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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 CHI84LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Howell, MIThe plt stated that about 10 min after takeoff, the fuel flow fluctuated & slowly went to zero. He turned the aux fuel pump on, increased the mixture to rich & repositioned the fuel selector to another tank, but to no avail. The plt made a forced landing in a…NTSB CHI84LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Lake City, MIAccording to the plt, at about 30 ft AGL after takeoff the eng RPM began to decrease. The acft flew into a tree adjacent to a road near the end of the rwy. A visual inspection of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions. The property owner reported that…NTSB CHI84FA369Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Muncie, INWitnesses reported that when the acft was taking off, the eng sounded 'rough & was backfiring.' They observed the acft cross the departure end of the rwy at a lower alt & slower speed than what they considered as normal. They saw the acft's wings rock, then…NTSB CHI84FA364Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Lake Delton, WIThe float plane crashed shortly after taking off from Lake Delton while of a sight-seeing flt. The acft was used daily during the tourist season on flts of aprx 15 min long. This was the 8th or 9th flt of the day & was the 4th or 5th flt since refueling. A…NTSB NYC84FHJ02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 305A · East Moriches, NYAt the completion of a banner tow flt the banner was released and a climbing right turn to downwind was initiated. A loss of power was experienced on downwind. Unable to return to the arpt to land, a forced landing was made in a wooded area. Investigators…NTSB CHI84LA358Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cottage Grove, WIWhile over-flying a local arpt at aprx 200 ft AGL the eng lost power. A forced landing was made in an adjacent alfalfa field. The acft landed hard in a nose low attitude and came to rest about 90 ft from initial ground contact.NTSB LAX84LA450Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBastian Pitts S1S · Tucson, AZThe plt stated after the accident that he was flying inverted when he experienced an engine failure. Several in flight restart attempts were unsuccessful and the pilot initiated a forced landing on a dirt road. While on final apch to the dirt road, a pick up…NTSB SEA84LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Shelley, IDThe pilot indicated that he was en route to spray a local field when the engine began to run rough. He diverted to an ag strip nearby, but the engine ceased operation prior to reaching the strip. The aircraft struck an irrigation pivot during the forced…NTSB LAX84FA444Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Cone, AZThe acft made a forced lndg after a loss of power during in flt cruise at 9500 ft MSL. The plt squawked 'indent' following radio contact with artc during a 'may day' call. Later, the transponder was used for 'emer 7700' squawking. The plt spotted a road he…NTSB CHI84FA348Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Medford, MNPlt stated engine failed during cruise at an alt of 500 to 700 ft AGL. Autorotation was attempted. With collective full down rotor RPM continued to decrease while the plt maintained 60 to 70 KTS in a descent. Acft touched down with 40 to 50 KTS forward speed.…NTSB NYC84LA277Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Fairmont, MDN527Y departed sallisburg, MD, on a flt to spray mesquitoes. The pilot had dispenced aprx half the load of chemicals when he experienced an engine failure. He executed an emergency landing in swampy terrain and the aircraft nosed over.NTSB CHI84LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindsay Davis Benson B8M · Gross Ile, MIThe student pilot was in the airport traffic pattern when he noticed the eng cylinder head temp exceeding the red line. He attempted to lower the temp by reducing the eng RPM but could not maintain alt. The pilot maneuvered the acft toward the airport and at…NTSB ATL84FLT12Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportFred Williams KR-2 · Russellville, KYThe only witness the plts wife, said that the acft dropped out of the sky and burst into flames when it hit the ground. The plt was seriously injured and does not recall anything about the accident. The acft was a home built which was builtby the plt. The…NTSB MKC84LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Osage City, KSThe pilot stated that during an aborted takeoff, due to an engine power loss, he was not able to stop before running off the end of the 2600 foot long runway. He said that when he felt that the airplane was ready to fly he glanced down at instrument panel and…NTSB MIA84LA223Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D-55 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The plt stated that he set the throttles for 45 percent power after climbing to 1500 ft MSL. After about 4 hrs of flight the left eng failed followed by a right engine failure moments later. The acft was ditched and never recoveredbecause it sank into the…NTSB CHI84LA341Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Delaware, OHAfter being airborne for aprx 20 min the plt landed, taxied to the end of the strip, and departed again. At about 300 ft AGL the power loss occurred. Investigation of the wreckage revealed 3 qts of oil in the eng with no apparent oil