NTSB investigations
1,176 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 33 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 43 |
| 1984 | 74 |
| 1985 | 60 |
| 1986 | 60 |
| 1987 | 55 |
| 1988 | 64 |
| 1989 | 44 |
| 1990 | 48 |
| 1991 | 67 |
| 1992 | 52 |
| 1993 | 45 |
| 1994 | 53 |
| 1995 | 44 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2007 | 34 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 354) 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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 354) 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 SEA08CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Truckee, CAThe loss of partial engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the snow covered terrain.NTSB DEN08LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Phillipsburg, KSTotal loss of engine power due to contamination of the carburetor, total blockage of the fuel inlet screen, and partial blockage of the fuel lines and fittings. Contributing to the accident were the dark night light conditions and the trees.NTSB CHI08CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Lafayette, INThe improper installation of the connecting rod bolts during major overhaul, which resulted in the separation of the connecting rod from the crankshaft in flight. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain encountered during touchdown and the…NTSB NYC08LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Stuart, FLA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a partially blocked fuel line.NTSB LAX08LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Strawberry, AZThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB DFW08CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV6 · Halifax, VAThe pilot's inadvertent stall during a forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to place the electronic prop controller in the manual mode prior to aborting the landing which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB LAX07CA287Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Woodland, WAa partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions.NTSB CHI07CA304Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Carrollton, OHThe partial loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor ice and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing which caused the airplane to nose over. Weather conducive to carburetor icing was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA07CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mooresville, NCThe inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his failure to remove all water contamination from the fuel system.NTSB DEN07LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Tucumcari, NMthe pilot's failure to properly set the mixture prior to departing in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and degraded climb capability.NTSB NYC07LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Frenchtown, NJA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI07LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Brownsburg, INThe pilot's poor in-flight planning to make an off airport precautionary landing and his failure to maintain clearance from the construction equipment during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the construction equipment.NTSB DEN07LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Basin, WYThe carburetor icing causing a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control leading to the inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the conditions conducive for carburetor icing.NTSB SEA07FA208Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Cottage Grove, ORThe partial/momentary loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed while maneuvering following the loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB NYC07CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Uxbridge, MAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOntario Avia. Hist. Soc. Fokker D VII · Geneseo, NYA loosening of the fuel filter, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB DEN07LA119Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Gunnison, COAn inadvertent stall during takeoff/initial climb. Contributing factors in this accident were a partial loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and high density altitude conditions.NTSB LAX07LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tracy, CAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the operator's inadequate engine maintenance, which precipitated the loss of engine power, the…NTSB CHI07LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHesler Zodiac CH 601 HDS · Jamestown, OHThe loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, the pilot not performing an aborted takeoff at the initial recognition of a loss of engine performance, and the stall/mush the pilot encountered after takeoff.NTSB CHI07LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Oak Grove, MNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC07LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Tuluksak, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident were the delayed extension of the gear, and the gear being unlocked at touchdown.NTSB NYC07LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Gallatin, TNThe pilot’s mismanagement of fuel which led to fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize the proper engine restart procedures, and the hard landing.NTSB NYC07CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Lumberton, NJThe flight instructor's improper decision to simulate an engine failure in the traffic pattern by cutting off fuel to the engine, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.NTSB CHI07CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Mc Clusky, NDThe pilot's failure to check for fuel contamination during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to water contamination. Contributing factors to the accident included the rough/uneven field and the…NTSB CHI07CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, ARA non-mechanical loss of engine power during the takeoff roll due to fuel contamination. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A factor in the accident was the soft ground.NTSB LAX07LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Monroe, WAA loss of engine power during cruise due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat.NTSB DEN07CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310R · Hatch, NMThe pilot's inattentiveness to the fuel flow and fuel selector valve position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow proper engine failure procedures, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision…NTSB CHI07LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrowns Vans RV-7A · Gardner, ILEngine failure during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough/uneven terrainNTSB ATL07CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Waynesboro, GACompany maintenance personnel’s improper installation of an unapproved oil quick drain plug which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB LAX07CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarpenter Lancair 320 · Los Angeles, CAcontamination of the number 2 fuel injector nozzle that lead to a partial loss of engine power.NTSB DFW07LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL 101A · Spicewood, TXThe loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB MIA07CA061Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBruce E. Hotz Wind Wagon · Leesburg, FLThe failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the engine rpm was 760 less than desired after becoming airborne, and the inability of the airplane to maintain a positive rate of climb resulting in a controlled descent, and in-flight…NTSB LAX07LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Paris, IDa loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA07FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Port Orange, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb resulting in inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper positioning of the left fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation to the left engine.NTSB CHI07CA047Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · North St. Louis, MOFuel starvation due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the landing.NTSB LAX07LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Chino, CAA loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff due to blocked fuel vent lines that resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot-in-command (CFI).NTSB SEA07LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOneil Oneil Glassair II-S · Richland, WALoss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Trees were a factor during the landing roll.NTSB ANC06CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the proper positioning of the magneto switch during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and a subsequent collision with high vegetation during the takeoff run. A factor…NTSB SEA06LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Trenton, FLA partial loss of engine power just after takeoff due to water contamination of the auto fuel added to the aircraft fuel system just prior to the flight. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, no suitable landing area near the departure end of the…NTSB CHI06LA263Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Prospect Height, ILThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the flight crews failure to use carburetor heat and the flight instructor's inadequate planning/decision. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX06LA274Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion A · El Centro, CAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff, as a result of air being sucked into the fuel system due to a worn fuel selector valve stem and a bent detent ring.NTSB ANC06LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's failure to properly preflight the airplane and remove all water from the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb, and subsequent loss of control. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's…NTSB ATL06LA115Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcWhorter Skystar Vixen · Peachtree City, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to reverse his direction following loss of engine power shortly after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was a loss of engine power for…NTSB ATL06LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D45 · Bainbridge, GAThe improper maintenance installation of the fuel inlet line by other maintenance personnel resulting in a partial loss of engine power after takeoff due to fuel starvation.NTSB NYC06LA187Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurleigh SeaRey · Ringoes, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors included a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW06LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · McAlester, OKThe in-flight fuel leak and fire as result of electrical arcing of a fuel line connecting the engine driven fuel pump and the electric fuel pump.NTSB CHI06CA194Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Marine City, MIA loss of engine power due to the partial blocked carburetor fuel screen which resulted in partial fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with…NTSB NYC06LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Toms River, NJCarburetor icing, and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and subsequent force landing. A factor in the accident was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB ANC06LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TCA · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent ditching. Factors contributing to the accident were a low fuel level at departure, and fuel contamination.NTSB CHI06FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Gregory, MIThe non-mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected for the forced landing. A factor was the tree that was impacted during the forced landing. An additional factor was the…