NTSB investigations, NC
49 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 ATL06LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKirkpatrick Rans S-6 · Roseboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain ground clearance while maneuvering for a forced landing following loss of engine power.NTSB ATL05LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Roseboro, NCThe overload fracture of the engine oil cooler for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL05LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Polkton, NCA loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ATL05FA013Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-60 · Asheville, NCThe pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures and to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent uncontrolled impact with terrain. Contributing to the cause was inadequate…NTSB MIA02LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Manteo, NCa total loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod bolt because of fatigue, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent ditching.NTSB MIA00LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Beaufort, NCA loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 4 cylinder connecting rod during the first flight following engine overhaul for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA99LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReinhold Revolution Mini 500 · Hickory, NCThe seizure of the rear piston in the cylinder barrel resulting in total loss of engine power and an autorotation which resulted in main rotor contact with the tail boom while touching down on unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA97LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Oxford, NCfatigue failure of the No.4 connecting rod in an area where galling had occurred, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of communication by failing to select the proper UNICOM frequency; and his…NTSB MIA97LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Smithfield, NCa fracture in the crankshaft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and a nose over.NTSB MIA97LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCumberland Skybolt · Smithfield, NCInstallation by a student mechanic of a counterweight retaining washer that did not meet engine manufacturers specifications resulting in partial separation of the counterweight, failure of the No.5 connecting rod adjacent to the counterweight, and seizure of…NTSB ATL96LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hillsborough, NCThe failure of the magneto impulse coupling spring. A factor was the power line at the approach end of the forced landing site.NTSB ATL96LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Durham, NCThe aircraft mechanic's failure to follow engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the failure of the camshaft drive gear.NTSB ATL96LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFleet ONE · Holly Springs, NCa loss of engine power due to a cracked crankshaft. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB ATL95LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Statesville, NCA cracked cylinder that resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ATL95LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKnosp Corbin JR. ACE-E · Whiteville, NCContamination of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. .NTSB ATL95LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Salisbury, NCThe separation of the oil line to the oil cooler which resulted in a loss of engine oil and subsequent engine seizure.NTSB ATL94FA171Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Glenville, NCThe fatigue failure of #4 intake valve. A factor was hilly terrain.NTSB ATL94LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Spruce Pine, NCA seized cylinder exhaust valve because of deposits on the valve and an oversized valve stem. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.NTSB ATL94LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Columbia, NCThe failure of the aircraft carburetor that resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ATL94LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Nags Head, NCThe failure of the mixture control cable which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ATL94LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Hayesville, NCThe fatigue failure of no. 2 exhaust valve which resulted from excessive heat and wear to the valve stem. A factor was the dark night.NTSB ATL92FA029Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D Astar · Fuquay-Varina, NCThe pilot's improper decision in continuing the flight with a known engine problem, and the subsequent seizure of the number two engine bearing, resulting in engine stoppage. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB ATL91LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Roxobel, NCThe failure of the left magneto stop pin, resulting in the seizure of the magneto and the failure of the magneto drive gear, and ultimately engine stoppage. A factor in this accident was: the presence of trees at the forced landing area.NTSB ATL91LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRider-Charles Aerosport Scamp · Raeford, NCThe pilot's improper adjustment of the engine carburetor, and his operation of the aircraft with a known powerplant deficiency. Factors in this accident were: the lack of spring tension for the fuel mixture, and the fouled condition of the engine spark plugs.NTSB ATL91FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Mocksville, NCThe loss of engine power due to open circuits in the ignition wiring harness, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying airspeed during the forced landing attempt. Factors in this accident were the dark night lighting conditions at the time of the accident.NTSB ATL91LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Winston-Salem, NCFailure of a piston pin plug which resulted in a total loss of power. Factors in the accident were an inadequate engine overhaul which led to premature engine wear, and the pilot's failure to obtain proper maintenance following a loss of engine oil pressure.NTSB ATL90LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Stokesdale, NCThe failure of the engine driven oil pump which resulted in oil starvation to the engine. Factors were: the faa's failure to provide sufficient standards for airworthiness directive compliance, and the rough terrain.NTSB ATL90LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Sanford, NCThe failure of the no.1 piston, for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was, the forced landing in a soft field.NTSB ATL90LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell BH-47G · Seagrove, NCFailure of a number four connecting rod bolt for an undetermined reason.NTSB ATL90FA099Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirship Industries Airship 600 · Creswell, NCThe failure of the electronic ignition units as the Airship traversed the directional antenna beam of a high intensity radiated electromagnetic field (hirf). Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind and the lack of hirf certification…NTSB ATL90LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL 80 · Wilmington, NCPilot's failure to properly adjust the throttle friction which resulted in the disconnection of the entire assembly.NTSB ATL89LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Raleigh, NCImproper maintenance by other maintenance personnel and excessive fuel pressure to the right engine (rich mixture). A possible contributing factor was the worn/unserviceable internal lock nut in the fuel pump.NTSB ATL89LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Siler City, NCImproper engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the catastrophic failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable forced landing area.NTSB ATL89LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lumberton, NCThe pilot had been flying about 45 minutes when he crashed short of the runway. He believed he departed with 16 gallons of fuel, based on fuel gauge readings. The wreckage examination failed to disclose any system problems. After the accident, only a small…NTSB ATL88DMG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Oak City, NCNTSB ATL87LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Lexington, NCThe airplane encountered rough terrain and impacted trees during a forced landing attempt in a field. The plt reported that the engine had lost pwr at 8,500 ft MSL. Post-accident exam of the engine revealed that the #1 cyl barrel had cracked and separated…NTSB ATL86LA261Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Plymouth, NCDuring a turn to reverse direction while dispersing chemicals over a peanut crop, the engine lost power. The pilot dumped the load of chemicals and made a hard full stall forced landing in the peanut field. Inspection of the engine revealed that the left…NTSB ATL86FA203Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 222UT · Chapel Hill, NCDrg an emerg med svc (EMS)/med evac flt, an uncontained pwr turbine burst of the #1 eng occurred. Debris fm the #1 eng disabled the #2 eng & severed the tail rotor drive shaft. The #2 eng fire lgt illuminated & the plt discharged the #2 eng fire extinguisher.…NTSB ATL86LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Hickory, NCDuring cruise flt, plt felt eng vib and diverted to nearest aprt. During the descent the plt heard an explosion, saw the eng cowl pop up and oil covered the windscreen. Established in a glide the acft collided with trees then the ground. Exam of the eng…NTSB ATL86LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Council, NCDuring a control burning operation, the plt experienced a complete eng failure. The plt entered an autorotation and collided with trees. The eng examination disclosed that the #4 connecting rod had failed. The failure was determined to have resulted from…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 ATL84IA135Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Clayton, NCDuring flt, the plt & a passenger noted a loss of eng power accompanied by a metallic sound. Subsequently, a wheels-up forced landing was made in a plowed field. An eng teardown revealed that the crankshaft, p/n 54297-1, had failed from fatigue. A…NTSB ATL83LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Falkland, NCThe plt reported that during a pull-up from a swath run, the acft began to shake & lose power. He continued to climb with full throttle & was able to maintain altitude for a short time, then the eng had a total power loss. Reportedly, the acft collided with…NTSB ATL83LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEippen MX-2 · Raleigh, NCThe acft nosed over during a forced landing after the engine failed. Examination of the engine after the accident revealed that the #2 cyl piston was badly scored. The cyl. Head temperature gauge read 100 deg lower than the actual temperature. Epoxy sealant…NTSB ATL83LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Lexington, NCThe aircraft collided with a ditch during a forced landing after power loss while on an aerial application flight. The engine failed because of loss of #2 cylinder. The cylinder head cracked and ruptured two oil lines. With the windshield covered with oil and…NTSB ATL83LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Snow Hill, NCThe pilot stated that the aircraft was descending about 10 mi from the destination airport when the engine failed. Subsequently, the plane collided with a ditch during a night landing. An examination revealed that the quick drain oil plug had failed…NTSB ATL82FKM06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportEvans VP-1 · Greensboro, NCThe eng quit at about 100 ft AGL after takeoff. The acft struck the ground approximately 80 deg nose down. Inspection of the fuel strainer revealed the screen gasket bent double which would allow foreign matter to enter the carburetor. The fiberglass fuel…NTSB ATL82DA138Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Havelock, NCAbout eight minutes after takeoff, the pilot declared an emergency and reported an engine failure. He diverted, but was unable to reach the airport. A gear-up landing was made about one mile short of the runway. An examination of the aircraft revealed that…NTSB ATL82IA109Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech BE-99 · Asheville, NCDuring takeoff on a regularly scheduled passenger flight the aircraft sustained a total engine failure and flameout on the right engine. After securing the engine, the crew executed an uneventful single engine landing without further damage to the aircraft or…