NTSB investigations, 1989
126 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
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1989 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 ATL90LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrisey 2150A · Winston Salem, NCA blocked fuel vent line, which prevented normal fuel flow to the engine and subsequent loss of power.NTSB NYC90LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lehighton, PALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB MIA90FA043Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportTundermann Venne Q-2 · Zephyrhills, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA90LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Fort Lauderdale, FLPartial loss of engine power for an unknown reason.NTSB ANC90LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 18 · Brevig Mission, AKLoss of power in the the right engine for an unknown reason. The rough/uneven terrain was a contributing factor.NTSB SEA90LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 600 S-2D · Walla Walla, WAAn engine loss of power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the embankment.NTSB NYC90LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Uxbridge, MAIce in the fuel strainer, which restricted fuel flow & resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane, when he abruptly maneuvered it to avoid a transmission wire during a forced landing.NTSB MIA90LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The engine seized from oil starvation (lack of oil or oil pressure), which resulted in the aircraft being ditched at sea.NTSB LAX90DUG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportWittman Tailwind W-8 · Chino, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW90DPJ02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLogan, B.A. Windrose · Norman, OKThe inadvertent stall and the pilot's improper emergency recovery procedures. A factor was the power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB MKC90LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurdette Cuby PA-11 · Ashland, KSAn undetermined problem with the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and operation of the aircraft by the pilot with the known deficiency. The uneven (terraced) terrain was a contributing factor.NTSB FTW90LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Allen, LAFuel system contamination due to inadequate maintenance/service of the airplane.NTSB ATL90LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Burlington, NCLoss of engine power for an unknown reason. The barn was considered to be a related factor.NTSB ATL90LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Georgetown, SCThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the student's lack of recent experience.NTSB NYC90LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Bridgeport, CTThe airplane engine throttle cable failed and the engine power reduced to idle over long island sound, resulting in the ditching of the airplane.NTSB MKC90LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 369HS · Oklee, MNAn undetermined power plant failure. Factors related to the accident were: the snow covered terrain, snow, and gusty wind.NTSB DEN90LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Broomfield, COLoss of engine power for an unknown reason.NTSB MKC90LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Ellinwood, KSThe partial failure of the engine for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the soft dirt.NTSB LAX90LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Chino, CALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB BFO90LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5B · Windmill Point, VALoss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB FTW90LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Leesville, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was: the lack of a suitable landing area.NTSB FTW90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · New Boston, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The dirt bank contacted during the landing is considered to be contributing factor.NTSB MKC90LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Ogilvie, MNLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: the unsuitable terrain conditions in the emergency landing area.NTSB DEN90LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Ogden, UTAn engine stoppage for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX90FA007Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Grand Canyon, AZThe inflight failure of the airplane's powerplant as a result metal fatigue which allowed the crankshaft to fracture. Contributing to the accident was mountainous terrain of the Grand Canyon which did not allow a suitable forced landing area.NTSB NYC90LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Berlin, NYLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB MKC90LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Mountain View, MOLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Premature retraction of the landing gear by the pilot was a contributing factor.NTSB DEN89LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUniversal Stinson 108-1 · Hudson, COPartial loss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: the alfalfa crop.NTSB ATL89LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Hatteras, NCLoss of engine power for an unknown reason.NTSB FTW89DQG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T188C · Spur, TXPartial power loss for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the farm equipment parked near the end of the runway.NTSB LAX89LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Warner Springs, CALoss of engine power for an unknown reason. The obstruction (tree) was a factor.NTSB LAX89DUJ11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Mohave Valley, AZA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW89DRD16Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSours/Midget Mustang SM-1 · Franklinton, LAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor.NTSB DEN89FA219Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Concord, CALoss of engine power due to an unknown reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB SEA89LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK 11 · Reno, NVThe right main landing gear did not fully extend for an undetermined reason. Factors that contributed to the accident were: an engine power loss for unknown reasons and the rough terrain.NTSB NYC89DHM05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportWoods Formula VEE SL-1 · Allaire Airport, NJThe improper flare and touchdown by the pilot in command while making a forced landing following loss of engine power.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 CHI89DEC07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRayne VARI-EZE · Clinton, MIUndetermined loss of engine power during initial climbout. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.NTSB MIA89LA241Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Booneville, MSLoss of engine power for an unknown reason. Trees in the emergency landing area were a factor.NTSB MIA89LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Cayey, PRLoss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: the presence of trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB DEN89LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Philip, SDLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: the power line & pole.NTSB ATL89LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Spruce Pine, NCA loss of power for undetermined reasons. The power loss may have been due to a sticking valve(s).NTSB FTW89GA156Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Grand Chenier, LAOn August 30, 1989, at 1225 CDT, a Piper PA-18-150, N4423Z,being operated by and conducting an aerial survey forlouisiana wildlife and fisheries commission as a publicaircraft, flipped forward to the inverted position during aforced landing 15 miles…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 ATL89FA200Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Fruithurst, ALPilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM while executing an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow autorotation procedures after the reported engine failure.NTSB NYC89LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Gardner, MAThe worn throttle arm.NTSB MKC89LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Topeka, KSThe pilot's poorly planned approach and failure to maintain a proper glidepath. A contributing factor was the failure of the engine to supply power.NTSB CHI89LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Lima, OHThe pilot failed to use carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience and the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB FTW89DQG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Sunray, TXA total power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough uneven terrain in which the pilot had to make the forced landing.NTSB LAX89LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · Chandler, AZAn engine power loss for undetermined reasons.