NTSB investigations, 1991
67 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\") = 1991
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") = 1991 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 BFO92FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · North Salem, NYA loss of control due to a distraction caused by a partial loss of power. Contributing to the accident was adverse weather near the destination airport.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 NYC92FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Hanging Rock, OHThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in trees.NTSB NYC92LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Goshen, NYThe loss of engine power resulting from the ingestion of a foreign object into the carburetor and the subsequent forced landing in trees. A factor related to the accident was the maintenance performed on the airplane by unauthorized personnel.NTSB ANC92LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Ketchikan, AKAn inadvertent stall while maneuvering for a precautionary landing. Factors include a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and inadequate altitude for the maneuver.NTSB LAX92LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Palo Alto, CAAn engine power loss due to a partial blockage of the fuel selector valve with debris.NTSB CHI92LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Elkhart, INThe pilot in command's failure to use carburetor heat. A factor to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB LAX92LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American-Kenney T-28D-5, NA-260 · Bermuda Dunes, CAAn inadequate annual inspection performed by the mechanic. Contributing to this accident was the deterioration of the fuel bladder self-sealing lining and partial blockage of the fuel screens.NTSB NYC92LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConvair CV-240 · Akron, OHThe use of an improper grade of fuel, which was approved by the captain and resulted in a loss of engine power duirng climbout and an in flight collision with terrain.NTSB MIA92LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Hilliard, FLPartial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling encountered and reduced in-flight planning decision time by the pilot-in-command.NTSB MIA92LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Florida City, FLPartial loss of engine power due to a loose intake manifold. Also, improper maintenance by an unknown person.NTSB SEA92LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Belt, MTA blocked fuel vent and an inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB NYC92LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Manchester, VTThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was the pilot's lack of flight experience.NTSB LAX92LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Reno, NVA partial loss of engine power for undetermined non-mechanical reasons.NTSB SEA92LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Hillsboro, ORThe failure to maintain rotor RPM. Factors include inadequate preflight planning, overconfidence in aircraft's ability, and non-suitable terrain.NTSB LAX92LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Honolulu, HIThe improper use of the flight controls by the instructor pilot ND the failure to maintain proper rotor RPM.NTSB LAX92LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCano Avid Flyer · Sonora, CAFuel starvation due to vapor lock.NTSB DEN91FA135Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Pagosa Springs, COFailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees during an approach for a precautionary landing. His improper use of the mixture control was a related factor concerning the partial loss of engine power.NTSB DEN91LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJoseph A. Mullan Dragon FLY · Fort Collins, COUndetermined. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor in the accident.NTSB SEA91LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Coeur D'Alene, IDA blocked fuel system vent, and an inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot. Rough terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB BFO91LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Croom, MDThe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply was on board to complete the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI91LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Minneapolis, KSThe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply was on board the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was inaccurate preflight planning.NTSB BFO91FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sod, WVThe improper level off which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was fuel starvation resulting in partial loss of engine power.NTSB NYC91LA224Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Urbana, OHThe pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives which resulted in the failure of the pilot to recognize the stoppage of the rear engine prior to take off. Additionally the lack of total engine power resulted in the inability of the pilot to maintain…NTSB CHI91LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Camden, MIPartial power loss due to improper use of the carburetor heat control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and presence of static power lines.NTSB NYC91FA218Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Marlboro, NJThe pilot's improper aircraft handling which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Factors related to the accident were an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion and improper preflight preparation.NTSB NYC91LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-210-M · Clearfield, PAVapor lock of the fuel system resulting in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the owner to comply with a service letter calling for insulated fuel lines forward of the fire wall.NTSB ANC91LA119Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Angoon, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate. Contributing to the accident was pilot's intentional abrupt maneuvering at a low altitude and the flaps that retracted a knotch.NTSB BFO91FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Petersburg, VAThe pilot's inadequate pre-takeoff check and his failure to abort the takeoff. Inadequate maintenance of the engine was a factor.NTSB NYC91LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Alton, NHThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB FTW91LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Hitchcock, TXA power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing. Factors were the pilot's continued operation with a known engine deficiency and the owner/operator's failure to perform needed maintenance.NTSB ATL91LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHinton Kitfox · Killen, ALWeather conditions conducive to carburetor icing. A factor was the lack of a carburetor heat system on the engine.NTSB ATL91FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Mobile, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and his subsequent inadvertent stall during his attempt to return to the departure runway. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX91LA311Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ramona, CAThe pilot-in-command's improper preflight planning preparation and fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, forced landing and in flight collision with a residence.NTSB DEN91LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25C-235 · Las Cruces, NMPower loss due to fuel contamination. A factor was: pilot's inadequate airplane preflight.NTSB MIA91LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Valparaiso, FLPartial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination due to an inadequate preflight by the pilot in command and failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear during the forced landing.NTSB SEA91LA154Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJerrell RV-4 · Yellowstonepark, WYA collapsed induction air duct. Factors include inadequate design by the manufacturer/builder, and a misjudged rate of descent by the pilot.NTSB SEA91LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDerego Avid Flyer/B · Myrtle Creek, ORLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW91FA109Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportNorth American NA1 · Mountain Home, ARThe contamination of the airplane's fuel system and the foreign object blockage of the vapor return orifice which induced the power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB FTW91DRA04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Wallis, TXThe partial power loss during a critical phase of flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a successful forced landing could have been executed.NTSB LAX91LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fountain Hills, AZThe failure of the student pilot and instructor pilot to correctly configure the aircraft for the attempted go around. Contributing to the accident was the improper supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.NTSB LAX91FA252Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Bermuda Dunes, CAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to return to the departure airport, resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and in flight collision with terrain. Factors related to the accident were: partial loss of engine…NTSB CHI91DEP06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAvid Flyer Avid Flyer · Endeavor, WIThe pilot in command's inability to effectively eliminate carburetor ice to avoid an emergency landing.NTSB ANC91LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Eek, AKWas fuel contamination. Contributing factors are the engine vibrations and the rough vegetation upon which the airplane landed.NTSB DEN91LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot failed to apply carburetor heat.NTSB LAX91LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Fort Ord, CAPartial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI91DEE05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCharles Raucci, JR. Firebolt · Schaumburg, ILThe pilot not following the specification for installation of the fuel tank vent.NTSB MIA91LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Quincy, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the blocked vent line.NTSB CHI91LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Cambridge, MNPartial loss of engine power due to improper use of carburetor heat and a stall encountered by the pilot.NTSB ATL91FA099Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Surf Side Beach, SCThe improper preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot, in that he failed to turn the aircraft fuel selector 'on' prior to starting the engine. A factor in the accident was the aircraft fuel selector valve leaking enough fuel to the engine in the…