NTSB investigations
1,176 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical”.
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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.\"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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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 ATL02LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStearman A75N1 · Panacea, FLLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from fuel restriction through the fuel shutoff valve.NTSB ANC02LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Noorvik, AKThe partial loss of engine power during the climb to cruise for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing in soft terrain. A factor associated in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX02FA162Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Livermore, CAA loss of engine power due to the failure of the CFI to apply carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing. The unsuitable landing area in mountainous terrain, and carburetor icing conditions were factors.NTSB LAX02LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Boulder City, NVthe pilot's failure to lean the mixture properly resulting in a partial loss of power.NTSB ATL02LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Chatsworth, GAThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing and the selection of unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA02LA080Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGary L. Zeigler Monnett Moni · Sevierville, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while turning to reverse direction resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to tighten the spark plugs…NTSB IAD02LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Matinicus, MEA partially blocked fuel metering unit inlet screen, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Also causal, was the operator's lack of inlet screen inspection procedures.NTSB SEA02LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStadden Flybaby · Buhl, IDThe pilot's failure to return the carburetor heat to the OFF (cold) position prior to applying full power following a touch and go landing, which resulted in poor climb performance and the subsequent impact with a fence and collision with the ground. A…NTSB SEA02FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Ilwaco, WAA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn.NTSB LAX02FA040Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Corona, CAa loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat controls while in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing.NTSB FTW02FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Patterson, LAThe pilot's mismanagement of fuel with the positioning of the fuel selector in the off position and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in fuel starvation, and the airplane entering into a stall.NTSB NYC02FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mansfield, OHthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and subsequent forced landing. Factors were the carburetor icing condition, night conditions, trees, and the pilot's impairment from ingestion of an over-the-counter antihistamine.NTSB CHI02LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Wahoo, NEThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's…NTSB CHI01FA329Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 Riley Super-8 · Marshfield, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed (Vmc) which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the improper in-flight planning/decision not to land at a closer airport and the lack of recent experience in multiengine airplanes by the…NTSB NYC01LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75N1 · Rhinebeck, NYA partial power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX01FA302Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Chico, CAThe loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to his improper single engine emergency procedures.NTSB SEA01LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Carbonado, WAThe pilot-in-command's failure to utilize carburetor heat resulting in a loss of power and consequent descent into trees and terrain. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB LAX01LA282Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172-A · Groveland, CAa loss of engine power due to water contamination forced the pilot to land in an unsuitable area resulting in collision with a tree.NTSB MIA01LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe failure of the mechanic who installed the carburetor after overhaul to safety the throttle linkage at the carburetor per an Airworthiness Directive resulting in separation of the throttle linkage and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing…NTSB IAD01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Odenton, MDImproper maintenance inspections, which resulted in a blocked carburetor.NTSB ANC01LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during a go-around. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions, and high vegetation in the landing area.NTSB LAX01FA271Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 336 · Palmdale, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the primer controls, resulting in excessive fuel flow, spark plug fouling, and loss of engine power in the aft engine.NTSB NYC01LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPohl Lancair IV-P · Fryeburg, MEA partial blockage of the air intake system, due to the pilot's failure to ensure the engine compartment was clear of paper towels after a maintenance inspection.NTSB IAD01LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lusby, MDThe student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB FTW01LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Springdale, ARthe instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI01FA233Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Chenoa, ILThe inadvertent stall the pilot encountered during his turn with an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel starvation on initial climbout and the improper in-flight decision he made to continue the turn. Factors were the fuel starvation and the incorrect…NTSB MIA01LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Mooresville, NCthe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, inadequate preflight planning, and failure to refuel the airplane before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a forced landing in trees.NTSB ANC01LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKFuel starvation due to the pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank during takeoff.NTSB SEA01LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBreiter Aerosport Quail · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall velocity (Vs) during his attempt to stretch a reduced power forced landing glide. Factors include fuel starvation, a partial loss of power due to fuel contamination, and the pilots inadequate preflight…NTSB CHI01LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaines Kitfox 2 · Mt. Morris, MIThe loss of partial engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to this accident was the tree.NTSB CHI01LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Columbia, MOThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA01LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Oak Hill, FLA partial loss of engine power while at a low altitude cruise due to fuel contamination, and the subsequent emergency descent and landing to a rural road resulting in collision with tree and mailbox post.NTSB MIA01LA164Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBroyles P51 · Conestee, SCPartial loss of engine power due to an engine cylinder experiencing detonation resulting in a forced landing to none suitable terrain.NTSB CHI01LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTorno Micro Mong · Petersburg, MIAircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power, the overtemperature of the piston, the hole in the top of the number-one piston, and the encountered stall.NTSB CHI01FA146Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Osage Beach, MOAircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing and inadequate preflight inspection performed by the pilot. Contributing factors to the accident were the fuel system contamination that resulted in the loss of engine power, the…NTSB IAD01LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ashland, MEloss of partial engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB DEN01LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · St. George, UTthe pilot's failure to sump all the fuel drains during preflight and the subsequent loss of power in the right engine during takeoff, the pilot feathering the wrong engine's propeller during the forced landing, the pilot improperly raising the landing gear…NTSB NYC01LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Slanesville, WVa loose mixture control cable housing which resulted in an intermittent running engine, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform a precautionary landing. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB LAX01LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Auburn, CAA partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb due to the formation of carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper pretakeoff actions. A finding was that the improper rigging of the mixture control cable may have precluded…NTSB FTW01LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Owasso, OKthe pilot's delay in switching the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation in cruise flight.NTSB MIA01LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150K · Cabo Rojo, PRThe failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during descent resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the airplane colliding with a fence and nosing over during a forced landing.NTSB IAD01LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Peckville, PAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN01LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Canon City, COThe loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb resulting from an excessively rich fuel/air mixture, which fouled the spark plugs. A factor was rough, unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA01LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlexander MA-5 Charger · Spanaway, WAthe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to takeoff while operating in serious carburetor icing conditions. Factors include operating in serious carburetor icing conditions, and rough/uneven terrain in the area of the forced landing.NTSB ANC01LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. Factors in the accident were the presence of carburetor icing conditions, and snow-covered terrain that was unsuitable for a forced landing.NTSB FTW01IA051Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSaab 340B · San Antonio, TXthe ingestion of ice/slush into both engines, which resulted in dual engine power fluctuations.NTSB NYC01LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Mitchellville, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL01LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Florence, SCLoss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a emergency landing into rough uneven terrain.NTSB NYC01LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Lebanon, OHThe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted takeoff. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power.NTSB FTW01LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Antlers, OKthe loss of engine power resulting from carburetor icing conditions.