NTSB investigations, 1992
142 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\") = 1992
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") = 1992 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 SEA93LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander AC-500B · Billings, MTLoss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons and left main landing gear not down and locked on touchdown.NTSB FTW93LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Clint, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW93LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Coleman, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA93FA035Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310D · Miami, FLImproper installation of the right outboard torque tube in the right fuel selector valve assembly housing resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB LAX93LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20 · Florence, AZThe pilot's poorly planned approach; his failure to attain the proper touch down point; and, delay in executing a go-around. Contributing to this accident was the partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX93LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Lanai, HIThe failure of the engine for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was that obstructions were hidden in the grass of the landing area chosen by the pilot for the forced landing.NTSB FTW93LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Norman, OKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and power loss due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night and lack of suitable terrain.NTSB ATL93FA031Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55B · Calera, ALThe pilot's continued flight with the fuel tank selector handles improperly positioned, which resulted in fuel starvation and engine stoppage. Factors were the cloudy weather conditions, the night lighting conditions, and the steep, hilly terrain conditions…NTSB LAX93LA048Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-10 Sakota · San Jose, CA1) The loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s), and, 2) the pilot not maintaining airspeed above the power off stall speed while maneuvering to the runway resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in this accident was the pilot not having…NTSB FTW93LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColgate, Henry A. FS21000 · Albuquerque, NMThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude and unsuitable terrain.NTSB BFO93LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Red Hook, NYThe pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the electric fuel boost pump. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the engine driven fuel pump during takeoff.NTSB LAX93LA032Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportR.W. Sherman Turbulent · Adelanto, CAThe pilot's improper emergency decision to attempt to return to the departure area. Contributing to this accident was the undetermined loss of power, inadequate altitude, and failure to maintain the airspeed.NTSB MIA93FA015Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-7CF · Fort Lauderdale, FLFailure of the #4 engine for an undetermined reasons(s), and the inability of the airplane to remain airborne due to the overgross weight takeoff performed by the pilot. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the questionable airworthiness of the…NTSB FTW93LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206D · Fort Stockton, TXThe pilot's failure to follow published fuel system sumping procedures before flight and total loss of power due to water contaminated fuel. Factors were the drizzle and icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB SEA93LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Ashton, IDA power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB SEA93LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Enterprise, ORPoor in-flight planning/preparation. A factor to the accident was: improper use of the mixture.NTSB SEA93LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrisey Shinn 2150A · Dallas, ORFailure to maintain airspeed. Factors include an improper fuel selector setting, and fuel starvation.NTSB CHI93LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Maryland Height, MOBlockage of the induction air system by a mouse nest.NTSB NYC93GA025Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Baltimore, MDA power loss of undetermined origin. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions, the lack of a suitable landing area, and the inability of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering to avoid obstacles.NTSB FTW93LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Robert Lee, TXThe loss of engine/rotor RPM for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW93LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Mexia, TXThe pilot fueled the aircraft with jet fuel instead of avaition gasoline. Factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and the dark night light conditions.NTSB MIA93LA006Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHarkness, Richard W. Adventure · New Smyrna Bch, FLThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed above stall speed following engine failure resulting in the aircraft stalling and descending uncontrolled to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's improper leaning of the…NTSB LAX93LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210F · Buena Park, CAFailure of the pilot to adequately detect water contamination in the airplane's fuel system during preflight.NTSB MIA93LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Port St. Lucie, FLTotal loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by poor preflight planning preparation by the pilot in command.NTSB FTW93LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Cleveland, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI93LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Marion, IAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN93LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Steamboat Sprgs, COThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area when a suitable forced landing area was available. A factor was: fuel starvation for unknown reasons.NTSB FTW93LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Hughes, ARThe loss of control during the landing roll. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.NTSB MIA93LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Englewood, FLInadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot in command which resulted in the total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel contamination.NTSB CHI92LA295Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFunk, D.D. B85C · Buffalo, MNThe contamination of the carburetor, inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate maintenance servicing by the pilot/owner.NTSB LAX92LA406Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150B · Show Low, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departure.NTSB LAX92LA403Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGolightly, Robert B. RV4 · Rialto, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper management of the fuel system, and his failure to perform the emergency procedure of repositioning the fuel selector to a tank containing fuel.NTSB SEA92LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Moab, UTThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot. A factor relating to the accident was the terrain condition (ditch) in the landing area.NTSB FTW92DPG16Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGulfstream G-164B · Holly Grove, ARLoss of engine power undetermined. Factor was unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC92LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · New Stuyahok, AKFuel system contamination by water and poor preflight inspection and preparation by the pilot in command. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency float plane landing was a factor in this accident.NTSB MIA92LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Poplarville, MSA reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and in flight collision with trees.NTSB BFO92LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Havre De Grace, MDThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat control resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident include the existence of weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the rough terrain on which the aircraft was…NTSB LAX92LA387Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Casa Grande, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL92LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Powellsville, NCThe failure of the no.1 exhaust valve.NTSB ATL92LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Darlington, SCThe improper servicing of the airplane with contaminated fuel by the owner pilot.NTSB BFO92FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Hillsville, VALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB MIA92LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Navarre, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control after touchdown during the forced landing following partial loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the divertion of attention of the pilot in command to the…NTSB MIA92LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Hollywood, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion, subsequent forced landing, and on ground collision with a tree on landing roll out.NTSB ATL92LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Blairsville, GAA complete loss of engine power which resulted from two stuck exhaust valves.NTSB ANC92LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Port Alsworth, AKThe improper maneuver that unported the low fuel tank. The unsuitable terrain at the site of forced landing was a factor.NTSB LAX92LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Atwater, CAThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilots failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the subsequent forced landing attempt back on the runway. Factors in the accident were the tail wind condition encountered during the…NTSB SEA92LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-391B · Edmonds, WAThe partial loss of engine power when an exhaust valve seized in the open position and the water where the pilot was forced to land, which resulted in an acft nose over on touchdown.NTSB NYC92LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Newburyport, MAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI92DCD09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller Hiller UH-12E · Dows, IAContaminated fuel resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC92LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBenson-Callaway B-80 · Paducah, KYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.