NTSB investigations, OR
43 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 2 |
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| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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\" = 'OR' 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" = 'OR' 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 SEA07LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiemert/Rotorway Exec 162 F · Roseburg, ORa total loss of engine power due to the failure of the primary and secondary electronic control units (ECU's) within the engine's Fully Automated Digital Electronic Control.NTSB SEA05LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Sunriver, ORThe loss of engine power as a result of both sets of magneto points failing to open due to excessive wear of the nylon cam followers. The excessive wear of the cam followers was due to maintenance personnel's failure to follow the magneto manufacturer's…NTSB SEA03LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Salem, ORLoss of power in cruise flight due to a catastrophic engine failure for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA03FA038Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Fort Klamath, ORThe separation of the rod end cap from the connecting rod for an undetermined reason during the descent for landing. The ditch was a factor.NTSB SEA02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Goshen, ORThe failure of company maintenance personnel to identify and replace/repair the degraded exhaust stack. Contributing factors were the mis-rigged carburetor heat control and the pilot's failure to maintain appropriate rotor RPM. Additional contributing factors…NTSB SEA00LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · West Linn, ORImproper maintenance (excessive/improper sealant application) by an unknown person, and subsequent fracture of the spur adapter gearshaft resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors included foreign material/substance in the engine oil, a blocked oil…NTSB SEA98LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Independence, ORA loss of power due to fatigue failure and cracking of an engine cylinder barrel.NTSB SEA98FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Hillsboro, ORImproper installation (bushing), mechanical binding (bushing), mechanical binding (connecting rod), and fatigue within the crankshaft. Contributing factors were inadequate major (engine) overhaul and trees.NTSB SEA96LA223Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Paisley, ORTotal loss of engine power secondary to geartrain failure.NTSB SEA96LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Astoria, ORfailure of the carburetor heat box flapper valve, and the resultant air flow restriction to the carburetor. A factor relating to the accident was: high vegetation in the area where the forced landing was executed.NTSB SEA95LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P-35 · Bend, ORseizure of the #4 connecting rod bearing due to overtemperature resulting in the separation of the connecting rod and total loss of engine power. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA94LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaman HH43F · John Day, ORFailure of a turbine compressor wheel. The lack of suitable terrain for an autorotation/forced landing was a factor.NTSB SEA93LA213Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Detroit Lake, ORFailure of a second stage turbine wheel too low for a successful autorotation. Factors include a tree in the approach path.NTSB SEA93LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMurphy Barracuda · Yoncalla, ORThe engine oil filter vibrating loose resulting in oil starvation, and the pilot in command's misjudgment of winds. A factor contributing to the accident was unfavorable winds.NTSB SEA93LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Salem, ORThe failure of the engine oil pump impeller.NTSB SEA92LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Troutdale, ORSeparation of the number 3 cylinder exhaust valve head and overloading of the nose gear strut. A factor contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain.NTSB SEA92LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSlade H. Holmes SOL Kitfox II · Baker, ORThe engine seized and the airplane encountered unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.NTSB SEA91LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Chiloquin, ORThe loss of engine power in flight due to improper maintenance inspections. A factor relating to the accident was the rough terrain at the accident site.NTSB SEA91LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Shady Cove, ORImproper re-installation of an oil line by maintenance personnel, which resulted in an oil leak from a loose line and subsequent seizure of the engine. Uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB SEA91LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Nimrod, ORThe fractured crankshaft resulting in engine seizure followed by a forced landing on rough and uneven terrain resulting in separation of the nose gear.NTSB SEA91LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-210N · Klamath Falls, ORThe loss of engine power due to failure of the number 5 cylinder rod bearing which resulted from lack of lubrication of the main bearing.NTSB SEA90LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Florence, ORThe failure of an engine cylinder head. Collision with a log during the landing was a factor related to the accident.NTSB SEA89FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Sandy, ORThe loss of engine power due to the separation of the bolt connecting the throttle rod to the carburetor throttle arm and an inadequate annual inspection performed 5 flight hours prior to the occurrence. Contributing factors were obstructions in and around…NTSB SEA88LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot reported that the engine lost power during a fuel tank switchover. The aircraft collided with a telephone pole guy wire on the road during the forced landing. The investigation revealed a fuel leak induced when the fuel boost pump was in operation.