NTSB investigations, 1991
169 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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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\") = 1991
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") = 1991 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 FTW92LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Tyler, TXThe pilot's failure to feather the propeller and maintain directional control. Factors were the lose of power on one engine for undetermined reasons and the soft terrain.NTSB CHI92LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Alpha, ILInadequate preflight planning and refueling not performed by the pilot.NTSB ATL92FA031Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58TC · Bluffton, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed after a reported engine power loss, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the loss of power on the left engine. The reason for the left engine power loss could not be determined.NTSB LAX92LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA34-200T · San Andreas, CAThe failure of the nonmultiengine/instrument rated pilot in command to accomplish the proper emergency procedure during a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper training, lack of instrument experience, heavy fog reported…NTSB MIA92LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Daytona Beach, FLTotal loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX92FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlasair SH-2R · Nuevo, CAThe failure of the pilot to perform preventative maintenance on the airplane's powerplant which resulted in a loss of performance during an unknown phase of operation. Contributing to the accident was fouled spark plugs and the partial loss of aircraft…NTSB ATL92LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Statesville, NCLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of a suitable landing site.NTSB CHI92FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Coffeyville, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed (above stall speed) during the emergency procedure. Related factors are the pilot's poor planning/decision, inattentiveness, and the weather (low ceiling, gusty tailwinds).NTSB LAX92LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · San Diego, CAThe total loss of engine power due to unknown reason(s). A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain to land the airplane, without incurring damage to the airplane.NTSB FTW92LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalkema/Boven Kestrel Hawk · West Memphis, ARThe pilot allowed the aircraft to enter an inadvertent stall during flare at excessive altitude while executing the forced landing. Factors were the pilot in command and unauthorized person performed carburetor maintenance adjustments prior to flight, and the…NTSB CHI92FA020Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Zion, ILWater contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and obstructions (trees & transmission lines) in the emergency landing area.NTSB NYC92LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Fairfield, NJThe loss of engine power for undetermined reason's which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI92LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-210G · Freeport, ILImproper installation of a line fitting by other maintenance personnel.NTSB CHI92LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Maple Lake, MNThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ATL92LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaman HH-43B/F · Mt. Vernon, ALA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of a suitable landing site.NTSB SEA92LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Renton, WAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain available for a forced landing.NTSB MIA92LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4 · Panama City, FLLoss of power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the cfi's inadequate emergency procedures following the reported loss of power.NTSB FTW92DPJ02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Warner, OKThe complete loss of engine power for undetermined reason.NTSB FTW92LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lubbock, TXFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the flight. A factor was the fbo's failure to properly maintain the fuel quantity gauges.NTSB MIA92LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportO'Dell, Herbert L. Evans VP-1 · Summerfield, FLTotal loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and inadequate preflight by the pilot-in-command.NTSB LAX92LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHill RL Breezy · Buckeye, AZA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW92LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Edinburg, TXPower loss due to a loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for forced landing.NTSB FTW92LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Henryetta, OKLoss of engine power for an unknown reason.NTSB ATL92LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Sanford, NCThe loss of engine power due to unknown reasons.NTSB ANC91LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca Sedan 15AC · Anchorage, AKFailure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel caps were secure, which restuled in a fuel leak and subsequent fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA91LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)Total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA91LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDonald W. Sorrels Vans RV-6 · Kennewick, WAThe loss of power due to the pilot/builder's improper adjustment of the engine idle speed. A factor relating to the accident was the soft terrain at the accident site.NTSB LAX91FA393Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Lakewood, CAAn undetermined loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing.NTSB CHI91LA287Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Lake Elmo, MNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which the pilot had to land.NTSB NYC91LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Robbinsville, NJA detached heli coil from the number 6 cylinder, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in a corn field.NTSB LAX91LA388Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter M74 · Farmington, CALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: the excessive gross weight of the helicopter, and the pilot's improper use of flight controls due to impairment from use of a drug (marijuanna).NTSB LAX91LA390Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Chula Vista, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and misjudging the landing flare altitude. The powerplant failure for an undetermined reason and the unsuitable terrain for the float equipped helicopter were factors in the accident.NTSB NYC91FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing PT-17 · Tranquility, NJLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a stall. The lack of altitude for a recovery from the stall was a related factor.NTSB MIA91LA214Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · De Funiak Spgs, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree and the ground during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB MIA91FA210Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Miami, FLThe failure of the pilot to adequately drain the fuel system of water. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue the takeoff with a known deficiency. The pilot's selection of a forced landing area was poor in that a better landing area was…NTSB DEN91LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Parker, COPartial failure of the aircraft powerplant for undetermined reasons. A related factor was: the soft terrain.NTSB NYC91LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF-5 · Jamestown, RIThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, resulting in carburetor ice formation and subsequent loss of engine power and a forced landing in trees.NTSB FTW91LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Benton, ARA loss of engine power for unknown reasons.NTSB CHI91LA275Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Jenison, MIFailure of the pilot to perform remedial action during fuel system carburetor icing.NTSB ANC91LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Aspen Creek, AKThe partial loss of power for undetermined reasons and the rough terrain.NTSB LAX91LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Avalon, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and subsequent ditching while flying over the ocean.NTSB FTW91FA158Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Tulsa, OKTotal power loss due to failure of the crankshaft bearings and connecting rod cap bolts resulting from the maintenance facilities' failure to overhaul the engine. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA91FA220Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Arlington, WYThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors contriubting to the accident were trees and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above the trees.NTSB LAX91LA367Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Fredonia, AZFailure of the carburetor mixture control, resulting in loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: lack of compliance with marvel-schebler service bulletin (sb) #A1-78.NTSB CHI91LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Freeburg, ILImproper use of the mixture control by the pic/cfi. A factor related to the accident was inadequate friction on the mixture control lever.NTSB NYC91LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Martinsville, OHA failure of one engine for undetermined reasons. Additionally, the heavy gross weight resulted in inadequate single engine performance, which lead to a forced landing.NTSB LAX91LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Hilo, HIFuel exhaustion due to the installation of a non standard propeller for which no performance charts were available.NTSB SEA91LA210Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWeyerts Rans S-10 · Stanwood, WAAn undetermined loss of engine power and the pilot's allowing the airspeed to decelerate below the stall speed during the subsequent forced landing.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 NYC91LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Sharon, OHThe improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing on rough terrain. A factor related to the accident was the lack of total flight experience of the student pilot.