NTSB investigations, 1992
52 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
Latest cases
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1992
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") = 1992 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
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NTSB CHI93LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Oshtemo, MIImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot-in-command.NTSB LAX93LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Hilo, HIThe pilot's intentional flight in and near a volcanic gas cloud which induced a partial loss of engine power due to a lack of combustible oxygen in the atmosphere.NTSB CHI93LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Aurora, MOThe pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, a switched off fuel selector and fuel starvation.NTSB ANC93LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot in command's (CFI) in flight planning/decision to attempt a down wind forced landing in high surface wind conditions and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB ATL93LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Powell, TNThe water in the aircraft fuel as a result of the improper preflight by the pilot.NTSB LAX93LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Quartzsite, AZEngine failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing to this accident was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB LAX92LA409Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310D · Minden, NVPilot's and mechanic's inadequate inspection of the aircraft and the pilot's poor inflight decision by not returning to the departure airport after experiencing the initial engine loss of power on takeoff. Contributing to this accident was fuel starvation due…NTSB BFO92LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Glenville, WVThe pilot failed to follow the takeoff procedure which to led to a partial loss of power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the trees.NTSB BFO92LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19 · Revere, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.NTSB CHI92LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Moran, MIThe pilot-in-command's improper selection of fuel tank resulting in fuel starvation. A factor was the pilot-in-command's encounter with unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI92LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marseilles, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to abort the takeoff. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.NTSB ANC92LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Harding Lake, AKThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined causes, and the unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC92LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Put-In-Bay, OHThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in trees.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 FTW92LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Granbury, TXThe pilot's inadvertent use of carburetor heat during takeoff. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.NTSB FTW92DPA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Dekalb, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC92LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stalling of the airplane and an inadequate altitude in which he could recover. Factor relating to the accident was the water in the fuel.NTSB BFO92LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Frederick, MDThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice. Carburetor icing weather conditions was a factor.NTSB LAX92LA278Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · Mesa, AZA partial loss of engine power due to unknown reason (s). Factors in this accident were 1) low altitude when the partial loss of power occurred 2) low rotor RPM as a result of the loss of power, and 3) the pilot not being able to take remedial action due to…NTSB FTW92LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marietta, OKEngine power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA92LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHarriman N-3 Ultra PUP · Arlington, WAThe partial loss of engine power, cause undetermined.NTSB NYC92LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Gettysburg, PAThe student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat during cruise, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors in this accident were: weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, the pilot's lack of total flying…NTSB LAX92LA234Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJacanin Great Lakes · Gila Bend, AZFuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector in the full 'on' setting. A factor in the accident was the design of the fuel selector valve and the location of the temporary radio installation which limited the pilot's view…NTSB NYC92LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Vincentown, NJThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a collision with wires during a forced landing.NTSB ATL92FA111Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lake Waccamaw, NCThe failure of the pilot to follow proper procedures while operating the aircraft in weather conditions favorable to carburetor icing. A factor in the accident was the weather condition, which was favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB MIA92LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Miami, FLTotal loss of engine power due to improper placement of the fuel selector by the pilot-in-command following partial loss of engine power due to partial blockage of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the dark night condition and improper maintenance…NTSB CHI92FA145Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Arnold, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in the accident were improper adjustment of the carburetor float level by an unknown person, and the pilot's disregarding weight-and-balance.NTSB ATL92LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvid Flyer Heavy Hauler · Wendell, NCThe improper installation of the forward spark plug by the owner/pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX92LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA23-150 · Modesto, CAAn engine power loss due to fuel contamination.NTSB ATL92LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Concord, NCThe loss of engine power because of the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB CHI92LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hanover, INInadequate remedial action by the pilot in command when the engine lost partial power during cruise flight. Factors in the accident were the presence of carburetor icing conditions, and soft terrain in the area selected for a forced landing.NTSB FTW92LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Acton, TXThe excessive airspeed during the landing. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor ice induced power loss, and the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.NTSB ATL92LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Elgin, SCThe improperly installed spark plug by an unknown person. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.NTSB CHI92LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Iron Mountain, MIThe presence of water in the air induction system.NTSB CHI92LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4 · Lee'S Summit, MOA delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot in command. A factor in the accident is the presence of carburetor icing conditions.NTSB SEA92LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Missoula, MTPartial blockage of the left engine induction air filter, inability to maintain the proper rate of descent, and delayed extension of the landing gear. Factors contributing to the accident were icing conditions, wing ice, and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB DEN92LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28 · Lakewood, COThe premature use of collective by the pilot during an autorotation. Factors were: the disconnection and subsequent collapse of the induction air line.NTSB MIA92LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Michigan City, MSPartial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA92LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Mulino, ORCarburetor ice and improper use of the carburetor heat. Factors to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and an inadequate weather evaluation.NTSB FTW92LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · Grand IsleHeavy sea state due to the high winds. A factor was the power loss.NTSB LAX92LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · San Ardo, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to this accident was water contamination in the fuel and the soft soil landing area.NTSB NYC92LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20 · Isle Au Haut, MEFuel system icing and contamination which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent stall and loss of control during a forced landing.NTSB LAX92LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Sacramento, CAThe failure of the CFI to properly use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. Factors in this accident were: 1) weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and 2) the lack of suitable terrain to complete the forced…NTSB NYC92LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Caldonia, NYThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was weather conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB MIA92LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Church Hill, MSThe pilot's failure to clear his engine during descent resulting in the spark plugs becoming fouled which resulted in loss of engine power.NTSB MIA92LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Cross City, FLPartial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered during the autorotative landing.NTSB CHI92LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rockford, ILThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat.NTSB LAX92FA094Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20-C · Santa Monica, CAFuel contamination by water due to the; 1) failure of the fuel caps to properly seal against water ingestion, 2) the pilots failure to adequately perform a preflight inspection of the aircraft sufficient to detect the presence of water in the fuel tanks.…NTSB BFO92FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Edison, NJThe blockage of the fuel nozzle which resulted in partial loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM.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.