NTSB investigations, 1989
129 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 175 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 165 |
| 1984 | 138 |
| 1985 | 155 |
| 1986 | 126 |
| 1987 | 129 |
| 1988 | 160 |
| 1989 | 129 |
| 1990 | 123 |
| 1991 | 128 |
| 1992 | 133 |
| 1993 | 115 |
| 1994 | 129 |
| 1995 | 151 |
| 1996 | 119 |
| 1997 | 91 |
| 1998 | 78 |
| 1999 | 91 |
| 2000 | 92 |
| 2001 | 70 |
| 2002 | 54 |
| 2003 | 78 |
| 2004 | 63 |
| 2005 | 65 |
| 2006 | 62 |
| 2007 | 59 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1989 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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ATL90LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell TH-1 · Creola, ALThe loss of engine power due to a #21 bearing failure. The bearing failed as a result of inadequate maintenance. A factor in the accident was the pilot operating the helicopter within the avoid operating envelope.NTSB NYC90FA038Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-31 · Newark, NJThermal distress of the first stage turbine blades of the nuber one engine causing a degradation of material properties which resulted in blade fractures. The reason for the thermal distress was not determined.NTSB ATL90LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco HRE · Alexander City, ALAn engine failure due to separation of the magneto as a result of a broken mounting stud. The mounting stud most likely failed due to vibrations induced by an inadequately balanced crankshaft.NTSB SEA90LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Raymond, WALoss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the impeller. The helicopter was substantially damaged as a result of a roll-over on uneven terrain.NTSB FTW90LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Crosbyton, TXImproper overhaul of the aircraft engine by maintenance personnel that led to the complete loss of engine oil due to an undertorqued oil cooler assembly. Factors in the accident were the failure of maintenance personnel to detect the condition during the…NTSB DEN90LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Gillette, WYForced landing in unsuitable terrain as a result of an engine crankshaft failure at low level cruise flight.NTSB CHI90LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Momence, ILGradual total failure of the powerplant due to oil exhaustion during a night cross country operation, and the subsequent gear-up forced landing on a frozen field.NTSB LAX90LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Van Nuys, CAThe incorrect installation of the engine cowl and baffle seals during the installation of the engine following an overhaul.NTSB ANC90LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Kenai, AKFailure of the engine bearing, which resulted in a subsequent total loss of power. Contributing factors were: dark night and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB LAX90LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1A · Borrego Springs, CAThe failure of the engine exhaust valve.NTSB NYC90LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N · Willimantic, MEAn inadvertent stall clearing trees during a forced landing following a power loss due to a fuel line separating from the carburetor and fuel starvation.NTSB LAX90DUD01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportWheeler Acft. Express 100 · W. Los Angeles, CAThe mechanical failure of the engine due to the wearing away of the piston pin plug, connecting rod bearings, and the breakage of the connecting rod at the lower end. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the forced landing into a residential area…NTSB CHI90DEP01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportWychen Challenger II · Warrens, WIA broken cranskshaft which resulted in the loss of power. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA90LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4 · Apalachicola, FLBinding and subsequent failure of the #1 exhaust valve. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/wet (swampy) terrain condition in the emergency landing area.NTSB ATL90LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Albertville, ALThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly inspect the magneto during a recent annual inspection.NTSB LAX90DVA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHiller 12E · Huron, CAThe pilot failed to properly preflight the airplane before departing on the accident flight and misjudged the flare during the ensuing autorotation. Factors relating to this accident were oil starvation and total failure of the connecting rod.NTSB MIA90LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrickman Eipper Mxii · Miami, FLA cracked impulse line to the fuel pump, which resulted in an inoperative fuel pump and fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: the vehicles and high obstructions in the emergency landing area, which necessitated a maneuver to avoid their…NTSB FTW90LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Henderson, TXThe loss of engine power as a result of a failure of the number 3 exhaust valve due to undetermined reasons. Factors involved in the accident were the previous owner's delay in overhauling the engine and his failure to adhere to the manufacturer's recommended…NTSB CHI90DEK01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Findlay, OHPilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following engine failure due to fuel starvation, resulting in a stall/spin. Additional causes were a corroded fuel system & carburetor, improper maintenance/rebuild, operation with known deficiencies in…NTSB LAX90DUJ03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Yuma, AZThe pilot misjudged the flare altitude. Contributing to this accident was the failure of the engine torsional coupling which ultimately caused the total loss of power.NTSB NYC90LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Beaver Falls, PAThe right fuel vent became clogged allowing the left fuel tank to become exhausted. In addition, the pilot failed to adequately monitor the fuel supply in each tank.NTSB FTW90DPJ01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportZimmerman Moni Motorglider · Oklahoma City, OKPower loss due to the deteriorated muffler baffle which was not discovered in the recent annual inspection. A factor was the pilot's failure to properly analyze and correct for the headwind.NTSB