NTSB investigations, MS
25 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 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\" = 'MS' 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" = 'MS' 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 DFW06LA195Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Sumrall, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the partial loss of engine power and the low altitude.NTSB ATL05CA102Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Luka, MSLoss of engine power due to the total failure of the exhaust valve on the number 2 cylinder, and the pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance/altitude which resulted in a overshoot of the runway and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. A factor was the…NTSB ATL00LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Bay Springs, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a loss of control and stall. A factor was a stuck exhaust valve.NTSB MIA99LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Rolling Fork, MSImproper torqueing of the connecting rod bolts which resulted in the bolts being loose and rubbing in the dowel area which resulted in fatigue emanation and cracking and separation of the number 3 connecting rod after bolt failure.NTSB ATL98LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G164B · Newton, MSThe erosion of the compressor impeller and the unsecured fuel control unit resulted in the loss of engine power during the initial climb.NTSB MIA98LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Jackson, MSA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a blockage of the induction system by a piece of gasket material.NTSB MIA97LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Edwards, MSfailure of the distributor drive gear in the right magneto, resulting in loss of engine power and a forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB MIA95LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Holly Springs, MSThe failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the oil dip stick was secure prior to departure resulting in loss of engine oil, overheating of the engine, and loss of engine power.NTSB MIA95LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Lambert, MSUnsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to failure of the no. 4 cylinder intake valve rocker arm bosses.NTSB MIA95LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Houston, MSPartial loss of engine power due to a fuel injector being clogged with carbon. This resulted in a landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA94LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Greenwood, MSThe improper decision of the pilot to execute a precautionary landing to an unprepared field due to a supercharger shaft failure.NTSB MIA94LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5C · Yazoo City, MSPartial blockage of the carburetor by a wasp nest, which was not visible during preflight, and which resulted in the loss of power.NTSB MIA94LA159Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHruby Cayuse · Bay St. Louis, MSThe pilot-in-command's attempt to continue the takeoff when the engine was not producing full power and his attempt to reverse course to return to the airport without sufficient altitude to complete the turn.NTSB MIA92LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Greenwood, MSFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain his descent rate resulting in an undershoot. Contributing to the accident was the chip detector failure due to improper quality control by the manufacturer.NTSB MIA92LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Redwood, MSImproper maintenance of the airplane by an unknown person.NTSB MIA92FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Aberdeen, MSThe pilot-in-command's decision to initiate a turn back to the airport at a low altitude following loss of engine power.NTSB MIA91LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 301 · Greenville, MSLoss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder and the pilot's inadvertent stall.NTSB MIA88FA192Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B-1 · Benoit, MSThe plt said the engine misfired three times during takeoff and lost partial power. The helicopter settled into a rice field and the damaged spray booms became entangled. The helicopter nosed over in the high vegetation. The plt stated the engine accelerated…NTSB MIA87LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-600 · Leland, MSWhile in cruise flight en route to a field for aerial application the engine lost power when the number one cylinder cracked between the spark plug holes. While maneuvering to land at a sod airstrip altitude could not be maintained and the left spray boom…NTSB MIA87IA141Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 222U · Oxford, MSThe pilot executed a precautionary landing after hearing a loud bang and experiencing a loss of the number 1 engine. Post accident examination revealed that the power turbine wheel blades had failed, and the wheel parts logjammed and penetrated the engine…NTSB MIA87LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCremer VP-1 · Tupelo, MSAcft lost engine power on short final approach. Acft stalled and touched down hard short of the runway. The acft then collided with the raised edge of the runway collapsing the main gear and then nosing over. The pilot attributed the loss of engine power to a…NTSB ATL84LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5-B · Luka, MSDuring normal cruise flight the number one cylinder exhaust valve head separated from the valve stem causing a significant power loss. The pilot set up a landing approach to a farm field. On final approach the pilot noticed that rough and rising terrain…NTSB ATL82DA244Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lexington, MSAbout 6 minutes after takeoff, there was a partial loss of engine power when the mixture lever was retarded to lean the engine for cruise. The mixture was quickly advanced, but the engine continued to lose power. The pilot turned back toward the departure…NTSB ATL82DA058Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Clarksdale, MSThe pilot reported no indication of engine malfunction during takeoff and climb-out. However, after turning in a downwind direction, he noted a loss of airspeed and power. He stated that the power loss was so gradual that he noticed nothing unusual until the…NTSB ATL82FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F50 · Picayune, MSThe aircraft took off during darkness with a single-engine pilot in the pilot-in-command (PIC) position and a multi-engine instructor pilot in the copilot (cp) position. The PIC had a full set of controls (when the yoke was on his side); however, there were…