NTSB investigations, 2005
65 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
Latest cases
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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\") = 2005
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") = 2005 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 ATL06LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177-RG · Locust Grove, GAThe total loss of engine power due to failure of the No.1 connecting rod bearing and separation of the No. 1 connecting rod.NTSB LAX06LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · San Diego, CAThe failure of the camshaft due to fatigue of one of the gear teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors were the fence and the fence post.NTSB NYC06LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Lincoln Park, NJThe improper installation of the helicoil by the non-certificated mechanic, and the inadequate inspection of the installation by the certificated mechanic.NTSB MIA06FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Mims, FLThe loss of engine power due to improper installation of the #2 cylinder by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the cylinder as a result of fatigue cracking of the cylinder to crankcase fasteners. A contributing factor was the lack of…NTSB LAX06LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Tucson, AZthe separation of the mixture cable at the carburetor control arm, which resulted in a loss of power, and maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the airplane during the last annual inspection.NTSB NYC06FA027Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEmbraer 110P1 · Manchester, NHThe pilot’s misapplication of flight controls following an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the sun gear, which resulted in the loss of engine power. Contributing to the sun gear failure were the engine manufacturer’s…NTSB DFW06LA027Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportArrow Falcon Exporters Arrow F OH-58A · West Memphis, ARThe loss of engine power due to a disconnected pneumatic (Pc) line. A contributing factor was the ravine.NTSB DFW06CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDeussen Alexander II Rotorway Exec · Gibson, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the 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 CHI06LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Portland, INThe pilot's decision to operate the helicopter with a known engine deficiency, the loss of engine power due to the connecting rod failure, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor to the accident was the corn crop and…NTSB NYC06FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 411 · East Hampton, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering with the left engine inoperative. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the left engine, and the pilot's lack of multiengine certification.NTSB ANC06LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrisenbery Northman 2+2 · Nenana, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a cracked oil filter housing and subsequent loss of engine oil, which resulted in a forced landing in trees.NTSB ENG06IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna Citation 650 · Madison, WIThe inadequate design of the engine's interstage transition duct that yielded after the LPT stage 3 blades had separated and allowed the uncontained release of turbine debris. A contributing factor was the separation of a turbine blade.NTSB MIA05LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Arcadia, FLA loss of engine power due to the failure of the master rod bearing.NTSB IAD05LA144Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoward Whyte Nieuport 28 · Dayton, OHA loss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect spring type terminal contacts which were accidentally supplied by the engine distributor.NTSB LAX05LA319Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRose Kitfox · Hesperia, CAa loss of engine power due to a loose master ignition relay wire.NTSB DEN05LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Torrington, WYfailure of the #7 connecting rod, causing engine seizure. A contributing factor was the berm.NTSB DFW05CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Paris, TXThe loss of engine power due the failure of a connecting rod. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB IAD05LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Babylon, NYA broken piston and exhaust valve tappet which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor was the failure of the operator to overhaul the engine at the manufacturer's recommended interval.NTSB SEA05LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBallhagen/Shyrock Q-2 · Kalispell, MTThe pilot/owner's improper setting of the engine's valve clearance, leading to the failure of the exhaust valves to fully close and a total loss of power while on a VFR downwind, and the pilot/owner's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed as he tried to…NTSB NYC05LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTerrio Pober Jr Ace · Oxford, CTA fractured oil pressure line, which resulted in the fracture of the number 3 cylinder connecting rod bearing, and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC05LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Sandy Lake, PAA total failure of the engine driven fuel pump, and the pilot's failure to recognize a diminishing fuel supply in the fuselage (header) fuel tank, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight and subsequent collision with trees during a…NTSB LAX05LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Palos Verdes, CAa loss of engine power due to the cyclic fatigue failure and separation of the number 4 piston.NTSB DFW05IA222Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Winnie, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the second-stage turbine wheel as a result of low cycle fatigue.NTSB LAX05FA264Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSan Joaquin Helicopters OH-58A+ · Lancaster, CAThe pinion to turbine shaft coupling failed in fatigue due to a misaligned turbine shaft, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CHI05LA226Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Culver, INThe loss of engine power while maneuvering due to partial failure of the left magneto, and the flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall. An additional cause was improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel,…NTSB NYC05LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Felton, DEThe mechanic's inadequate annual inspection, and failure to comply with an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a total failure of the second stage turbine rotor.