NTSB investigations, IL
75 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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\" = 351)
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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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" = 351) 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 CHI07CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGolden Eagle Chief · Hindsboro, ILThe loss of engine power due to the number seven cylinder's separation during cruise and the crops encountered during the forced landing leading to the airplane nosing over.NTSB ENG07IA009Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Chicago, ILComplete loss of No. 2 engine power due to a partial rim failure of the 2nd stage turbine wheel, resulting in No. 2 engine shutdown and turbine debris exiting the side of the engine. The wheel failure mechanism could not be determined due to missing turbine…NTSB CHI07IA017Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sherman, ILThe loose connecting rod bolt due to a loss of torque and subsequent failure of the connecting rod during cruise flight.NTSB CHI05LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Buffalo Grove, ILFatigue fracture of the engine crankshaft during initial climb after takeoff resulting in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the trees and the highway.NTSB CHI03LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-13-2 · Moline, ILThe partial failure of the engine driven fuel pump and fuel starvation. An additional cause was the pilot misjudging the proper glidepath and his improper in-flight decision during the precautionary landing to pull back the power and lower the flaps prior to…NTSB CHI03LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion L-17A · Canton, ILA complete loss of engine power during landing approach for undetermined reasons, as well as the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the berm and the crops.NTSB CHI02LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman C-1A · Roseville, ILThe failure and the resulting separation of the engine cylinder, which severed both electrical propeller control systems on the affected engine. A factor to the accident was the cornfield.NTSB CHI02LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Roodhouse, ILThe loss of engine power due to the separation of a valve lifter.NTSB CHI02FA243Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCorken/Guillet Christen Eagle II · Kaneville, ILLoss of engine power due to an engine bearing failure.NTSB CHI02FA177Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Steward, ILA loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of several number three cylinder through bolts and case studs, which resulted in the separation of the number three engine cylinder. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.NTSB CHI01LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Sugar Grove, ILthe inadequate maintenance inspection and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot mechanic. The fuel system leak was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI01LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Warsaw, ILthe rocker assembly failure during low level maneuvering. Factors were the soft and sandy terrain and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI01LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Kankakee, ILThe unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the emergency landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, the pilot misjudging the descent glide path, and the presence of the highway embankment…NTSB CHI00LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Macomb, ILthe inadequate maintenance inspection prior to the ferry flight by the pilot/mechanic rated passenger who endorsed the airplane as airworthy, the shift in the number two main bearing left half, and the fractured crankshaft. A factor was the rough/uneven…NTSB CHI99LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Vienna, ILThe worn ignition points/cam follower assembly, and uneven landing terrain.NTSB CHI99IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna T210R · Tinley Park, ILthe improper installation of the pressure oil line 'B' nut by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the incident were the loose pressure oil line 'B' nut and separation of the propeller from the aircraft.NTSB CHI98FA028Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE 58 · New Berlin, ILA loss of engine power due to separation of the left engine's number 2 connecting rod as a result of fatigue failure. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB CHI97LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-G · Colusa, ILimproper installation of the rocker arm assembly by maintenance personnel which led to the failure of the rocker arm. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB CHI96LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Tamms, ILfuel exhaustion due to inadequate maintenance performed on the fuel cap by the maintenance personnel, fuel siphoning out of the left fuel cap, and the failure of the pilot to properly monitor his fuel consumption.NTSB CHI95LA334Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Belleville, ILthe rupture of the oil pressure line which led to oil system exhaustion, the stuck intake valves, and the powerlines.NTSB CHI95IA286Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE Jetstream 3201 · Champaign, ILfatigue cracking and subsequent catastrophic failure of the number two engine helical drive (bull) gear, which resulted in an overtemperature condition, bursting of the combustion plenum, and a subsequent in-flight fire.NTSB CHI95LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT · Joliet, ILthe failure of the number four cylinder due to a loose cylinder hold down stud. A factor in the accident was the embankment.NTSB CHI95LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Carlock, ILThe total failure of the connecting rod bolts.NTSB CHI94LA351Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · West Chicago, ILthe pilot's failure to use the manual hydraulic pump to lower the landing gear. Factors were the failure of the fuel selector handle, the subsequent fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to properly crossfeed and restart the left engine.NTSB CHI94LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Oakdale, ILmisalignment of the number one connecting rod during major overhaul. Factors were the subsequent scoring and fatigue failure of the crankshaft.NTSB CHI94LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Rockford, ILA loose fuel line fitting, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in an interuption of fuel to the engine.NTSB CHI93LA364Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fieldon, ILPartial failure (deterioration) of the #1 piston pin plug, which resulted in contamination of the lubricating system and failure of the #3 connecting rod.NTSB CHI93DEE02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportDouglas B-26B · Kankakee, ILthe failure of the piston assembly in the number ten cylinder of the right engine. A factor associated with the accident was the inoperative propeller feathering system for the right engine.NTSB CHI93DEE01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMark Streitz Skybolt · Joliet, ILthe failure of the number two connecting rod bolt.NTSB CHI93LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Metropolis, ILThe fatigue failure of the exhaust valve.NTSB DCA92MA048Accident · 12 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Hinckley, ILInadequate maintenance and inspection by the operator which resulted in an engine power loss during the critical takeoff phase of flight. In addition, the pilot did not, or was unable to, attain a full-feather position on the left engine propeller, which…NTSB CHI92DEE04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Chana, ILFracture of a connecting rod resulting in loss of engine power.NTSB CHI92LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Xenia, ILImproper engine overhaul and noncompliance with an airworthiness directive by other maintenance personnel.NTSB CHI92DEV01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportQuickie Quickie 1 · Carmi, ILAn engine bearing seizure and a premature forced landing flare.NTSB CHI91LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Metropolis, ILMiscellaneous equipment not removed (foam rubber) and inadequate preflight by the pilot.NTSB CHI91MA220Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportAerospace ATR-42-300 · Peoria, ILInadequate aircraft equipment component (failed bolt), and insufficient inspection standards pertaining to the failed bolt. A factor related to the accident is inaccurate maintenance record keeping relating to oil consumption.NTSB CHI91LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, ILThe mechanic's not understanding the identifying marks on the replacement part. A factor in the accident was that the mechanic was provided with an improper part.NTSB CHI90DEE08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRonald D. Cothern Quickie · Plainfield, ILSeparation of an ignition lead, resulting in loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CHI90LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Monee, ILEngine failure due to oil starvation resulting from improper maintenance and directive compliance associated with the failed part.NTSB CHI90IA084Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-60 · Chicago, ILFatigue failure of a first stage power turbine blade.NTSB CHI90LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Momence, ILGradual total failure of the powerplant due to oil exhaustion during a night cross country operation, and the subsequent gear-up forced landing on a frozen field.NTSB CHI89LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Monee, ILInadequate maintenance/inspection of the aircraft after metal fragments were found in the oil, and worn cam lobes/followers/piston pin plugs, which resulted in oil contamination, restriction (blockage) in the oil system, oil starvation, and subsequent engine…NTSB CHI89FA062Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · De Kalb, ILFatigue failure of the number four connecting rod which resulted in an engine failure. Factors in the accident were the broken ring in the number one piston and a deteriorated center main bearing.NTSB CHI89DEV03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRyan Navion · Lane, ILAirplane landed in a plowed field after losing power during initial climb. The flight purpose was to accomplish a biennial flight review. The landing gear failed after digging into the soft dirt of the plowed field. During the investigation the acft owner…NTSB CHI89DEV01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Vandalia, ILThe eng began running rough aprx 5 min after the plt took off from an en route arpt drg a night, x-country training flt. He reversed course back toward the departure arpt with the eng providing partial power. While maneuvering to land on rwy 18, the eng…NTSB CHI89FA005Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Schaumburg, ILEngine failure due to oil starvation and the pilot's misjudged emergency landing, during which the aircraft collided with trees and a swimming pool, before coming to rest on the ground and a chain link fence.NTSB CHI88FA214Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Hampton, ILNTSB CHI88DEE04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 205 · Moline, ILDuring initial climb on a pleasure flight the airplane experienced a loss of fuel pressure and then total engine failure. The airplane nosed over during the subsequent off airport landing. Post accident examination of the engine driven fuel pump revealed…NTSB CHI88DEE03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · West Chicago, ILThe plt rprtd that just after leveling off, the eng started to sputter. He initiated emergency procedures, but was unable to restore power. During an emergency landing at dusk, the acft hit a ditch & nosed over. An investigation revealed the #3 exhaust valve…NTSB CHI88LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Kankakee, IL