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2,878 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”.
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 351) ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 351) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB LAX85LA361Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Buckeye, AZThe plt had just completed a spray run and was executing a procedure turn when the engine's no. 8 cylinder connecting rod failed. Engine oil covered the windshield. The plt attempted to land on the departure airstrip but he could not align the acft with the…NTSB FTW85LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Coushatta, LAAcft experienced a complete engine failure shortly after takeoff while at an altitude of approx 500' AGL. It was substantially damaged when it ran thru 2 fences during the ensuing forced landing. Investigation revealed that the eng fuel pump ejector nozzle…NTSB ATL85LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Spring City, TNThe student was on a solo cross-country training flight when the engine lost total power without warning. The plt made an emergency landing in a field and durning the landing the aircraft collided with trees and was substantially damaged. Post crash…NTSB LAX85LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Safford, AZThe aircraft experienced a partial engine power loss after departing Safford municipal airport on a VFR personal flt to sky harbor arpt, phoenix, AZ. The plt negotiated an emerg lndg in a flt brush area. Prior to touchdown the acft struck a mesquite tree and…NTSB MKC85LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Lee'S Summit, MOThe plt reported that the eng start & run-up were normal before he took off on a night currency & proficiency flt. After 2 normal takeoffs & full stops, he made a 3rd takeoff. He climbed to 1000 ft AGL on a x-wind leg, reduced power to 20' manifold pressure &…NTSB CHI85FEV02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportde Havilland DH-82A · Elmore, ILWhile on a x-country flt, the eng lost power & the prop continued to windmill. Subsequently, the acft crashed during an emerg landing. During the crash landing, the plt's shoulder harness failed at the upper attachment point & he received head & back…NTSB FTW85LA322Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Cushing, OKThe plt was test flying the acft after a major eng overhaul.a left turn was made away from the arpt after takeoff and immediately thereafter the eng lost pwr. With no suitable landing area within gliding distance, the acft was manuevered straight ahead where…NTSB CHI85LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Almont, MIAfter takeoff and about 300 ft AGL the plt said his eng stopped briefly restarted then stopped. He landed in a cow pasture and to avoid hitting the cows landed hard on the left gear and engine. The acft then nosed over inverted.NTSB NYC85LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Carthage, NYAccording to the pilot,while climbing to cruise, the engine began to run rough; however it did not quit. The pilot decided to return to the field for a precautionary landing. While turning onto final approach, the engine quit and the pilot attempted to glide…NTSB NYC85LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lakewood, NJWhile returning to Lakewood airport,, power was lost suddenly. The pilot elected to land in a stand of pine and oak trees instead of landing on a busy highway. The pilot decided that the distance was too great for a glide to the airport. A post crash…NTSB CHI85IA339Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Detroit, MIOn August 7,1985 at 2000 EDT, a Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 N111AA registered to American airlines, inc., had a piece of the engine exit the engine case and cowling. On climb to cruise at Detroit airport, Detroit, Michigan, while on a passenger flight. Visual…NTSB DEN85LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Superior, MTThe plt was flying with his wife on a pleasure flight to Idaho when smoke started coming into the cabin. Engine oil pressure went to zero. The plt secured the engine and made a forced landing to a farmer's field. The acft was substantially damaged; however,…NTSB SEA85LYA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell S2R · Caldwell, IDAn aero commander S2R had been modified by the installation of an air research TPE-331-43A power plant. During an aerial application flight the pilot heard a loud bang and experienced a loss of power. Investigation revealed the first stage turbine whee, part…NTSB ATL85FA234Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355F · Chamblee, GAReportedly, the plt & passengers had gone to a local establishment, where the entire party had consumed an unspecified amount of alcoholic beverages. One passenger reported that after arriving at the arpt, the plt made a walk-around inspection of the…NTSB LAX85LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 B3 · Arroyo Grande, CAWhile hovering and slinging an external load over rough terrain the eng chip light illuminated. The plt immediately positioned the acft to release the load and the eng began making a 'whining' noise. Several seconds later all eng power was lost. The plt…NTSB DEN85LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Clovis, NMWhile in level cruise flight at 17,000 ft, pilot noticed sound change in cabin. All instrument readings were normal with the exception of manifold pressure drop from 32 to 25 inches. Engine