NTSB investigations, NM
46 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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\" = 'NM' 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" = 'NM' 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 DEN08LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Santa Fe, NMA leak in the fuel selector valve and gascolator that resulted in fuel starvation during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN06CA079Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Santa Fe, NMthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to refuel the airplane.NTSB DEN06LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEldredge NXT · Glenwood, NMthe loss of engine power due to the partial failure of the crankcase nose seal for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's diminished visibility during the forced landing due to oil on the windscreen, resulting in a runway excursion and…NTSB DEN05FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Gallup, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed which resulted in the loss of control, and impact with wires, a tree and terrain.NTSB DEN04TA036Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAyres S2T-T65 · Magdalena, NMloss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA248Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Deming, NMThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. A contributing factor was the weather conducive to carburetor icing conditions.NTSB DEN02LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tucumcari, NMthe pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to the proper tank resulting in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to use the checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for…NTSB FTW02LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 602P · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's delayed extension of the main landing gear prior to the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a wheels-up landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW02LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Alamogordo, NMthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff.NTSB DEN01LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Farmington, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline while descending for an emergency landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB DEN00GA089Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna T337C · Alamogordo, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power on both engines for unknown reasons and the terrain induced turbulence.NTSB DEN00LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGray Rotorway Exec · Gallup, NMThe pilot inadvertently allowing main rotor rpm to decay while avoiding obstacles during an emergency autorotation following a loss of power for reasons undetermined. Factors were houses and powerlines.NTSB DEN99FA081Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23E-250 · Tucumcari, NMThe pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of power of one engine in the twin-engine airplane.NTSB FTW98LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Albuquerque, NMA power loss for reasons undetermined. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB FTW98LA281Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell Commander 112 · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation for a cross country flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors were, unsuitable terrain, lack of total aviation experience, and lack of total experience in make/model of…NTSB FTW97TA154Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell TH-13T · Capitan, NMloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).NTSB FTW97LA102Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210-5 · Hobbs, NMThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's continued flight after a fuel consumption anomaly was encountered.NTSB FTW97FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Tucumcari, NMthe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB FTW96LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Hatch, NMa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Santa Rosa, NMloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB FTW96LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion NA1 · Los Lunas, NMThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Los Lunas, NMloss of total engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a related factor. The worn and leaking fuel system components and inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel were possible…NTSB FTW96LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E35 · Albuquerque, NMa partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB FTW96LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Santa Fe, NMLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA365Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFunk, D.D. B-85C · Grants, NMa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112B · Coyote, NMWater contamination of the fuel from an unknown source. A factor related to the accident was: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW94LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Santa Teresa, NMA power loss due to engine driven fuel pump failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW93LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColgate, Henry A. FS21000 · Albuquerque, NMThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude and unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW92LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Clovis, NMEngine failure due to improper oil filter installation and subsequent improper aircraft control by the PIC which resulted in a stall. A factor was maintenance inspection not performed after the oil filter installation.NTSB DEN91DQA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportYoung 2/3 Scale · Alamogordo, NMPartial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, improper planning/decision by the pilot, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN90LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Las Cruces, NMA loss of power for an unknown cause. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB DEN89LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Sunland Park, NMUndetermined. A factor related to the accident was the crop in the emergency landing area.NTSB DEN87LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Albuquerque, NMThe private plt was returning from a business flight. The plt reported that the engine quit during the approach to landing. An emergency landing was made in an open field. The right wing hit a sign and skidded to rest across a paved road and into another open…NTSB DEN87LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Portales, NMThe plt was practicing aerial application maneuvers without chemicals onboard. During a turn, the plt reported that the engine lost power. The plt leveled the wings and lowered the nose to gain airspeed. The plt selected a landing site and after touchdown,…NTSB DEN86LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140D · Albuquerque, NMAccording to the plt, the eng lost pwr shortly after takeoff, requiring the plt to make a forced landing. During the investigation, it was determined that the plt had flown into, and later attempted to depart from Albuquerque, NM, with the mixture full rich.…NTSB DEN85LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft Unknown · Mora, NMAcft was refueled at las vegas, NM. Plt stated after accident that the eng gradually lost power while in cruise flt. Plt attempted to return to las vegas but could not maintain alt. Acft was damaged during landing on rough terrain. There are no current acft…NTSB DEN85LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Lordsburg, NMPlt stated that during the flt the rt fuel tank was used until empty at which time the left tank was selected. Aprx 20 minutes after switching tanks and 2 hrs 35 minutes after departure, the engine backfired and subsequently quit. A forced landing was made…NTSB FTW84LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Gallup, NMThe plt reported that he was taking off from a dirt road when the eng lost power shortly after lift-off. Subsequently, the left main gear collapsed during a hard/forced landing.NTSB FTW83LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Albuquerque, NMAfter transporting a patient & 2 crewmembers, the plt took off from a medical center helipad to obtain fuel at a nearby arpt. Shortly after departing, a partial loss of power was encountered. The plt started to land on a road, but saw a car & turned to avoid…NTSB FTW84LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Truth Or Cons, NMThe plt reported that while the acft was cruising at 10,500 ft MSL, the eng lost power & he was unable to restart it. During an emergency landing, the nose gear hit a rock & collapsed. The acft was checked, but the eng could not be started, when 1st…NTSB FTW83LA421Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 500D · Portales, NMThe plt landed at Portales, NM with about 7 gal of jet fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Since jet fuel was not available, he added 15 gal of 100 low lead avgas, which was an approved alternate fuel. Shortly after taking off, the eng flamed out & the plt was…NTSB FTW83LA399Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Albuquerque, NMThe plt reported that the eng lost power & he had to make a forced landing on desert terrain. The acft touched down short of the rwy near the coronado arpt & the plt received head injuries. The reason for the power loss was not determined. However, the temp &…NTSB FTW83LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Anthony, NMThe acft was damaged in a forced landing after a power loss in cruise flt. The plt said the engine began to run rough & then lost power completely. His attempts to restart were unsuccessful and he made a forced landing on a dirt road. Theroad had 3 ft high…NTSB FTW83FQA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCassutt 111M · Moriarty, NMThe pilot tookoff to deleiver the aircraft to a new owner. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft turned as if to return to the airport and suddenly nosed down and dove at a 30 to 45 degree angle. Before leveling off, it mushed into the ground hard enough to…NTSB FTW82DA344Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 401A · Silver City, NMThe aircraft was being flown to check it after some minor maintenance had been performed. During the takeoff roll at about 84 KTS, the pilot noted a drop in the fuel flow to the right engine, followed by a loss of power on the right side. He aborted the…NTSB FTW82FQA25Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech P35 · Albuquerque, NMAfter takeoff engine reportedly lost power. The pilot flew it between trees but one wing was separated in the collision with a tree during the forced landing. No reason for the power loss was found.