LAX89LA333Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Palo Alto, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The fuel starvation was the result of vane particles from the deteriorated electric fuel pump restricting the upstream flow of fuel.NTSB MKC89LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Bloomington, MNFailure of the engine crankshaft. The light conditions at dawn and the vehicles were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB LAX89LA327Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Newport Beach, CAThe fatigue failure of the engine's crankshaft, resulting in a total loss of power over unsuitable terrain. The pilot ditched the airplane because he was unable to glide to shore.NTSB NYC89DHM06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMaxair XP-503 Drifter · Warwick, NYFailure of an engine piston wrist pin bearing.NTSB FTW89LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Brenham, TXImproper maintenance, improperly secured oil line to the propeller governor, failure of the propeller governor oil line, and subsequent loss of oil, which resulted in oil exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were: failure of maintenance personnel to…NTSB MKC89FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Bentonville, ARA loose oil line that became disconnected, when maintenance/inspection of the aircraft had not been completed, which resulted in loss of engine oil and subsequent failure of the connecting rod from lack of lubrication. A factor related to the accident was:…NTSB LAX89FA307Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680FLP · Kailua-Kona, HIInadequate maintenance, and operation by the pilot with known deficiencies in the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: excessive wear in both engines, improper use of powerplant controls by the pilot, subsequent overtemperature/detonation in both…NTSB FTW89LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210P · Bethany, OKA loose fuel line connection, due to inadequate maintenance, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the obstructions (hay bale & approach light pole) in the emergency landing area.NTSB MKC89LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Chanhassen, MNEngine assembly dowell pin sheared causing total powerplant failure and inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the ground vehicle.NTSB SEA89LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Moore, IDFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to the accident was a fence.NTSB DEN89LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Rangely, COForced landing in unsuitable terrain as a result of an engine crankshaft failure.NTSB MIA89LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Perry, FLFuel starvation due to wear and restricted movement of the carburetor float, which resulted in loss of engine power. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area contributed to overload failure of the nose gear.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 LAX89LA288Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Hawthorne, CAOil starvation of the engine due to the pilot's failure to turn the oil tank supply valve on prior to flight.NTSB BFO89LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Selbyville, DEExcessive wear of the number four exhaust lobe on the camshaft and poor condition (wear) of the number four exhaust tappet. The soybean crop in the emergency landing area was considered to be a factor.NTSB MKC89LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDormoy TKD Bathtub · Carlisle, MNFailure of the mixture control cable and inadequate maintenance (repair) by the pilot. The terrain conditions were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB DEN89FA197Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Carson City, NVA failure of the gas generator turbine. Factors related to the accident were: the tailwind and the residential area in which the pilot was forced to land.NTSB ANC89LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Anchorage, AKFailure of the accessory drive (crankshaft) dowel pin and/or gear bolt, which resulted in the accessory drivegear becoming disconnected from the crankshaft.NTSB LAX89LA281Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Volcano, HIA catastrophic failure of the power turbine shaft and bearings. The failure was a result of oil starvation due to an excessively worn chip detector o-ring seal,inadequate maintenance and preflight. Contributing factor(s) was: the mountainous terrain.NTSB MKC89LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Russell, ARAn engine failure, because of a valve which stuck in the open position, over terrain that was unsuitable for a forced landing.NTSB DCA89IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 · Denver, COFatigue failure and separation of a first-stage compressor fan blade.NTSB MKC89LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-B2 · Sebeka, MNPower plant failure due to a fracture of the first stage turbine wheel, resulting in an uncontrolled autorotation.NTSB CHI89DEM05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGatzemeyer 88 ACRO-SPORT II · Escanaba, MIA loose fuel line between the carburetor and engine which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was: no suitable terrain.NTSB ATL89DKG05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Dawson, GAFailure of the number three cylinder head.NTSB MKC89LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Portland, AREngine failure due to failure of an engine cylinder.NTSB LAX89LA247Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Placerville, CAThe improper maintenance performed at the last overhaul which resulted in the failure of the #3 main bearing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable landing area for the emergency landing.NTSB LAX89LA246Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Kalapana, HIThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine exhaust valve in the no. 2 cylinder and the disregard of the Lycoming service bulletin by company maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the high vegetation and trees located at the…NTSB CHI89LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Wisconsin Dells, WIFailure of the pilot to insure the oil filler cap was properly secured when he serviced the aircraft before takeoff, and subsequent loss of oil and oil exhaustion. The tree was considered to be a contributing factor.