NTSB investigations, AL
29 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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\" = 'AL' 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\" = 352)
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" = 'AL' 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" = 352) 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 MIA07LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Cullman, ALThe pilot’s mismanagement of an in-flight emergency, which resulted in a gear-up landing and runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was a breach to the engine crankcase above and in line with the No. 1 cylinder.NTSB ATL07LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRandy Stanley Rotoway Exc 162F · Foley, ALLoss of engine power due to failure of the No. 4 engine exhaust valve.NTSB ATL06LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Monroeville, ALPartial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB ATL06LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEakle R Grandin Jr Talon XP · Auburn, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the improper maintenance inspection of the engine fuel lines resulting in loss of engine power due to a loose fuel line and subsequent fuel starvation.NTSB ATL05CA162Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Greenville, ALThe loss of left engine power due to fuel system contamination and the pilot's failure to follow procedures and his improper use of the throttle and flight controls during the forced landing.NTSB ATL05LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Fort Payne, ALThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the aft clamp connecting the turbocharger compressor outlet to the intercooler ducting which resulted in reduced aircraft performance during takeoff.NTSB ATL05LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Ashland, ALA total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the No.4 cylinder exhaust valve.NTSB ATL03LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKeuthan Buccaneer II · Pell City, ALThe failure of the throttle cable due to fatigue resulting in a loss of engine power. Factor were uphill rough and uneven terrain.NTSB MIA02LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCharles Maxted RV6 · Bay Minette, ALThe intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the right magneto resulting in the partial loss of engine power during the initial climb.NTSB MIA99LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Courtland, ALThe failure of maintenance personnel from Signature Flight Support to assure that a cotter pin was installed at the air throttle assembly lever following installation of the overhauled fuel control valve onto the overhauled engine. This resulted in the…NTSB ATL98LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31A · Millry, ALThe fracture of the #2 cylinder connecting rod which resulted in partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. A factor in the accident was the rough terrain.NTSB MIA98LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Luvurne, ALThe loss of engine power due to a leaking engine oil seal, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor in this accident was improper maintenance and checks after rebuilding and reinstalling the airplane's engine.NTSB MIA97LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWiedemann KIT FOX · Montgomery, ALimproper installation of a throttle cable clamp by an unknown person, resulting in a loose throttle cable housing and an inability to control the throttle position; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during an approach for an emergency…NTSB ATL96FA095Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Clanton, ALcorrosion pitting of the number six cylinder on the left engine, and subsequent fatigue fracture and separation of the cylinder, which led to an engine compartment fire, wing fire, and an in-flight separation of the left wing.NTSB ATL96FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Bay Minette, ALfailure of the alternate air door, which resulted in blockage of air through the induction system. A factor relating to the accident was: failure to comply with Safety Bulletin SB-M20-253.NTSB ATL95FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAxell, Charles Glasair RG-2 · Elberta, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel injector nozzle.NTSB ATL93LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Deatsville, ALWas a crack in no.3 cylinder head which resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB ATL90LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Greensboro, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and attain the proper touchdown point during the emergency landing.NTSB ATL90DKJ07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell-Continental Copters 47G · Clayhatchee, ALFailure of the engine magneto(s). The lack of suitable terrain (trees) in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB ATL90FA071Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Creola, ALThe pilot's failure to assure that proper maintenance and inspection of the aircraft were completed before flight.NTSB ATL89FA214Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Gordon, ALThe improper installation of the fuel gascolator bowl by maintenance personnel, which resulted in fuel leakage and a loss of fuel pressure to the engine.NTSB ATL89FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Vernon, ALImproper maintenance of the spark plugs by the pilot/mechanic which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to clear trees during an emergency landing in an open field resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ATL89FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bagley, ALInadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel which allowed a foreign object to remain in the engine and damage/short the spark plugs in the #2 and #3 cylinders. Trees in the emergency landing area contributed to the accident. If shoulder harnesses…NTSB ATL88DKG13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Fadette, ALThe pilot reported a partial power loss during an aerial application flight. The aircraft landed in the crops. The pilot stated that he found the number 3 cylinder partially separated from the engine.NTSB ATL88FA168Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Ozark, ALThree months prior to the accident a mechanic repaired the left magneto. He reinstalled it and timed it with the right magneto. Both magnetos were found to have advanced timing. Internal examination showed discrepancies which would lead to electrical…NTSB ATL86LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Chapman, ALDuring an attempted takeoff from a field adjacent to a grove of trees the aircraft was unable to climb over the trees and crashed into them. The engine was test run and although it ran rough during initial start up it later operated normally and the reason…NTSB ATL85LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Jacksonville, ALPilot experienced power failure during climbout. A forced landing was made in a plowed fld and the acft nosed over. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the carburetor airbox seal had deteriorated and lodged in the throat of the carburetor. Last annual…NTSB ATL83AA235Accident · 8 fatalFinal reportCessna 421A · Atmore, ALAbout 20 mins after takeoff the plt reported the right eng had lost power & the acft would not maintain alt. Vectors were provided for an emergency landing, but the acft crashed in a wooded area about 3 mi from the arpt. There was evidence that the gear &…NTSB ATL82IA121Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Enterprise, ALShortly after liftoff, the pilot felt the aircraft yaw left and noticed that the left engine manifold pressure had dropped from 42" hg to 29" hg. He analysed a turbocharger failure and elected to keep the engine running in the normallyaspirated mode. At…