Final NTSB investigations, ND

16 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”.

Cases per year

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Final NTSB investigations, ND per year, 1982–2026: 16 cases
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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\" = 'ND' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
    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 CHI05CA074Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Fargo, NDThe mechanic's improper installation of the oil filter canister base gasket, which resulted in an oil leak and the separation of the connecting rod due to oil starvation. Factors to the accident were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced…Feb 26, 2005 · N1623H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Williston, NDengine failure due to low fuel pressure at high power settings and subsequent detonation. A factor was an evasive maneuver to avoid obstacles which precipitated a stall. Additional factors include the hay bales, farm equipment, and the runway berm.Jul 16, 1995 · N29000 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Grand Forks, NDthe fatigue failure of the crankshaft.Oct 22, 1994 · N587PA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93DTG03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Washburn, NDthe loss of engine power due to a magneto failure.Aug 20, 1993 · N4693Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Wilton, NDFailure of the engine-driven fuel pump. A factor was the pilot's failure to select the auxiliary fuel pump.Jun 20, 1993 · N60454 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92DTG06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Cogswell, NDLoss of engine power as a result of a complete piston failure.Sep 14, 1992 · N9747G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92DTG05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Alice, NDComplete loss of engine power as a result of the partial failure of four pistons.Sep 10, 1992 · N8823S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91DTG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSikorsky H-19-UH19D · Mcclusky, NDFailure of the engine blower/supercharger assembly. A factor related to the accident was: no suitable terrain in which to make an immediate emergency landing.Jun 18, 1991 · N6735 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89IA082Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGulfstream 690A · Bismark, NDA failed (cracked) engine plenum resulting in loss of engine power.Mar 21, 1989 · N690MF · No damageNTSB DEN87DTG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Valley City, NDThe plt rprtd the eng lost pwr drg a swath run & the acft was dmgd drg a forced lndg in a field of mature sunflowers. An exam of the acft revealed that both fuel tanks & the gascolater contained fuel. Subsequently, the eng was started at the acdnt site & it…Aug 4, 1987 · N3530Q · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Rockford, NDThe student plt was on a cross country flight. He noticed a drop in engine RPM. An engine vibration began and another aircraft reported seeing a smoke trail. The plt elected to make an off airport landing and selected a wheat field. The plt made an emergency…Jul 13, 1987 · N95876 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206D · Garrison, NDThe plt and a photographer were photo-mapping at 3,000 feet MSL. The plt reported that the engine quit at cruise. The plt selected a gravel road for the forced landing. The aircraft landed short of the intended touchdown pointin a plowed field and on…Jun 1, 1987 · N72415 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Bismarck, NDShortly after takeoff, the plt of the Beech A36TC acft activated what he believed was the flap retraction lever, and the eng quit. The plt made a forced landing aprx 1000 ft from the rwy departure end. During the investigation, the eng was started and…Nov 1, 1985 · N3663K · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Page, NDEngine siezed during takeoff climb at alt of aprx 100 ft AGL. Acft contacted trees during the forced landing. Examination of engine turbo section revealed the blower section had separated as a result of bearing failure. According to a mechanic who…Jun 29, 1984 · N5332 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83IA054Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGates Lear Jet 35A · Over Fargo, NDWhile level at FL370 Over Fargo, ND, the crew heard a loud bang in the engine area and the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of cabin pressure. At the same time, the crew noticed that they had lost power on the #2 engine. After securing the engine and…Dec 10, 1982 · N1500E · Minor damageNTSB DEN82DA089Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Marmath, NDThe pilot reported that while he was in flight at about 75 to 80 ft AGL, the engine lost power. During an autorotative landing in an open pasture, a skid dug into the ground and the helicopter rolled over. A subsequent engine teardown revealed evidence that…May 17, 1982 · N8617J · Substantial damage