NTSB investigations, MI
63 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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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\" = 'MI' 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)
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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MI' 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
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NTSB CHI07LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Pellston, MIThe fatigue failure of the engine cylinder which resulted in a complete loss of engine power, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting condition, and trees.NTSB CHI04CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKauffman Bede IV · Acme, MIEngine oil starvation and inadequate maintenance by the pilot.NTSB CHI03LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · South Haven, MIThe inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot and the fuel exhaustion. The inadequate traffic pattern distance from the runway, which precluded his reaching the runway.NTSB CHI02FA231Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Benton Harbor, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed resulting in a stall/spin. Additional causes were the pilot not maintaining best glide airspeed and optimal glidepath following the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the engine…NTSB CHI98LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Muskegon, MIA loss of engine power due to a broken number 4 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons. Contributing to this accident was the road embankment.NTSB CHI97LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · South Haven, MIfailure of a connecting rod in the engine assembly, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of a recommended engine overhaul, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB CHI97LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Marquette, MImultiple oil leaks in the engine lubrication system. Factors were the disconnected wet vacuum pump line and the oil exhaustion.NTSB CHI96LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Conway, MIA crack in the intake manifold which led to oil exhaustion and subsequent piston failure. A factor was the soft field.NTSB CHI96LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Greenville, MIforeign material, probably due to improper maintenance, which blocked the main fuel metering jet of the carburetor, and resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB CHI96LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Avid Flyer · Rockford, MIengine overtemperature which occurred for an undetermined reason. A factor was the excessive descent rate.NTSB CHI96LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBitonti Wittman WT-8 · Plymouth, MIa stuck exhaust valve resulting in an overtemperature condition of the cylinder, the pilot's continued operation without corrective maintenance, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI95LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MIthe failure of the mechanic to close the drain valve after changing oil, resulting in complete loss of engine oil. A factor was the soft terrain, which resulted in the nose wheel digging in and the airplane nosing over.NTSB CHI95LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C45H · New Hudson, MIThe owner/pilot's inadequate maintenance practices which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and the pilot's inadequate emergency procedure after the power loss occurred. Related factors are trees, diminished airspeed and abrupt touchdown.NTSB CHI94LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Plymouth, MIthe pilot's improper (maintenance) modification and his initiating an operation with known deficiencies in equipmentNTSB CHI94DEM01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Muskegon, MIThe propeller not being able to be feathered by the pilot, inadequate altitude for a successful forced landing, and the failure of the combustion section. A factor associated with this accident was the stall/mush encountered by the pilot due to the…NTSB CHI93LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobert L. Kennedy Avid Flyer · White Pigeon, MIThe pilot in command's inability to attain proper touch down point. The improperly adjusted idle setting which resulted in the loss of engine power was also a cause.NTSB CHI93LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 100 · Topinabee, MIthe total loss of engine power due to failure of the oil line to the oil pressure gauge. A factor relating to the accident was no suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB CHI93IA068Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8-102 · Detroit, MIThe manufacturer's inadequate design of the fuel transfer tube system, which loosened/disconnected during engine operation.NTSB CHI92LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · St. Charles, MIThe jamming of the oil pressure pump caused by the failure of the oil pressure pump driven impeller. The lack of a suitable landing area was a factor.NTSB CHI92LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Almont, MIExcessive fuel system pump pressure and corresponding excessive fuel pressure and the pilot not maintaining the best single engine climb speed.NTSB CHI92DEM04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHauser, William C. Cassutt · Winn, MIThe ditch the airplane encountered during the landing roll phase of a forced landing.NTSB CHI92DEM03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportJohansen Kitfox · Gowen, MIA total failure of the ignition system spark plugs and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.NTSB CHI92LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Warren, MIA loss of engine power as a result of a connecting rod failure. Factors related to the accident were the power lines and trees in the path of the selected emergency landing site.NTSB CHI91FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTemco D-16A · Eau Claire, MIThe improper replacement of the fuel selector lever which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel staration.NTSB CHI91FA160Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Belleville, MIFailure of the engine driven fuel pump, the failure of the pilot to activate the electric auxiliary fuel pump, poor inflight decision, and poor execution of emergency procedures. A factor relating to the accident is the pilot's lack of experience in this…NTSB CHI90LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan PT-22A · Greenville, MISeparation of a loose cylinder assembly in flight, and unsuitable terrain encountered during the execution