…NTSB SEA88FA054Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Burns, ORThe aircraft engine quit during cruise flt on a bright moonlit night cross country flt at 8000 ft AGL, 28 NM west of Burns, OR. The pilot reversed course in an emergency descent and followed a straight 50 ft wide hwy toward Burns. At approx 500 ft. AGL the…NTSB SEA88FA050Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Roseburg, ORWhile hovering at 200' AGL, the eng lost power & the plt entered an autorotation. He maneuvered to avoid trees & landed amid tree stumps in a logging clear cut area. An investigation revealed the 1st stage turbine wheel had failed. The wheel exited the eng &…NTSB SEA87LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Burns, ORA loss of power occurred during descent for landing. During forced landing the aircraft struck an irrigation ditch, collapsing the nose gear. The reason for the engine failure was a complete loss of oil coming from worn threads and a worn o ring to the oil…NTSB SEA87LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Aurora, ORDuring climbout at about 500 feet AGL for a touch and go, a loss of power occurred. Forced landing was accomplished onto a rough field where the left wing struck a small tree. The aircraft spun around and the nose gear and main gear collapsed. Examination of…NTSB SEA87LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Prospect, ORThe acft lost pwr during cruise flt due to loss of oil pressure because of multiple oil leaks. The recommended t.b.o. is 1800 hrs and this eng had a total of 2344 hrs. A top overhaul had been accomplished 140 flt hrs prior to the acc. The acft had only been…NTSB SEA87LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Oregon City, ORShortly after takeoff, an eng failure occurred. The plt elected to make a forced lndg on a freeway. During the landing, the acft collided with two vehicles. An inspection revealed an eng oil line had ruptured which led to oil exhaustion. Evidence indicated…NTSB SEA86LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Nyssa, ORDuring aerial application the engine ceased operating due to a broken shaft in the fuel pump. The boost pump was turned on and the engine ran momentarily. The pilot was unable to dump his 700 pounds of dry chemical and had to keep a nose down attitude in…NTSB SEA86LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Brooks, ORA total loss of power occurred due to the number 4 cylinder failing. A tail boom strike occurred during a hard landing in a parking lot, severing the tail boom.NTSB SEA85LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller 12E · Myrtle Point, ORDuring a CFR 137 flight a total loss of power occurred with an audible screech coming form the engine area. Autorotation was made and the acft was landed into a hevily treed area with steep terrain. During engine tear down a fractured impeller was found.…NTSB SEA85LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164-A · Dufur, ORA loss of power occurred during aerial application and a forced landing was made onto a field. The right main gear sank into a hole and was torn off. The acft then flipped inverted. The throttle leakage was found to be broken.NTSB SEA85LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Troutdale, ORShortly after takeoff plt felt a 'tick' in the engine. Plt reduced pwr and headed back to Troutdale. Engine quit over the threshold of rwy 07 as plt was making a 360 deg turn. Acft touched down short of rwy 07 contacting small bushes and trees. Inspection…NTSB SEA84FA201Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Prineville, ORThe acft hit a tree during a forced landing approach to a large open field after an engine failure. Post accident investigatiion revealed that a rod cap bolt had failed which started the internal destruction of the engine. This bolt was installed as a new…NTSB SEA84LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Mapleton, ORWhile approaching the spray area, the acft was in a level attitude at 20 to 25 mph & about 100 ft AGL when the plt heard a loud bang & noted a loss of power. He attempted an autorotative landing. During touchdown on hilly terrain, the acft rolled to the right…NTSB SEA83LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Grants Pass, ORThe acft ran off the departure end of the rwy during a forced landing following engine failure during a touch and go landing. The nosewheel struck a mound of dirt and the acft nosed over. The acft had reached 40 ft AGL and 70 mph when the engine lost power…NTSB SEA83LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Sheridan, ORThe acft lost power on final approach to land and made contact with a fence short of the rwy and nosed over. During preflt the pilot had omitted checking the fuel with a fuel strainer because he did not have one. During inspection the carburetor was found to…NTSB SEA83LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35-TC · Wendling, ORThe acft collided with trees and dense brush during an off airport forced landing in IMC weather. According to the pilothe was about 10 minutes into a cross country flight at 4000 feet MSL when fuel pressure dropped and he lost engine power. The pilot…NTSB SEA83FYM04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMooney M20K · Dufur, ORThe aircraft collided with an irrigation pipe line and fence during rollout of a forced landing after engine failure. The engine stopped while the aircraft was cruising en route. The pilot remained in radio contact throughout the emergency and landed in a…NTSB SEA83FYK01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · 27ne Rogue Rive, ORAt 9,500 ft the eng failed. The acft impacted a large tree while maneuvering to land on a rural road in heavily forested mountains. Eng examination revealed that the top of the case had a large hole on the rear portion. Pushrod housings were missing from #5 &…NTSB SEA82DA058Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · S. Of Echo, ORDuring a spray run the pilot experienced a power loss. After pulling up to 100 feet AGL and turning 90 degrees the engine ceased to operate. The pilot completed a forced landing in a nearby soft wheat field and after rolling approximately 300 feet the…