NTSB investigations
361 cases where the sequence of events included Fuel related.
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '190' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\")) 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."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '190' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) 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 CEN19LA126Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Dwight, ILA partial loss of engine power due to a restriction in fuel flow for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA19LA138Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFisher Flying Products Dakota Hawk · McAlpin, FLThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at idle power in atmospheric conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB ERA19LA136Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95B55 · Clewiston, FLThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to perform the appropriate emergency checklists following the loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19LA126Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH 58A · Ponte Vedra Beach, FLA total loss of engine power due to the introduction of air into fuel lines and an interruption of fuel flow to the engine.NTSB ERA19FA124Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA31 · Madeira, OHFuel starvation to the left engine and the resulting loss of engine power to that engine, and a loss of airplane control due to the pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed.NTSB DCA19WA114Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Taiwan, TaiwanAviation Safety Council of Taiwan has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 747 airplane that occurred on March 09, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Taiwan's investigation under the…NTSB GAA19CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Rushville, NEThe partial loss of engine power due to the accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing on rough terrain.NTSB CEN19TA073Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBeech A36 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN19LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Pflugerville, TXThe pilot's fuel mismanagement and his improper use and placement of the fuel selector, contrary to operating procedures, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN19LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Aguilares, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA19LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Wilkes-Barre, PAThe pilot/mechanic's improper installation and securing of the mixture control cable, which led to a simultaneous loss of total engine power and failure of the nose landing gear to fully extend when the cable caught on the nose landing gear assembly.NTSB WPR19LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Santa Ana, CAA total loss of engine power due to a loose carburetor bowl.NTSB ERA19LA074Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond DA20 · McCormick, SCA partial loss of engine power due to debris obstructing the metering plug orifice in the throttle and metering unit.NTSB ERA19LA065Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Punta Gorda, FLA total loss of engine power due to an interruption of fuel flow.NTSB ERA19LA061Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Myerstown, PAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR19LA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Cottonwood, CAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during a reduced-power approach descent.NTSB ERA19LA021Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Plant City, FLThe pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN19FA009Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R22 · Fulton, MOA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, and the pilot's delay in entering an autorotation following the loss of engine power, which resulted in a main rotor stall due to low rotor rpm and an…NTSB WPR19LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Grass Valley, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel.NTSB ERA18TA255Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCalvin Nate H Velocity STD RG E · Kingsport, TNThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power, which resulted in a partial loss of power and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN18LA385Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenair Zenith CH 750 · Temple, TXThe accumulation of carburetor ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on initial climb and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB WPR18LA256Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kennett, MOThe pilot’s inadvertent activation of the fuel pump control rocker switch, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with an entangled headset cord.NTSB CEN18LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Lancaster, OHThe delayed application of carburetor heat by the pilot which led to accumulation of carburetor ice, eventual loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing in high vegetation.NTSB ERA18LA229Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Quincy, FLA loss of engine power due to decreased fuel flow for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR18TA243Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 36 · Kelso, WAThe pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing to a field.NTSB ERA18LA210Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN18WA312Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationSteen Skybolt · Fratauti, RomaniaNTSB CEN18LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210C · Blum, TXThe pilot's excessive leaning of the fuel mixture, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear in accordance with the airplane emergency checklist, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB WPR18LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Salisbury, NCA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 58B · Tekamah, NEThe partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat and his decision to continue flight with reduced engine power rather than landing the airplane on suitable…NTSB ANC18LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJames Wiebe Belite Pipper · Anchorage, AKAn inadequate fuel supply to the engine, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR18TA157Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 182D · Crescent Mills, CAA total loss of engine power due to the development of carburetor icing.NTSB CEN18LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLaminar Lancair 360 · Woodward, OKThe pilot-rated passenger’s inadvertent contact with and closure of the emergency fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident…NTSB ERA18LA135Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHeard Alan E Mosquito XE · Albion, NYThe pilot's inadvertent, improper configuration of the engine fuel system, which resulted in an excessively lean air-to-fuel ratio and resulted in a loss of engine power; and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain main rotor rpm following the loss of…NTSB WPR18TA122Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportWilhelm Puslar · Salton City, CAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the loss of engine power emergency procedures, which likely would have restored engine…NTSB CEN18FA139Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWittman W10 · San Antonio, TXAn in-flight fire and subsequent total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive impact and fire damage, followed by a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN18LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Grove, OKA total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately following the loss of engine power.NTSB ERA18LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Orlando, FLThe improper adjustment of the fuel pump by maintenance personnel, which resulted in an overly rich fuel/air mixture and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN18LA119Accident · Serious injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Addison, TXThe operator’s use of improper fuel, which resulted in partial loss of engine power due to vapor lock.NTSB ERA18LA086Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStearman B75 · Zephryhills, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power and impact with a pole during a forced landing.NTSB WPR18FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · San Diego, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an attempted return to the runway following a total loss of engine power after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the excessive amount of…NTSB WPR18LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Perris, CAThe presence of debris in the carburetor and blockage of the fuel delivery system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of maintenance to the carburetor.NTSB ERA18TA059Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Union Mills, NCThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA18WA047Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna T210 · West End, BahamasNTSB ANC18LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112A · Clearwater, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA18LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Bladenboro, NCA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the presence of an insect nest in the carburetor heat control box that prevented the pilot’s application of carburetor heat from restoring engine power.NTSB CEN18LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Carroll, OHThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB GAA18CA038Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Batavia, OHThe pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during landing.NTSB CEN18LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRussell E Oberg Murphy Rebel · Fort Collins, COA total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.NTSB ERA18WA014Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech E33A · São José do Rio Preto, BrazilOn September 10, 2017, about 1525 coordinated universal time, a Beechcraft E33-A, Brazilian registration PT-DDB, struck a residence while conducting a go around near São José do Rio Preto State Airport (SBSR), Brazil. The airplane was substantially damaged,…