NTSB investigations, 1984
161 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 257 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 204 |
| 1984 | 161 |
| 1985 | 156 |
| 1986 | 193 |
| 1987 | 186 |
| 1988 | 136 |
| 1989 | 126 |
| 1990 | 120 |
| 1991 | 169 |
| 1992 | 142 |
| 1993 | 153 |
| 1994 | 173 |
| 1995 | 158 |
| 1996 | 178 |
| 1997 | 170 |
| 1998 | 205 |
| 1999 | 198 |
| 2000 | 169 |
| 2001 | 228 |
| 2002 | 222 |
| 2003 | 187 |
| 2004 | 177 |
| 2005 | 205 |
| 2006 | 162 |
| 2007 | 183 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1984
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)
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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1984 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
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NTSB ATL85LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Birmingham, ALThe pilot reported after takeoff from rwy 23 at 400 ft AGL a horn sounded. A student plt passenger stated the marker beacon, and stall warning horn came on. The plt however could not identify the horn. The plt lowered the nose of the acft, began a descent and…NTSB MKC85LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Caruthersville, MOAccording to the plt, the eng lost power after takeoff as the acft was climbing thru about 400 to 500 ft AGL. He attempted to land straight ahead on the remaining rwy. However, he was unable to stop on the rwy. The acft continued off the end of the rwy, went…NTSB ATL85LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Fairburn, GAThe aircraft reportedly suffered a loss of power while on the x-wing leg for a touch-&-go landing. The plt attempted to land the aircraft on the reciprical rwy from which he departed. The aircraft touched down long and ran off of the end of the runway into…NTSB DEN85LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Poplar, MTAccording to the plt he was flying the acft 'low and slow' to look for deer when the accident occurred. He stated that he pulled the power back to glide down and observe wildlife and when he reapplied power there was severe hesitation and the eng did not pick…NTSB MKC85FPG02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 210L · Newport, ARThe acft collided with trees during an emergency landing following a loss of pwr en route. The eng and prop separated during the accident and were submerged in water which prevented an examination to determine cause of the pwr loss.NTSB DCA85AA006Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportConvair 440 · Jasper, ALShortly after climbing & leveling at 6000 ft, the r eng bmep gage indicated a rapid power loss & the r eng RPM 'increased out of control' to about 3100 RPM. The aircrew retarded the r throttle & reduced the r eng to 2100 prm by using the prop…NTSB DEN85LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Boulder, COThe acft made an off-arpt forced landing after the engine lost power during takeoff. The flt instructor and the plt receiving instruction had flown this acft for an earlier session of training during the morning. After a break and briefing the acft was…NTSB MIA85FA057Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Marathon, FLAccording to the plt, aprx 20 min after departure at 4,000 to 5,000 ft the left eng failed followed 10 min later by a power loss in the right eng. During the desc the right eng restarted momentarily but only ran for about 1 min. The plt ditched near a…NTSB LAX85FUG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCorlett-Beahm KR-2 · Riverside, CAThe acft nosed over in a field during a forced landing following a loss of power which occurred for unknown reason(s).NTSB DEN85LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 205A-1 · Rifle, COThe helicopter was on a seismic operation when it lost eng power and was substantially damaged during the autorotative landing. The plt stated that when he came back on collective power the eng would enter severe compressor stalls. Post crash examination of…NTSB SEA85LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Waterville, WAUpon arrival at the dest arpt the plt elected to perform a touch & go landing in order to evaluate rwy braking action. During climb out after the touch & go at about 100 ft AGL and 100 to 105 KTS the acft yawed to the right as the nose picthed up. Despite…NTSB LAX85LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Pt Mugu, CAThe pilot stated that the engine quit once, started running again, then quit a second time and he ditched in the ocean. He reported that he departed with full fuel tanks and that he flew for 3 hours 45 minutes before the engine quit. The wreckage was not…NTSB LAX85FVW01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Furnace Creek, CAPlt stated the eng began running rough during cruise flt. Plt applied carb heat and 'adjusted the mixture' but eng continued running rough and subsequently quit. The right wing contacted a road sign during the forced landing on a road. The acft veered off the…NTSB FTW85FA061Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Seminole, OKExperiencing a power loss on the right engine on takeoff from a touch & go landing. The pilot was forced to land off the runway. The aircraft rolled into a gully sustaining substantial damage. The malfunction could not be reproduced during subsequent…NTSB DEN85LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Mancos, COThe acft settled during an emer lndg after the plt said the engine failed. Investigation revealed the acft received minor maintenance on the day of the accident, consisting of changing the pitch chain links on the main rotor blades. Theplt made a written…NTSB