NTSB investigations, MD
24 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”.
Cases per year
| 1983 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MD' 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" = 'MD' 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 NYC06LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Frederick, MDA failure of the masterod, due to a hydraulic lock on a previous flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB NYC01LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Friendly, MDA baffling failure within the exhaust system. Factors were an inadequate annual inspection and the pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment.NTSB IAD99FA070Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Salisbury, MDThe improper installation of the #2 cylinder that resulted in a fractured crankshaft and a total loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the premature deployment of the landing gear and flaps by the pilot.NTSB NYC99LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Rising Sun, MDThe failure of the connecting rod end bolts, due to an overtemperature condition.NTSB IAD99GA013Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Baltimore, MDinadequate assembly instructions from the engine manufacturer which resulted in improper engine assembly, and subsequent power loss over unsuitable terrain, with insufficient altitude for a successful autorotation.NTSB NYC98LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDeberry Marquart MA-5 · Westminster, MDFailure of a fuel line fitting which led to an engine failure and fire. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC97GA148Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Baltimore, MDA total loss of engine power which was a result of incomplete and improper engine overhaul by company maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable forced landing area terrain.NTSB NYC95LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCumberland-Pitts Special S1C · New Windsor, MDthe failure of the fuel pump diagram which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB BFO94LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHankins/Dickerson Clipped Wings II · Laurel, MDThe failure of the engine ignition system capacitor discharge unit which caused loss of total engine power.NTSB BFO94LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Edgewater, MDThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water contaminated fuel which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB NYC94LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-1S · Stevensville, MDInadequate maintenance by which undertorquing of the accessory gear retaining bolt resulted in fatigue failure of the bolt and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC92LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Denton, MDThe failure of the pilot to detect the automobile gasoline in the tanks prior to departure, and intentional refueling with improper fuel by the pilot's brother which resulted in a lose of engine power due to detonation and loss of oil pressure.NTSB BFO92LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Baltimore, MDThe failure of the fuel line, for undetermined reasons, resulting in a fuel leak causing an engine fire and total power loss.NTSB BFO89LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Ocean City, MDLoss of engine power from exhaust gas leakage into the carburetor inlet, causing engine air starvation, and material failure of the exhaust manifold. .NTSB BFO88LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Dares Beach, MDThe plt stated that after climbing about 2000' & proceeding aprx 3 to 4 mi out over the chesapeake bay, the oil temp began to rise & the oil pressure decreased. He turned toward land, but the eng lost power. Subsequently, he was forced to land in a swampy…NTSB BFO87DIG06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportStriplin SKY Ranger · Easton, MDAfter taking off on a test flt, the plt remained in the traffic pattern & was on downwind when the eng surged or sputtered, then lost power. Soon thereafter, the acft entered a steep dscnt & crashed. The experimental, home built acft had only 11 hrs of flt…NTSB BFO86FA032Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech J-35 · Myersville, MDWhile in cruise flight at 3500 feet the pilot stated he experienced a rapid loss of power. Unable to restart the engine, he was forced to land in a pasture which was divided by barbed wire fences. The aircraft collided with a fence and came to rest inverted.…NTSB BFO85LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Piney Point, MDWhile descending in IFR conditions near the destination, the eng lost power at an alt of about 3800 to 4000 ft. the plt requested vectors toward land & the nearest arpt; however, when it broke out of the clouds at about 1000 ft AGL, the acft was still over…NTSB BFO85FA025Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Friendship, MDThe acft had departed woodbridge, VA, en route atlantic city, NJ, for the afternoon. As the acft approached the chesapeake bay in a climb the eng lost pwr. The plt was unable to restart the eng and was forced to land on pvt property. During the emergency…NTSB NYC84FA178Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Glen Burnie, MDBefore the flt, the plt was observed performing maintenance in the eng compartment. He was known to do some of his own maintenance which included stopping an oil gasket leak by using a sealer. While climbing after takeoff, he turned back to the departure…NTSB ATL84FA050Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Baltimore, MDThe acft crashed shortly after takeoff when the engine lost power during initial climb. This acft had not been flown forabout one month. The pilot was aware of water accumulation in C-182 bladder equipped acft, so he drained the gascolator for an added length…NTSB DCA83IA040Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech B-24R · Potomac, MDThe acft made a forced landing in a field of rye grass after the engine lost power. Investigation revealed that a connecting rod had failed. An FAA inspection revealed that the connecting rod retaining bolts were not properly torqued during a recent major…NTSB ATL83FIG05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportRockwell S2R · Massey, MDWhile en route to a customer's field, at aprx 350 ft AGL over a wooded area, the engine lost power. The plt released the load, and subsequently, he landed the acft in the tree tops. During the landing, the acft sheared off a large tree, knocked another tree…NTSB ATL83FIA01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportChampion 402 · Friendly, MDThe left engine quit at 400 feet after takeoff. After the accident fuel was found draining from the right tank filler opening. The acft was leveled and the engine started with boost pump and pumping throttle. The engine was started twice but would not…