and fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI06CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Holly, MIA loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the guard rail and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI06CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBalkema Stol Aircraft · Scotts, MIThe in-flight loss of engine power on downwind for undetermined reasons and the post-impact ground fire that burned the airplane while it was standing.NTSB CHI06LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Jackson, MIthe blocked induction air filter due to ice accumulation which resulted in a loss of engine power. The pilot's improper weather evaluation, trees, snow, fog, and icing conditions were factors.NTSB CHI06CA024Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportColson/Goodbread Rans S-12 · Flushing, MIThe loss of engine power on initial climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the tree the airplane impacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI05CA263Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKeith Avid Amphibian · Buchanan, MIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. A factor was the power lines.NTSB CHI05CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportYamokoski Glastar · Marcellus, MIThe in-flight loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the tall corn he encountered.NTSB CHI05CA193Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Plainwell, MIThe loss of engine power on downwind due to carburetor icing, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB CHI05LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · White Cloud, MIA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the mechanic's improper maintenance, the disconnected oil line, the oil leak from the disconnected line, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the outside…NTSB CHI05LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Ray, MIThe loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons and the flightcrew's failure to maintain aircraft control following the loss of power.NTSB CHI05FA049Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ironwood, MIFatigue fracture of an engine cylinder resulting in a loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed (Vmc), the resulting loss of aircraft control, and an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing…NTSB CHI05FA024Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Detroit, MIThe pilot's failure to feather the propeller and to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power which resulted from undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the power lines and the house that the airplane…NTSB CHI04LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Durand, MIThe elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impacted during its emergency landing after takeoff.NTSB CHI04CA210Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Plymouth, MIThe loss of engine power at a low altitude due to a fuel flow restriction caused by vapor lock. Factors to the accident included the high atmospheric temperature and the road sign that the airplane impacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI04LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pontiac, MIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the tree line and the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI04LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Mears, MILoss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat during descent. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB CHI04LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Ann Arbor, MIThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Weather conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice and a roadway were contributing factors.NTSB CHI04LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Cedarville, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed.NTSB CHI03LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Harrisville, MIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the trees.NTSB CHI03LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Sparta, MIThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the inadvertent stall/spin encountered. The inadequate fuel supply, airspeed not being maintained, low altitude, and terrain were factors to the accident.NTSB CHI03FA218Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22-Beta · Flint, MIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inadequate decision to land on an unsuitable area.NTSB CHI03LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Sandusky, MIThe failure of the ignition switch leading to an engine power loss in cruise flight and the subsequent high flare during autorotation. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and the unsuitable terrain…NTSB CHI03LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · West Branch, MIThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the connecting rod cap. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered.NTSB CHI03LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTanner Kitfox · Coldwater, MIThe low altitude at which an undetermined loss of engine power occurred following takeoff.NTSB CHI02LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Sturgis, MIThe failure of the turbine section of the engine, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The low altitude was a factor.NTSB CHI02LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Flushing, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway.NTSB CHI02LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Jackson, MIThe pilot's improper management of the fuel system, including his failure to reposition the fuel selectors to the main fuel tanks prior to landing, as directed in the pilot operating handbook. Additional causes to the accident were the pilot not maintaining…NTSB CHI02LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWattier Tornado · Grant, MIThe disregarded replacement of the airplane's fuel lines, the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies, and the turn back to the departure airport by the owner/pilot. The inadequate condition inspection by the mechanic, the cracked fuel line, the…NTSB CHI02LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Sturgis, MIthe inadequate in-flight emergency planning/decision, the checklist not followed and excessive approach altitude by the pilot. Contributing factors were the loose oil return line and weather.NTSB CHI02FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Attica, MIThe reported loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, the pilot not performing an autorotation, the pilot not maintaining rotor RPM during his emergency descent, and the pilot not maintaining control of the helicopter. A factor was…NTSB CHI01LA295Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Romeo, MIthe reason for the loss of engine power is undetermined.NTSB CHI01LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Pontiac, MIthe checklist not compiled with by the operator and not verified by the operator’s pilot and the operator's flight instructor. An additional cause was the improper autorotation by the pilot in command. The out of calibration engine idle speed was a…NTSB CHI01FA290Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNavion L-17B · Newaygo, MIThe pilot inadvertently positioning the fuel selector in an intermediate position, resulting in a loss of engine power. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to verify the fuel selector position during the engine restart attempt. Factors to the accident…NTSB CHI01LA285Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaters Avid Bandit · Northville, MIfuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel calculations. A factor was the concrete building.NTSB CHI01LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Freemont, MIThe broken throttle cable during cruise flight and the pilot's inadequate flare during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed during the forced landing attempt and the short, corn stubble field.NTSB CHI01LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mecosta, MIthe inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel starvation. Additional causes were the aircraft control not maintained, and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.NTSB CHI01LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMelenyk Genesis · Howell, MIthe in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors were the undetermined loss of engine power, the quartering tailwind and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.NTSB CHI01LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Hudson, MIUnsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were fuel starvation caused by foreign material blocking the fuel tank lines which led to the engine failure, annual inspection…NTSB CHI01LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPerth Amboy Bird CK · Casco Twp., MIThe engine failure due to carburetor ice. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions which existed and the tree which was contacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI01LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Gaylord, MIthe pilot not maintaining directional control during the reported loss of number one engine power during initial climb and the pilot not following the airplane emergency procedure's corrective action for engine failure after lift-off, and the inadvertent…