NTSB investigations, 2016
22 cases where NTSB found Engine fuel and control.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 34 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2016
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '010573'))
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2016 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '010573')) 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 ANC17LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Extreme SQ-12 · Palmer, AKThe fuel injector manufacturer's inappropriate guidance to use a 5-ampere circuit breaker in place of the required 10-ampere circuit breaker on the fuel injector circuit, which resulted in the circuit breaker opening, a loss of electrical power to the…NTSB ENG17IA003Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A330 223 · Seattle, WAA No. 1 engine fire caused by a fuel manifold supply line high cycle fatigue crack which led to a fuel leak that subsequently ignited on hot engine case surfaces. The fatigue crack originated and progressed due to elevated fuel manifold assembly vibration…NTSB ERA17LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Laurel, MSA total loss of engine power due to a stuck carburetor float. The reason the carburetor float became stuck could not be determined because postaccident examination of the float and needle/seat revealed no anomalies.NTSB CEN16LA387Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPahnke Vernon A Vans RV 9A · Newark, ILThe pilot's failure to properly assemble the fuel pump, which resulted in the loss of fuel pressure and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB WPR16FA176Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Wickenburg, AZTotal loss of power to the right engine during takeoff due to a fuel contaminant, which blocked the fuel flow transducer and resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.NTSB CEN16LA363Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCGS Hawk Aero II · Holland, MIThe improper installation of quick release connectors in the fuel lines, which was not in accordance with the engine manufacturer's maintenance instructions and allowed air to be introduced into the fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.…NTSB GAA16CA497Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Brunswick, GAThe total loss of engine power during takeoff due to a loose B-nut on the fuel flow divider input fuel line fitting, which resulted in a fuel leak and fuel starvation.NTSB WPR16FA166Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas TA-4K · Las Vegas, NVForeign object debris in the engine's main fuel control unit, which restricted fuel flow and subsequently resulted in the loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the installation or addition of an extra seal during the main fuel control unit…NTSB ANC16CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrian Turner Northern Explorer · Chickaloon, AKA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB CEN16FA290Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Fond du Lac, WICarburetor contamination following exposure to water in the fuel, which resulted in a carburetor malfunction and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control that resulted in a stall.NTSB CEN16LA287Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Dodge Center, MNA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB ANC16LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeropro CZ A220 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were engine power surges due to the bent carburetor throttle valve lever.NTSB ENG16IA027Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757 · Jamaica, NYMaintenance personnel's failure to ensure proper installation of a fuel tube O-ring, which resulted in an undercowl engine fire during initial climb.NTSB ERA16LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164 · Laurel, DEA total loss of engine power due to an encounter with a bird, which collided with the spray pump fan assembly and subsequently sent blade fragments into the engine compartment, damaging the throttle linkage.NTSB CEN16LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Bowie, TXThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the throttle control arm, which resulted in its in-flight separation and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN16LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Henley, MOThe pilot’s decision to conduct extended inverted flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel flow disruption. Contributing to the accident was his decision to conduct aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude, which precluded him from…NTSB CEN16LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R · Alpine, TXThe engine’s decreased performance due to high-density altitude conditions and a partially obstructed fuel injector nozzle. Contributing to the pilot's decision to perform an off-field landing was the anomalous high exhaust gas temperature reading.NTSB WPR16LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Acampo, CAA total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the fuel pressure line that connected the fuel control unit and the fuel flow transducer due to vibration as the result of a fatigue fracture of an associated support clamp. Contributing to the…NTSB CEN16FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Reedsville, WIThe failure of the power turbine governor's dual-spool bearing due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN16LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMathieu Cassutt · Louisville, NEThe pilot's decision to operate with partial carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA16LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 151 · St. Augustine, FLThe flight instructor's overpriming of the engine during start, which resulted in a carburetor fire. Contributing to the severity of accident was the flight instructor's failure to follow the Pilot Operating Handbook's engine fire during start emergency…NTSB ANC16IA013Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Anchorage, AKThe overhaul facility's improper and excessive use of an approved lubricant during overhaul of the fuel injection servo, which resulted in a disruption of fuel flow and a total loss of engine power.