NTSB investigations, GA
35 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'GA' 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" = 'GA' 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 ATL07LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Brinson, GAA partial loss of engine power due to a blocked carburetor jet.NTSB ATL05LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-82-C · Franklin, GAThe total failure of the left magneto resulting in a partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb, forced landing, and in-flight collision with wires and the ground.NTSB ATL03FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft A60 · Jesup, GAThe loss of power in one engine and the loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA01LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dahlonega, GAThe failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve due to fatigue cracking for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with a building during an attempted forced landing to unsuitable terrain..NTSB ATL99LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Summerville, GAThe missing throttle linkage bolt from the carburetor due to an improper engine installation by maintenance personnel. Factors were the tailwind present during the landing roll and the trees.NTSB ATL99FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Roswell, GAA loss of engine power due to the failure of the number five connecting rod assembly as a result of fatigue cracks that were initiated in areas of galling. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA98LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavid McElhannon Avid MK. 4 · Elberton, GAA loss of engine power due to a failed combustion assembly, expansion seal.NTSB MIA97LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Waynesboro, GAThe obscured vision of the pilot due to oil covering the windscreen. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to a cracked head of one of the cylinders and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB MIA97LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210F · Waycross, GAthe private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering in an attempt to reverse direction, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ATL97IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Atlanta, GAfailure of the Stage 1 High Pressure Turbine due to a fatigue fracture in a disk blade retention lug.NTSB ATL95LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKolb Firestar II · Cumming, GAThe pilot/owner's failure to inspect the aircraft, which resulted in a loose spark plug lead. A factor was the rough terrain conditions at the landing area.NTSB ATL95LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Rhine, GAThe failure of the number two cylinder rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and an eventual emergency landing.NTSB ATL92LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20D · Cumberland Is., GAThe loss of the spark plug at a critical point in flight which resulted from the inadequate overhaul of the engine by an unknown person; and the inadvertent stall of the airplane when the pilot failed to maintain airspeed. A factor was the high obstructions…NTSB MIA92LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lawrenceville, GAThe separation of numbers 1,2, and 3 connecting rods for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of engine power.NTSB ATL91LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Stockbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed after experiencing a partial loss of engine power. Factors in this accident were, loose carburetors, annual inspection not performed, and pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB ATL91LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Perry, GAImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot in command (CFI). The improper procedure of turning the fuel selector valve to 'off' at altitude to simulate a failed engine, then delaying restarting of the engine until the aircraft was on final approach was…NTSB ATL91IA050Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-600 · Cochran, GAFailure of the right engine shutoff valve which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and the right main landing gear collapsed as a result of the pilots failure to maintain directional control…NTSB ATL90LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Palmetto, GAThe number two cylinder exhaust valve sticking in the closed position, which resulted in a partial power loss during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper preflight inspection, in that he did not correctly analyze the engine problem…NTSB ATL90LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmetto, GAThe pilot's operation of the airplane with known mechanical deficiencies. A factor in the accident was the improperly maintained condition of the magnetos.NTSB ATL90IA087Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M-20L · Augusta, GAThe reported performance problem during climbout was undetermined. The pilot's decision to land with the landing gear retracted contributed to the minor damage sustained.NTSB ATL89FA188Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 70 · Albany, GAThe fatigue failure of the supercharger intermediate drive gear shaft (gear tooth), which resulted in a partial loss of power, and the pilot's initiation of lift-off before reaching VMC airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: the worn intermediate…NTSB ATL88LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Gray, GAInstructor said that after completing a stall series the engine began to backfire continously & power was lost so that he could not maintain altitude. An off airport landing was made and a fence was hit during the landing roll. Eng had been overhauled &…NTSB ATL88DKG15Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportRockwell S2R · Pelham, GAThe crop duster had completed the third swath run of the morning when the engine began to lose power. The plt released the contents of the hopper and made a forced landing in a soybean field. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed over and a ground fire…NTSB ATL87LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Leslie, GAThe plt reported losing power shortly after takeoff; a forced ldg was subsequently made in a freshly-plowed field where the acft flipped over. Examination of the engine revealed a cracked #7 cyl head. FAA service difficulty reports (sdr's) indicated that…NTSB ATL87IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8-101 · Atlanta, GAAt about 4,000 ft MSL, cpt on sch dom flt reported loud pop and sub shutdown of rt eng. Smell of smoke and visual confirmation of fire in rt nacelle. Ships fire ext activated during return to dept. Arpt. Landed without further incident. Investigation revld…NTSB ATL86IA051Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-300 B4-203 · Atlanta, GADuring takeoff initial climb the aircraft experienced an uncontained failure of the no 1 engine. The pilot returned to the airport and landed without further incident. Post incident examination disclosed four broken turbine mid frame strut studs. The fracture…NTSB ATL86FKG03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Hawkinsville, GAThe acft caught fire during a forced lndg after losing eng power during cruise. The plt approached a hi-way for landing and smoke filled the cockpit. During rollout fire came thru the firewall and the plt evacuated the moving acft. The unoccupied acft…NTSB ATL85LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWag-Aero Cubbie (J-3) · Stockbridge, GADuring a departure, the eng had a partial loss of power. The plt reported that after climbing to about 75 ft, neither the acft's speed nor alt would increase. He lowered the nose to increase the eng RPM & speed, but the eng did not respond. Subsequently, the…NTSB ATL85FA181Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Newnan, GAThe eng started running rough then quit. The plt landed in awarehouse parking lot between two rows of 40-45 foot trailers. Exam of the eng revealed that the sharp edges of the roll pin had worn through the centering spacer for the tach drive ass'y. which then…NTSB ATL84FA252Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Cumming, GAThe acft experienced a partial pwr loss during takeoff. The pilot released the banner the acft was towing, made a left turn into a valley and collided with a ditch during a forced landing. Investigation revealed maintenance deficiencies in both the carburetor…NTSB ATL84LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Franklin, GAFlying cross-country on a special ferry permit (the aircraft's annual inspection had expired) the pilot reports a gradual decline in power occurred until altitude could no longer be maintained. A forced landing was accomplished on apublic road, but the pilot…NTSB ATL83FAG12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech E18S · Jonesboro, GAThe acft ran off the departure end of the rwy and nosed over during takeoff after an engine lost power. The acft had notbeen flown in several weeks and there had been days of rain and humidity. The magnetoes on the right engine were rough but seemed to clear…NTSB ATL82FA083Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Carrollton, GAThe student completed a touch & go & was climbing out when the instructor took control. He told the student that he was going to show him what to do if the eng quit shortly after takeoff. At 150-180 ft above the rwy near the upwind numbers the instructor cut…NTSB ATL82IA042Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech B200 · Atlanta, GAWhile at cruise with recommended power settings, the left engine oil pressure and torque indications began fluctuating and dropping. As the power lever was retarded a popping sound was heard and the engine was shut down. A precautionary landing was made in…NTSB ATL82DA027Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Chamblee, GAWhile returning to refuel from an air ambulance flight the helicopter yawed left and N2 dropped to about 92% approximately one mile from the airport. At 30-50 feet with airspeed at about 20 knots the aircraft yawed violently to the left with corresponding…