NTSB investigations, VA
20 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
Where
Latest cases
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\" = 'VA' 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" = 'VA' 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 MIA07LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoger A Dalke E.B. Jenny · Wakefield, VAThe pilot/owner's inadequate maintenance which resulted in a radiator leak, a loss of engine coolant, the engine overheating, and partial loss of engine power.NTSB NYC07LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Leesburg, VAThe loss of engine power that resulted from the failure of an exhaust valve rocker arm during cruise.NTSB NYC07LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Saluda, VAThe improper repair of the carburetor heat control linkage by person(s) unknown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to takeoff, with the engine developing partial power.NTSB NYC05LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDay VP-2 · Warrenton, VAA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB IAD03IA017Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCraig N. Moen RV-8 · Leesburg, VAA low-stress, high-cycle fatigue fracture of the right ignition timing rotor.NTSB NYC00LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Culpeper, VAThe partial loss of power due to an inadequate annual inspection, which resulted in the throttle linkage becoming disconnected from the throttle.NTSB IAD00LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF7 · Warrenton, VAthe loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to an inoperative magneto.NTSB IAD96LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · New Market, VAa loss of engine power as a result of the failure of the left exhaust tailpipe and led to a shorted ignition system. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain in which the aircraft landed.NTSB IAD96LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKitfox IV-1200 · Saluda, VAa partial loss of engine power due to spark plug failure, and the pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid lights at the end of the runway.NTSB BFO94LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnivair Ercoupe 415E · Willis, VAthe failure of the airplane's throttle cable fitting due to undetermined reasons, which prevented the pilot from applying power above engine idle. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to complete a forced landing without…NTSB BFO91LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClifton Dixon Polliwagen · Chesterfield, VAThe partial loss of engine power caused by a misaligned rocker arm spring resulting in a reduction of exhaust valve opening.NTSB BFO88DIA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportTerry Osprey II · Manassas, VAThe pilot reported that on initial climb at an alt of 300 ft AGL, engine power began to decay. A right turn was initiated to return to the runway but a further loss of power was experienced and a forced landing was attempted in a field. The acft contacted…NTSB BFO86FID06Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAyres S2R · Virginia Beach, VAThe acft was ditched after a loss of power during takeoff. Plt was unable to maintain alt & dumped liquid fertilizer load prior to landing. After ditching in a shallow canal the acft nosed over. Post accident investigation revealed a cracked cylinder in the…NTSB BFO85FID04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Farmville, VAThe pilot stated that while making his third swath run over a field, the engine started to run rough. He stopped spraying and attempted to gain altitude, but the roughness increased. Shortly thereafter, the manifold pressure dropped and he was unable to keep…NTSB BFO85FA049Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 222U · Milford, VAThe helo was in level cruise flt at 1500 ft and 115 KTS when the no. 2 eng chip light illuminated, accompanied by lowering oil pressure. The plt reduced pwr and started a rt turn to return to base when half way thru the turn a loud bang occurred followed by…NTSB ATL84LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco RNF · Danville, VAThe pilot was en route to NJ when the eng began to run rough. He diverted to Danville, VA, and landed. During the subsequent takeoff the eng began to run rough, then quit at an alt of aprx 700 feet. The pilot turned the acft and over flew the departure rwy to…NTSB ATL84IA087Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace 1-11 · Richmond, VAFlt 498, experienced a partial power loss on one eng during the final approach. Both plts stated that the eng spool down occurred moments after selecting tcc(top temp control). A eng runup of the acft failed to repeat the discrepancy & a precautionary change…NTSB ATL83FA133Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Chesapeake, VAThe plt took off on rwy 4 & made a climbing left turn for a downwind departure. At aprx 900 ft, there was a partial loss of power to about idle RPM. The plt stated that he switched fuel tanks, applied carburetor heat & pumped the throttle, all to no avail. He…NTSB ATL83LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Stafford, VAThe acft collided with a ditch during a forced landing. The plt was cruising at 3000 ft MSL when he heard a 'loud pop'. The engine started running rough and missing. The plt shut the engine down by pulling the mixture control and throttle. When he shut down…NTSB ATL82DA126Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Front Royal, VADuring flight the aircraft engine developed a noise which the pilot described as a hissing. The pilot declared an emergency, was vectored to the nearest airport, and proceeded to shut off the engine at 5000 feet when over the airport. During the forced…