NTSB investigations, GA
36 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1984 | 1 |
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| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
Where
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'GA' 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\" = 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' 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" = 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 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 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 ATL05LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. .NTSB MIA03LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Jessup, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA03LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLonnie Johnson RV6A · Peachtree City, GAThe failure of the pilot to activate carburetor heat control during cruise flight after experiencing a loss of engine rpm, inadequate carburetor heat system by the builder, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command during the forced…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 ATL01LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Homer, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ATL00FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B60 · Austell, GAThe pilot's failure to preflight plan adequate fuel for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ATL00LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Colquitt, GAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA00LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Statesboro, GAThe partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command (CFI), during the forced landing.NTSB MIA99LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Perry, GAThe maintenance personnel incorrect adjustment of the intake and exhaust valves resulting in the induction system fire and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ATL99LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Hogansville, GAFuel exhaustion due to inadequate planning and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the weather conditions and hilly terrain.NTSB ATL97LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConvair 240-27 · Hampton, GAa partial loss of power on one engine for undetermined reason(s), and the pilot's failure to follow aircraft emergency procedures. A factor was inadequate transition/upgrade training.NTSB MIA97LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Homerville, GAcarburetor ice, due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with trees.NTSB MIA96LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Covington, GAthe pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport after recognizing a low fuel state existed and his delay to declare an emergency with ATC. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB ATL95LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWheeler Fisher Classic · Marietta, GAimproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power; and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning to make a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and impact with the terrain.NTSB ATL93LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Cleveland, GAThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, resulting in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, and the trees located at the departure end of the airstrip.NTSB ATL93LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Cummings, GAThe loss of engine power resulting from the formation of carburetor ice during the ground operation. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.NTSB ATL92FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and his improper execution of emergency procedures. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence, his inadequate preflight inspection when he failed to drain the gascolator,…NTSB ATL92LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Millen, GAThe pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat during icing conditions which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ATL92FA032Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Blythe, GAThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the before takeoff check as part of the ground check. A factor was weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ATL91LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLewis Challenger II · Thomaston, GAThe pilot's failure to properly maintain the airplane in accordance with prescribed procedures which resulted in fuel contamination, fouled spark plugs, and a loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to follow normal emergency procedures for the loss of…NTSB ATL90LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Pineora, GAControl interference by the passenger when the throttle was retarded and the pilot's failure to intervene because of his diverted attention.NTSB ATL90LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Stone Mountain, GAThe pilot's misjudged approach which resulted in a long, fast landing and subsequent overrun of the departure threshold. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to lower the flaps and establish a proper glidepath.NTSB ATL89LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Danville, GAThe pilot delayed in applying carburetor heat after the engine began to lose power, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary-landing site.NTSB ATL89FA114Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Covington, GAInadequate preflight by the pilot by inadvertently allowing the carburetor heat to be in the 'hot' position for takeoff. The high density altitude and trees were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB ATL89LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lawrenceville, GAAfter 3 full stop landings, the pilot reported that the airplane would not accelerate to liftoff airspeed on 4th takeoff after rolling about 2000 feet. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff. The airplane rolled off the departure end of runway 07 and nosed…NTSB ATL89LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172E · Lawrenceville, GAImproper repair and/or modification of the carburetor airbox by unknown person(s), and the subsequent failure of maintenance personnel to detect the improper repair/modification during annual inspection(s), which led to a loss of power due to carburetor…NTSB ATL88LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Homer, GAThe pilot reported a gradual decrease in power after reaching 4000 feet. The plt was unable to obtain a restart. He then elected to attempt a forced landing in a field. The aircraft collided with a tree prior to landing. The aircraft collided with and came to…NTSB ATL87FA111Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Sharpsburg, GAPlt dep a pvt grass airstrip for a LCL VFR flt. Acft was observed to lift off the grass rwy at about 1000 ft. it climbed to about 30 ft AGL and leveled off. At about the end of the 1800 ft rwy the acft nosed up into a 'fairly steep' climb attitude. The ground…NTSB ATL87FA101Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Dalton, GAOn t/o at 1st power change PIC noted loss of performance. He turned left to downwind leg for landing. PIC and ground witnesses said eng quit and acft crashed into trees and ground. Post crash fire destroyed acft. PIC rpted taking fuel sample before t/o with…NTSB ATL87LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Kennasaw, GADuring initial climb for a local pleasure flight the pilot reported that the aircraft began to lose power. The pilot made a 180 degree turn to make an emergency downwind landing. He reported that the power increased and he decided to make a normal approach to…NTSB ATL87IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Columbus, GAPlt rpted he was descending in IMC for instrument approach when eng quit, restarted for 30 sec after switching fuel tanks, and quit again. Acft broke out of clouds about 700 feet, plt landed on interstate. Eng exam showed alternate air door seal blocking…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 ATL84FA129Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Woodstock, GAShortly after breaking ground during the takeoff, the engine lost power & the acft came back down to the rwy. The engine regained power & the plt continued the takeoff. The engine again lost power. Subsequently, the acft impacted on an uneven, grassy, open…