NTSB investigations
733 cases where the sequence of events included Fuel starvation.
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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\" = '191' 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"
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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" = '191' 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 ANC12CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Sterling, AKThe pilot's failure to use a preflight checklist and subsequent failure to turn on the airplane's fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR12LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Beech V35B · Coalinga, CAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR12LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Cloverdale, CAThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA12LA306Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Fowler's Bluff, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA12LA295Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Yorktown, NYThe pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the published emergency procedure by the checklist.NTSB CEN12FA249Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportHeiser Robert C JR Pulsar XP · San Angelo, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel vent line.NTSB WPR12CA166Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20B · Rosamond, CAA loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s selection of an empty fuel tank prior to departure.NTSB ERA12FA280Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportManzitto Michael A Mwlancair 235 · Hudson, KYThe pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known electrical system problems, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the electrical wiring interconnect system, loss of electrical power, and subsequent fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210-5 · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Broken Bow, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and subsequent loss of airplane control during a single-engine landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel management during cruise flight, which resulted in an initial loss of power in…NTSB WPR12LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJacobs RV-6A · Bow, WAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply.NTSB ERA12LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Margaret, ALThe pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEnbody Frank GY 201 Minicab · Granite Shoals, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a contaminated carburetor fuel screen. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from medications that degraded his decision-making and the pilot's improper maintenance of the airplane.NTSB ERA12FA146Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerostar PA-60-601P · Philadelphia, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff following loss of power to the left engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot’s failure to feather the left propeller following the loss of left engine…NTSB CEN12LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lebanon, OHThe pilot’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the right tank and OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the fuel valve and…NTSB ERA12LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF5 · Marathon, FLThe pilot did not ensure that there was sufficient fuel aboard the airplane before initiating the flight, which resulted in temporary fuel starvation and an interruption in engine power during maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision…NTSB ERA12LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Merry Hill, NCOperation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while making a forced landing following a total loss of engine power at low altitude, which resulted in an…NTSB CEN12LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Midland, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel management during the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR12LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Davis, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA12IA090Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Nantucket, MAThe failure of the right main fuel tank transfer pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine during approach due to fuel starvation, and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's operation of the…NTSB ERA12CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnatra Bart T Vans RV-7A · Quinton, VAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the subsequent nose-over during the forced landing.NTSB CEN12CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Denver, COA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loose fuel line fitting.NTSB CEN12LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Elkhart Lake, WIThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA12CA059Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Chesterfield, VAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.NTSB CEN12CA051Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDowner Bellanca 14-19-2 · Borger, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention with the broken fuel gauge knob.NTSB ERA12FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportElkind Bruce Cozy MK IV · Lexington, NCThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR12LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpink Robert M Pietenpol Aircamper · San Rafael, CAA total loss of engine power during the takeoff climb due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the incorrect installation location of the fuel tank supply line screen that allowed debris to partially block the fuel supply line.NTSB ERA12FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Ewell, MDThe pilot's improper fuel management in that he did not verify the fuel selector position before beginning the flight or after the power loss, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent ditching.NTSB ERA12LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Ridgefield, CTThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12CA003Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSadler Terry Rans S-7 Courier · Riley, KSA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure that the fuel shutoff valve was turned on before departure.NTSB ERA11CA506Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Montgomery, NYA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots’ inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN11LA651Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Nunica, MIThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during climbout for undetermined reasons, because postaccident examination of the fuel system did not reveal any discrepancies that would have precluded normal engine operation. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB WPR11LA451Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPeter A Land White Lightning · Lancaster, CAA total loss of engine power during the landing approach due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s inaccurate fuel indicator.NTSB CEN11CA633Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Damon, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel management during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA11CA485Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHaines Joseph E SHA-GLASAIR · Beaufort, NCThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN11FA625Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Mt. Pleasant, WIThe pilot’s failure to properly trim the airplane’s rudder during cruise flight, which resulted in a prolonged uncoordinated flight condition, unporting of the fuel tank feed line, and subsequent fuel starvation and engine power loss. Contributing to the…NTSB WPR11LA410Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Napa, CAThe pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA11LA473Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWoolston Glenn E Zenith 701 Stol · Carlton, NYThe pilot’s lack of recognition that the engine was being supplied fuel from only the right tank with the fuel selector in the both position, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB WPR11FA403Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Palo Alto, CAThe student’s and flight instructor’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN11LA553Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHyde William R Helicycle · Metone, INThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of an electrical system failure.NTSB ERA11CA425Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sidney, NYThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning and management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during final approach.NTSB CEN11FA508Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Williston, NDThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB CEN11LA513Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mount Hamill, IAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB ERA11LA405Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Matinicus Island, METhe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN11FA469Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBowie Richard Sonerai II · Dudley, MOFuel starvation due to the pilot’s improper fuel management and his decision to conduct the flight while under the influence of marijuana.NTSB ANC11LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s decision to depart with minimal fuel and his improper fuel management and engine restart procedures, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the Pilot Operating Handbook did not provide the…NTSB CEN11LA448Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Burlington, WIThe improper installation of the fuel selector indicator handle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA11LA370Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Holly Springs, MSThe pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during takeoff initial climb.NTSB WPR11LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · El Monte, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel…