NTSB investigations, WA
32 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1984 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
Where
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 LAX07CA287Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Woodland, WAa partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions.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 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 SEA04FA188Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Auburn, WAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff early enough to allow him to stop the aircraft before it went off the departure end of the runway. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight procedures, water contamination in the fuel, a partial loss of power,…NTSB SEA04CA054Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMenefee RAF Vari-Eze · Bremerton, WAFailure to maintain airspeed while on final approach resulting in a stall. Factors include a rough running engine for undetermined reasons and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB SEA03LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Packwood, WALoss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Loose gravel/sandy was a factor during the landing roll.NTSB SEA03LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1 · Chehalis, WAThe total loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, while the aircraft was on a VFR final approach. No suitable terrain for landing and water were factors.NTSB SEA02FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Arlington, WAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. Impairing drugs found in the pilot's system at the time of the accident were a factor.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 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 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 SEA99FA015Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Ferndale, WAThe pilot's improper decision to attempt to reach his final destination after a partial loss of engine power, instead of making a precautionary landing at one of the airports he overflew along his route. Factors include an inadequate preflight, a fuel filter…NTSB SEA99LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Auburn, WAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation. Factors included insufficient altitude/time available for remedial action, a tail wind during the forced landing attempt, and a fence at the end of the runway.NTSB SEA97LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Graham, WAInadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot-in-command, and water contamination in the fuel resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor was a power transmission line in the forced landing area.NTSB SEA97LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Yakima, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB SEA96LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 200D · Covington, WAfuel starvation, due to the pilot's improper fuel management. The uneven terrain in the forced landing area was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Vancouver, WAthe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and his delay in aborting the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration. Factors were: the carburetor icing conditions, the trees off the end of the runway, and the soft ground conditions in the forced landing area.NTSB SEA95FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Index, WAthe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his improper use of carburetor heat. Factors include: weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and airframe icing, airframe ice, and mountainous/hilly terrain in the area of the forced…NTSB SEA94LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Clarkston, WAThe pilot in command's inadequate use of carburetor heat. Factor(s) were: carburetor icing weather conditions and rough terrain.NTSB SEA92LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHarriman N-3 Ultra PUP · Arlington, WAThe partial loss of engine power, cause undetermined.NTSB SEA91LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Mead, WACarburetor ice and the pilot not using the carburetor hear. Factors to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, and the pilot did not adequately evaluate the weather conditions.NTSB SEA90LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Washougal, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which allowed water to remain in the fuel system. Collision with a tree was a factor related to the accident.NTSB SEA90LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Port Orchard, WAImproper maintenance, and the installation of an improper carburetor. A factor related to the accident was the presence of trees and stumps in the emergency landing area.NTSB SEA89LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMirsepasy 3Q2 · Arlington, WAFuel starvation due to a blocked fuel line which resulted in the pilot having to land on unsuitable terrain.NTSB SEA89LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Port Gamble, WAForeign national pilot was obtaining helicopter instruction. On solo flt to practice lndgs in unimproved terrain, touched down on stump with one skid and rolled over. Plt cited temporary pwr loss during approach. Investigation found no engine malfunction.NTSB SEA89LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Bellingham, WADrg the initial climb after takeoff, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft was damaged drg an emergency landing in a rough field northwest of the arpt. A post-acdnt eng run-up was made with a club prop installed. The eng operated normally to 1500 RPM…NTSB SEA86FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Cleveland, WAThe low time pilot departed with two relatives aboard for a local flight. The aircraft was observed flying low over omak lake and then commencing a climbing left turn toward higher terrain. During the climbout, the pilot perceived a loss of engine performance…NTSB SEA86LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMellema Bede 4 · Kent, WAThe engine ceased operating 10 feet a.g.l. during takeoff while on a biennial flight review. A landing straight ahead was made onto the runway, but in order to avoid an overrun an intentional ground loop was made. On engine examination a large bug was found…NTSB SEA86LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Spokane, WAThe plt reported encountering icing conditions during his apch to Spokane. Upon arrival, the acft remained at Spokane for 30-40 minutes during which freezing drizzle and below freezing temps existed prior to and during the departure. The plt did not utilize…NTSB SEA85FA212Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Renton, WAThe inexperienced, low time student pilot reported a gradual loss of power while operating his luscobe 8A aircraft on a personal, local flight. The aircraft was equipped with a stromberg carburetor whose mixture was permanently wired full open and power was…NTSB SEA84LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K Aerobat · Blaine, WAThe student pilot had just returned to his home airport after a x-country flight. He had not refueled at the last airport and was aware that both fuel gages were below one quarter tank. He said that his first approach was two high. The second approach was…NTSB SEA84LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-1300 · Battleground, WAThe acft had been parked on the ground for 2 yrs. Prior to the flt, it had been run-up several times. There was about 20 gal of fuel in each tank. The plt checked the fuel before takeoff & some water was found. He drained the fuel until no water was found.…