NTSB investigations, WV
29 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
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| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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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\" = 'WV' 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" = 'WV' 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 NYC08LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Durbin, WVThe loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the partially separated crankshaft oil seal.NTSB IAD05CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCallahan Rotorway Exec 90 · Weston, WVA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an attempted power recovery. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent post crash fire.NTSB NYC05LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Cameron, WVA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor in this accident was the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB NYC05LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Martinsburg, WVA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-260 · Huntington, WVThe pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to a tank with adequate fuel for the flight, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.NTSB IAD02LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPuhl Genesis · Petersburg, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the transmission wires in the pilot's glide…NTSB IAD01LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Clarksburg, WVThe pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations and incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine.NTSB NYC00LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Logan, WVFuel exhaustion of the engine due to improper fuel consumption calculations performed by the pilot.NTSB NYC99FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Hurricane, WVA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm and the transmission wires.NTSB NYC99LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPrendergast Seawind · Martinsburg, WVThe air-intake's inner liner separating from its outer liner, which blocked airflow to the fuel servo, resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the owner/builder's inadequate inspection of the airplane.NTSB IAD98LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Davis, WVA loss of power due to blockage of the fuel screen and one of the four fuel injector nozzles. A contributing factor was snow covered terrain.NTSB IAD98FA005Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Sago, WVThe improper overhaul of the turbine governor by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of power.NTSB IAD96LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca L-3B · Morgantown, WVAn inadequate maintenance/annual inspection and failure of the muffler which resulted in melted insulation on the magneto 'P' leads and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB BFO96LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar 601 · Mount Storm, WVloss of power in the right engine for undetermined reason(s), and the accumulation of structural ice on the airplane, which resulted in an increased rate of descent and a subsequent forced landing before the pilot could reach an alternate airport. Factors…NTSB BFO94LA158Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Ravenswood, WVThe poorly planned approach which resulted in unporting of fuel from the left fuel tank and loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB BFO91DOA01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell UH-1B · Iaeger, WVThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, while operating over unsuitable terrain.NTSB BFO91LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Beckley, WVThe pilot's failure to attain adequate flying speed.NTSB BFO91LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Elkins, WVThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO90LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Evans, WVFailure of the engine due to carburetor float chaffing resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was failure of the operator to comply with a service bulletin.NTSB BFO89LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Bridgeport, WVThe loss of engine power because of fuel starvation. Fuel starvation occurred because of unporting of fuel from the tank outlet when the aircraft was in a slip attitude shortly before the power loss. A contributing factor is inadequate information in the…NTSB BFO89LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Bruceton Mills, WVThe power loss occurred because of carburetor ice which obstructed airflow to the induction system. Contributing to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions, the highway and the ditch which was contacted.NTSB BFO88FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · So. Charleston, WVThe stu plt said the engine began to alternate between partial and full power during the initial tkf climb. The acft was about 100 ft AGL and about 300 ft past the rwy end. According to the stu the inst took control of the acft, turned left, reversed course…NTSB BFO88LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Rock Camp, WVDuring cruise flight in IMC the engine stopped when the plt turned the carb heat to check for carb ice. He was unable to restart the engine. He descended into VMC and tried a forced landing in an open field. The acft struck a tree short of the field. The plt…NTSB ATL86LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Welch, WVWitnesses reported that the pilot had worked on the engine carburetor for some time as well as just before the accident takeoff. At about 200 feet after takeoff from rwy 27 the engine quit and the pilot made a left turn back to the rwy and tried to align the…NTSB ATL86LA141Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Daniels, WVThe plt stated that he noted a 'large vibration' after he had taken off. He suspected a psbl bird strike or bearing failure, & subsequently, the helicopter crashed into trees. According to the plt, the eng did not fail; however, witnesses saw the helicopter…NTSB ATL84LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Fayetteville, WVThe plt stated that the eng suddenly lost power as he was climbing thru about 150 ft AGL. He continued straight ahead & landed after the acft brushed the top of a small tree then hit another small tree. No reason for the loss of power was found. One of the…NTSB ATL83LA345Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Middlebourne, WVThe plt reported that en route, the eng began to run rough. Reportedly, he applied carburetor heat, full rich mixture & full throttle, but was unable to significantly increase the power. He circled for a short time, then made an emergency landing. An exam of…NTSB ATL83AA285Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Lost Creek, WVThe acft took off with 4 occupants & an estimated 596 lbs of cargo on board. After it took off, the ATC controller noted that it was climbing slower than expected. After climbing to about 4200 ft MSL, the aircrew reported a problem with the left eng & said…NTSB ATL82FIJ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBrantley B-2B · Athens, WVThe helicopter crashed in a wooded, rocky area while the pilot was en route from the welch hospital to his residence in Athens, WV. An investigation revealed that the fuel tank bladder had ruptured, but no odor of fuel was noted. Later, the engine was…