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 WPR20LA038Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel onboard, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the fuel starvation was the erroneous indications on the fuel gauges.NTSB ERA20LA050Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Zodiac CH-650 · Willow Springs, MOImproper maintenance practices on the fuel system causing fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA20TA046Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA28 · Vero Beach, FLThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA20CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · DuBois, PAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his subsequent improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper preflight…NTSB CEN20LA018Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank before departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA20LA028Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Odessa, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.NTSB CEN20LA015Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · White Bear Township, MNThe pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank before departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA20CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Dayton, OHThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport landing, during which the airplane struck a vehicle.NTSB GAA20CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kaplan, LAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with a pole during an off-airport landing.NTSB WPR19LA265Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Gresham, ORA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the instructor’s inadequate in-flight fuel management.NTSB ERA19TA276Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBeech 23 · Panama City, FLA total loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel vent, and the flight instructor's failure to ensure that the student did an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB CEN19LA304Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28D-180 · Midlothian, TXMisalignment of the fuel selector valve when the right fuel tank was selected, which restricted fuel flow and resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB GAA19CA536Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310 · Tahlequah, OKThe total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's improper fuel management.NTSB WPR19LA243Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Reno, NVThe pilot's improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN19TA280Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 47G · Montrose, COA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from attitude-induced unporting of the fuel.NTSB ERA19FA250Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 95B55 · Wilmington, DEThe pilots’ failure to place the left fuel selector into the proper position, which resulted in a total loss of the left engine’s power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was their failure to properly secure the left engine and their failure to maintain…NTSB WPR19LA218Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportExtra EA300 · Mesa, AZThe flight instructor’s operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer’s limitations, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inoperative electric fuel boost pump.NTSB CEN19LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to select a fuel tank with adequate fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN19LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A23 · Fort Smith, ARA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flight instructor's fuel mismanagement.NTSB CEN19FA191Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper J3C · Elyria, OHA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN19LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Omaha, NEThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA19LA219Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV 4 · Williamson, GAThe pilot's inadvertent misplacement of the fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN19FA170Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Huntsville, TXA total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector to the "off" position.NTSB ERA19FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Maitland, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR19TA162Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportBeech 35 · Medford, ORThe pilot’s mismanagement of fuel onboard, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC19FA021Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBradshaw / McCauley Giles G-202 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control after the partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was a contamination of the fuel system, which likely seized the electric fuel pump and restricted fuel flow to the engine.NTSB CEN19LA157Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Palm City, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.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 WPR19LA101Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDennis l Zumbalt SKY Bolt · Deming, NMThe pilot’s failure to properly position the fuel selector before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.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 CEN19LA101Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Granite Shoals, TXThe pilot's decision to takeoff with a limited amount of fuel onboard, which unported during a turn, resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.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 ERA19LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Lexington, KYThe pilot's improper slip maneuver on final approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19TA042Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportMooney M20C · Wildwood, NJThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to initiate a 180° turn following the loss of power.NTSB ERA19LA014Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHargrove Hummel Ultra Cruiser · Zephyrhills, FLThe pilot's failure to activate the airplane’s auxiliary fuel pump, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the impairing effects of the pilot’s medication on his performance.NTSB GAA19CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJust Just Aircraft (Highl · Monroe, WAThe pilot's improper engine modification and operation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.NTSB CEN19LA007Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Refugio, TXThe pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an…NTSB ANC19CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land at a nearby airstrip.NTSB WPR18LA278Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHoward DGA 15P · Kernville, CAA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.NTSB GAA18CA574Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Crewe, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation…NTSB WPR18LA271Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TU206 · Brenham, TXThe pilot's improper fuel management during the landing approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was his failure to follow the published emergency procedures after the loss of engine power.NTSB GAA18CA565Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC 2 · Igiugig, AKThe pilot’s selection of an empty fuel tank for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN18LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pagosa Springs, COThe student pilot's mismanagement of the fuel selector valve during the simulated forced landing demonstration and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision to ensure the fuel selector was properly set, which resulted in a loss of engine power and…NTSB CEN18LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T310 · Laramie, WYThe pilot’s failure to properly adjust the fuel/air mixtures, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing to a field.NTSB CEN18FA371Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Port Huron, MIThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation; the pilot's inadequate flight planning; the pilot's failure to secure the right engine following the loss of power; and his failure to properly…NTSB CEN18LA354Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Bowman, NDThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN18LA351Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Delaware, OHThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction of the formation flight.NTSB ANC18LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Kaktovik, AKA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a steep turn with a low fuel state.NTSB WPR18TA236Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA28 · Mokuleia, HIA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection.