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25 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.

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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" = 'NH' 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

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\" = 'NH' 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" = 'NH' 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 NYC05LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Nashua, NHThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing.Aug 7, 2005 · N838DM · Substantial damage NTSB NYC05FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-110P1 · Swanzey, NHThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a single-engine missed approach with the airplane in a slow airspeed, full flap configuration, which resulted in a minimum control speed (Vmc) roll. Contributing factors included an inoperative engine for undetermined…Jan 14, 2005 · N49BA · Destroyed NTSB NYC04LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Jaffrey, NHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 7, 2004 · N2489M · Substantial damage NTSB NYC01LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev 52 · Moultonboro, NHA clogged fuel vent line due to a mud dauber nest, and rough terrain, including a large hole, in the forced landing field.Jul 14, 2001 · N48GA · Substantial damage NTSB NYC01LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Nashua, NHThe CFI's improper decision to abort the takeoff and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Jun 7, 2001 · N6863H · Substantial damage NTSB IAD98LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Nashua, NHThe pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.May 11, 1998 · N7795Q · Destroyed NTSB IAD97LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Lebanon, NHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 14, 1997 · N4992V · Substantial damage NTSB BFO94LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdvanced Acft Waco 10 GXE · Rochester, NHthe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Related factors were unsuitable terrain (trees) and the inadvertent stall.Aug 24, 1994 · NC5852 · Destroyed NTSB BFO94LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Hollis, NHThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel which resulted in fuel starvation.Apr 30, 1994 · N5907G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC94LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36-TC · Hillsboro, NHLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 26, 1993 · N3736F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC91LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Nashua, NHFuel system contamination by other personnel which resulted in an inflight engine failure and a subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain.Feb 2, 1991 · N13341 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC91LA029Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301R · Alton, NHThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made.Nov 16, 1990 · N8473H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC89LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185D · Wolfeboro, NHLoss of engine power for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were: the obstructions (trees & boats) in the emergency landing area.Jul 31, 1989 · N1526F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC88LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Plymouth, NHThe plt reported that the eng lost power during takeoff as the acft was climbing thru about 200 to 250 ft AGL. Unable to restore power, he turned to land in a corn field, but was unable to reach it. He then selected a smaller field, but during the landing,…Jul 9, 1988 · N32126 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC87LA263Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Kingston, NHDuring flight, the pilot noticed the engine RPM was high. He was unable to control the RPM with the prop control. He reduced the throttle setting, but soon thereafter, the engine began running rough with a severe vibration. The pilot selected a field for an…Sep 29, 1987 · N7388S · Destroyed NTSB NYC86DNC06Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHansen Hawk 304 · Wolfeboro, NHThe experimental aircraft equipped with a buick V-8 aluminum block engine experienced power loss on approach for landing. The pilot decided that the distance and terrain was too great for a glide to the airport, and an emergency water landing in a nearby lake…Jul 22, 1986 · N13CH · Substantial damage NTSB NYC84LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Newmarket, NHPlt reported loss of power in flight and executed a forced landing in a wooded area. Reason for the power loss was not determined.Jul 16, 1984 · N1857G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC84FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · N. Haverhill, NHA friend who observed the plt preflighting the acft saw him drain fuel from the sumps to check for water. However, he did not see the plt check the fuel level in the tanks. The plt taxied to the rwy, performed an eng run-up & took off. Shortly after lift-off,…Jul 3, 1984 · N8101R · Destroyed NTSB NYC84LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Somersworth, NHThe acft was damaged in a forced landing after the engine quit during a descent. The plt had been cruising at 2500 ft. upon descending to 800 ft in the skyhaven area the plt applied power but the engine did not respond. An airstart attemptwas unsuccessful and…Dec 4, 1983 · N62042 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC83LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Lebanon, NHAccording to the plt there was a sudden power fluctuation at(rotation speed). The plt then aborted the takeoff but couldnot stop the acft before departing the rwy.Sep 10, 1983 · N64200 · Destroyed NTSB NYC82DA222Accident · No injuriesFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Enfield, NHThe pilot experienced a partial power loss after takeoff and in trying for better landing terrain collided with power lines, a camp and a car.Sep 11, 1982 · N5185X · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA186Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Barnstead, NHThe pilot stated he lost power during takeoff and landed in trees off the end of the runway.Aug 8, 1982 · N3627Z · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA140Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna U206 · Nelson, NHThe pilot of the float equipped aircraft stated that during takeoff, there was a loss of power and lift. He tried to turn and land; however, the plane crashed into the lake and was destroyed. The pilot and passengers evacuated without injury.Jul 5, 1982 · N2147F · Destroyed NTSB NYC82DA047Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Jaffrey, NHDuring takeoff, the engine lost power at about 40 to 50 ft AGL. The aircraft was landed back on the runway with about 400 ft remaining. It hit a snowbank at the end of the runway at about 40 to 50 knots. The plane bounced and came to rest after traveling…Mar 9, 1982 · N9256C · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA024Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Enfield, NHWhile the student pilot was on a solo cross-country flight, the engine lost power and then ran intermittently. The power loss occurred while the plane was over a snow covered lake at 6500 ft MSL. The pilot elected to land on the lake. After touchdown, the…Jan 19, 1982 · N68292 · Substantial damage