NTSB investigations, TN
44 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
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| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
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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\" = 'TN' 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" = 'TN' 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 ATL06LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Holladay, TNA total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear resulting in a forced landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB DCA06FA033Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC10 · Memphis, TNThe rupture of a fatigue crack in the forward air seal tooth serration of the No. 3 engine low pressure turbine stage 1 disk that initiated due to an improper weld repair performed during original manufacture. The improper weld repair changed the material…NTSB ATL05TA055Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna T-41B · Sparta, TNImproper installation of the timing reference plug by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in oil starvation, and the loss of engine power.NTSB ATL05LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGolden Circle Air T-Bird II · Dunlap, TNThe pilot's improper flare during forced landing following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the separation of a fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.NTSB ATL03LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Collegedale, TNA loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of the installation of the incorrect quick-drain valve that opened during flight.NTSB ATL03LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Hendersonville, TNThe total loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and nose over on none suitable terrain.NTSB ATL03LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Rogersville, TNThe rupture of the carburetor float, which resulted in the loss of engine power and subsequent on ground collision with trees.NTSB MIA02LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31A · Gainesboro, TNa total loss of engine power due to the failure of the main bearing, a loss of oil pressure and the seizure of a connecting rod, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB ATL01IA083Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B-727-100 · Memphis, TNThe failure of the #3 engine starter turbine.NTSB MIA99LA234Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Robbins, TNThe total loss of engine power due to failure of maintenance personnel to assure that the thru bolt nut at the Nos. 2 and 3 cylinders was adequately torqued following removal and replacement of the No. 3 cylinder approximately 328 hours earlier. Also, the…NTSB ATL97LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Knoxville, TNthe pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure the oil filler cap was secured during his preflight inspection, and loss of engine oil (oil exhaustion), which resulted in subsequent engine failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of…NTSB ATL97LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E50 · Tullahoma, TNimproper operation of the engine that produced internal damage, and improper servicing of the airplane by the owner/pilot mechanic that resulted in the subsequent mechanical failure of the engine crankshaft counterweight. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB ATL96LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Memphis, TNInadequate annual inspection that resulted in the in-flight loss of the fuel system strainer and subsequent fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA96LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Pigeon Forge, TNfatigue failure of the engine PC line, induced by damage from improper installation, which resulted in a loss of engine power and an autorotative landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB ATL95LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Union City, TNFailure of a #4 connecting rod bolt, which resulted in engine stoppage and a forced landing.NTSB ATL95FA159Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-26 · Jonesborough, TNa blocked fuel injector nozzle, which increased the engine fuel consumption; failure of the pilot to adequately monitor fuel consumption, which resulted in fuel exhaustion before the airplane reached the destination; and the passenger's interference with the…NTSB ATL95LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Dayton, TNInstallation of an improper crankshaft oil seal which eventually separated from its seat resulting in excessive oil loss, and the pilot's improper inflight planning in that he did not allow sufficient time to lower the landing gear.NTSB ATL95LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Collegedale, TNThe mechanic's failure to follow approved engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the separation of the oil return line, and the complete loss of engine power.NTSB ATL95LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Tullahoma, TNA lack of lubricant to the starter/roller clutch, seizure of the starter, and failure of the four crankshaft gear capscrews (bolts), which resulted in disengagement of the crankshaft (accessory) gear and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ATL94LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Clarksburg, TNThe failure of the alternator drive coupling, and debris from the failed coupling that lodged in the engine oil pump, resulting in a sheared oil pump drive shaft. The engine subsequently failed because of oil starvation.NTSB ATL94IA097Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-32 · Memphis, TNThe fatigue fracture of the combustion chamber outer case. A factor was the manufacturer's inadequate inspection criteria.NTSB ATL94LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lebanon, TNThe student pilot's failure to follow the flight instructor's instructions to abort the takeoff after the airplane failed to develop takeoff power. The student pilot also delayed in relinquishing the flight control of the airplane to the flight instructor. A…NTSB ATL93LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Knoxville, TNInadequate annual inspection procedures for