NTSB investigations, 1984
389 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 344 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 386 |
| 1984 | 389 |
| 1985 | 341 |
| 1986 | 311 |
| 1987 | 276 |
| 1988 | 311 |
| 1989 | 296 |
| 1990 | 322 |
| 1991 | 250 |
| 1992 | 229 |
| 1993 | 254 |
| 1994 | 219 |
| 1995 | 220 |
| 1996 | 217 |
| 1997 | 212 |
| 1998 | 166 |
| 1999 | 160 |
| 2000 | 159 |
| 2001 | 116 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 140 |
| 2004 | 121 |
| 2005 | 115 |
| 2006 | 102 |
| 2007 | 111 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1984
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\" = 353)
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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1984 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" = 353) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ATL85LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Sparta, TNDual engine stoppage. Fuel tanks topped before takeoff. Plt had filed IFR en route but the wind had shifted to a 30 kt headwind. Plt became concerned about fuel remaining and made an instrument apch which was missed because of low clouds. During course to an…NTSB ATL85FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Moundsville, WVThe helicopter crashed aprx 1/2 mi from the marshall county arpt while on a personal flt. Investigaton revealed that the plt, a doctor who specialized in emergency room procedures, commuted between hospitals located in three different cities. The plt had been…NTSB MIA85LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)About 5 hrs & 10 mins after departure, both engs failed due to fuel exhaustion at 11,000 ft aprx 40 miles from haiti. According to the plt, the acft was using more fuel than normal and the destn was changed accordingly. A short time after initiating the…NTSB SEA85LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Boise, IDOn final approach, the pilot's wife, also a rated pilot, was reviewing the landing check list. At item 'heaters off' she inadvertently turned fuel selectors to off. Both engines lost pwr and pilot executed a forced landing short of runway in rough terrain,…NTSB MIA85FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · La Belle, FLThe helicopter was observed flying at a low alt & lost all eng power, banked sharpley to the left, lost complete control & dove into the ground. The acft was destroyed by impact forces along with the post crash fire. No evidence to suggest a malfunction of…NTSB CHI85LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Ypsilanti, MIThe acft collided with a fence & two parked cars during a forced landing while on a personal flt. The plt reported that after a 40 to 50 min ground delay he made a normal climb to 5000 ft MSL where he trimmed the acft & leaned the mixture to 75 percent power.…NTSB LAX85FA084Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Temecula, CAThe acft experienced a total power loss of the rt eng during takeoff from rancho calif airport & crashed about one half mi northwest. The plt reported that the acft would not climb, nor would it maintain altitude at about 40 ft AGL. He stated that when he…NTSB LAX85LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRawdon Bros. T1 · Phoenix, AZThe plt planned to fly from santa ana, CA. To scottsdale, AZ. The plt reported that the acft had enough fuel for 4 hrs of flying time. The acft's fuel gages are located on the wings & a flashlight is required to see them at night. The plt stated that he was…NTSB FTW85LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grapeland, TXThe pilot stated after the accident that he was in level flight at 1400 feet MSL when he applied carburator heat as a precautionary measure due to favorable carb icing conditions. The engine began running rough and quit within 2 to 3 seconds. Attempts to…NTSB ATL85LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Moundsville, WVThe solo student pilot departed with both fuel tanks indicating slightly over 1/4 full. 2.3 hrs later the power loss occurred in a descent to the dest arpt. The operator drained about 15 ounces of fuel from the acft and observed no fuel spillage at the site.…NTSB ATL85LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Rockingham, NCWhile on x-country flt, plt was unable to obtain fuel at en route aprt. Plt filed new flt plan to alternate fuel stop. On arrival, plt decided he had sufficient fuel to fly on to arpt nearer destination and overflew planned stop. Shortly thereafter, due to…NTSB FTW85LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M-62A · San Antonio, TXA total pwr loss was experienced while manuevering over an airport at about 250 ft AGL. The acft collided with rough terrain during the forced landing. Visual inspection of the acft fuel system indicated that the pwr loss was due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA85LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12ET · Hoquiam, WAPlt reported that while in normal cruise flight, a total loss of power occurred. Autorotation was effected in mountainous, wooded terrain. Examination of the engine showed continuity and freedom of rotation. Examination of the fuel system disclosed no…NTSB ATL85FA058Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Butler, KYPilot reported rear eng failure followed by front engine. Examination of wreckage disclosed that fuel was in right fuel system, no fuel was located in left inboard system. Water was found in both engine fuel flow dividers. It was not determined if the pilot…NTSB LAX85LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Oceano, CAThe plt made a forced landing after a total loss of power during the takeoff climb & the acft sustained