NTSB investigations, PA
94 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 NYC07LA171Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMidget Mustang M-1 · Covode, PAA loss of engine power for undermined reasons.NTSB DFW07LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenair CH701 · Huntington, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC06LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Clay Township, PAA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.NTSB IAD05LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Smoketown, PAA loss of engine power during the climb for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing.NTSB NYC05FA105Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Fairview, PAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff and subsequent collision with a residence.NTSB IAD05LA083Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTitan Tornado · Bath, PAThe pilot/owner's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors in the accident were the stripped spark plug threads, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot/owner.NTSB NYC05LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZeidman RV-6A · Kennett Square, PAA fuel pump malfunction, as reported by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB NYC03FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Quakertown, PAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-60 · Bradford, PAThe pilot's improper decision to maneuver for a landing in a configuration that exceeded the capability of the airplane to maintain altitude, after he lost power on one engine for undetermined reason(s).NTSB NYC03LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Blue Bell, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC02FA152Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Marietta, PAThe pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane with known mechanical deficiencies, his improper decision to return to the airport with inadequate altitude remaining, and his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor related to the accident was the…NTSB IAD02LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMurawski Pulsar · Bentleyville, PAFailure of the MAG cylinder rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor in the damage to the airplane was the terrain condition of the forced landing field.NTSB IAD02LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCastle Glasair II-SRG · Mill Hall, PAThe failure of the crankshaft due to a lack of lubrication.NTSB NYC02LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Brookville, PAFouling of the engine intake and exhaust valves with bromine and lead deposits.NTSB NYC01LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoore Starduster SA-300 · Erwinna, PAA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC00FA136Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell UH-1H · Frenchville, PAForeign object damage to the compressor and turbine sections of the engine, which resulted in a loss of power.NTSB NYC00LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-C · Reading, PAThe failure of the number two connecting rod after an improper overhaul by maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC99LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Herminie, PAThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC99LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairfield, PAThe pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Contributing factor were trees.NTSB NYC99LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Toughkenamon, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspections which failed to detect an open fuel strainer valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC98LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Revolution MINI-500 · Shermans Dale, PAThe builder/pilot's carburetor modification that did not allow for rapid fuel demand, which resulted in a loss of engine power of final approach.NTSB NYC98LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Perkasie, PAThe flight instructor failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an off runway landing, after the left engine was reported to have lost power.NTSB IAD97LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Slatington, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/ preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC97LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · New Town, PAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent fuel supply, and a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC97FA043Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Collegeville, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. A contributing factor was wind gusts.NTSB NYC96LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Coatsville, PAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of suitable landing areas.NTSB NYC95LA194Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T1-A2 · Fombell, PAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB BFO95LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Factoryville, PAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the subsequent hard landing by the student pilot.NTSB BFO95LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Erie, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO95LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Montrose, PATotal loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO95LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Blooming Grove, PAThe malfunction of the carburetor heat control which resulted in loss of engine power. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.NTSB NYC94FA160Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320C · Waynesboro, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin and his lack of qualification to conduct flight in type aircraft. A factor is the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO94LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · York, PAthe loss of total engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC94LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Wilkes-Barre, PAwas the loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons and the subsequent engine failure, resulting in a forced landing and collision with trees.NTSB NYC93LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31 · Leesport, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in forced landing and collision with trees.NTSB NYC93LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteven Kurtis Rand S 12 · E Stroudsburg, PAA forced landing in trees as a result of a complete loss of engine power for unknown reasons.NTSB NYC93LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Dowingtown, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC93LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · New Cumberland, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing in the river.NTSB NYC92LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVictor E. Nigro KR-2 · Lebanon, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Factor related to the accident were the pilot's lack of expereince in the type of airplane and the partial loss of engine power.NTSB NYC91LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150C · Kemblesville, PAThe instructor pilots' inadequate supervision, the student pilots' overshoot of the simulated landing area, and the power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC91DGT03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 47-G3B1 · Hughesville, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's selection of the forced landing area.NTSB NYC91LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Meadville, PAThe improper use of carburetor heat control by the pilot, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and the subsequent emergency forced landing in rough terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of experience of the student pilot.NTSB NYC90LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Reading, PAA loss of engine power for unknown reasons and an off airport landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC90LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Radnow Township, PAWire strike during an off airport forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors were a power loss, caused by an engine oil leak.NTSB NYC90LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Doylestown, PAA loss of engine power due to an inoperable carburetor heat control. Lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.NTSB NYC90LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna CE-172P · Hollidaysburg, PAPilot factor in that he failed to ensure there was sufficient fuel on board to complete the flight. This resulted in an engine failure & subsequent forced landing.NTSB NYC90FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Forty Fort, PALoss of engine power for an unknown reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC90LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lehighton, PALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC89LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Northeast, PAA power loss due to an over-rich engine for undetermined reasons. The combination of an over-rich running engine and the pilot's pumping of the throttle during the recovery attempt caused the engine to flood.NTSB NYC89LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Philadelphia, PALoss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: water in the emergency landing area.