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 WPR21LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Watsonville, CAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN21LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Wanatah, INThe pilots’ fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power to both engines.NTSB ANC21LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Kasilof, AKThe pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss on engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN21LA151Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Palestine, TXA total loss of engine power due to the flight crew incorrectly placing the fuel selector between fuel tank detents, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a placard on the fuel selector, the lack of obvious fuel tank…NTSB CEN21LA117Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenair Zodiac 601HDS · Waller, TXThe total loss of engine power due to a disconnected fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ERA21LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Richmond Hill, GAThe pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ERA21LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Pell City, ALThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s engine restart procedures after a total loss of engine power and his incomplete preflight…NTSB WPR21LA075Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Santa Ynez, CAThe pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA21LA087Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Naples, FLThe inadvertent activation of the unguarded ferry tank fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA21LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKolb Firestar · Durham, NCA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a degraded fuel primer check valve.NTSB ERA21LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415 · South Boston, VAThe improper installation of a fuel filter screen cover gasket, which resulted in its failure, fuel starvation, and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the unapproved fuel sight gauge, which obscured…NTSB CEN21LA068Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · French Lick, INThe pilot’s improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR21FA044Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA38 · Grass Valley, CAA total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ANC21LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPilatus PC12 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA046Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNavion A · Fremont, MIThe pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which was not in accordance with the preflight checklist and resulted in fuel starvation, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and an aerodynamic stall during an attempted forced…NTSB WPR21LA019Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGlasair III · Hayward, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of a clogged fuel filter. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance and inspection of the fuel filter.NTSB ERA21LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7FC · Moneta, VAThe fight instructor’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector handle was in the correct position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA21LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Stol CH801 · Apison, TNA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of an incorrectly placarded fuel selector.NTSB WPR21LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Bishop, CAA loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadvertent closure of the mixture control which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA21LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSparrowhawk II · North Myrtle Beach, SCA ruptured fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA21FA010Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCzech Sport Cruiser · Waterloo, ALThe improper configuration of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation following the failure of the electric fuel pump.NTSB CEN21LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 1730 · San Saba, TXThe student pilot’s improper decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA21LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFokker DR1 · Wake, VAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of the improper installation of the ram air fuel vent tube, which resulted in the tube separating from the airplane during taxi and subsequent negative pressure inside the fuel tank.NTSB CEN20LA421Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Lago Vista, TXThe pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack…NTSB CEN20LA424Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox Speedster · Leadville, COA partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper maintenance.NTSB CEN20LA420Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Terrell, TXFuel starvation due to a fuel system leak, which resulted in a loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA20CA317Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA25 · Destin, FLThe pilot's failure to manage the available fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN20LA373Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Midland, MIThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA20LA261Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Salinas, PRContamination and corrosion within the fuel system that resulted in a blockage, starvation of fuel to the engine, and the total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR20LA234Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMontana Coyote · Jamul, CAA total loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel line and fuel starvation, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the long duration of aircraft storage that allowed for contaminants to develop and…NTSB ERA20LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Pottstown, PAThe pilot's failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for nonlevel flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN20LA290Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Loveland, OHThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvationNTSB CEN20LA263Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Eveleth, MNThe seizure of the airplane’s engine-driven fuel pump due to internal contamination, which led to a total loss of engine power. The source of the contamination could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA252Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Denver, COThe total loss of engine power during climbout due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.NTSB CEN20LA245Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Winfield, TXThe 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 CEN20CA181Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Colchester, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the fuel quantity which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight.NTSB WPR20LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Tucson, AZThe pilot improper fuel management, which resulted in running the left fuel tank empty and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN20LA172Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210L · Burleson, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA20LA164Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Meridianville, ALThe pilot's slip maneuver with a less than full fuel tank selected, which resulted in unporting of the fuel supply, and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA20LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Pylesville, MDThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of unporting of the fuel tank supply pickup while the helicopter was maneuvered to move a conductor wire. Contributing to the accident was the helicopter’s inappropriate configuration for the type of…NTSB ERA20LA132Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Charleston, SCThe pilot’s fuel mismanagement during flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA20LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Destin, FLThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR20LA096Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLightning Avion Eab Arion Lightning · Jerome, IDThe pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and the pilot’s loss of airplane control during an emergency descent, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA20WA135Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA32 · Fort-de-France, MartiniqueNTSB CEN20LA078Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNavion Navion · Fort Smith, ARThe inadequate inspection of the fuel selector valve, which was degraded, allowed fuel to leak, and resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA20LA069Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGlassair I · Mount Sterling, KYThe pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN20LA053Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Ada, OKThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and preflight fuel planning.NTSB ERA20CA059Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEipper Quicksilver · Mayaguez, PRThe student pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel shutoff switch to the “off” position while attempting to take a picture of himself, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent ditching in open water.NTSB CEN20LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Rush City, MNThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because the student pilot failed to reposition the fuel mixture control to full rich before takeoff.NTSB ERA20LA057Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Florida, MAThe pilot’s fuel mismanagement during flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing in a remote, wooded terrain.