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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 350) ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB LAX88DVA08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSmith Model B Avid Flyer · Atwater, CADuring a local test flight, just after takeoff, the engine suddenly lost power and went to idle. The pilot made an off airport landing without incident. The pilot inspected the engine finding nothing unusual. The pilot attempted another takeoff to return to…NTSB SEA88LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca O58B · Bremerton, WADuring cruise, eng lost power. Plt attempted to restore power with no success; eng power was surging but less than enough to sustain flight. Forced landing was executed into rough terrain. Inspection revealed fuel selector deteriorated by age and use. The…NTSB LAX88DVD05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportKerlin Avid Flyer · Tracy, CADuring a local high speed taxi test, the airplane became airborne. Shortly after takeoff the engine quit. The airplane was landed straight ahead in an open field. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed over. The pilot did not report any mechanical…NTSB BFO88FA054Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Clinton, MDEng pwr loss occurred when the instrument student advanced the throttle to do a go-around when the acft was too high to lnd on rwy 5 following a simulated instrmt apch. The instr took control of the acft and about half-way down the rwy, at about 300 ft AGL,…NTSB SEA88LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Reno, NVDuring an instructional flight and an ILS approach, a total loss of engine power occurred at about 1200 feet AGL. A forced landing was made onto rough terrain. During landing roll the nose gear separated from the aircraft. The private pilot receiving…NTSB SEA88LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Olympia, WAAfter reducing power in order to land onto the runway a total loss of power occurred. The aircraft was landed short of the ruwnay and during landing roll a ditch was struck collapsing the right main and nose gear. Aircraft inspection revealed 2 2/3 gallons of…NTSB FTW88DRD08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna T-210N · Ruston, LADuring climbout, the engine lost power and the airplane made a forced landing in a wooded area. After hitting trees and the terrain, the airplane burned. No pre-impact problems were found with the powerplant. Vented fuel caps had been installed but were…NTSB NYC88LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60 · Latrobe, PAAccident was pilot loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CHI88LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Flushing, MIDuring initial takeoff climb the acft experienced a loss of engine power at approximately 30' to 40' above the ground. The pilot elected to execute a forced landing on the grassy infield of the airport because insufficient runway remained. The acft struck the…NTSB MIA88LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBost Pitts S-1C · Miami, FLThe plt stated that he was performing a tail-slide maneuver when the eng suddenly quit. He attempted to restart eng. When eng would not restart, he elected to lnd a/c in a fld. During landing roll, the a/c nosed over. FAA stated that the carb was damaged…NTSB NYC88LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1B · Dover, PALoss of engine power for an unknown reason. Contributing factors were: failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment obstructions near the end of the runway (sign, stone fence & tree).NTSB NYC88LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Colts Neck, NJLoss of power due ot vapor lock of the aircraft engine and an off airport landing and collision with an object.NTSB FTW88LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · New Roads, LAThe airplane had not had an annual inspection and had not been flown for over a year. The pilot stated he found no contamination during the draining of the fuel sumps. Shortly after takeoff, the engine started sputtering and eventually stopped. During the…NTSB MKC88LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMccurry Taylor Monoplane · Marshalltown, IAThe pilot stated that he had intentionally shut down the engine-- so as to attempt a power off 'deadstick' landing. As he was descending, the pilot changed his plans and decided to restart the engine--but the engine would not start. While attempting the…NTSB NYC88LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Turner, METhe pilot said he preflighted the aircraft before departure. The pilot stated that he flew in the local area taking photos, then had started back towards the airport when the engine began to sputter. The pilot called bangor air rescue, checked instruments and…NTSB NYC88LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · West Chester, PAThe pilot preflighted the aircraft and performed a runup before takeoff. The flight departed from runway 27. When the aircraft reached about 200 feet, the engine experienced a power loss and altitude could not be maintained. The pilot elected to land in a…NTSB NYC88LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Brookhaven, NYLoss of power due to carburetor ice during an attempted go around. Pilot landed in scrub pines and airplane nosed over.NTSB LAX88LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Reedley, CAThe aircraft climbed to about 800 feet AGL after takeoff when the engine began to run rough. The pilot said that the engine then 'quit and restart(ed)' several times. He said that insufficient power was available to remain airborne and he attempted a landing…NTSB ATL88DKG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G164A · Clanton, ALNTSB FTW88LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Floresville, TXThe engine stopped producing full power and the pilot had to make a forced landing in a pasture. During the landing roll, the airplane impacted a fence. The pilot said he found fuel in both tanks but the right tank had collapsed due to the tank vent being…NTSB ATL88FA174Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Middlesboro, KYWitnesses rprted the eng did not sound like it was providing full power drg takeoff & that abt 3/4 of the 3600' rwy was used for the takeoff roll. After lift-off, the acft climbed at a shallow angle to abt 250 to 300 ft AGL. It then entereda shallow left…NTSB DEN88DTI01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportJudge Q2 · Cut Bank, MTThe acdt occurred on the arpt when the plt decided to abort the flt shortly after takeoff. The plt said that after takeoff the acft did not seem to accelerate properly so he decided to land. The takeoff had been made on a 5300 ft long rwy which has a 600 ft…NTSB BFO88FID03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot was doing touch & go landings. During climbout engine power loss occurred at an estimated 300 ft AGL. The pilot radioed mayday and a witness stated he heard the stall horn during the transmission. Afterwards the acft pitched down and spun to the…NTSB BFO88LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20J · Yorktown, VAThe plt was returning to the arpt after a 20 minute local flight. About 5 miles from the arpt he noticed the oil pres/temp gages indicated zero even after he checked the circuit breakers-shortly afterward the engine began to lose power and vibrate severely.