NTSB investigations, PA
35 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
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| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
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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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 NYC06CA181Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarlson Sparrow · New Galilee, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC06LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Philadelphia, PAA fatigue failure of the number 3 cylinder attachment studs, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.NTSB IAD05LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Kutztown, PAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point as a result of the airplane's excessive airspeed. A factor was the partial loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve.NTSB NYC03FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker T Mk 7A · Pittston, PAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, after the engine experienced a partial power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning by his failure to determine if the airplane was airworthy, and the operators inadequate…NTSB NYC03FA131Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 205 · Jeannette, PAThe loss of power caused by fragments of the air filter being ingested in the engine. A factor was the pilot's delayed decision to perform a forced landing after experiencing a partial loss of engine power.NTSB NYC03IA011Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Altoona, PAA failure of the fuel selector for an undetermined reason.NTSB IAD03LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft 15A · Somerset, PAThe mechanic's failure to discover several mechanical deficiencies during a pre-buy inspection, which either independently or collectively resulted in a subsequent engine failure. A factor was the power lines in the forced landing area.NTSB NYC01LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Osceola Mills, PAA partial power loss due to a stuck exhaust valve in the # 2 cylinder, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain.NTSB NYC01LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFobes CGS Hawk Plus · West Middlesex, PAThe partial loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons. Factors included the headwinds on base leg, and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC00LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Beaumont, PAA crack in the crankcase which resulted in a partial power loss.NTSB NYC98FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar TS-600 · Marietta, PAThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing which resulted in a loss of control while operating with one engine shutdown. An additional cause was the improper maintenance procedures that resulted in the #5 cylinder not being…NTSB NYC98FA018Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Fairview, PAinadequate maintenance, which led to detonation and a melted piston, and subsequent power loss.NTSB NYC97LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Bellwood, PAthe total loss of engine power due to failed connecting rods.NTSB IAD96LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Harrisburg, PAFailure of the right engine due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft resultant from heat cracks from an undetermined source.NTSB NYC95LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Warminster, PAthe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was pilot distraction.NTSB NYC95LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Montgomery, PAThe partial loss of engine power, as a result of an excessively rich fuel flow in the carburetor, and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the malfunction of the landing gear.NTSB BFO95LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ebensburg, PAThe loss of partial engine power due to the failure of the right magneto's nylon gear on the rotating magnet and the low compression in the number three cylinder.NTSB BFO94LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Butler, PAThe malfunction of the emergency fuel vent and the exhaustion of the fuel supply which resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB BFO93LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSterner Super CAT · Cherryville, PAThe movement of a thumbscrew on the fuel filter system which resulted in fuel flow blockage and subsequent partial power loss. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.NTSB NYC92LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-602P · Lancaster, PAThe failure of the left engine turbochargers bearings, which resulted in a loss of power and subsequent degradation of climb performance.NTSB NYC92DHA03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportParrish, Paul SKY Bolt · Mehoopany, PAThe pilot inadvertently stalled and spun the airplane at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Contributing to the accident was an engine vibration caused by a broken number 3 exhaust valve. The exhaust valve caused extensive internal damage to the engine.NTSB NYC90LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-K · Gibsonia, PAThe collision with rods in the field as the pilot was attempting a forced landing after a complete engine failure.NTSB NYC89FA029Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Franklin, PADue to improper grade of fuel in the airplane and bent and binding exhaust valves, the airplane engine had a partial loss of power during the takeoff ground run. The pilot did not abort the takeoff and the airplane stalled and collided with trees when the…NTSB NYC88DGT01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportNorth American F-51D · State College, PAN51WE, a North American F-51D took off as the second ship of a two ship flight with N6341T, another F-51D. They were observed climbing in formation into the clouds. N6341T assumed communications and said they were a flight of 2 and ok, after ATC was unable to…NTSB NYC88LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-4 · St. Paul, PAThe flight was enroute from mount pleasant to winchester, Virginia on a heading of 140 degrees and at 4500 feet. About 25-30 minutes into the flight, engine power loss was experienced. The pilot switched from the auxilliary to the main fuel tank and applied…NTSB NYC87LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 33TC · Phillipsburg, PAThe Cessna 337 experienced engine surging and plt made a precautionary landing at an airport while enroute to destination. The aircraft landed 200 ft short of the runway and received substantial damage while the two occupants were not injured. On scene…NTSB NYC86FA213Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · West Mifflin, PAAt 2232 EDT, the acft was climbing to 15000 feet when the pilot reported a low oil pressure light. ATC advised jimmy stewart field is about eleven thirty and 15 miles. After the pilot asked, 'is that a tower field?', ATC advised he did not know, westmoreland…NTSB NYC86LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Grove City, PAThe instructor plt (CFI) rprtd that shortly after takeoff, after climbing out of gnd effect, the acft seemed to lvl off & stop climbing. He took control fm the student & proceeded to check the instruments, but no specific abnormality was determined. He…NTSB NYC85LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVolksplane VP-1 · Sharpsville, PAThe plt experienced a loss of eng RPM during cruise flt. He applied carb heat and lowered the nose of the acft in an attempt to regain eng RPM however, the eng continued to loose speed. The eng was below 2000 RPM and dropping when the plt elected to make a…NTSB NYC85LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C207 · North East, PAThe acft was damaged during a forced landing in a grape vineyard. The plt stated that a ttl loss of pwr occurred during an apch to erie int'l arpt while passing through 3200 ft MSL. The plt performed emergency procedures and was able to regain partial pwr…NTSB NYC84LA292Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Mercer, PADuring takeoff from ballard field the engine lost partial power. The acft struck a power line during descent, abruptly losing airspeed, and then striking the ground. Post accident investigation revealed the engine spark plug gaps were too wide.NTSB NYC84IA200Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 720-025 · Philadelphia, PAWhile climbing thru 600 ft after takeoff, the crew heard a loud bang, the acft shuttered & the #3 eng fire warning light illuminated. A fire bottle was discharged. The coplt saw flames coming from the eng & the fire warning light remained illuminated, so a…NTSB NYC84LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman BN-2A-8 · Tobyhanna, PAThe acft made a precautionary landing on a highway after both engines lost oil pressure. The plt feathered the right propeller because it gave abnormal indications before the left engine. The left engine was still operating at touchdown post accident…NTSB NYC83FA207Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Scranton, PAShortly after takeoff the acft ws observed on radar making a left 360 deg turn. The plt did not respond to a call from the controller. A witness heard the plane 'sputtering' & observed it in erratic maneuvers prior to it hitting a house. Post exam revealed…NTSB NYC82DA100Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Punxsutawney, PAWhile descending to confirm his position because of encountering rain on a cross country flight the student pilot discovered an engine RPM loss. After attempting to restore power several times an emergency landing was made into a plowed field during which the…