NTSB investigations, FL
30 cases where the sequence of events included Fuel related.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 ERA25LA142Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TU206G · Wedgefield, FLA total loss of engine power as a result of an excessively rich fuel-to-air ratio due to the pilot’s failure to properly lean the engine’s fuel air mixture and the inadvertent activation of the auxiliary fuel pump.NTSB ERA24LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Zephyrhills, FLThe loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat.NTSB ERA24LA135Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Homestead, FLA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ERA23LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot’s failure to appropriately use carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA22FA226Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172H · Miami, FLA total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ERA21LA127Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV7 · Thonotosassa, FLThe pilot’s failure to apply adequate torque on the fuel pressure line aluminum adaptor fitting, which resulted in the loosening of the adapter, a loss of fuel flow, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s choice of a…NTSB ERA21LA080Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TB10 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in environmental conditions favorable for serious carburetor ice during a prolonged wait with the engine at a low power setting before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.…NTSB ERA21LA071Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAnthony Mattioli AR-1 · San Mateo, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB ERA21FA029Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Dunnellon, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.NTSB ERA20LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA25 · Miami, FLA total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice that was not detected by the pilot.NTSB ERA20LA271Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA 5 · Dunnellon, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper installation and inspection of the airplane’s fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of certification and knowledge in aircraft maintenance.NTSB ERA19LA227Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Hastings, FLThe pilot’s failure to secure the engine primer control, which resulted in an overly rich fuel/air mixture and degraded engine performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner.NTSB ERA19LA217Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 77 · Leesburg, FLA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the flight instructor's decision not to use carburetor heat.NTSB ERA19LA162Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Melbourne, FLA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the flight instructor’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat while operating at an idle engine power setting in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ERA17LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Tamiami, FLA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA16LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrank Ware Velocity TXL · Sebastian, FLThe total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s improper setting of the aneroid adjustment.NTSB ERA13LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Clewiston, FLThe private pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel management and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA10LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · St. Augustine, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the right wing fuel tank sending unit gasket, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB NYC08LA255Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Ocean Ridge, FLA partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to add only a limited amount of fuel prior to the flight, and the fuel selector valve placards' inaccurate depiction of the airplane fuel tank…NTSB NYC08LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarrin Pitts S-1 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance practices during the construction of the airplane, which resulted in…NTSB NYC08LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · North Palm Bch, FLA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.