NTSB investigations, WI
82 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
Where
Latest cases
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\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' 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 CHI07LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-177 · Webster, WIThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's misjudged flare during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CHI07CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPZL Warzawa-CNPSL PZL-104 Wilga 35A · Waukesha, WIThe pilot's decision to attempt flight following the initial loss of engine power and successful forced landing to a cornfield. An additional cause was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the furrowed cornfield…NTSB CHI07LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHaddan Sonerai IIL · Fort Atkinson, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A low altitude and an inadvertent stall were factors.NTSB CHI06CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHedeman Tailwind W8 · Platteville, WIThe loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a blocked fuel vent that led to fuel starvation.NTSB CHI06CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStys T-Bird Sport · West Bend, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI06LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Milwaukee, WIThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement. Factors to the accident included the pilot's impairment due to alcohol, the FAA's inadequate oversight when it issued the pilot a second class medical certificate,…NTSB CHI05CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRyan Navion G · Lake Geneva, WIThe loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the fence.NTSB CHI05LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Friendship, WIThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors to the accident were the trees and the dark night light condition.NTSB CHI04FA290Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B95A · Burlington, WIThe improper maintenance of the fuel servo resulting in a loose adjustment nut and subsequent failure of the fuel injection servo which led to a complete loss of power on the right engine. Other causes were the pilot's failure to obtain or maintain minimum…NTSB CHI04LA256Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportClaxton S-12 · Oconomowoc, WIThe loss of engine power due to the seizure of the pistons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The previous damage to the pistons due to earlier seizure occurrences was a factor.NTSB CHI04LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Green Bay, WIThe loss of engine power after takeoff for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI04CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMerkel Acro Sport II · Beloit, WIInaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's continued flight with an inoperable fuel quantity indicator and the wires which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI04CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Hartford, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA281Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Fennimore, WIThe loss of engine power in cruise flight due to carburetor icing. A factor was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during his forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNicoson Antares MA-33 · Palmyra, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot misjudging the descent rate during the forced landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the desired landing area. A factor to the accident was the fence.NTSB CHI03LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Wilmot, WIThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. A factor was the fence.NTSB CHI03LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLaFerriere Vans RV-4 · Lake Geneva, WIThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the ditch adjacent to the roadway.NTSB CHI03LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMork Kitfox III · Evansville, WIThe loss of power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor is the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI02LA268Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRebholz Rans S-10 · Cottage Grove, WIThe pilot's decision to turn back to the airport following the loss of engine power during initial climb, the pilot not maintaining airspeed and aircraft control, which resulted in the stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the seizure of the engine…NTSB CHI02CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTomash Avid Flyer · Camp Lake, WIThe total failure of the engine ignition system, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The low altitude was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI02LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhite New Standard D-25 · Oshkosh, WIThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Factors to the accident include the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the transmission wire.NTSB CHI02LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers OTW-145 · Waupun, WIA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the fuel pump failure. Contributing to the accident was the wheat field.NTSB CHI02LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Kenosha, WIThe student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB CHI02LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Bancroft, WIThe loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system from an unknown source and the blocked fuel filter. The rough terrain was a factor.NTSB CHI02LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Racine, WIThe inadequate weather evaluation and delayed application of carburetor heat by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions and the low altitude were factors.NTSB CHI02LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Milwaukee, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the telephone pole.NTSB CHI02LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Lynxville, WIThe pilots delayed use of carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions, the powerline, the brush, and the nose gear collapse were contributing factors.NTSB CHI01LA271Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Milwaukee, WIthe rich fuel mixture and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the high output of the fuel pump and the low altitude.NTSB CHI01LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Racine, WIThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the number 3 cylinder thru-studs fatigue fractures, and the thru-stud's low hardness as a result improper heat treatment of the thru-studs, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced…NTSB CHI01LA264Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · West Bend, WIThe pilot not following the aircraft fuel management procedures. Factors were the fuel starvation, the low altitude, the manufacturers service instruction not complied with, and the tree.NTSB CHI01LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Milton, WIThe unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the high vegetation and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI01LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStemme S10-VT · Antigo, WIThe cause of the loss of engine power and in-flight fire was undetermined.NTSB CHI01LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Burlington, WIAircraft control not maintained by the pilot during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the end of the runway being snow-covered, and the snowbank.NTSB CHI01LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Madison, WIThe cause of the loss of engine power is undetermined. Factors in the accident included the fence and the localizer antennas.NTSB CHI00LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ashland, WIthe blocked lubricating system and unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI00LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans Employee Flying Club Rans S-12 XL · Prairie Du Sac, WIA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of an obstructed fuel nozzle.NTSB CHI00LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-21 · Houlton, WIthe mechanic failed to torque the rod cap bolt during the major engine overhaul. Factors relating to the accident included the rough field and the collapsed landing gear.NTSB CHI99LA320Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · South Wayne, WIthe pilot's improper selection of an emergency field and failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The cause of the loss of engine power was not determined.NTSB CHI99LA270Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Port Washington, WIthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI99LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Boscobel, WIthe pilot's improper approach to landing. Factors included the carburetor icing, the delayed use of carburetor heat, the unsuitable terrain for landing, and the ditch.NTSB CHI99LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuss Avid Flyer Mark IV · New London, WIthe inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the powerplant seizing and the misjudged flare by the pilot.NTSB CHI99LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Wausau, WIthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. A factor to the accident was the aircraft owner not performing necessary maintenance to the aircraft.NTSB CHI99LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150C · Middleton, WIinadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and the ice in the fuel system. A factor associated with the accident was the ravine which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI99LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Burlington, WICarburetor ice, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning/preparation resulting in his flight into poor weather conditions, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors contributing to this accident were the carburetor icing conditions, the…NTSB CHI98LA367Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Schofield, WIThe inadvertent deactivation of the fuel selector and the emergency procedure not followed by the pilot-in-command. The tree was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI98LA360Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Amery, WIA loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft from frictional heating for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI98FA286Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMonocoupe 70 · New Holstein, WIThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CHI98LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Cassville, WIan undetermined event which resulted in engine failure on landing roll out during attempted restart fuel ignited and an undetermined event in the airplane's fuel system which resulted in a fire.NTSB CHI98LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCommonwealth 185 · Oregon, WIthe improper adjustment of the carburetor by an unqualified person. Factors to the accident were the annual inspection not being complied with and the lack of recent experience of the pilot.NTSB CHI97LA282Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Portage, WIthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to this accident were: the guard rail, the highway, and the ditch.