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 ANC05LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350BA · Juneau, AKA loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb due to the separation of the engine power turbine shaft, the failure of which was due to a disconnected adjacent leaf spring, which resulted in an emergency landing after takeoff and subsequent hard landing.NTSB LAX05LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Globe, AZThe fatigue failure of the compressor turbine stator vane, the liberation of vane material into the compressor turbine, and the total loss of engine power. Also causal was the operator's failure to inspect the compressor turbine vane during fuel nozzle checks.NTSB LAX05GA231Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportEurocopter France EC120B · Fair Oaks, CAThe failure of the constant delta P diaphragm in the fuel control unit, which resulted in an increased fuel flow and subsequent catastrophic failure of the engine. The diaphragm's failure was the result of improper installation by the engine manufacturer. A…NTSB DEN05LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClarke YAK 3UR 2000 · Heber City, UTloss of engine power due to a leaking carburetor and an inoperative float, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the restart attempt. Contributing factors were the sudden engine power surge during the attempted restart, and unsuitable…NTSB MIA05TA124Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · St. Augustine, FLThe failure of the compressor section of the engine for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power during the initial climb. A factor in the accident was the operator's use of a confined area for takeoff during non-emergency or routine…NTSB IAD05LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cleveland, OHA failure of the main drive shaft for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor was pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX05LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Pasadena, CAa fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due a failure of the electric fuel pump. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.NTSB ATL05LA103Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRutherford Seawind 3000 · Sarasota, FLMaintenance personnel failure to secure throttle linkage on the carburetor which resulted in loss of engine power and a collision with a building.NTSB ATL05LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fort Myers, FLA loss of engine power due to the connecting rod cap separation for undetermined reasons. Related factors were trees and the swampy terrain condition.NTSB IAD05LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Southampton, NJA lack of lubrication for undetermined reasons which resulted in the failure of the Nos. 4 and 5 connecting rods, and a subsequent total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the furrowed cornfield.NTSB MIA05FA123Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas R4D-8 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe inadequate maintenance inspection by company maintenance personnel/pilot and other maintenance personnel of the left engine resulting in a total failure of the master rod bearing, and nose case partial separation, which prevented the left propeller from…NTSB IAD05LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca C-3 · Toughkenamon, PAThe failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with wires. A factor was the wires.NTSB MIA05LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHamilton Stoddard Glassair II S · Palm City, FLImproper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in the throttle cable being loose and detaching from the throttle arm during takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB IAD05FA068Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · New Fairfield, CTFailure of the aluminum-clad, number two connecting rod bearings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor was the relatively short forced landing area.NTSB MIA05LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportC.W. Smith Rans S6 Coyote II · Louisville, MSGalling of the front piston and cylinder of the Rotax 503 2-stroke engine, consistent with the engine running hot and lean for undetermined reasons, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CHI05IA116Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Kansas City, MOThe fatigue failure during cruise flight of the fan spinner and forward fan retaining ring due to an interference between the mating parts resulting from the inadequate design by the manufacturer.NTSB LAX05LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Geyserville, CAA loss of engine power due to failure of the number 1 connecting rod bearing due to a probable oil starvation.NTSB IAD05LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dover, DEThe separated baffle which blocked the tailpipe resulting in a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB DFW05IA119Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter France EC120B · S.Timbalier 265The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the oil pump assembly.NTSB LAX05LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Tucson, AZa loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the mixture control cable. The fatigue crack resulted from inadequate installation techniques by unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX05LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22A · Kailua-Kona, HIa total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's #3 exhaust valve due to an excessive valve guide clearance. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately check the valve guide clearance during the last…NTSB DEN05LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoss/Stonecipher Vans RV-6 · Longmont, COthe loss of engine power due to oil starvation. A contributing factor was the contamination in the inverted oil system's separator.