NTSB investigations, VA
43 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 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\" = 'VA' 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" = 'VA' 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 MIA07LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPowrachute Pegasus 912M · Suffolk, VAThe improper installation of the engine oil filter. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC06LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLo-N-Slo Airsports Maxair Drifter XP-50 · Cobbs Creek, VAFailure of the ignition system, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC04LA214Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Bealeton, VAThe improper installation of fuel lines by maintenance personnel resulting in a total loss of engine power.NTSB NYC04LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Suffolk, VAThe failure of the number four cylinder barrel due to fatigue which originated from a corrosion pit at the base of a cooling fin.NTSB IAD03LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Chesterfield, VAThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the #2 cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC03TA138Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor 402A · Pearisburg, VAA compressor turbine blade fracture which resulted in a power loss, and forced landing. Factor were the rocks in the landing area, and the operator's decision to operate the engine beyond the engine manufacturer's recommendations for overhaul.NTSB NYC02LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMicket Avid Aerobat · Chesapeake, VAA total loss of engine power due to a seized cylinder, and the pilot's improper decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency to the engine.NTSB IAD02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310H · Tappahannock, VAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. Factors in the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the total loss of left engine power due to the alternate air valve becoming disconnected and embedded in the fuel injector servo.NTSB NYC01LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAndre Mini Max 1500R · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the engine manufacturer's descent procedure, which resulted in a lean mixture condition and subsequent engine seizure.NTSB NYC01FA122Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · New Market, VAA loss of engine power due to a failure of the number 5 piston for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the inadequate emergency handling provided by the air route traffic controller.NTSB IAD01LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · King George, VAThe failure of cylinder case and thru studs due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain.NTSB IAD01FA006Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace Jetstream 3201 · Dulles, VAThe manufacturer's lack of dimensional inspection and repair requirements for the gearbox forward and aft diaphragm, which caused the bull gear to shift and resulted in an uncontained separation of the bull gear during flightNTSB NYC00LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Nassawadox, VAA loss of engine power caused by detonation of the #2 piston.NTSB NYC99LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Isle Of Wight, VAThe improper visual inspection of overhauled engine components by maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC99FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a single engine emergency landing, after experiencing a failure of the left engine. A factor in this accident was the failure of the left engine's camshaft due to a fatigue crack.NTSB NYC98LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lynchburgh, VAFailure of the number six connecting rod bolt due to improper maintenance.NTSB NYC98LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Ferncliff, VAthe improper installation of the engine oil temperature probe which resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's overflight of available airports in an effort to reach the 'Nearest Airport' displayed on…NTSB NYC98LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Scottsville, VAimproper engine operation by undetermined person(s) that initiated gauling on the connecting rod, and led to its subsequent failure.NTSB NYC95LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Ashland, VAa loss of engine power due to a subsurface fatigue crack in the crankshaft which led to failure of the crankshaft.NTSB NYC95LA115Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPitcher W-8 · Mineral, VAan electrical system problem that resulted in a blown (failed) fuze and an inoperative electric fuel pump, which in turn resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an…NTSB NYC95LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Quantico, VAthe failure of a connecting rod, which resulted in the total loss of engine power. Subsequently, the airplane was ditched.NTSB BFO94FA140Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Roanoke, VAThe disconnection of the throttle cable from the throttle arm on the fuel injector servo.NTSB BFO94LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Norfolk, VAFatigue failure of the engine mounting bolt which resulted in loss of engine power and subsequent on ground collision with the terrain.NTSB NYC94LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206A · Williamsburg, VAan exhaust valve failure that created a hole in the piston, which allowed the complete loss of engine oil, resulting in the subsequent forced landing.NTSB NYC93LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-225 · Chesapeake, VAThe loosening of the crankshaft geardrive as a resulted of a sheared bolt and guide pin which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was a forced landing on a crop field.NTSB BFO93FA113Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Madison Heights, VAEngine failure due to oil starvation as a result of inadequate maintenance and inspection of the oil cooler lines.NTSB BFO93LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Chesterfield, VAFatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 1 journal. A factor related to the accident was unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB NYC93LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHomer Davis RV4 · Danville, VAThe loss of engine power due to a stuck carburetor needle valve; subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain, and impact with a tree.NTSB BFO93LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Dublin, VAImproper adjustment of the fuel pressure regulator which produced an inadequate fuel flow and subsequent fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: the rough terrain and trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB BFO92LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Greenville, VAThe fatigue failure of the fuel injector fuel line resulting in engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made.NTSB BFO91LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Union Hall, VAThe loss of engine power brought on by a failure of the number three clyinder exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was a hidden object on the emergency landing field.NTSB BFO91LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Wise, VAThe loss of engine power brought on by a failure of the number three clyinder exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain on the emergency landing field.NTSB BFO89FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35TC · Charlottesville, VAImproper installation of the throttle and variable absolute controller assemblies by maintenance personnel which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB BFO89LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sandston, VAThe plt said he was on final apch about 600 to 800 ft AGL when power loss occurred. He forced landed on an open field about 1/2 mi short of the rwy. The eng exam revealed that two teeth of the idler gear had separated. This resulted in a loss of continuity…NTSB BFO86FID09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Montpelier Sta., VAThe acft collided with 2 fences during an off arpt forced landing after a pwr loss. Post acc eng inspection showed internal failure of the eng. #2 connecting rod bolt failed in fatigue through 40 percent of the diameter. The remainder failed in tension. The…NTSB BFO86LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Concord, VAThe acft experienced a total loss of pwr during cruise. A forced ldg was made on a hwy and the acft struck a road sign. Post-crash examination of the acft engine revealed an inoperative engine fuel pump.NTSB BFO85FID02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-R-180 · Brookneal, VAThe acft crash landed in small pine trees during a forced lndg after a pwr loss. The eng quit at 200 ft AGL and the acft crashed 1/2 mile from the end of the takeoff rwy. Investigation revealed a malfunction of the eng fuel pump.NTSB ATL83LA332Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStarduster II · Wakefield, VADuring flt, the eng lost power & the propeller stopped. The passenger recalled hearing a 'ticking' sound from the eng prior to the power loss. According to the plt & the passenger, the acft stalled & began to spin as the plt tried to turn into a bean field…NTSB ATL83LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHomebuilt EAA Biplane · Petersburg, VAThe plt took off, circled the field, then started to depart at aprx 1000 ft. a short time later, the eng lost power & could not be restarted. The plt elected to land on a road. While on a short final to land, the acft collided with a power line. Reportedly,…NTSB DCA83AA030Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMeyers OTW · Woodbridge, VAWhile en route at an altitude of aprx 2000 ft MSL, the plt noticed a definite loss of power & RPM, which was followed by a loss of oil pressure. He reversed course intending to land at an arpt that he had passed. A clattering noise was heard in the eng, which…NTSB ATL83LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Bedford, VAWhile practicing stalls and turns, the student stated the aircraft began to vibrate. The student attempted to eliminate the vibration by reducing and advancing the throttle and found the higher the RPM, the greater the vibration. Upon attempting to land in an…NTSB ATL83LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Richmond, VAThe aircraft had an engine fire a short time after take-off from Richmond, VA. The pilot declared an emergency and dove the aircraft from 6000 feet to put out the fire. Since the fire went out the plan to land at petersburg was changed to Richmond because of…NTSB ATL82DA127Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Herndon, VAFollowing an engine failure, the pilot had a limited choice of terrain for landing. He landed hard and slid into trees. A metallurgical examination revealed that the shaft on the engine oil pump drive gear, pn 538609, had failed from fatigue. Evidence of…