leaks, a combination of…NTSB MKC84LA243Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTate SNS-7 · Larned, KSPlt stated that shortly after takeoff a loss of pwr occurred. Plt pulled up to fly over pwr lines rather than hit a fence under the lines. The acft cleared the wires then stalled into a field. The plt stated the engine was running roughduring the previous flt…NTSB NYC84FNC07Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Brunswick, METhe acft eng failed without warning at an alt of 2500 ft MSL. During the forced landing at nas Brunswick, the plt executed normal emergency procedures but was not successful in air-starting the acft. He stated that after having the 'abandoned field made' he…NTSB FTW84LA333Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 56TC · Houston, TXA special ferry permit had been issued for a one time flt. According the plt neither eng was developing normal power during or after takeoff. At appx 300 ft AGL the acft began to descend and the plt initiated the forced landing in the wooden terrain about 5…NTSB MIA84LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Miami, FLThe plt stated that at about 100 ft AGL the eng lost power but continued to run at a lower power until ground impact. No eng malfunction was found. A post accident exam of the acft revealed no reason for the loss of power.NTSB NYC84LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310I · York, PAThe pilot stated that he was performing touch and go landings and was climbing after his fifth takeoff when the right engine lost power. The pilot continued to state that the landing gear was cycling up when the loss of pwr occured. The aircraft stopped…NTSB LAX84LA406Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Wikieup, AZThe acft was serviced with a full load of fuel before the plt took off. About 1 hr after takeoff, the eng lost power as the throttle was advanced to climb over a mtn ridge. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emergency landing on rough terrain. No…NTSB MIA84LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ocean Cay (Atlantic Ocean)Acft was ditched in the atlantic Ocean after power loss occurred. The wreckage was not recovered.NTSB DEN84LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · W Bountiful, UTThe acft was a Cessna 172 that had been converted to a 'Texas taildragger' in accordance with an approved STC. The purpose of the flt was for the plt to obtain a biennial flt review. He stated that immediately after takeoff, the eng began to progressively…NTSB ATL84LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Fayetteville, WVThe plt stated that the eng suddenly lost power as he was climbing thru about 150 ft AGL. He continued straight ahead & landed after the acft brushed the top of a small tree then hit another small tree. No reason for the loss of power was found. One of the…NTSB NYC84LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Newmarket, NHPlt reported loss of power in flight and executed a forced landing in a wooded area. Reason for the power loss was not determined.NTSB NYC84LA243Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Forrestport, NYThe acft stalled into trees near the edge of a lake and tumbled into the water after the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion at 2000 ft AGL aprx 2 miles from the lake. The plt said he should have used a dip-stick to measure the fuel in the tanks before takeoff…NTSB FTW84LA303Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Miniplane DSA-1 · Brookshire, TXThe acft collided with an unmarked wire after the engine quit on final apch. After the collision the plt was able to level the acft and crash landed about 250 ft short of the rwy. The impact snapped off one gear and folded the other. Theacft skidded to a stop…NTSB MKC84LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Farnam, NEWhile the plt was returning to the arpt from an aerial application mission, the eng lost power & he elected to land on a road. During the landing, the acft struck a bridge & was substantially damaged. Investigation did not reveal cause of power loss.NTSB ANC84LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Wasilla, AKThe acft landed short of the rwy during a forced landing. The plt said he switched fuel tanks 3 minutes piror to landingand the engine quit on downwind leg. Restart attempts were unsuccessful. Attempts to further question the plt have been unsuccessful.NTSB NYC84FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · N. Haverhill, NHA friend who observed the plt preflighting the acft saw him drain fuel from the sumps to check for water. However, he did not see the plt check the fuel level in the tanks. The plt taxied to the rwy, performed an eng run-up & took off. Shortly after lift-off,…NTSB NYC84FU007Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPioneer Flightstar · Cross River, NYDuring the takeoff roll, it appeared to the plt that the eng was not developing full power. The ultralight was not equipped with a tachometer & the suspected loss of power was based on the plt's estimated lift-off point. The plt further stated that he was…NTSB MKC84FA195Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Osage Beach, MOWitness stated acft touched down midfield and bounced several times on the rwy. Two witnesses heard power applied and the acft lifted off 300 ft from the end of the rwy. They stated flaps were fully extended for the total transition and the gear was retracted…NTSB