NTSB investigations, 1998
35 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\") = 1998
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") = 1998 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 LAX99FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportParkman VARI-EZE · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate flying airspeed during the aircraft's maiden flight, which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Also causal was the pilot/builder's decision to modify the engine and the fuel system control microchip,…NTSB ATL99LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Aiken, SCThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat properly. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions.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 ATL99LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeroSport WS-15-2 · Parkton, NCThe collapse of the carburetor heat box hose which starved the carburetor of air resulting in a partial loss of power, forced landing and nose over. Factors were the weeds and stocky stubble in the forced landing zone.NTSB MIA99LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34 · Ormond Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain Vmc speed, which resulted in a loss of control, and his improper operation of the throttle given the known full rich operating condition of the left engine. A sand-contaminated fuel control was a contributing factor.NTSB ANC99LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Napaskiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to remove all contaminated fuel from the fuel system. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate planning/decision to continue a second takeoff following an engine surge and aborted takeoff, and unsuitable…NTSB MIA99LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Punta Gorda, FLThe failure of maintenance personnel to refill the engine oil following the draining of the oil and changing of the oil filter. Also, inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot for his failure to noted the absence of engine oil.NTSB LAX99FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680 FPL · Palm Springs, CAThe pilot's failure to properly use the manual turbocharger wastegates and to monitor the manifold pressure during takeoff.NTSB CHI98LA365Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Wheatfield, INthe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat when the engine lost power. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions which prevailed, the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred, and the soybean crop in which the…NTSB MIA98LA249Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Burlington, NCThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was slow to accelerate during the takeoff roll, and his not obtaining/maintaining clearance with the wire during the forced landing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing…NTSB SEA98LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Spray, ORA partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's subsequent misjudgment of clearance with a transmission wire during a precautionary landing approach. The reason for the power loss was not determined; however, the pilot reported that it was not of a mechanical…NTSB LAX98LA283Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in temperature conditions conducive to carburetor icing and his failure to lean the engine in a high density altitude environment, which combined, led to a partial loss of engine power and the onset of a stall during…NTSB MIA98LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Winnsboro, SCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW98LA320Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion G · Telluride, COPilot operating the aircraft with an overly lean mixture. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB IAD98LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBennett Piel Emeraude · Hillsville, VAA blocked fuel strainer due to an inadequate maintenance inspection by the previous owner, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ANC98LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeeuwsen Wagabond · Wasilla, AKLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI98LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Fort Ransom, NDA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's failure to ensure the airplane had enough fuel to complete the flight, and the fence.NTSB CHI98LA235Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Spearfish, SDthe pilots improper preflight planning, which failed to detect the fuel selector positioned on the left fuel tank, which had insufficient fuel, resulting in fuel starvation, and the loss of engine power.NTSB NYC98LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau Flugzeugbau EA260 · Georgia, VTThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision and the loss of engine power due to a blocked vent line. A contributing factor was an unreliable fuel gauge.NTSB LAX98LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · San Martin, CAFailure of the instructor to adequately supervise the flight, which included ensuring that the student maintained the proper airspeed during the attempted go-around.NTSB LAX98LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania 91B · Redding, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor is the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during takeoff.NTSB LAX98LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · El Cajon, CAThe certified flight instructor's inadequate preflight which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI98LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Harrison, NEthe pilot's improper positioning of the magneto switch and his improper use of the mixture control.NTSB MIA98FA176Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20E · Winston-Salem, NCThe pilot's improper decision to conduct a maintenance test flight with a known unairworthy mechanical condition (unserviceable servo fuel injector), resulting in a partial loss of engine power on climb out, subsequent forced landing, and in-flight collision…NTSB SEA98LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision to land with a tailwind and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Also contributing was the pilot's improper setting of the fuel mixture which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB MIA98LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Sumter, SCThe partial failure of the oil cooler bypass valve which resulted in the over-temperature and loss of oil pressure.NTSB LAX98LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Auburn, CAThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the rough/uneven (furrowed) terrain. A contributing factor was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB MIA98LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · St. Petersburg, FLThe intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot and the company/operator with the known deficiencies in equipment (worn carburetor). Also, the poor preflight planning by the pilot for his failure to recognize that the carburetor heat control was…NTSB MIA98LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Beaufort, SCThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW98LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarter LONG-EZ · Lebanon, OKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind and his ensuing failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors were the tailwind and the pilot's failure to adequately preflight the airplane which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to…NTSB FTW98LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Jacksonville, TXThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the poor braking conditions due to the grassy wet runway.NTSB FTW98LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C-2 · Broomfield, COwater contamination in the fuel, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced (autorotative) landing. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness; and a high obstruction in the emergency landing area.NTSB MIA98FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild 24G · Andalusia, ALA loss of engine power while in cruise flight caused by a contaminated fuel supply and the subsequent inflight collision with trees and unsuitable terrain during the emergency descent and landing.NTSB ATL98LA032Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVia Aero Comp AC6 · Rockledge, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees in the emergency landing area.