the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation due to blockage of the fuel floscan transducer. A factor was insufficient FAA inspection standards/requirements.NTSB ATL92LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Jasper, TNThe fractured valve which resulted in a total loss of engine power, while flying over terrain that was not suitable for a forced landing. A factor was the densely wooded, mountainous terrain.NTSB ATL92LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Lafayette, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspections which resulted in oil starvation and eventual failure of the engine. A factor was the rough terrain where the airplane was force landed.NTSB ATL92LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Mt. Pleasant, TNThe manufacturer's failure to provide adequate torque information which resulted in the loss of torque on the cylinder hold down nuts and the complete loss of engine power.NTSB ATL92LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J-35 · Knoxville, TNThe manufacturer's failure to provide adequate torque information which resulted in the loss of torque on the cylinder hold down nuts and the complete loss of engine power.NTSB ATL89FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Mohawk, TNThe helicopter had landed at a private airstrip and the instructor deplaned. The dual student remained in the helicopter with the engine running. The CFI reboarded and the student made the takeoff. Later, on downwind in traffic pattern, a witness reported a…NTSB ATL88DLT02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Dancyville, TNNTSB ATL88FA155Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Knoxville, TNNTSB ATL87LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Murfreesboro, TNWhile climbing thru 6,000 ft, the plt heard & felt a 'thud' & then realized the eng had failed. Drg a subsequent emerg landing in a muddy corn field, the nose gear mired in soft terrain & the acft nosed over. A teardown of the eng revealed the crankshaft was…NTSB ATL87FA009Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · Nashville, TNThe plt was in a descent toward a building in a downtown area which he wanted aerial photographs of. At about 1700 ft AGL he reported the helicopter jerked hard and yawed to the left. He initiated an autorotation and during the descent to the selected landing…NTSB ATL86LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Crossville, TNOn takeoff the plt saw an oil leak around the prop hub. The acft was returned to the airport and the prop governor oil tube fitting was found to be cracked. The part was replaced and the flt was continued. The part was checked during a later refueling stop…NTSB ATL86FLT03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172I · Millington, TNThe acft collaped the nose lndg bear during a forced lndg after the engine failed during takeoff. During post ace eng exam the wires disconnected from the magneto switch. The wires were resting on the 'p' leads. The fastening screw found on the bottom of the…NTSB ATL86LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-201T · Chattanooga, TNThe aircraft lost total power during takeoff initial climb and attempted an forced landing in a shopping center parking lot. During the landing attempt the aircraft collided with a utility pole and slid inverted approximately 250 ft before coming to rest.…NTSB ATL85FLT13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Springfield, TNThe acft was substantially damaged after contacting thres during a landing following a loss of pwr on takeoff. Post accident inspection revealed the carburetor valve ass'y had separated from the lever ass'y allowing the valve to seat flat against the…NTSB ATL85LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Spring City, TNThe student was on a solo cross-country training flight when the engine lost total power without warning. The plt made an emergency landing in a field and durning the landing the aircraft collided with trees and was substantially damaged. Post crash…NTSB ATL85LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Lincoln, TNThe acft was making a swath run spraying crops when the engine suddenly lost power with 200 yards of level field remaining for an emergency landing. After touchdown the plt turned the acft to avoid a collision with trees. During the turn the nose of the acft…NTSB ATL84FLT10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportNorth American T-28 · Loudon, TNThe plt reported that he heard a loud bang in the acft eng & it lost pwr & started emmitting smoke. During a forced landing, the acft went thru 4 fences & hit a ditch, and the nose gear collapsed. A fire, which started in flt, destroyed the cockpit after the…NTSB ATL84FLT01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Clifton, TNAccording to the plt, he was descending from 8500 ft to 2500 ft when the eng quit without warning at aprx 4500 ft. he stated that he made a 'mayday' call & attempted to make an emergency landing in a field. However, the acft hit some trees at the edge of the…NTSB ATL83LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRand KR-2 · Dayton, TNThe acft had been airborne for over 1 hr & was descending onto base leg when the eng quit running as the plt went to add power. A forced landing was made in a grassy area near the rwy. After the acft touched down, it hit a ditch during the roll-out, then…NTSB ATL83FA024Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Chattanooga, TNThe eng lost power passing 4,000 ft during climbout. The plt immediately reversed course & attempted to reach lovell field. He was unable to reach the rwy & landed in a shopping center parking lot 1 mi short of the rwy. The right wing struck a signpost & the…NTSB ATL82DA264Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Sewanee, TNEnroute the oil pressure dropped to zero & shortly thereafter the prop seized due to oil starvation. Post exam revealed a crack in the prop governor oil line, P/N76157, at the bend about 1 inch away from the "b" nut attaching the line to the elbow fitting at…NTSB ATL82FKW05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 177RG · Kingston, TNDuring cruise flight a gear tooth from the aluminum idler gear in the engine oil pump failed. This locked the oil pump causing failure of the main drive gear. The aircraft landed in rough terrain with gulleys.