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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 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
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NTSB LAX85LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Bullhead City, AZThe plt reported that while he was flying & looking for 'wild animals at the base of the mountain' the acft's eng lost power. The acft descended & when it was close to the ground eng power was reacquired. The plt further reported that there was 'severe'…NTSB MIA85FA166Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · West Palm Bch, FLDrg takeoff from rwy 13, the l eng lost pwr after the acft had climbed to about 200' AGL & accellerated to aprx 125 KTS with the gear & flaps retracted. The plt aborted the takeoff & turned the acft to land on rwy 9. However, it touched dwnin the grass after…NTSB NYC85LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Montgomery, NYThe acft made a forced landing after the manifold pressure kept dropping. Some adjustment was made by throttle application and finally alt air was used. When the plt decided that the arpt could not be reached he landed on a highway. The left & nose gear…NTSB LAX85LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockheed PV-2 · Mesa, AZFollowing a dural engine chang, the plt test flew the acft. On initial climb, at about 500 ft AGL, both engines began backfiring violently & lost power. According to the plt, power sufficient for flt could not be obtained, & a forced ldg was made about 0.75…NTSB NYC85FNC03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 47H-1 · Guilford, VTThe helicopter crashed after losing rotor RPM during a max performance takeoff from a confined area at a private landing area. The plt had added 10 gals of fuel and he was carrying a passenger. The plt said he ahd taken off from this area before with no…NTSB DEN85FTM01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGamble Sonerai II · Salt Lake City, UTThe acft nosed over during a forced landing short of the rwy following a loss of pwr. The plt stated that after takeoff he noticed a rise in the cylinder head temperature. He attempted a landing and overshot the rwy. During the plt's second landing attempt,…NTSB ANC85LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Holitna River, AKDuring takeoff the plt noted a partial loss of power, the plt elected precautionary landing on the remaining frozen lake. During the turn the acft stalled and crashed. The fuel system was found contaminated with ice and water.NTSB NYC85FGM03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportIstvanick Zipppy Sport · Connellsville, PAThe acft contacted trees following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. Plt stated he performed 3 high speed taxi runs during which the acft and eng operated normally. Witnesses stated the acft became airborne on the 4th taxi run, climbed to aprx 75 ft AGL…NTSB LAX85FA217Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206-L1 · Kailua/Kona, HIA revenue sight-seeing helicopter flight operating under 14 CFR 91 collided with lava rock while attempting a forced landing on the summit of muana loa volcano after a partial loss of power. The pilot stated that while in a shallow downwind turn at aprx 200…NTSB ATL85LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Saluda, SCThe plt attempted a takeoff with the carb heat in the 'on' position. According to the plt, during initial climb the acft lost power and he was unable to maintain altitude. The plt made a forced landing in a pasture about 1 mi. From the airport.NTSB ANC85FA065Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell BH-206-B · Valdez, AKThe pilot in command stated that he was on final approach and at 125 feet AGL, he heard the low RPM audio warning and he immediately entered an autorotation by lowering the collective to the full down position and closing the throttle to the flight idle…NTSB CHI85FA165Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Worthington, INThe acft stalled and crashed in a fld after the plt declared an emergency stating he was losing pwr on the right eng and he could not maintain alt. At 1405 EST, the acft was told to contact hulman apch with instructions to descend to 3000 ft MSL. The mode c…NTSB FTW85LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Rosston, OKPilot stated engine lost power during takeoff climb due to a leak in the air line from the engine bleed valve. He attempted to make a forced landing but upon touchdown, due to his forward movement, the aircraft nosed over.NTSB ANC85LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Kanektok River, AKThe plt reported after a short fld takeoff, the eng dropped to about 1000 RPM; the plt then attempted an emergency landing. Upon touchdown, the acft settled into the snow and nosed over. The plt stated the eng failure was due to carb ice.NTSB DEN85LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E33-C · Richfield, UTThe plt stated that he was returning to the arpt and was on the base leg of the traffic pattern when he experienced a partial loss of eng pwr. The plt stated that when he turned on the boost pump, pwr was restored for a short time. He continued to state that…NTSB CHI85LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Frankton, INDuring a setup for a practice stall the solo student pilot retarded the throttle, raised the nose slightly and applied carb heat. He believed he was losing airspeed too quickly so he then reapplied full power. At this point the engine rpms dropped to 5 or…NTSB