began to sputter and run rough. Oil pressure warning light blinked…NTSB SEA85LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164A · Shelley, IDThe safety broke in the carburetor and the seat backed out causing fuel starvation. The carburetor had been overhauled 350 hours prior to the accident.NTSB MIA85LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Colquitt, GAThe aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot uninjured when the aircraft flipped upside down in a field during a forced landing in an open field following engine failure. A post accident examination of the engine revealed the number seven cylinder…NTSB MKC85LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31A · Cozad, NEThe plt reported that during a descent to land at kearney, NE, the eng lost power & oil oozed out of the cowling & covered most of the windshield. During a forced landing apch, he released his seat belt so he could see thru a small section of the windshield.…NTSB CHI85LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson L-5 · Waynesville, OHThe plt took off on a test flt to check the eng after it had been inspected & the carburetor had been overhauled. He made a ground check & full eng run-up before taking off. Intending to stay in a closed traffic pattern, he took off, made a normal climb in…NTSB NYC85LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · West Lebanon, METhe acft nosed over after overrunning the airstrip following a loss of pwr. The plt reported the eng began running rough and the application of carb heat did not increase the pwr. During the landing apch the eng began runnin rougher and about 1/2 of the…NTSB CHI85LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Delaware, OHTotal loss of engine power occurred in the descent. The flight was vectored toweard the nearest airport but was unable to reach the runway. The aircraft was landed in a rough field. The left magneto was found seized during engine examination.NTSB MIA85LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · South Bay, FLThe eng lost pwr during a sightseeing flt at 1200 ft MSL and the plt selected a divided hwy for an emergency landing to the west. Because he was overtaking a truck on the westbound lanes, the plt tried to land on the median strip. The acft was caught in the…NTSB CHI85LA305Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKauffman BD4 · Acme, MIThe plt was on the second flt of newly certificated acft and had been airborne aprx 10 minutes when a total loss of pwr was experienced. Unable to return to the arpt the plt landed the acft in an open fld. During the landing roll the acft struck a road…NTSB MKC85LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Forest City, IAShortly after the acft took off with 4 skydivers on board, its eng seized at an alt of about 300 to 400 ft. the plt selected the best available area to land which was a field of tall corn on rolling terrain. During the emerg landing, the acft nosed over.…NTSB ATL85FA221Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Kennesaw, GAThe acft lost power on # 2 eng shortly after take-off. The acft crashed and burned in a wooded area several miles sw of the arpt. The # 2 eng was severly damaged in the fire. No pre-impact malfunction could be documented. Examination of the prop did not…NTSB FTW85LA290Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Guthrie, OKThe plt stated he lost eng power shortly after takeoff and during initial climb. He elected to go into the trees due to lack of altitude to allow a more suitable landing area. An eng examination disclosed that the no. four exhaust valve was stuck open due to…NTSB ATL85LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Franklin, NCWhile in cruise flt eng RPM decreased. Plt actions to recover RPM were unsuccessful and eng eventually quit. A forced landing was made to an empty fld. On roll out the acft hit a concealed ditch resulting in substantial damage. Later, exmination of the eng…NTSB CHI85LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Roseau, MNThe aircraft had been airborne about 15 min engaged in ag spray operations when the pilot described hearing a loud band. Engine power decreased to idle. Pilot ld in soft soil and nosed over inverted. Exam disclosed #2 piston had failed.NTSB SEA85LA158Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRand/Robinson KR2 · Pullman, WAThe plt had been having numerous problems with his homebuilt acft's eng running rough before this flt. Shortly after takeoff a loss of pwr occurred. It was a hot day with the temp being 90 degs f or better. FAA inspectors found the tourque value to be…NTSB CHI85LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJodel D-11 · Wooster, OHThe pilot and pax were on a x-country pleasure flt. After 2420 hrs of fliht, 45 mi short of dest, the engine stopped the acft was ld in a corn fld. Examination disclosed main bearing failure.NTSB CHI85LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Hastings, MIThe purpose of the flight was to break in the newly overhauled engine. The pilot stated that he had been flying around the local area for about 25 minutes when he heard a clank and the engine lost complete power. The pilot determined that a tree landing was…NTSB MKC85FCQ04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRyan Navion · Blue Rapids, KSThe acft eng lost power after a 30 minute flt and a forced landing resulted in an off.