DEN84FTE02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportJohn R Jones PDQ2VW · Aurora, COThe homebuilt acft was being tested for flt even though previous tests had proven that the engine would not support flt. The plt said the carburetor had been improved prior to this test. The acft tookoff and climbed to about 15 ft AGL and stayed at that alt…NTSB ATL84LKG10Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Americus, GAAccording to the plt, he had maneuvered to finish spraying a field & was descending on a trim run when the eng coughed/hesitated. He stated that he became distracted by the problem & before he realized it, the acft was converging on trees. He turned the acft…NTSB MIA84LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney A-2A · Ft. Pierce, FLThe eng lost power about 30 secs after the plt took off. During a forced landing, the acft touched down short of the rwy & the nose gear collapsed in tall grass. No preimpact mechanical discrepancies were found during an exam of the eng.NTSB CHI84LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Mahnomen, MNShortly after taking off, the eng lost power. The plt stated that the eng stopped completely 'like fuel starvation.' He dumped his load of chemicals & made an emergency landing. During the landing, the acft hit a ditch & nosed over. An investigation revealed…NTSB ATL84LA211Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-55B · Gilbertsville, KYThe acft was used for public rides at an amusement park. During the takeoff to ferry the acft back to an overnight parking space the engine quit at 100 ft AGL. The plt said he started the acft and hovered using fuel from the aft fuel tank. When the engine…NTSB ANC84LA102Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Bear Creek, AKThe acft crashed into a river bank during an attempted go-around. The plt reported that upon initial touchdown the acft bounced and he applied full throttle. The engine reportedly responded with a maximum RPM of about 1600. The acft bouncedagain on the…NTSB ANC84LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Healy, AKShortly after lifting off from an airstrip, the eng lost power. The plt tried to make an emergency landing on a highway, but was unable to reach it. The acft was damaged when he landed in the tops of trees. The reason for the power loss was not found.NTSB SEA84LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Spokane, WAThe eng lost power during an aerial application flt, then as the plt was making a forced landing, the acft struck telephone wires. After hitting the wires, the acft struck the ground & cartwheeled. An exam revealed that a failure of the cam ring system had…NTSB ATL84LA202Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Hogdenville, KYAccording to the plt, during a low turn to final a power loss occurred. The acft landed short in a plowed field and nosed over. Examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions.NTSB ANC84LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Tok, AKThe aircraft lost power while on final approach at 350 feet. The pilot changed course 90 degrees and crash landed in a church yard. No reason for the loss of power was found. However, the acft fuel tanks contained a mixture of 80-87 octane aviation fuel &…NTSB MKC84LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Benton, KSWhile performing practice engine out procedures the student plt positioned the acft for a simulated landing to a wheat field. At practice alt the eng was shut down to simulate eng out flt characteristics. The eng was re-started & left in idle position. At…NTSB SEA84LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B-450 · Pullman, WAAfter making a swath run, the acft entered a steep turn with an airspeed of about 75 mph. According to two witnesses, the eng lost power & then the acft crashed. The plt was unable to remember what had happened from the time he entered the turn until he…NTSB NYC84LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mantan, NJPlt stated, while maneuvering at 650 ft the engine quit. During the forced landing apch, the acft contacted powerlines. The acft contacted the ground in a nose down attitude and nosed over.NTSB CHI84LA223Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Marysville, OHPlt stated a loss of pwr occurred en route at 7000 ft MSL and during the forced landing flare pwr was regained. Plt elected to climb because the field being used for the landing was insufficient. At alt of 1500 MSL, loss of pwr occurredonce again. Acft…NTSB CHI84LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Berrien Springs, MIThe acft crashed shortly after takeoff near the end of the rwy. The sequence began when the plt noticied that acft acceleration was 'a bit slow' on the rwy. Then a noticable drop in RPM on the right engine occurred at about halfway down the 3100 ft rwy. The…NTSB NYC84LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Orleans, MAShortly after level off the pilot stated that the engine began to run roughly. All emergency procedures were followed and a precautionary landing was made on the beach. As the acft touched down and rolled out, the nose wheel dug into the sand and the aircraft…NTSB LAX84LA331Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S2A · Redlands, CAThe acft were to perform & the two plts agreed to a staggered takeoff with the 2nd plt counting to 5 prior to commencinghis takeoff. They positioned themselves abreast of each other on the rwy. The plt of N65P commenced her takeoff from the right side of the…