NTSB investigations, 2012
132 cases where NTSB found Fluids/misc hardware.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 96 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 124 |
| 2010 | 128 |
| 2011 | 120 |
| 2012 | 132 |
| 2013 | 106 |
| 2014 | 126 |
| 2015 | 126 |
| 2016 | 118 |
| 2017 | 119 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 123 |
| 2020 | 115 |
| 2021 | 104 |
| 2022 | 109 |
| 2023 | 107 |
| 2024 | 94 |
| 2025 | 65 |
| 2026 | 18 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\") = 2012
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '0107'))
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") = 2012 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '0107')) 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 CEN13LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot's failure to properly manage the airplane's fuel, which resulted in engine failure due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA13LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWragg George Skybolt · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to monitor the fuel quantity during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN13LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Grand Isle, NEThe student pilot's inadequate fuel management due to distraction by airport traffic, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR13CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369 · Pasadena, CAAn unsecured headset, which struck the leading edge of a tail rotor blade. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate safety briefing.NTSB CEN13LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Abilene, TXThe flight instructor's failure to conduct an autorotation following the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the flight instructor and the student pilot to visually check fuel levels to ensure adequate…NTSB ERA13CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Lansing, MIA loss of engine power due to the loss of fuel flow through the airplane's fuel tank selector valve.NTSB CEN13FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Childress, TXThe improper maintenance of the helicopter fuel system that resulted in erroneous fuel gauge indications and the pilot’s inadequate fuel management, both of which resulted in fuel exhaustion during a long-line hover. Also causal was the lack of company…NTSB CEN13LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · DeRidder, LAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation after the oil filler cap separated from the oil filler tube during flight due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during low altitude operations, which…NTSB ERA13LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35B33 · White Plains, NYThe pilot's improper fuel management and his excessive slip maneuver, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his failure to activate the electric boost pump during the attempted engine restart.NTSB WPR13LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Show Low, AZThe fatigue failure of an improperly installed nipple in the oil system of a supplemental type certificate-installed supercharger, which resulted in a complete loss of engine oil during cruise climb.NTSB ERA13LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Lexington, KYThe rupture of the landing gear’s hydraulic pressure hose, which resulted in the depletion of all of the hydraulic fluid, and the inability of the landing gear to raise or lower. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved hydraulic…NTSB ERA13FA055Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Jackson, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in his failure to note the water in the fuel tank due to condensation, which subsequently shut down the engine in flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to…NTSB ERA13LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Jasper, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s prolonged sideslip maneuvers during the descent to landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s lack of a required placard advising pilots to avoid lengthy sideslip maneuvers…NTSB ANC13LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Akiachak, AKThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the subsequent forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CEN13LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Conway, ARThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the lack of fuel and resulted in fuel exhaustion during climb, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude from…NTSB WPR13LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Phoenix, AZA loss of engine power due to oil starvation due to loose oil cooler attachment bolts. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance during the annual inspection.NTSB WPR13LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Parker, AZThe pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in inadequate fuel for the flight and the subsequent fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to land the airplane at…NTSB ERA13CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Beltzville, PAThe flight instructor’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR12LA441Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTeam MINI-MAX · Chula Vista, CAA complete loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to an unsecured fuel filter, which moved in flight and kinked the flexible fuel line, severely restricting the fuel flow to the carburetor. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate…NTSB ERA12LA584Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKeuthan Buccaneer II · Granite Quarry, NCThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN12LA667Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Decorah, IAThe pilot's failure to properly manage the helicopter's available fuel supply, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper calibration of the fuel gauge and the fuel-low warning light.NTSB ERA12LA589Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Selma, ALThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine and a partial loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC12CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12FA654Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Roanoke, TXThe loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's failure to adequately correct the water contamination effects. Contributing to the severity of the occupants' injuries was the lack of…NTSB ERA12LA571Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeagle B206 Series 2 · Perry, FLThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the right engine’s complete loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper configuration of the airplane following the loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12CA568Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Quitman, MSThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR12LA430Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Snohomish, WAThe failure of the right wheel brake hydraulic line during the landing roll, which rendered the brake system inoperative.NTSB WPR12LA423Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarney Stardustrer SA-100 · Chandler, AZA loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to a fuel line failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adhere to the maintenance inspection criteria for the airplane.NTSB CEN12LA630Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHalderman, Floyd G. RV-6A · Eldon, MOThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR12CA401Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Lewiston, IDThe pilot’s inadequate postmaintenance and preflight inspections, which resulted in the separation of the left main wheel after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the improperly secured left main wheel spindle nut.NTSB ERA12LA543Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Tillatoba, MSThe pilot's improper fuel management and his decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions with low fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12LA541Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohnston Douglas S Safari · McVeytown, PAThe pilot's lack of proficiency and certification, which resulted in his failure to enter an autorotation when the engine lost power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent…NTSB CEN12LA605Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · El Paso, TXThe pilot‘s failure to maintain glider control while attempting to take off using a ground winch, which resulted in an inadvertent stall low to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the ground winch, which was unable to produce enough speed for a…NTSB WPR12LA392Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Kemmerer, WYThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect installation of the fuel bladder tanks.NTSB CEN12LA587Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Rolla, NDThe pilot's failure to secure the right wing's fuel cap before the flight and to properly manage the available fuel supply during the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN12FA586Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Canton, MOThe pilot's improper decision to attempt to execute a forced landing to an open field with obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the left engine’s total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the introduction of air into the fuel system…NTSB WPR12CA370Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Madera, CAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12FA526Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Dayton, VAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions…NTSB WPR12LA367Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Pacoima, CAA total loss of engine power on approach for landing due to a combination of the low fuel level and fuel contamination.NTSB CEN12LA583Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Arrow Rock, MOThe pilot's inadequate fuel management and in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12TA515Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · San Juan, PRThe crew’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to monitor the fuel state during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR12CA358Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoughner R 80 Tiger Moth · Ramona, CAThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA12LA509Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDestiny XLT 2000 · Grayson, GAThe non-certificated pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN12LA637Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSackman Sackman Special · Ste. Genevieve, MOThe loss of engine power during a low level maneuver due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB WPR12CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Eastvale, CAThe failure of both pilots to ensure that no water was present in the fuel, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and a forced off-field landing.NTSB WPR12CA340Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · McKinleyville, CAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model and his lack of knowledge regarding the fuel system.NTSB ERA12LA494Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Titusville, FLInadequate maintenance servicing and inspection of the nose landing gear, which resulted in the failure of the nose landing gear to lock and its subsequent collapse during landing.NTSB ANC12LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Gakona, AKThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC12CA082Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Wainwright, AKThe failure of ground personnel to ensure the helicopter was serviced with the proper fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to monitor the fueling process.