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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 FTW85LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Alpine, TXThe plt experienced a partial pwr loss when about 50 ft above the rwy, just after liftoff. The acft was about 300 ft down the rwy with some rwy still remaining. He landed the acft but was unable to stop until the acft had run through the perimeter fence. It…NTSB SEA85LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Yamhill, ORThe eng ceased operating at aprx 40 ft AGL during initial takeoff climb. Investigation disclosed the acft had been fueled with a mixture of automotive fuel and 80/87 avgas. The acft had sat on the ground for over 4 hrs with a surface tem of 95 degs f. a…NTSB MIA85LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Frostproof, FLThe instructor plt (CFI) reported that while cruising at 2000 ft, the acft eng began losing power. He elected to land on a narrow highway that was bordered by trees. He stated that during the landing, the wind blew the acft off the asphalt surface, the nose…NTSB ATL85FLT09Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Memphis, TNThe acft nosed over during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. Purpose of the flt was to practice night takeoffs and landings. On the fifth takeoff, at aprx 200 ft AGL, a total loss of pwr was experienced. The acft contacted an embankment during the…NTSB CHI85FEK01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportDietz Evans VP-1 · Bryan, OHThe acft impacted the terrain in an uncontrolled descent after stalling during an emergency descent. The plt stated that at an alt of 700-800 ft AGL, the engine RPM decreased from 3000 to 2400. The RPM continued to decrease and the acft stalled at an alt of…NTSB NYC85LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · W.Stafford, CTThe plt stated that shortly after takeoff upon reaching an alt of 3000 ft, the eng pwr dropped to 1000 RPM with the prop windmilling. He then went through the restart procedure to no avail. The plt then performed an eng shut down and force landed the acft in…NTSB LAX85LA321Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Monterey, CAThe pilot took off on a training flight to practice holding over a VOR intersection 12 miles off shore. Approximately 12MINUTES after take off the pilot declared 'mayday,rough engine', to the Monterey,calfornia control tower control specialist. The control…NTSB ANC85LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A-185F · Portage, AKAcft attempted to land on inlet mud flats & nosed over following a reported rough running engine.NTSB SEA85LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Denio, NVA loss of pwr occurred while cruising above mountainous terrain. During forced landing the nose gear collapsed and the acft nosed over. The eng had just been rebuilt less than 37 hrs prior to the accident. The plt stated that a week prior to the accident the…NTSB FTW85LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Crane, TXThe helicopter was being operated from a flat bed trailer. The plt stated he had lifted to a 3 foot hover when the eng stopped. The helicopter suddenly rotated about 45 degs before he could stop it. The plt attempted to make an autorotation touchdown but was…NTSB MIA85LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Cedar Key, FLThe plt reported that shortly after taking off, while flying at 1400 ft, there was a strong odor of fuel in the cabin, then the eng lost power. He was unable to restart the eng & subsequently ditched the acft in the gulf of Mexico about 1/4 mi south of Cedar…NTSB FTW85LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR (PT-22) · Hondo, TXThe plt was on a x-country flt. Near the destination the eng experienced sudden seizure and all eng pwr was lost. The plt attempted an emergency landing but collided with a pwr line which resulted in substantial damage to the acft. The cause of the loss of…NTSB CHI85LA285Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · North Canton, OHThe preflight, engine runup and initial takeoff were uneventful. At approx 600 ft AGL the engine sputtered for two or three seconds then stopped. The pilot turned back toward the runway but was too low. He crash landed in a gravel quarry after clipping power…NTSB SEA85IA160Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Bellevue, WAA complete loss of power occurred during a CFR 135 passenger flight. The oil filter adapter was found to be safety wired in a position with 3/4' of threads visable. Causing a complete and sudden loss of oil and power.NTSB ATL85LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Enterprise, ALWhile on a solo training flight the aircraft lost power while on downwind and the student pilot made an mergency landing on the runway, however, during landing roll the aircraft went off the side of the rwy and nosed over in the soft soil. Post crash…NTSB FTW85LA278Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Austin, TXThe eng failed at about 2000 ft MSL while the acft was climbing to cruise flt. The plt attempted to turn back to the arpt but realized it was too FAR away. The plt then made a forced landing in a grass area adjacent to a large hwy at about a 45 deg angle to…NTSB SEA85LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers 2000 · Reno, NVA loss of pwr occurred just as the acft was entering the traffic pattern. The acft was landed 650 ft short of the rwy. The reason for the pwr loss could not be determined by an a & p mechanic. The plt did not plan the apch accurately enough to touchdown on…NTSB LAX85LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Santa Maria, CAThe pilot reported to the tower, while on base leg, that he was out of fuel. He then landed short and contacted a fence and a tree on the landing roll. The pilot stated that the aircraft contained 45 gallons of fuel when he departed and that he had flown for…NTSB NYC85LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · New Milford, CTAccording to the plt, the preflt and runup checks were normal. The plt then applied full pwr for takeoff and rotation was initiated at 60 KTS. After liftoff, the acft appeared to loose pwr and began to yaw to the left. The stall warning horn sounded and the…NTSB SEA85LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Asotin, WAWhile maneuvering, the aircrafts engine sputtered and then quit. During forced landing on a freshly plowed field, the aircrafts nose wheel dug in and collapsed. The acircraft nosed over. The aircraft was examined by an a & p mechanic and no abnormalities…NTSB FTW85LA267Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · New Orleans, LAThe pilot stated the engine quit while he was being vectored for an approach to msy airport, New Orleans. He stated orally that he did not run out of fuel. A successful test run was made with adequate power for flight available. The cause of the engine power…NTSB SEA85LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164B · Twin Falls, IDA partial loss of power occurred during aerial application due to a crack around one of the cylinders. While the plt was attempting to dump chemicals, the acft settled onto the ground tearing off the rt main gear. The plt then flew on to Twin Falls to land.…NTSB CHI85LA237Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Peoria, ILIt was reported that the plt made an intersection takeoff with about 4500 ft available. Lift off was made with about 2700 ft of rwy left. The acft did not climb. Low but smooth power output was heard. The flight overflew about three fields that reportedly…NTSB LAX85LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Van Nuys, CAAn eng failue was experienced while on final apch to rwy 16R and the plt elected to make the forced landing on a sod farm near the arpt. He stated he had plenty of alt to reach the selected touchdown point, but he made a slight left turn to avoid large trees.…NTSB ATL85FA189Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hendersonville, NCThe plt reported that during takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing thru about 100 to 125 ft AGL. He made a rgt turn back toward the arpt to land. However, the acft stalled, then impacted in a parking lot near the departure end of the rwy &…NTSB ATL85LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC · Barnardsville, NCDuring a supervised solo x-country flt, the student acft experienced a loss of pwr at cruise. After reaching his first check point, the student reversed course because he departed on the wrong heading. Before reaching the first check point for the second…NTSB SEA85FA137Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12C · Warm Springs, ORDuring a flt from madras, OR to walla walla, WA, a loss of eng power occurred due to a fuel flow problem & the plt made a successful autorotation near Warm Springs, OR. A company mechanic was dispatched to the helicopter & he repaired a loose fuel line…NTSB ATL85LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Andalusia, ALThe plt stated that shortly after takeoff, at about 700 ft MSL, the eng lost power with out warning after he made a power reduction to 2500 RPM & 25 inches of manifold pressure. He attempted to glide to a field, but the acft went into the tops of trees before…NTSB SEA85LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Albany, ORDuring takeoff at about 150 feet AGL the engine ceased operating. A forced landing was made and the acft struck a fence prior to touchdown. Inspection of the acft and eng did not reveal any mechanical failure/malfunction. The plt had been using automotive…NTSB NYC85FNA02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMcpherson Evans VP-1 · Boxborough, MAThe pilot experienced an engine failure and allowed the airspeed to decrease until the aircraft stalled and spun to the ground. The cause of the engine failure was not determined. The pilot received serious injuries and the homebuilt aircraft received…NTSB MKC85LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Paragould, ARPilot was seeding rice when the engine failed. Pilot attempted forced landing on gravel road and impacted a utility pole before touchdown. Acft destroyed by impact and post impact fire. The reason for the engine failure could not be determined.NTSB NYC85LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · S.Woodstock, VTThe helicopter experienced a loss of RPM on liftoff and received substantial damage when it collided with a chain link fence. The plt stated that on liftoff to aprx 50 ft AGL, the RPM dropped off to 2800 and a loss of climb resulted. The plt descended in an…NTSB MKC85LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow AT301 · Marianna, ARAfter departing the ag strip the plt rptd a vibrating engine which shook violently until finally quitting. The plt responded with an emergency landing attempt to a plowed bean field. The acft impacted the soft terrain at a high rate of speed where the acft…NTSB FTW85LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Keller, TXThe acft collided with a tree during a forced landing roll following a loss of power on initial takeoff climb. The plt reported a leak was found in the gascolator after the accident.NTSB SEA85LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Orovada, NVAfter completing his last spray run, the plt began a turn. During the turn, the eng lost power, then restarted & lost power again. Attempts to restart the eng were to no avail. Since the acft was still at a very low alt (aprx 50 ft), an emerg landing was…NTSB MKC85LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Marvell, ARPlt stated that the engine stopped producing power after a reduction to cruise power. Touchdown during the forced lanidng was hard. The engine ran satisfactorily during post crash testing and cause of the loss of power could not be determined.NTSB ATL85LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Columbia, SCThe plt reported that during a descent to 2100 ft, intermediate level offs were made at 5000, 4000, & 3000 ft. he stated that at 2200 ft, carb heat was removed & power was applied for the level off. However, when the throttle was advanced, the eng began…NTSB NYC85LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Batavia, NYThe acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of pwr on initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that at an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL, the eng quit operating. A forced landing was made 100 yrds off the end of rwy 28. Inspection of…NTSB FTW85LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Hamilton, TXThe plt stated the acft and engine assy had experienced execssive vibrations while in flt followed by the windshield being covered with oil immediately after the vibration started. The propeller assy had become loose from the engine mount and separated at…NTSB LAX85LVA03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Lindsay, CAThe acft made a forced landing in a beet field following a noise in the eng or transmission. After he heard a noise the plt auto-rotated and during the hard landing the acft was damaged.NTSB MKC85LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Searcy, ARThe plt reports that the eng lost power during a spray pass and each time he advanced the throttle in an effort to regain power the eng backfired. The plt made a forced landing in a nearby field and the acft hit a ditch, nosed over and burned. The eng was…NTSB SEA85LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Couer D'Alene, IDThe eng lost power after carb heat was applied & the throttle was retarded on base leg. Subsequently, the acft nosed over during a forced landing on freshly plowed ground short of the rwy. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was found during the…NTSB FTW85LRA02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Anahuac, TXThe acft collided with the ground after the engine reportedly lost power for an undetermined reason. Due to the low altitude while applying fertilizer the acft had to be landed in the path of flt.NTSB SEA85LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H-35 · Owyhee Reserv., IDThe flt departed from boise, Idaho, on the left main fuel tank. Fifteen minutes into the flt the plt switched to the left auxiliary tank. Several minutes later, the engine ceased operating dispite the plts switching back to the left main fuel tank. An engine…NTSB NYC85FFJ02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRotec Engineering Rally 3 · Constantia, NYThe pilot and passenger in a rally 3 had been airborne for approximately 3 minutes when he experienced a engine failure. The pilot set up for a landing and eventually got the engine restarted. After flying close to the ground for about 1/4 mile he started…NTSB DEN85LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft Unknown · Mora, NMAcft was refueled at las vegas, NM. Plt stated after accident that the eng gradually lost power while in cruise flt. Plt attempted to return to las vegas but could not maintain alt. Acft was damaged during landing on rough terrain. There are no current acft…NTSB MIA85LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310G · Palm City, FLThe plt reported that shortly after takeoff, the left eng lost power. He was unable to maintain control of the acft, so he reduced power on the right eng & subsequently made an emergency landing in a field. During the landing, the gear collapsed, then the…NTSB SEA85LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Fall Creek, ORThe helicopter sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of power. According to the plt, the helicopter was refueled aprx 1 hr flt time prior to the accident. Cause of the power loss was not determined.NTSB LAX85LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Clovis, CAOn initial climb, at 400 ft AGL, the acft's rt engine lost fuel pressure. Then all right engie power was lost. The lt eng continued to operate normally. The plt failed to feather the rt prop & allowed the acft to slow to the point where a mvc roll commenced.…NTSB CHI85FET01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 M · Valparaiso, INThe plt departed the griffith arpt on a local flt & proceeded to two other arpts to practice landings. He flew to the starke county arpt & made 5 or 6 landings, then went to the porter county arpt. After the 5th touch-&-go, he prepared to takeoff by…