…NTSB LAX88DUJ04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportStarr Bumble BEE II · Marana, AZThe airplane was on its first flight since being certified. The pilot had overhauled the engine 2.5 hours prior to the flight. During the climb the engine lost power. The airplane rolled to the left and collided with a utility pole then the ground. The pilot…NTSB BFO88LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Mechanicsville, MDThe acft was flown with the engine cowling plugs installed. The engine overheated and it lost power. The plt said he forgot to remove the plugs during the preflight. During the forced landing roll the acft collided with a berm and the rt main lndg gear was…NTSB ATL88LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Watkinsville, GAStrong headwinds were encountered during the x-c flt. The plt landed at an arpt to refuel but found the arpt FBO to be closed. He continued on toward his destination. About 10 miles from his destination, he made a precautionary ldg in a field due to a…NTSB CHI88DEC01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech 23 · Brighton, MIThe unsuitable terrain (trees and a lake) encountered during a forced landing made necessary by the partial failure of the aircraft's powerplant during and attempted go-around. The occupants were able to exit the aircraft before it sank; the aircraft was…NTSB MIA88LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Monticello, FLThe plt stated that while enroute to st. petersburg, and in the vicinity of montecello FL, he began to experience severe engine vibrations and a loss of power. He then selected a field to land in & on his apch, the acft struck some trees, sheared off the…NTSB LAX88LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Mayer, AZNTSB ATL88LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Lawrenceville, GAThe instructor reported that he initiated a sim engine failure during climb at about 100 ft AGL, as part of the recurrency flight. The pilot initiated an autorotation, at about 50 ft AGL, the rate of descent increased and the throttle was rolled in to arrest…NTSB ATL88DKG06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportChristen Industries Eagle II · Chamblee, GANTSB NYC88LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · West Seneca, NYLoss of power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factor was adversed weather conditions.NTSB NYC88LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Downingtown, PADuring takeoff from shannon airport, the flight experienced an engine power loss and crashed. Pilot stated that water was found in the carburetor. The plt said after the acc that after the power loss he noticed powerlines and houses in front and made a sharp…NTSB MKC88LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Cedar Rapids, IADuring a night cross country trip, PIC experienced a total power loss. An emergency ldg was attempted and the accident aircraft collided with the terrain. Post accident inspection revealed no mechanical or fuel starvation problems. The pilot reported that the…NTSB MIA88LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Key West, FLAccording to the plt he was on a fish spotting flight. The acft lost power. The plt ditched in the ocean. He was picked up by a passing boat & taken to Key West, FL. He stated that due to the past history of this acft, his opinion was that the cause of the…NTSB MIA88LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Terra Ceia, FLWhile on a cross country flt, the plt elected to return to the departure point due to 'bad weather.' He later advised tower personnel when the flt was 10 miles south, inbound for landing. The plt was given landing information after which he reported a loss of…NTSB LAX88FA134Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D95A · Santa Maria, CAFailure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the loss of power in the left engine and to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB FTW88MA083Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE-3101 · Decatur, TXAirplane's encounter with rought terrain during an attempted forced landing. The forced landing was necessitated after the captain used improper procedures to shutdown the left engine in flight following an unexplained torque fluctuation.NTSB SEA88LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Las Vegas, NVDuring a maintenance flight, while on final approach, the engine ceased operating. Adequate fuel was available in the right fuel tank. The left fuel tank contained 4.5 gallons of which 3.5 gallons are unusable. The plt said he was slipping the acft on the…NTSB LAX88LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio HT-295 · Oracle, AZEngine failure for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN88LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Collins, COThe private plt was performing a night solo training flight in the local area. After several stop and go landings, the plt was returning to her home airport. At 6300FT MSL, in cruise flight, the plt reported that the engine quit. Attempts to restart were not…NTSB CHI88DEP04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172L · West Bend, WIAfter 30 minutes of local flight, on a dark night, the pilot increased the throttle setting after selecting approach flaps. There was no response from the engine. A forced landing was initiated and the aircraft collided with trees and terrain. A subsequent…NTSB NYC88LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · North Hanover, NJThe eng lost power while the acft was circling at aprx 1500 ft AGL & the occupants were engaged in aerial photography. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emergency landing in a swampy area. An exam of the acft revealed the left tank was empty. The…NTSB FTW88DRG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Alamo, TXThe pilot experienced a total loss of engine power during climb when he made his initial power reduction. The power loss was accompanied by a loud bang. A severe postaccident ground fire melted a large portion of the engine. A partial engine teardown was…NTSB FTW88DRG06Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHodges Condor III +2 · Canyon Lake, TXThe homebuilt airplane was being flown by the new owner and his son. After two takeoffs and landings, the airplane was 5O feet in the air when the engine quit. The pilot stated in his report, 'we suspect a kill switch was inadvertently touched and this was…NTSB BFO88FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · So. Charleston, WVThe stu plt said the engine began to alternate between partial and full power during the initial tkf climb. The acft was about 100 ft AGL and about 300 ft past the rwy end. According to the stu the inst took control of the acft, turned left, reversed course…NTSB MIA88LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · St Petersburg, FLThe plt stated that while on apch to land, the engine lost power. During an attempt to land on runway 36 the acft stalled & nosed in from an approximate 50 foot altitude. No determination could be made as to the nature of the malfunction of the engine as…NTSB NYC88DHA02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGribosh LONG-EZ · Perkasie, PAThe homebuilt airplane was being operated on its second test flight after manufacture. Witnesses stated that they heard the engine 'making power changes' and 'surging' while the airplane was maneuvering at 30 to 50 feet above the ground. Also, they reported…NTSB ATL88FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Youngstown, OH