-arpt acc. Witnesses at the acc site did not find any fuel in the tanks or evidence of spillage of fuel. An inspection of the eng did not reveal any discrepancies. A…NTSB MKC85LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2 · Denison, IAPlt reports that the eng idle setting was too low and the eng quit when he reduced power during a practice autorotation. The acft touched down hard and the main rotor contacted tail boom.NTSB MKC85LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Paragould, ARThe acft was being used in aerial application of ordram when engine failed. A hard landing resulted during the forced landing in an open fld. Investigation revealed the float needle seat ass'y backed out of the threads in the main body of the carburetor FAR…NTSB FTW85LA276Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1B · Robinson, TXShortly after takeoff the plt experienced a loss of pwr. Unable to glide to a suitable landing area, a forced landing was attempted in tall corn. The acft nosed over sustaining substantial damage. Subsequent exam revealed that the carburetor float had become…NTSB ANC85FA111Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Chugiak, AKThe acft crashed in a wooded residential area following a loss of pwr on takeoff. Post accident inspection of the airframe and powerplant disclosed automotive fuel was being used in the acft. Lab tests indicated the fuel was subjectedto high temps which…NTSB SEA85FA156Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKibler-Bede BD-5B · Oak Harbor, WAPrior to the acdnt, witnesses aprx 9 mi sw of the crash site saw an acft (matching the description of N5KB) flying at about 100 to 200 ft over the water on a NE heading. It then pulled up in a steep climbing turn toward the shoreline. No known witnesses saw…NTSB SEA85LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235-C · Wenatchee, WADuring an aerial applications maneuver the engine ceased operating and a forced landing was made in an orchard in between apple tree rows. Engine and aircraft inspection could not reveal any abnormalities with the exception of a very dirty, partially clogged…NTSB LAX85FA286Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 214B-1 · Squaw Valley, CAThe helicopter was engaged in lowering a large pole to the ground when the eng failed catastrophically due to a total first turbine rotor disc failure. The plt turned the acft down the mountain but was unable to gain enough speed to autorotate. The acft…NTSB CHI85FEX03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Orleans, INDuring flt, the plt noted that the eng RPM dropped from 2500 to 2000. He could not restore the RPM. He then heard a loud noise from the eng compartment & the eng seized. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emerg landing in a corn field. A teardown of…NTSB SEA85LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Pocatello, IDDuring aerial application the aircrafts engine ceased operating. During engine tear down it was discovered that the engine's #2 connecting rod was broken and had come through the top of the crankcase. Recommended overhaul time is 1200 hours. This engine had a…NTSB DEN85LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Clovis, NMAs the plt was pulling up over a power line at the end of a spray run, the eng lost power & smoke began coming from the right side of the eng. The plt turned to land in a field, but was unable to align the acft with forrows. During a forced landing, the acft…NTSB CHI85LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Boscobel, WIThe engine failed on final approach. The aircraft did not clear a wooded area resulting in an uncontrolled descent. The camshaft had failed at the number 1 journal oil groove.NTSB CHI85LA242Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Ravenna, OHAfter initial take-off and climbing to 100 ft AGL the pilot experienced engine stoppage. While maneuvering to land in a field he struck a tree line. No engine malfunction found during examination. Acft operating on automotive STC.NTSB SEA85FA134Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Juneau, AKWhile engaged in a log slinging operation over mountainous, densely forested terrain the rotor craft suffered a total power loss forcing the pilot to execute an autorotative landing into high conifer trees. Disassembly of the engine revealed evidence that the…NTSB SEA85LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Kendrick, IDThe plt had finished spraying a field & was returning to the ag strip when the eng failed. He made an emerg landing in a barley field which was muddy & soft. During the landing roll, the wheels sank in the terrain & the acft nosed over. An exam revealed that…NTSB DEN85LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Fillmore, UTThe plt reported the engine failed while he was spraying a corn field, necessitating a straight ahead forced landing. During the landing roll the wheels bogged down in the soft earth and the plane overturned. Subsequent examination of theengine by the plt…NTSB BFO85FID02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-R-180 · Brookneal, VAThe acft crash landed in small pine trees during a forced lndg after a pwr loss. The eng quit at 200 ft AGL and the acft crashed 1/2 mile from the end of the takeoff rwy. Investigation revealed a malfunction of the eng fuel pump.NTSB CHI85LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Montevideo, MNThe purpose of the flt was to demonstrate the acft to a possible buyer. While taking off, the eng lost power shortly after the acft lifted off at about mid-field. The plt attempted to turn the acft & land on a cross-runway. However, due to his low speed & low…