of a forced landing.NTSB CHI89DEM05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGatzemeyer 88 ACRO-SPORT II · Escanaba, MIA loose fuel line between the carburetor and engine which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was: no suitable terrain.NTSB CHI89LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Houghton, MIImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from lack of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: obstructions (road sign & guard rail) in the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI89DEC02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Brighton, MIInstallation of an improper oil drain valve by other maintenance personnel and their failure to follow the applicable airworthiness directive (AD 81-11-02/R1), resulting in subsequent interference between the landing gear and oil drain valve. This caused the…NTSB CHI88DEM07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSilliman Hatz CB-1 · Battlecreek, MIWhile attempting to execute a forced landing due to an engine failure, the pilot misjudged his emergency procedure and collided with trees then the gnd during the descent to the fairway he had selected for landing. The engine failure was due to fuel…NTSB CHI88DEM06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportKoopsen Miller Sport II · Lake City, MIJust prior to turning on final approach to land, the pilot experienced a complete loss of power. He continued the approach but decelerated more rapidly than he anticipated and was unable to clear a stand of trees on the approach path. Examination revealed a…NTSB CHI88DEM04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAnderson Pitts S-1S · Mt. Pleasant, MIThe pilot was performing some inverted maneuvers when the engine quit. The pilot stated he attempted to restart the engine but was unable to. He then executed an emergency landing in a farm field. During the landing roll the pilot was unable to maintain…NTSB CHI88DEM02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGalloway XTC · Lowell, MIThe pilot of the homebuilt aircraft was attempting to perform some 'pattern flights' when, after turning on to the base leg of the traffic pattern, the engine seized. The pilot attempted to 'dead stick' the aircraft to the runway, but altitude and airspeed…NTSB CHI88FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild SA226T · Pontiac, MIAcft was scheduled for an instructional flt. During the wx briefing, the CFI told the fss specialist that the flt would include eng-out practice. Witness statements indicate that the acft rolled sharply to the rt and nosed down after attaining about 100 ft of…NTSB CHI88FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Oshtemo Townshp, MIThe aircraft was at cruise altitude (9,000 feet) for approximately 20 minutes when the pilot reported the loss of right engine power. Chicago ARTCC reported the closest airport was kalamazoo, 28 miles west. The aircraft began to descend and at 0330:53 chicago…NTSB CHI87DEC05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWilli/Bensen B-8M · Fraser, MIDeterioration of the internal surface of the fuel tank which led to blockage of the fuel flow and subsequent fuel starvation of the engine.NTSB CHI87DEM10Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Marne, MIAt the end of a swath run while about one-third of the way through the procedure turn around, the engine suddenly lost power. The pilot extended his glide to clear powerlines and when he flared to land he did not have enough airspeed to stop the descent. The…NTSB CHI87DET08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Benton Harbor, MIWhile the aircraft was climbing to altitude the pilot tried to decrease power to cruise climb but had to reduce power more to control the propeller RPM. The pilot decreased the power once again and shortly after the engine stopped. The pilot then attempted to…NTSB CHI87LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Holland, MIDuring a local flight the aircraft's engine lost oil pressure. The engine continued to run for about two minutes and then totally seized. The pilot made a hard landing on 58th street in Holland (the only available landing area he could see in the dark night…NTSB CHI87LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · East Jordan, MIThe pilot stated that after extending 10 degrees of flaps and applying carburetor heat on final apch, he reduced throttle. Upon throttle reduction, the engine quit. Inspection of the engine revealed a broken mixture control cable housing. The engine operated…NTSB CHI86LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Mt Clemens, MIAfter aprx 20 successful takeoffs & landings, the eng of the helicopter lost power at about 300 ft AGL, due to a #1 connecting rod failure. During an autorotation, the helicopter landed in trees & was destroyed. Although the pilot was instructing a new…NTSB CHI86LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Plymouth, MIThe eng quit during climb out shortly after takeoff. The plt switched tanks and tried a restart with no success. The acft then experienced a nose gear collapse and nosed over during a landing roll in a field. Investigation revealed the fuel line to the…NTSB CHI86LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · While Lake Twp., MIThe acft was four miles from the arpt on an ILS apch when an eng failure was experienced. The acft was damaged during the forced landing on a frozen lake. Post accident eng teardown revealed the eng failure originated from movement of the #2 main bearing.…NTSB CHI86FA038Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Highland, MIFifteen minutes after takeoff an eng failure occurred. The plt force landed the acft in a fld but the roughness of the landing surface resulted in the nose and right main gear collapsed. Examination disclosed the exhaust vavle had failed in the #4 cylinder.…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 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 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 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 CHI85LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMasselink XTC · Hastings, MIThe acft lost power shortly after takeoff on its maiden flt at 600 ft AGL. The plt turned for home but was forced to land in trees short of the arpt. Inspection of the home-built acft, built by the plt, revealed that the choke cable had slipped out of…NTSB CHI85LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Tecunseh, MIWhile on an aerial application flight, the plt noted a change in engine sound and a slight power loss. During turn to return to the airstrip for precautionary lndg, complete power loss occurred. A forced landing was executed in soft terrain. On lndg roll, the…