FTW85FA123Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · Bentonville, ARThe acft contacted livestock, a fence and the gear collapsed during a forced landing following a loss of pwr on the right eng. The plt reported that after he feathered the right eng prop and lowered the gear he noted the aux hydraulic system pressure gage was…NTSB ATL85LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Lawrenceville, GAStudent pilot bought acft previous day, asked instructor to fly acft with him to home airport. CFI delayed en route to practice touch and go. On go around engine would not produce full power and acft would not climb. During subsequent interview pic/cfi told…NTSB BFO85LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Lynchburg, VAAs the gear was retracting after takeoff, the acft began to lose power. The plt could detect no yaw to either side. When the acft was about 50 feet off the ground, the twr informed the plt that vapor or smoke was trailing from the left eng. The plt…NTSB FTW85LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F-1 · Sabine Pass, TXWhile en route at an alt of 500 to 700 ft, the #1 eng spooled down. The plt secured the #1 eng & turned back toward the heliport to make a single eng landing. However, he could not maintain level flt & the rotor RPM began dropping. The plt noted that the #2…NTSB CHI85IA101Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Chicago, ILThe aborted takeoff that began this sequence was due to engine inlet icing. Moisture from the wet ramp was ingested into the engines as the acft taxied to the runway. No engine anti-ice was used because no visible moisture existed. Following the abort the…NTSB DEN85LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Grand Forks, NDOn Sunday 1/27/85 at approximately 0849 MST, a Beech DUCHESSN1850S, on lease to the university of north dakota crashed after takeoff from the Grand Forks airport, Grand Forks, ND.the student pilot and certified flight instructore were not injured. Two…NTSB MIA85LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Belle Glade, FLThe acft was damaged landing in a cane field after the eng lost power in cruise. The plt stated in his report that the eng behavior suggested carb ice but 'apparently it was too late.' The owner checked the throttle cable after the accident and reported that…NTSB DEN85LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Missoula, MTOn jan 14, 1985, a Cessna 150 nosed over after landing on a highway near Missoula, MT. The pilot stated he lost partial engine power due to carburetor icing conditions encountered enroute from great falls, MT. The pilot and his passenger were not injured. The…NTSB DEN85FA062Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 404 · Salt Lake City, UTThe plt departed rwy 34L at Salt Lake City international airport in IMC. There was moderate snowfall at the time. The plt said that shortly after lifing off, at an alt of aprx 200 feet AGL, both engines began running rough. All eng instruments were said to be…NTSB CHI85IA084Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-227-AC · Covington, KYThe aircrew reported that during flt at 6000 ft MSL, they encountered icing conditions & used the de-ice & anti-ice equipment. After they descended & were clear of icing, they deactivated the de-ice & anti-ice equipment. The capt said hechecked the prop…NTSB FTW85LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Monroe, LAThe acft suffered a collapsed nose gear after losing and regaining power during an ILS approach and finally completing an emergency landing two miles from the rwy of intended landing. There were no injuries and no fire. Examination of the acft in the field…NTSB MKC85LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Stuttgart, ARPlt stated he had attempted an NDB approach to rwy 18 but executed a missed approach when he could not see the rwy when the acft was at 800 ft. the plt pitched the acft to a climb attitude and added full throttle. He continued to state that the acft felt…NTSB CHI85LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Troy, MIThe plt reported a loss of power while in the traffic pattern. During his manuvering to position the acft for landing, the acft stalled & impacted in a field. Investigation did not reveal any fuel/eng malfunction that would have contributed to the accident.NTSB ATL85FKG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Huntsville, ALAccording to the pax very shortly after takeoff the acft 'stall light' illuminated as the acft flew over trees aft the end of the rwy. One pax reported that the acft climbed slightly before it dropped to the ground left wing and nose first. Exam of the eng…NTSB ATL85FA054Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Norfolk, VAThe acft crashed during an ILS approach following an engine power loss while on an air taxi freight flight. The plt related that at about 550 ft on the approach to rwy 23 the left eng fuel press warning lite illuminated & the lt eng loss power. The plt opened…NTSB BFO85FA008Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Clifton, VAShortly after leveling at the cruise altitude of 2500 ft, the pilot noted a gradual RPM decrease and resultant loss of power. Altitude could not be maintained and the pilot selected a rolling open field in which to land when he realized that reaching an…NTSB MIA85LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Stuart, FLAcft was flying at low level over water to film a tv commercial. Plt pushed throttle in for additional pwr but engine did not respond. Full throttle was applied with no response from the eng. Plt stated that there was insufficient pwr to maintain level flt.