NTSB investigations, 1995
151 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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Query with SQL
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\") = 1995
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") = 1995 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 MIA96LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Eastover, SCinadequate overhaul procedures by maintenance personnel resulting in an oil pump failure and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB FTW96LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC 3 · Whitewright, TXThe separation of a spark plug and 4 other spark plugs being 'finger' tight as a result of undertorquing by maintenance personnel when they were reinstalled following inspection. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA96FA049Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Ocala, FLoil starvation resulting in connecting rod failure in three of the six cylinders due to lack of lubrication. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to adhere to a ATC vector toward the nearest airport following engine failure which resulted…NTSB CHI96LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Indianapolis, INthe failure of the turbocharger, caused by a unapproved rebuild of the turbocharger which contained automotive parts. Debris from the failed turbocharger damaged the oil pump resulting in lack of engine lubrication.NTSB CHI96LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBitonti Wittman WT-8 · Plymouth, MIa stuck exhaust valve resulting in an overtemperature condition of the cylinder, the pilot's continued operation without corrective maintenance, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI96LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Tamms, ILfuel exhaustion due to inadequate maintenance performed on the fuel cap by the maintenance personnel, fuel siphoning out of the left fuel cap, and the failure of the pilot to properly monitor his fuel consumption.NTSB FTW96IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Dfw Airport, TXfatigue failure of a first stage, high pressure, turbine blade.NTSB NYC96IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-240 · Jamaica, NYfailure of the number two engine fan mid shaft, due a fatigue fracture caused by a previous bearing failure, and failure of the operator's maintenance personnel to detect the cracks during subsequent inspections.NTSB ATL96LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Athens, GAThe mechanic's failure to adequately inspect and repair the engine, which resulted in engine oil contamination, and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the low ceiling.NTSB FTW96LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Eads, COFailure of the engine connecting rod bolts and separation of the cylinder from the crankcase. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and reduced light conditions (dark night).NTSB ATL96LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Alexander City, ALThe leaking fuel injector, which created a rich mixture, and caused the aircraft engine to lose power.NTSB NYC96LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Southbridge, MAfatigue failure of the engine crankshaft.NTSB FTW96LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Estancia, NMimproper maintenance and inspection of the engine, ingestion of an air intake bypass door into the engine intake, detonation (or preignition), and failure of the #1 and #2 piston and connecting rod assemblies. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack…NTSB ATL96LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Durham, NCThe aircraft mechanic's failure to follow engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the failure of the camshaft drive gear.NTSB ATL96LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFleet ONE · Holly Springs, NCa loss of engine power due to a cracked crankshaft. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB ATL96LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco ASO · Ridgeland, SCFailure of the ignition system after takeoff, which resulted the loss of engine power.NTSB ANC96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Aniak, AKfatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 2 main bearing journal, where rubbing contact had occurred with the number 2 main bearing. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB MIA96LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75N1 · Wauchula, FLA total loss of engine power due to worn serrated teeth on the valve timing gear and intermediate camshaft drive gear which prevented the valve train and generator from operating. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX96LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Congress, AZfailure of the #3 cylinder exhaust valve. A factor was the pilot's need to perform an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with an automobile.NTSB NYC96LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPezold Lancair IV-P · Somerset, PAfailure of the fuel pump driveshaft, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB FTW96LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Dibble, OKan overload failure of the #1 connecting rod bolt and resulting connecting rod fatigue failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA96FA013Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-121 · Miami, FLfailure of the No. 4 engine fifth stage turbine hub due to a cyclic stress rupture for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an uncontained failure of the engine.NTSB ATL96LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Tuscaloosa, ALFatigue failure of the number one piston assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CHI96LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ocie, MOfailure of the number three exhaust valve.NTSB NYC96FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)a total loss of left engine power as a result of an in-flight separation of the #2 cylinder. The cylinder separated due to high stress fatigue cracking of the cylinder hold down studs and the #3 main bearing thru-studs. Factors in this accident were: improper…NTSB ATL96LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Dalton, GAOil starvation for an unknown reason, which resulted in progressive connecting rod failure and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavoable weather and light conditions (low ceiling and fog at dusk), which hampered…NTSB LAX96LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Hana, HIthe loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance inspection of the fuel system which permitted air to enter the engine fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper execution of the autorotation landing.NTSB CHI96LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoisum Team MINI-MAX · Neenah, WIFuel starvation due to fuel filter blockage. Factors associated with the accident were the manufacturers design of the fuel filter and the builder/pilots decision to use an automotive type fuel filter.NTSB FTW96LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Crockett, TXfailure of both magnetos to operate properly due to inadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB NYC96FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Quakertown, PAimproper installation of the magneto by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the loss of ignition and the loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB LAX96LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchlitter Rans S-9 · Chandler, AZseizure of the #2 cylinder for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.NTSB FTW96LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Hamburg, ARLoss of engine power due to a cylinder failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC96LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCheney Avid Flyer · Newton, NHThe seizure of a piston during the takeoff climb, resulting in a loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent collision with trees.NTSB LAX95LA345Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPro-built Kitfox IV Speedster · Lakeport, CAthe pilot's improper installation of the carburetors.NTSB ATL95LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Tuscaloosa, ALEngine oil starvation for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a connecting rod cap failure.NTSB CHI95LA334Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Belleville, ILthe rupture of the oil pressure line which led to oil system exhaustion, the stuck intake valves, and the powerlines.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 SEA95LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1L · Grace, IDthe fatigue failure of the centrifugal impeller and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were: the lack of required compliance with the FAA Airworthiness Directive by the operator, the insufficiently defined…NTSB ATL95LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Plains, GAFailure of the number four cylinder rocker arm housing and pin, which resulted in a closed exhaust valve and loss of engine power.NTSB MIA95FA223Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Dalton, GAthe pilot's improper action by turning off the right engine fuel selector valve after the left engine had failed, and her failure to maintain control of the airplane after losing power in both engines. Factors relating to the accident were: a worn rocker arm…NTSB SEA95FA213Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Black Diamond, WAimproper maintenance which led to oil starvation due to a inadequately tightened B-nut in an oil line. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA370Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Lago Vista, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX95LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJosephson MC-15 Cricket · San Diego, CAthe failure of the left engine due to inadequate maintenance of the ignition system.NTSB MIA95LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The failure of the oil lubrication system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB BFO95LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Lisbon, OHLoss of oil, where an oil filter adapter had separated from the crankcase cover, due to stripped threads that were caused or allowed by inadequate maintenance or inspection, which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor…NTSB FTW95LA360Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Evadale, TXA failure that resulted in separation of the #5 cylinder and loss of engine oil. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB SEA95LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Roundup, MTan engine failure due to foreign object ingestion into the oil pump. A ruptured oil inlet screen contributed to the accident.NTSB CHI95LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKraetzner SKY-BUGGY · Princeton, WIthe loss of engine power due to the blocked float valve seat in the carburetor and the pilot's failure to have the proper maintenance inspection performed on the airplane.NTSB CHI95LA290Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Port Washington, WIthe failure of the #2 cylinder due to fatigue cracking. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB LAX95LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGettig Pitts Special S1C · Goodyear, AZThe owner/builder's improper installation of the fuel injection system unit by misaligning the drive shaft that resulted in the fracture of the shaft. The road sign was a factor in this accident.