NTSB investigations, NC
29 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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
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NTSB NYC07LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman S-2B · Cherry Point, NCThe flightcrew's failure to comply with the published emergency procedure following a loss of engine power on the right engine. Contributing to the accident was the failure of a magneto in the right engine.NTSB ATL07LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Whiteville, NCA partial loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the power turbine governor spring, causing a false pneumatic signal to the fuel control and a corresponding reduction in fuel flow.NTSB ATL05FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Shallotte, NCThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA02LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Southern Pines, NCThe dislodging of the front crankshaft oil seal for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of engine oil, loss of engine power, and collision with a tree and then the ground during a forced landing.NTSB MIA00LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Boone, NCThe failure of the inter-cooler duct connecting the inter-cooler to the engine due to inadequate attachment of the inter-cooler to the aircraft which resulted in loss of turbocharger air overboard and loss of engine power and damage to the aircraft during a…NTSB MIA97LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Troy, NCdelay of the pilot to abort the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: improper timing of the magneto(s), and a malfunction of the carburetor.NTSB MIA96GA138Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M18A · Kinston, NCa cracked/fractured #5 cylinder and subsequent failure/jamming of the #5 exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors…NTSB ATL95LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Raeford, NCthe loss of the abutment seal which resulted in the fatigue failure of the cylinder head.NTSB ATL94LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Waxhaw, NCA loss of engine power due to a stuck, and worn, exhaust valve, and the inadequate inspection of the engine by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the trees at the forced landing area.NTSB ATL94LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-6/B1-H2 · Raeford, NCThe improper inspection of the aircraft by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in an unsafetied and disconnected fuel control arm.NTSB MIA93FA190Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Frisco, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) resulting in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the near total loss of engine power due to separation of one of the two counterweights for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL91LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Advance, NCThe pilot's diverted attention and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor was the malfunctioning magneto which resulted in the engine sputter.NTSB ATL90FA111Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Liberty, NCA loss of engine power due to improper repairs to, and inadequate inspection of, the induction air box. The night light condition was a contributing factor.NTSB ATL89LA146Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Troy, NCAn undetermined powerplant problem, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot/mechanic's failure to assure the aircraft was properly inspected before flight. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's delay in making a precautionary…NTSB ATL88LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Sandy Ridge, NCThe aircraft engine began to vibrate excessively and lost power. The pilot landed the aircraft in a field. The aircraft nosed over in the soft ground. Examination of the engine revealed that the number one cylinder valve spring seat lock had failed allowing…NTSB ATL88FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C50 · Fayetteville, NCThe pilot reported a fuel pump problem to Fayetteville tower and requested landing. The pilot was cleared to land on runway 04. The controller noticed that the pilot had not lowered the landing gear. The pilot was questioned concerning the gear. Instead of…NTSB ATL87LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Goldsboro, NCStudent plt had dep apt for purpose of practicing ldgs. At about 400 ft he noted a pwr loss and rough running eng. He reduced the throttle setting and the roughness contd. Further reductions were made to the point where flight could not be maintained. The…NTSB ATL87FA123Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-226TC · Wilmington, NCThe right engine failed during takeoff immediately after rotation 3000' down the 7,002' rwy 16. The plt continued the flt and the landing gear remained extended. The unauthorized plt rated pax made xmissions to the tower. Witnesses rpted that the acft reached…NTSB ATL86LA248Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEllis VARI-EZE · Wilkesboro, NCPlt said he attempted to make a go around due to other acft on the rwy. When throttle was advanced engine remained at idle power. Plt elected to land in corn field at end of rwy. On landing roll acft nosed over inverted. Later exam of engine showed throttle…NTSB ATL86FMG10Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportQuickie Q2 · Clinton, NCThe acft was destroyed during a forced lndg after a power loss during takeoff climb. The plts son witnessed the takeoff & saw the acft descend below trees north of the arpt. He said that the eng sounded out of time. During a post acc eng inspection the…NTSB ATL86LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BLT-65 · Mount Airy, NCThe pilot stated that the engine lost power to idle RPM followed by a forced landing in trees. Examination of the aircraft determined that a snap ring which held the throttle cable housing in place in the instrument panel came loose. Without the snap ring the…NTSB ATL85LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Shelby, NCThe plt stated that after takeoff from rwy 23, he noticed oil coming from the left eng. He initiated a turn to land on rwy 05 but was unable to line up with the rwy. He elected to go-around and when he added full power the left eng oil pressure went to zero…NTSB ATL85LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Hatteras, NCWhile on a flt to Hatteras, NC, the eng ran rough, so after landing, the plt got an auto mechanic to remove the spark plugs. The lower plugs on the left side were lead fowled & were cleaned with a wire brush. During takeoff on the next flt, the eng lost…NTSB ATL85LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Murphy, NCThe CFI and student plt initiated a go-around from a simulated forced landing when the eng failed to respond to the application of power. In order to avoid colliding with trees the CFI turned right towards a corn field. Ground impact occurred right wing low…NTSB ATL84FMG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Apex, NCAccording to the plt, the eng lost power during takeoff. He was able to keep the eng running by pumping the throttle but was not able to gain altitude. He made a forced landing on an abandoned railroad bed. Investigation revealed that the resistoflex hose p/n…NTSB ATL83LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Gastonia, NCWhile en route at 500 ft AGL, the eng suddenly lost power & went to idle RPM. During an autorotation to the side of a highway, the acft was maneuvered over a power line, then under another line. After touchdown, the helicopter slid into some bushes & a small…NTSB ATL83IA201Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-200 · Charlotte, NCThe #3 eng sustained an uncontained failure of the #4 1/2 bearing of the turbine section, due to fatigue cracking of the roller bearing cage.NTSB ATL82DA148Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Williamston, NCThe pilot stated that while cruising at 11,000 ft the engine started missing and losing power. After repeated attempts to restore power the pilot landed in a field. During roll out the nose wheel became lodged in soft sand and the aircraft turned over. Engine…NTSB ATL82DA028Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Gastonia, NCDuring flight, the engine surged and the propeller speed went to 3000 RPM. The pilot retarded the prop control, and maintained 2400 RPM. He proceeded to the Gastonia airport and landed without further incident. A ground run-up was made and all instruments and…