NTSB investigations, 1990
48 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 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1990
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1990 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 LAX91LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 369D · Keanae, HIFuel starvation caused by a loose fuel line 'b' nut, due to improper maintenance; and the failure of the pilot to correctly judge the landing flare during the autorotation.NTSB NYC91LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Warwick, NYA power failure for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC91LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Marshfield, MAThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the emergency landing was made.NTSB CHI91DEX01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 210G · Indianapolis, INInadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane resulting in an engine power loss due to water and fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the dark night.NTSB NYC91LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Nyack, NYThe improper use of carburetor heat control, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent emergency forced landing and collision with a fence. A factor to the accident was weather conditions suitable to formation of carburetor icing.NTSB NYC91DHA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportJames Cote Kolb Twinstar MK II · Gilbertsville, PAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after an interuption of power.NTSB DEN91DTM01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHistorical A-001 · Durango, COEngine failure due to carburetor ice. A factor in the accident was the lack of carburetor heat equipment installed in the aircraft.NTSB MIA91LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 B · Opa Locka, FLFailure to use carburetor heat.NTSB MIA91LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Opa Locka, FLPartial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing.NTSB MIA90FA191Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportErco 415 · Titusville, FLWas partial loss of engine power due to foreign object obstruction of the inlet of the carburetor.NTSB SEA90LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Christmas Valle, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to maintain alignment during landing ground roll. Factors in the accident were the contaminated fuel and the soft terrain on the landing surface.NTSB SEA90LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Ogden, UTThe failure of the pilot to correct the position of the fuel tank selector, causing erratic engine operation and loss of power.NTSB ANC90LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Kokhanok, AKThe failure of the compressor end of the air compressor scroll to tee tube assembly causing the engine to spool down. The forced landing in eneven, unprepared, and lightly forested terrain were factors.NTSB LAX90LA306Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · San Diego, CAFuel starvation caused by blockage of fuel inlet screen by piece of improperly installed fuel hose.NTSB CHI90LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-150 · Minden, NEA stall encountered because of aircraft control not maintained by the PIC. Factors were a partial powerplant failure due to carburetor icing conditions, carburetor heat not used by the PIC, and load jettison not performed by the PIC.NTSB CHI90DTG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Sykeston, NDThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.NTSB LAX90LA276Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · San Anderas, CAThe accumulation of carburetor ice resulting from the failure of the student pilot to apply carburetor heat during the power off gliding descent.NTSB FTW90DPJ10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHomebuilt Midget Mustang M1 · Bristow, OKFuel starvation induced power loss, a compromised fuel vent system, and improper installation of the plumbing in the fuel vent system.NTSB FTW90DPG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M18A · Hunter, ARThe pilot's continued operation with a known malfunctioning engine.NTSB LAX90LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Jamul, CAThe pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat.NTSB FTW90LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lytle, TXThe pilot's failure to adequately manage the onboard fuel supply.NTSB LAX90LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Santa Catalina, CAThe engine failure due to carburetor ice and the pilots improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB MIA90LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Naples, FLImproper maintenance of the fuel system resulting in the loss of power due to internal contamination of the engine driven fuel pump.NTSB FTW90LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Denton, TXThe pilot failures to properly in stall a oil line which resulted in a complete loss of engine power after the oil supply was exhausted.NTSB CHI90DER01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · New Richmond, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the gascolator drain being left open.NTSB FTW90LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · San Antonio, TXPilot's failure to maintain adequate speed. Contributing to the accident was the momentary power loss.NTSB MIA90FA145Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Panama City, FLA loss of power on both engines during takeoff as a result of inadequate maintenance. In addition, the pilot failed to abort the takeoff.NTSB FTW90DRD12Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Bastrop, LAThe pilot's improper engine procedures during ground operations and prior to takeoff which resulted in fouled spark plugs.NTSB MKC90LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Deer River, MNAirspeed not maintained and stall/spin encountered by the pilot in command.NTSB LAX90LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Sacramento, CAThe instructor pilot's failure to follow the aircraft manufacturer's checklist by neglecting to apply full carburetor heat at low power settings.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 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 ANC90LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palmer, AKThe flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during a simulated engine failure. The rough terrain and weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing were contributing factors.NTSB MIA90LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Marianna, FLThe pilot's delay in the application of carburetor heat. The carburetor icing condition was a related factor.NTSB ANC90LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArtic Interstate S1B1 · Talkeetna, AKFuel contamination which precluded the engine from developing the necessary power to clear the mountain ridge.NTSB LAX90LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Torrance, CAWater contamination introduced into the airplane fuel system when the airplane was washed. Contributing to the accident was an 18 knot tailwind during landing roll which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway.NTSB MKC90LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · St. Louis, MOInadequate maintenance and proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot in command.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 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 ANC90FA046Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Birchwood, AKCarburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, unfavorable wind, and the snow covered terrain.NTSB BFO90LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Grafton, WVThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, when operating at reduced power in conditions which were conducive to carburetor ice.NTSB NYC90LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Harford, PAA loss of braking action which allowed the aircraft to run into trees after the pilot made a precautionary landing due to a rough running engine of undetermined cause.NTSB LAX90LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47B3 · Redlands, CAFailure of the pilot to use carburetor heat when warrented by conditions.NTSB MIA90IA070Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-225A · Sarasota, FLImproper servicing of the forward lavatory by contract service personnel.NTSB ATL90FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Cherokee, ALCarburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane after the engine lost power. The weather (carburetor icing) condition was a related factor.NTSB FTW90LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Goliad, TXThe pilot in command's failure to identify and correct for carburetor icing conditions which existed at the time of the accident and precipitated the precautionary landing.NTSB MIA90LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Jacksonville, FLFailure of the owner/operator to obtain proper maintenance and inspection of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: operation of the aircraft by the pilot without a current annual inspection (known deficiency), an oil leak in the left engine…NTSB FTW90LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Glencoe, OKThe power loss due to carburetor ice, which resulted from the pilot's failure to engage carburetor heat in a timely manner. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.