MIA85FA037Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe plt had recently been checked out on banner towing operations & was on his 5th banner towing flt. After taking off from rwy 9R, he turned left, crossed to the left of rwy 9L to a left downwind & intended to continue in a left pattern for a banner pick-up…NTSB NYC85LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BL-65 · Conyngham, PAThe plt made an emergency landing in a plowed field following a loss of power. During the landing, the left strut & right wing tip were damaged. No reason for the loss of power was found during the investigation.NTSB NYC85FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C337 · Taunton, MAAfter departure & at an altitude of 2000 ft the plt noticed that the rear eng fuel flow was low, however, the eng was operating satisfactory. The plt, as a precaution, decided to return to the departure arpt. While returning the plt noted that there was no…NTSB NYC85FFJ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportStevens MONNETT-MONI · Endicott, NYThe acft collided with the terrain in an uncontrolled descent following a partial loss of power during a takeoff climb. The plt stated the RPM dropped from 5200 to 4600 at which time he attempted to lean the mixture. A severe vibration developed and not…NTSB LAX85LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Firebird Lake, AZThe CFI reported that while flying in the flt school's designated practice area at 3800 ft MSL she reduced the throttle to idle for the purpose of simulating an in-flt emerg for her student. The student responded properly. The CFI stated she cleared the eng,…NTSB DEN85LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Heber City, UTWhile in cruise flt, plt noted gradual left eng oil press drop from normal 70 PSI to 20 PSI. Plt shut down left eng, feathered prop and diverted to alternate airport. En route to alternate plt attempted to restart left eng to avoid single-engine landing. Plt…NTSB ATL85LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Commerce, GAAfter climbing to 8,000 ft the plt noticed fuel siphoning out of the left fuel tank cap. For the next hour & 20 min the flt operated on the left tank in an effort to use fuel from the left tank before it was siphoned out. Aprx 6 miles north of athens, GA, the…NTSB MIA85FA012Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · St.ThomasThe acft was flying at 50 feet above the water at 15 knots airspeed photographing a sail boat. The acft then climbed to 150 feet and drifted left over the top of the boat. At this point witnesses reported hearing a loud pop and seeing a puff of black smoke…NTSB LAX85FA025Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Westmoreland, CAAccording to the plt, he was descending to land at his intended when the acft encountered turbulence & the eng lost power. He was unable to restart the eng & subsequently landed in a freshly irregated field. During the landing, the acft touched down while…NTSB SEA85LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Snoqualmie Pass, WAThe plt stated that while leveling off at 5,500 ft he trimmed the acft for cruise flt (2200 RPM/21' mp) and checked the carb heat. Aprx 5 mins later, the plt switched from the rt fuel tank to both fuel tanks. Shortly thereafter the eng lost power. Plt then…NTSB LAX85FA024Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Sedona, AZOn final approach about 1.5 miles from the arpt the power loss occurred as the pilot attempted to add power. After flying over a ridge and several trees the acft touched down in the rough terrain and caught fire. The fire appeared to have started in the…NTSB NYC85LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7EC · Machias, MEAbout 30 min into the flt the plt noticed a higher than normal engine oil temp. Shortly thereafter the engine lost pwr. During the forced landing in a river bed the acft collided with large boulders.NTSB MIA85FA009Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPitts Special S-1C · Punta Gorda, FLThe acft was being tested for hi-speed taxi stability. During the 3rd taxi run the acft became airborne and a decision to continue flt around the traffic pattern was made. The plt noticed the oil temp at 220 degrees & increasing. The decision to land on rwy…NTSB LAX85LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Yuba City, CAThe acft collided with trees during a forced landing after the eng failed on takeoff from sutter county airport. Post crash examination of the acft did not reveal evidence of an airframe or eng pre-impact failure or malfunction.NTSB MKC85LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Carlisle, ARThe acft collided with a piece of farm equipment during a force landing following engine failure. Investigation revealed that the plt was flying the acft to hazen, AR, to show it to his father when the engine failed. Examination of the wreckage failed to…NTSB DEN85LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Rocky Ford, COAccording to the plt, at 150 to 200 ft AGL the acft was unable to continue the climb or maintain alt. During the forced landing rollout in a corn field the acft nosed over and came to rest inverted. Engine disassembly revealed no mechanical malfunctions. The…NTSB FTW85LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Rosenburg, TXPlt had altered route of flight twice to circumnavigate IFR wx, finally reversing course to land at an overflown VFR airport. Plt stated that as he headed to the the arpt the engine coughed and quit. Plt switched tanks and turned on boost pump. Engine ran…NTSB LAX84LA499Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA1C · Molokai, HIThe student plt was on the last leg of his 1st x-country flt from honolulu, HI, to