NTSB investigations

16 cases where NTSB found Fuel pressure.

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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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '01022844'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR23LA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSteven Radenbaugh JA35 Superstol · Moorpark, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an off airport precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight with a possible mechanical malfunction.May 6, 2023 · N799CP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportYates Mike E Roaring Eagle · Stanwood, IAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine…Oct 9, 2022 · N181MY · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A35 · Waco, GAThe failure of the fuel pressure indicator line due to corrosion that was not detected during the last annual inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Mar 6, 2022 · N764B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Marana, AZExcessive fuel pressure and temperature throughout the fuel system due to heat soaking, which resulted in an engine fire during engine start.Sep 14, 2019 · N4403Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA240Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportScoda Aeronautical Super Petrel · Lancaster, CAThe improper sealing of both carburetor bowls, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Aug 25, 2019 · N632MM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Tuskegee, ALAn improperly adjusted slope controller and fuel pump that resulted in an excessively high fuel flow, an extremely rich mixture, a rough-running engine, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.Oct 15, 2017 · N289CM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA136Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310R · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot’s inability to maintain adequate airspeed after a loss of power to the right engine while maneuvering in the pattern to return to the airport. Contributing to the accident were the loss of power to the right engine for reasons that could not be…Jun 30, 2017 · N87297 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLueck Kitfox 7 · Cody, WYImproper maintenance of the fuel pressure regulator, which resulted in an excessive fuel and airbox pressure differential and subsequent loss of engine power.Dec 23, 2016 · N320RJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Sylacauga, ALA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the throttle body/fuel metering unit to provide the engine with adequate fuel pressure for full power operation.Apr 27, 2015 · N248ME · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEvolution Trikes Revo · Kekaha, HIThe pilot's reconfiguration of the fuel venting system, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent loss of aircraft control.Mar 11, 2014 · N98EV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFranklin Glasair II · Spanish Fork, UTA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which likely resulted from air being introduced into the fuel system through the worn shaft of an electric fuel boost pump.Mar 12, 2013 · N61RA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Alturas, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel vaporization. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the auxiliary fuel pump when he noticed a degradation in the airplane’s climb performance.Aug 27, 2012 · C-GFCK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNelson Sydney/Nelson Diann Zodiac XL · Medina, OHA cracked fuel line, which resulted in a loss of fuel pressure and subsequent loss of engine power.Apr 13, 2012 · N4337G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA458Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Mammoth, CADynamic rollover of the helicopter during a precautionary landing.Sep 16, 2010 · N2153S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA405Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlines Sportsman GS-2 · Morrisville, VTThe pilot's improper flare during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of fuel pressure for undetermined reasons.Aug 7, 2010 · N546SG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Benson, AZA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loss of fuel pressure caused by the fuel pump screws being loose. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.May 21, 2010 · N6630X · Substantial damage