NTSB investigations: Cessna 140
29 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 140, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1983 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
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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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071602', '2071603')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 353))
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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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071602', '2071603')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353))
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NTSB LAX05LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · New Cuyama, CAthe pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing terrain.NTSB ANC04LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · North Pole, AKThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB IAD04CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Ridegway, VAThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI03LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Morrilton, ARThe deterioration of the fuel line resulting in fuel contamination and the loss of engine power.NTSB NYC03LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Fryeburg, MEAn in-flight encounter with carburetor ice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during a simulated engine failure.NTSB FTW01LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Winnsboro, TXthe loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.NTSB LAX01LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, fuel management, and inadequate remedial actions, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The pilot made an off-field landing and collided with a fence.NTSB MIA99LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Woodstock, GAa total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of contaminated fuel, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree.NTSB ATL97LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's failure to select the fuller tank for takeoff that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB NYC96LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Houlton, MEthe pilot's failure to select the fullest fuel tank prior to takeoff which resulted in fuel starvation during the initial takeoff climb.NTSB LAX96LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Dixon, CAfuel starvation due to debris blocking the carburetor main jet.NTSB NYC95LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Richmond, RIThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB FTW94LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Archer City, TXFuel contamination induced power loss. Factors were the improper refueling techniques used by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.NTSB NYC92LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Palmer, MAThe improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice over unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to be aware of the temperature/dewpoint spread.NTSB ATL92FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Columbia, SCThe pilot-in-command's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was on board the airplane for the intended flight, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall/spin. A factor contributing to the…NTSB LAX90LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Chico, CAFuel starvation due to unporting of the fuel pick up in the fuel tank selected for the takeoff.NTSB SEA90LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Amboy, WALoss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ATL89FA167Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Conyers, GACarburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Carburetor icing condition was a related factor.NTSB DEN87LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · San Ysidro, NMThe plt and pax were on a LCL sightseeing flt. The plt stated that he had been flying low and slow at a nose high attitude. The engine began to overheat and did not cool off and the pilot executed a precautionary landing on a dirt road. The acft ballooned and…NTSB MKC87LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Ankeny, IAWhile practicing take offs and landings, CFI and student experienced engine failure shortly after take off. An emergency landing was initiated, and during forced landing attempt the aircraft was substantially damaged. The CFI stated the engine quit due to…NTSB CHI86LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Remington, INThe aircraft's engine quit at about 200 feet AGL during takeoff climb. The pilot executed a forced landing into a plowed field and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot stated that he believed the fuel selector was in the incorrect position. Examination revealed…NTSB ATL85LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Hawesville, KYThe plt was on a flt from lordsburg, NM, to mansfield, OH, and could not find hancock county airport, Hawesville, KY. While searching for the airport the engine lost total power due to fuel exhaustion. The plt said that he planned to refuel at hancock co.…NTSB ANC85FA027Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wasilla, AKOn go-around during a simulated forced landing over a dirt landing strip engine began to sputter and run rough. Plt stated power was reduced and engine began to run smooth. Fuel tank was switched and 15 to 20 seconds later, engine quit. Forced landing was…NTSB FTW84LA392Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Liverpool, TXAt aprx 900 ft AGL the eng lost power and the plt executed a forced landing in the unimproved terrain. At touchdown the acft struck trees and a dirt enbankment nosing over inverted. Investigation revealed water in the gascolator as well as the left fuel tank.…NTSB CHI84LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Hastings, MIThe instructor plt (CFI) knew that the acft was getting low on fuel, but he wanted the student to make one more takeoff & landing. When the acft was climbing thru about 200 ft after takeoff, the eng began losing power. The CFI assumed control of the acft &…NTSB NYC83LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Windham, NHThe eng quit during takeoff & the acft crashed into trees. The plt admitted having used 87 octane automotive no-lead gasoline in the acft.NTSB SEA83LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · College Place, WAThe acft collided with power line poles during an emergency landing. The pilot reported a power loss during takeoff and witnesses reported that the engine was sputtering during takeoff and quit during climb out. Post accident investigation showed the acft…NTSB MKC83LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-140 · Mt. Pleasant, IAThe pilot stated he did not make a visual check of his fuel supply prior to flight. After a 45 minute solo flight he landed at a private strip and picked up a passenger. The right fuel tank was selected and the guage was indicating in the lower red 1/4 red,…NTSB CHI83LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Richview, ILThe acft collised with a ditch and nosed over during a forced landing after the engine stopped in cruise flt. The pilot said he checked the carburetor heat on the ground but did not use it in the air. After the landing the engine was inspected and no…