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"
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" = '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 ERA23LA124Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCanton Paul A RV-6 · Milton, FLThe incorrect installation of the fuel pickups, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the lack of documentation of the airplane’s unusable fuel.NTSB CEN23LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Hilbert, WIThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN23LA101Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7ACA · Bayport, MNThe pilot’s poor inflight fuel monitoring that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA23LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A23 · Miami, FLThe pilot’s mismanagement of fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB CEN23LA081Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPitts Model 12 · Conroe, TXThe failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the failure of the fuel pump was an unknown non-ferrous metallic debris that was noted throughout the airplane’s fuel system.NTSB CEN23LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech G33 · Bolingbrook, ILThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB GAA23WA068Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-23-250 · George Town, BahamasNTSB CEN23FA074Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech M35 · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340A · Atlantic Ocean, Turks & Caicos IslandsA fuel system malfunction for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines.NTSB WPR23LA077Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35B · Livermore, CAThe pilot’s inadvertent use of the mixture control instead of the throttle, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB GAA23WA112Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBeecraft 200GT · Akureyri, IcelandNTSB WPR23LA074Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRoyse Ralph L Glasair · Cottonwood, CAThe pilot’s fuel mismanagement which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23FA087Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20B · Kellyton, ALA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR23LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TP206A · Maricopa, AZA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper fuel management.NTSB ANC23LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207 · Bethel, AKThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.NTSB WPR23LA042Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Kahlotus, WAThe pilot’s failure to check the fuel selector position before takeoff and his improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot’s loss of airplane control which resulted in an aerodynamic…NTSB ERA23LA063Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHagerty Glasair Super IIS-TD · Jasper, GAThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump and the pilot’s failure to use the electric fuel pump, which resulted in a forced, hard landing.NTSB CEN23LA025Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Greenville, ILThe mechanic’s failure to inspect and clean the entire fuel nozzle assembly in accordance with the engine maintenance manual, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power, an autorotation, and a hard landing.NTSB ERA23LA049Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Greenville, SCThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to use the checklist aboard the airplane during her attempts to restore engine power.NTSB CEN23LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Burleson, TXThe pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which led to fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN23LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSea Ray LSX · Lago Vista, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a low fuel status and a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN23LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Paola, KSThe pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during a departure climb.NTSB CEN23LA010Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith CH 750 · Libby, MNThe total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred.NTSB ERA23LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSwensen Fisher Celebrity · Greensboro, NCThe pilot/mechanic’s failure to remove excess sealant from the header fuel tank after recent maintenance, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inflight decision making…NTSB ERA22LA425Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Great Barrington, MAThe student pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel selector to the OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR22LA349Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech M35 · Henderson, NVThe flight instructor’s failure to verify the fuel quantity and improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA22LA413Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Chattanooga, TNA total loss of engine power due to of carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.NTSB WPR22LA337Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Seeley Lake, MTThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of unporting of the fuel.NTSB WPR22LA296Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Corona, CAThe airplane’s partial loss of engine power during the landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in an off airport landing and subsequent fire.NTSB CEN22LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Vernon Hills, ILThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the collapsed carburetor heat induction tube that restricted airflow to the engine preventing engine restart.NTSB WPR22LA271Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · San Jose, CAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and an impact with terrain.NTSB WPR22FA265Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Fallbrook, CAA loss of power due to an unmaintained carburetor diaphragm and inoperative electric fuel pump that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.NTSB DCA22FA157Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A35 · Centralia, ILThe pilot’s unsuccessful attempt to switch fuel tanks, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the uninstalled fuel selector handle warning device.NTSB WPR22LA268Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Huntington Beach, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing was the pilot’s delayed decision to switch fuel tanks.NTSB WPR22LA259Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TB21 · San Marcos, CAThe failure of the mechanical fuel pump due to internal friction for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN22LA341Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 421B · Riverdale, NEA total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA22LA321Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150G · Tuscaloosa, ALThe student pilot’s inadvertent use of the fuel mixture knob instead of the carburetor heat knob, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB WPR22LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Oxnard, CAFuel starvation due to an inappropriately maintained and modified fuel selector valve.NTSB WPR22LA247Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech H35 · LaCrosse, WAThe pilot’s failure to monitor and manage the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR22LA231Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJames C Geyman RV-9A · Missoula, MTThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to activate the auxiliary fuel boost pump, which inhibited a successful engine restart.NTSB ERA22LA291Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Warm Springs, GAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel supply before flight and the mismanagement of fuel during flight.NTSB CEN22LA283Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportOsprey II · Bulverde, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to a blockage of the fuel tank outlet port.NTSB WPR22LA213Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Auburn, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA22LA313Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWhittridge Twinstarr · Indian Trail, NCA blockage of the fuel filter inlet by a piece of debris, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR22LA211Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRans S21 · Fairfield, UTThe owner’s (pilot) failure to properly torque a fuel filter b-nut fitting, which likely introduced air into the fuel system and resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the loss of power was a missing restricted bypass line and a header tank vent…NTSB WPR22FA198Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 77 · Hemet, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a cinderblock wall while performing a go-around.NTSB CEN22LA237Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fort Worth, TXThe student pilot’s inadequate fuel management that resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR22LA204Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Snohomish, WAThe total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s improper fuel tank selection and inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ERA22LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7EC · Putnam Valley, NYA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation resulting from obstructed forward and aft vent outlets in the left fuel tank.NTSB WPR21LA368Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Sacramento, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.