substantial damage. In a subsequent conversation the plt stated that the fuel selector was either positioned on the left tip tank, or it was positioned in…NTSB LAX85LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Glendale, AZThe acft lost power & nosed over while making an emergency landing in a muddy field. Investigation revealed that fuel was being siphoned from the fuel tank vent.NTSB ATL85LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Johnson City, TNThe acft crashed after a loss of eng power occurred when the plt was returning from transporting sky divers to altitude for a jump. The plt reported he ran the rt fuel tank out of fuel & failed to switch tanks.NTSB ATL85FA056Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Athens, ALThe acft was observed doing training stall type maneuvers in the area shortly before the accident. It was then observed in a steep right descending turn, crossing a paved road at low alt and striking the ground with the right wing tip. The bottom of the acft…NTSB MIA85FA058Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Miami, FLPlt judged by reference to acft gages that he had 156 gals of fuel remaining when infact only 120 gals of fuel remained. On approach for lndg, while operating on aux tanks, low fuel flow warning light illuminated. Plt switched to main tanks and both engines…NTSB LAX85FA067Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Lakeport, CAAt aprx 150 ft AGL the acft's lost pwr & plt made a tail first hard landing off side of rwy. Acft skidded 60 ft before stopping when it hit a fence. Fuel selector was found in 'aux' position. Plt said he took off on left tank and was moving selector to rt…NTSB CHI85LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Columbus, OHThe plt reported that he did not have the acft refueled prior to departure & once airborne encountered a stronger head wind than anticipated. He stated that most of the possible en route fuel stops were 'down due to fog.' When aprx 18 mi past port Columbus…NTSB ATL85LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Griffin, GAThe acft crashed during an emergency landing while on a personal x-counry flight. Inspection of the acft at the accident site revealed empty fuel sumps and fuel tanks.NTSB ANC85FA027Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wasilla, AKOn go-around during a simulated forced landing over a dirt landing strip engine began to sputter and run rough. Plt stated power was reduced and engine began to run smooth. Fuel tank was switched and 15 to 20 seconds later, engine quit. Forced landing was…NTSB CHI85FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Albion, INCarburetor icing conditions existed on the day of the accident. The plt stated that after takeoff, he stayed in the traffic pattern to ensure he would not experience carburetor icing problems. He then departed the traffic pattern & overflew a wooded area…NTSB FTW85LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Slidell, LAWhen the renter plt arrived at the fixed base operator, he was informed that his acft had been flown 1.6 hrs and had not been refueled. Further, he was told that the acft was booked by another plt in one hr. Plt elected to take the acft with partial fuel…NTSB DEN85LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Spanish Fork, UTShortly after takeoff plt felt shutter in acft and noticed a rise in the turbine outlet temp. Plt heard low whine of high pitch noise in engine. Engine chip detector light came on followed by the engine out light and horn and oil pressure warning light.…NTSB CHI85LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Cadiz, OHThe acft was damaged during a forced landing after the eng failed inflight. The plt stated that about 10 miles west of harrison airport the eng began sputtering & running rough. When unable to regain full power the plt attempted to glide to tapan airpark, a…NTSB SEA85LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Creswell, ORAt alt of aprx 100 ft AGL engine quit. Witness stated acft turned to the right then to the left before nosing down into the ground. Inspection revealed ice crystals on the left wing where the fuel tank ruptured and fuel was leaking. Witness stated ice…NTSB LAX85LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Lancaster, CAPlt elected to make a precautionary landing at Lancaster due to a low fuel state. Eng quit while on downwind in traffic pattern. Unable to make it to the rwy, an off arpt landing was made during which the acft was damaged.NTSB CHI85LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Champaign, ILN2910F, nosed over in a field after engine failure during initial climb on a biannual flight review. When the acft was examined following the acc, a two inch icicle was found in the bottom of the rt fuel tank located at the fuel line connection. The fuel from…NTSB FTW85LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Spearman, TXPlt had pulled up form a low pass over cattle when eng quit. Plt cited probable carburetor icing but did not use carb heat. In turn to emergency landing area, acft speed decayed and acft mushed into ground, colliding with a ditch.NTSB MKC85FA031Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Council Bluffs, IAThe plt stated that he had been practicing landings and then climbed the acft to 5000 ft above the arpt. He flew around for awhile to cool off the eng and then he shutdown it down to practice restarts. After the first restart the eng was shut down a second…NTSB FTW85LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Cisco, TXWhile maneuvering in the bottom of a canyon searching for a lost child a total loss of power was experienced. During the forced landing the acft collided with trees and the ground coming to rest inverted after nosing over in the unimproved terrain. According…NTSB FTW85LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Bastrop, LAPlt stated that on preflight a small amount of water was drained from each wing tank. Also, the main fuel strainer was drained and fuel tanks were topped off (17 gals added). At about 500 ft AGL on initial climb, the engine quit and restart attempts were…NTSB SEA85LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Pocatello, IDThe acft had descended to about 900 AGL after passing through icing conditions with a light accumulation of ice. When the landing gear was lowered the acft started yawing and the acft engine instruments were flucuating. The plt thought that the engines were…NTSB FTW85FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Hammond, LANon-stop endurance for this make/model is 4.2 hrs in normal cruise. Calculated ete for plt's reported route of flight is 4.0 hrs (non-stop, no wind, normal cruise). Time from intial departure to mishap was 6.0 hrs. Acft of this discription was observed to…NTSB ATL85LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Nicholasville, KYThe acft crashed into a sewage treatment plant during an emergency landing after fuel exhaustion while on a personal flt. The plt indicated that the flt was 4 hours 10 minutes long. The acft fuel capacity is listed as 38 gals usable. The acft is certified for…NTSB SEA85LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Nampa, IDFollowing a power loss-induced forced landing two days prior, the acft fuel pump and carburetor were changed and fuel lines flushed. Six hours of uneventful operations ensued before the power loss leading to this mishap occurred. Pwrloss occurred when the…NTSB FTW85LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Brownwood, TXA witness who is a pilot and an A&P mechanic, stated that he heard the engine on N2259A sputtering as if it was running out of fuel as it passed over his house. The witness continued to state that shortly after the aircraft passed, the pilot of N2259A called…NTSB CHI85LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Romeoville, ILWhile en route a ttl loss of power occurred. The acft nosed over during the forced landing in an open field. A fire then erupted. Inspection of the engine revealed no failures or malfunctions. The right wing fuel tank was found empty and the left tank…NTSB DEN85LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Alexandria, SDThe acft made a forced landing in a plowed field after the engine failed. The plt reported that during cruise flt he heard a faint knock from the engine compartment. He reduced power and called fss. Almost immediately the engine began to vibrate. The plt…NTSB CHI85FA054Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Waukegan, ILThe acft collided with the terrain during a forced landing following a loss of power during takeoff. Investigation revealed that two days previously a loss of power had occured during a test flt which was virtually identical to the power loss experienced…NTSB MIA85LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Melbourne, FLThe acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing in a marsh area following fuel exhaustion. Plt stated he had flown this trip several times in a non-turbo 210 without any problems. He calculated endurance of 6 hrs for this flt. Fuel exhaustion…NTSB FTW85LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Basile, LAThe acft experienced a nose gear collapse during a forced landing following a loss of power shortly after takeoff. Plt stated the power loss occurred at an alt of 400 ft AGL. The forced landing was made in a soft plowed field. Post accident exam of the acft…NTSB MIA85FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Orlando, FLNumerous witnesses heard the engine sputter and then stop. The evidence suggests the pilot attempted an emergency landing at the parking lot. While maneuvering at very low altitudes and airspeeds, the left wing hit a light pole. The private pilot had a total…NTSB NYC85LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Woodside, DEThe plt reported that he refueled the acft on 11/12/84 & filled the tanks. Tach time was 1766.95. On 11/20/84, when he took off, he estimated 51 gals of fuel was on board. He flew to another location & landed, then was away from his acft about 1 hr. When he…NTSB MKC85LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Joplin, MOPlt departed with estimated 16 gals of fuel on board for brief flight. Approaching arpt for landing, engine lost power. Plt set up for forced lndg in open field. Acft overran available open space and collided with brush. Plt stated acft had been modified for…NTSB CHI85FA053Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Valparaiso, INThe aircraft stalled and impacted the terrain during a forced landing. Witnesses observed the acft flying at 'tree top level' with the wings 'wagging'. One witness reported hearing no engine sounds. The acft impacted the terrain (open field) in a near…NTSB ATL85LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Bumpass, VAVFR plt was using VOR airway navigation. He arrived in the vicinity of destination after dark and attempted to locate the arpt by flying a radial from the VOR; however, he used the 230 degree radial (published radial is 237 degrees). Further, the arpt is…NTSB MKC85FA022Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Stuttgart, ARThe acft was being ferried x-country in legs of approximately 2 hrs flt duration. The acft was refueled for the next legand it needed 18 gallons of fuel. The plt was predicting a burn of 5-6 gallons of fuel per hour. After a flt of 2 hrs and 17 minutes with…