lanai, HI, to Molokai, HI, & return to honolulu. He departed Molokai at 1304 HST & at 1311, he reported abeam laau point. About 5 min later, the plt reported that he was 15 to…NTSB MIA84LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Bimini, BahamasThe plt reported that he had been airborne for about 30 min when eng missed one time and stopped running. He attempted to switch fuel tanks but the selector only went to the off position and stuck. The plt ditched about 20 mi nw of Bimini island.NTSB CHI84IA404Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Lafayette, INThe plt reported that when he leveled off at 3000 ft MSL, the aux fuel boost switch was still on, so he switched it 'off.' When the switch was turned off, the eng began to run with a bit of vibration, so he returned the switch to 'on' & left it in that…NTSB LAX84LA491Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan-Navion NAV-4-1908 · Milpitas, CAThe acft made a forced landing immediately after takeoff when the engine quit at about 220 ft AGL. The acft was landed in a garbage dump. Post accident investigation revealed no discrepancies in the acft to account for the engine stoppage. The reported…NTSB CHI84LA398Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Richmond, INThe acft collided with power lines and crops after a loss of power while on a training flt. The CFI and student plt were practicing in cruise, single eng simulation by leaning the rt eng and setting a 'zero' thrust condition. The student was then to set the…NTSB ANC84LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Anchorage, AKThe float equipped acft crashed while maneuvering near a small lake. The plt stated that while at 1000 ft AGL the eng 'coughed a few times and died'. The plt told the rescue crew that his eng iced-up while was at low alt. The passenger stated that the acft…NTSB ANC84FA175Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe plt reported a ttl loss of power after being cleared to land on rwy 33 at merrill field. The acft contacted trees, a moving vehicle on 15th ave and an 8 ft high arpt fence during the forced landing. Examination of the acft eng failed to disclose any…NTSB SEA84LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Kelso, WAClimbing through 4,000 ft the engine failed. Emergency procedures resulted in a momentary restoration of power prior to the forced landing. During final approach the left wing struck a tree. The right main landing gear collapsed during the landing roll.…NTSB ATL84LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliam T. Hodges Goldwing · Americus, GADuring the initial takeoff climb at an alt of 150 ft AGL, a ttl loss of power occurred. A forced landing was made in a soybean filed at which time the acft was substantially damaged. The plt stated the loss of power resulted from the installation of a…NTSB SEA84FA228Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Burley, IDWhile climbing after takeoff, the eng surged twice, then quit. The plt repositioned the fuel selector, checked that the electric fuel pump was 'on' & restarted the eng, then started to return to the departure arpt. However, about 1 min later, the eng lost…NTSB DEN84LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Belgrade, MTThe plt stated that during the takeoff ground roll on the grass airstrip the engine did not seem to produce full power when 2/3 the way down the rwy. Plt applied brakes to abort the takeoff before the tailwheel was on the ground. The acft nosed over.NTSB NYC84FIG04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportJett Shoestring · Gaithersburg, MDAccording to witnesses, the acft experienced an engine power loss during the initial climb after takeoff. The acft was observed to descend near vertically to ground impact. Teardown of the engine revealed discrepancies in the carburetor assembly. The plt had…NTSB FTW84LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Alvin, TXThe helicopter experienced an unexplained power loss. An emergency landing was attempted but the helicopter collided with a ditch. Lacking sufficient rotor RPM for efective control the helicopter nosed over. The plt was mailed an NTSB 6120.1 form to complete…NTSB ATL84LU008Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRotec Ralley 2B · Sherrills Ford, NCThe ultralight was flying over the lake at about 100 ft AGL when the engine began to cut out. The plt had reportedly said to a friend before takeoff that the engine may not be right but he flew it anyway. The ultralight had been flown bythe plt 3 hours…NTSB SEA84LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Spanaway, WAAcft lost power during takeoff. Plt made forced landing straight ahead in open field.NTSB NYC84LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Hyannis, MAAprx 30 min after departure, according to the plt, the eng began running rough and stopped about 1 min later. The gear down forced landing was made in salt water aprx 6 mins from the dest arpt. Exam of the wreckage by FAA personnel revealed that the electric…NTSB ATL84FKG12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 411 · Hazlehurst, GAUpon takeoff at alt of 300 ft AGL, plt stated, rt engine failed. Plt feathered rt engine. Acft began to turn to rt so plt reduced pwr on left engine and made a forced landing straight ahead in a field. Acft contacted a small pine tree, slid sideways and gear…NTSB ANC84LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nushagak River, AKThe plt said he was flying along a River when the engine sputtered and quit. He located the nearest possible emergency landing site, switched tanks, applied carburetor heat, and pumped the throttle and primer. The engine did not restart. The wx was conducive…