NTSB investigations, MN
80 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 4 |
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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' 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 CHI08CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLerohl RV-8 · Alexandria, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI07CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Jasper, MNThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. The false indication of the fuel remaining in the fuel tanks and the corn crop were factors.NTSB CHI07LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Comfrey, MNThe loss of engine power due to the loose pressure line during aerial application maneuvers which resulted in a hard forced landing.NTSB CHI07CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPavliga Hatz CB-1 · Buffalo, MNThe loss of engine power due to the carburetor fuel flow valve becoming stuck in the closed position, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB CHI06CA222Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S2R · Park Rapids, MNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was the low altitude at which the airplane was being operated.NTSB CHI06LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Market, MNA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and camshaft gear teeth during cruise flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.NTSB CHI06LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAllied Ag Cat Productions G-164A · Gonvick, MNThe aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. A contributing factor is the reported loss of takeoff performance.NTSB CHI05LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Georgetown, MNThe reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering and the low altitude of the operation. Related factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot, and trees.NTSB CHI05FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Grand Rapids, MNAn observed loss of engine power due to the bound/jammed turbocharger wastegate during takeoff, the pilot not maintaining airplane control, and the stall he inadvertently encountered. A factor was the maintenance personnel not replacing the turbocharger…NTSB CHI05LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Belle Plaine, MNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during descent, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI04LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 Ercoupe · Hawley, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the fence post.NTSB CHI04LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Minneapolis, MNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI03LA305Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Pine River, MNAn inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot due to his failure to visually confirm fuel quantity prior to flight, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the fuel management computer installed in the…NTSB CHI03LA213Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAllenberg Swick BC 12-D · Winsted, MNThe inadequate aircraft preflight by both pilots of the closed main fuel valve which led to fuel starvation of the engine. Additional causes were the lack of recent experience in the accident airplane and the inadvertent stall by both pilots after a loss of…NTSB CHI03LA192Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDebay Dragonfly Mark II · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known deficiency with regard to an improper carburetor calibration that led to the loss of engine power. The improperly calibrated carburetor and the trees were contributing factors.NTSB CHI03LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Benson, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI03LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500-B · Mankato, MNFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and not verifying the airplane had been refueled.NTSB CHI03LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Longville, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain/landing area encountered by the pilot during a forced landing. The low altitude at the time of power loss was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI03LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Dodge Center, MNThe loss of engine power due to a fractured engine driven pump shaft pin. The low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered were contributing factors.NTSB CHI03LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMadewell EAA-Biplane-P · Forest Lake, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the swampy terrain.NTSB CHI02LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Olivia, MNThe fouled spark plugs and the terrain condition encountered during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CHI02LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Brooklyn Park, MNThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the power transmission line and the trees.NTSB CHI02LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Warroad, MNThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the muffler baffles which blocked the exhaust system. A factor to the accident was the treeline.NTSB CHI02LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A-1 · Jordan, MNThe loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel which led to a misalignment of the gearbox casing.NTSB CHI02LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Hastings, MNThe engine failure due to oil starvation as a result of the fatigue fracture of the number 6 piston. Additional factors were the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot, and the inadequate piston design by the manufacturer.NTSB CHI02LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Clear Lake, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude and the fences.NTSB CHI02LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVermeys T-Bird II · Sherburn, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB CHI02LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Mounds View, MNFuel starvation caused by the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank fuel selector while in the traffic pattern, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot not complying with the…NTSB CHI01LA318Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-20 · St. Bonifacius, MNImproper servicing of the airplane by other maintenance personnel, inadequate inspection of the airplane by the other maintenance personnel prior to the airplane's flight, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors relating to…NTSB CHI01LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Blooming Prairi, MNThe reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during a the cruise portion of a CFR part 137 observation, and the pilot not following the height/velocity charts data.NTSB CHI01LA237Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVeith Kolb Sling Shot · Goodview, MNThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by a blocked, unsecured, fuel vent line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall at a low…NTSB CHI01LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Walker, MNthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff. Factors were the vehicles, the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered, and the low altitude of the helicopter at the time of the loss of engine power.NTSB CHI01LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Stillwater, MNThe loss of engine power for undermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the power line and the trees.NTSB CHI01FA139Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · St Cloud, MNthe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the loss of right engine power during initial climb. Factors were the loss of right engine power for an undetermined reason, the pilot not complying with flight manual emergency procedures, and the trees.NTSB CHI01LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · New Ulm, MNThe engine failure for undetermined reasons, the pilot not attaining proper runway alignment, and the misjudged flare by the pilot. A factor was the runway light.NTSB CHI00LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeinzierl Titan Tornado II · Maple Plain, MNthe obstructed fuel system filter, the inadequate silicone material the builder used, and the rough and uneven terrain. A factor was that suitable landing terrain was not available.NTSB CHI00LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pine City, MNA loss of engine power due to the failure of the number four cylinder's exhaust valve spring and exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident were, the barbwire fence and the clump of high vegetation encountered by the airplane.NTSB CHI99LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S-2R · Brooten, MNthe compressor impeller failure and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot.NTSB CHI99LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G18S · Minneapolis, MNthe premature gear retraction and proper runway alignment not maintained during takeoff by the pilot. An additional cause was the proper descent rate not maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the carburetor icing conditionsNTSB CHI99LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Austin, MNThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the helicopter, which precluded an emergency autorotation, and the crop field.NTSB CHI98FA300Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rosemount, MNThe loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI98LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Austin, MNthe improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors were the throttle control not safetied, the crops, and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilotNTSB CHI98FA187Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Little Falls, MNthe pilot's continued operation with a known deficiency in equipment.NTSB CHI98LA170Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKreatz Genesis · Maple Lake, MNthe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the failed reduction drive belts.NTSB CHI98LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Crookston, MNthe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors included the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot failed to refuel the airplane. Another factor was fatigue.NTSB CHI98LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Isanti, MNthe soft terrain condition. A factor was the failure of the crankshaft.NTSB CHI98LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Lakeville, MNfuel starvation due a deteriorated grommet in an Adel clamp, and a loose mixture control cable.NTSB CHI97LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Aitkin, MNloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the wet/soft terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI97LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Donnelly, MNundetermined event resulting in the broken connecting rod and cylinder.NTSB CHI96LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Princeton, MNLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.