…NTSB LAX85LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Inverness, CAAn autorotation was initiated at about 300 ft as eng and rotor RPM began to decrease. Touchdown occurred in soft sand with some forward motion. Full aft cyclic was applied causing the main rotor to contact the tailboom. Exam of the acft fuel system revealed…NTSB FTW85LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Grand Chenier, LAThe pilot told the cameron parrish sheriff that he was attempting to land the aircraft at a small agricultural landing strip after one of the two engines quit due to fuel starvation. The pilot stated that there was nothing wrong with the aircraft except that…NTSB ANC85LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Talkeetna, AKThe acft crashed during a forced landing following a power loss. Post accident fire destroyed the acft. The acft engine was partially disassembled following the accident and no discrepancies were found. The plt said that he suspected carburetor ice. During…NTSB MIA85LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Ocala, FLThe acft started its ground run and upon encountering a dip in the rwy, the acft became airborne. The engines lost power shortly thereafter and the acft collided that a fence and hay bales. The acft owner stated that the plt (a prospective buyer of the acft)…NTSB MIA85LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Davie, FLPlt stated he was practicing maneuvers and when he added pwr after one maneuver the eng did not develope 'full RPM.' He went through emergency procedures but could not effect a recovery of power so he elected to land. The field chosen was soft and wet. The…NTSB DEN85LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320B · Glen Canyon, UTOn takeoff roll, plt noted 5 inch difference in manifold pressure between the engs. Acft began to drift to the right. Plt applied corrective difference power, rudder and aileron to correct drift, but stated a gust of wind caused further right drift. Right…NTSB SEA85LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA38 · Williams, ORPlt was flying 150 to 200 ft AGL at 80 to 85 mph. Upon pwr application to return to alt, plt stated, carburetor heat conrol was not returned to the 'off' position. Plt stated acft did not want to climb so pwr was removed and an attempt to fly under…NTSB CHI85LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrosetti Glasair - TD · Ypsilanti, MIThe acft had just returned from a flt. Engine run-up and pre-flt checks were normal. On initial climb, eng lost pwr to extent continued flight was not possible. Plt executed forced landing in an open field. Inspection revealed a bird feather lodged against…NTSB CHI85FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Allegan, MIThe non inst non multi-eng rated pvt plt/owner occupied the rt seat & employed the CFI for ferrying the newly purchased acft. From the start, the flt experienced comm difficulties & a compass system malfunction problem. ARTCC transcripts reveal that ATC was…NTSB MKC85LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-R3S · Lepanto, ARAs the pilot set climb power the acft began to settle. Full power was applied but the descent continued. The pilot dumped the chemical load and landed in a rice field. During recovery of the wreckage the flexible induction air duct partially collapsed…NTSB DEN85LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Las Vegas, NMThe plt stated he was on a x-country flt and after aprx 1.5 hrs, the engine started to run rough. The plt attempted to correct the roughness and when he applied the carb heat, the engine quit. The plt turned off the carb heat but power could not be restored…NTSB NYC84LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA-360C · New York, NYDuring approach to heliport, the plt heard two loud 'pops' from the engine. The plt activated the emergency floats and continued the approach. The plt stated that the 'popping', recognized as a compressor stall started again on final. He lowered the…NTSB MKC84LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Slater, MOPlt quickly pulled excessive collective while attempting takeoff from a hover. Rotor RPM decreased and the acft touched down hard on the right skid. A post accident engine run revealed no discrepancies.NTSB LAX84LA486Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Carlsbad, CAThe acft was on IFR departure in minimal weather conditions. On takeoff roll, a pwr loss occurred on the rt eng and the acft veered to the rt. PIC (owner) in left seat initiated aborted takeoff, but rt seat plt took control, continued takeoff and feathered…NTSB NYC84LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Medford, NJDuring engine run-up, right magneto had excessive RPM drop. Plt leaned mixture for burn-out and inavvertently shut down engine. After restart, plt ran engine with lean mixture; subsequent magneto check was within limits. At 300 ft AGL on initial climb, engine…NTSB LAX84FA472Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Redlands, CAGnd witnesses obsvd an initial erratic takeoff gnd roll. After the acft reached 200 ft it experienced a power loss on the left engine. The acft stalled as it turned left, entered into an uncontrolled descent and crashed. The post impact fire consumed the…NTSB DEN84LA286Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA315B · Lyman, WYThe plt stated that engine RPM began deteriorating during a climb to cruise flt. He returned to the landing site where the RPM decayed to flt idle, an autorotation was entered and a hard landing resulted. The engine ran for 1 hour in a test cell after the…