NTSB investigations
5,891 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 344 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 386 |
| 1984 | 389 |
| 1985 | 341 |
| 1986 | 311 |
| 1987 | 276 |
| 1988 | 311 |
| 1989 | 296 |
| 1990 | 322 |
| 1991 | 250 |
| 1992 | 229 |
| 1993 | 254 |
| 1994 | 219 |
| 1995 | 220 |
| 1996 | 217 |
| 1997 | 212 |
| 1998 | 166 |
| 1999 | 160 |
| 2000 | 159 |
| 2001 | 116 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 140 |
| 2004 | 121 |
| 2005 | 115 |
| 2006 | 102 |
| 2007 | 111 |
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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 353) 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353) 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 SEA08LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHein Sonex · Murrieta, CAThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA08CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Fair Bluff, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel, and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB SEA08CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Spokane, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the fence.NTSB DFW08CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV-6 · Stringer, MSThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC08CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Hamilton, NJThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA08CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hyannis, MAThe student pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB MIA08CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportScottish Bulldog 120 · Cramerton, NCThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.NTSB LAX08FA028Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-602P · McFarland, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and improper fueling procedures that led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA13IA006Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLockheed WP-3D · A1Extensive salt buildup in the inlets of all four engines, which resulted in compressor stalls and tailpipe fires in three of the four engines.NTSB NYC08FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDaniel R. Lloyd Trish's Ride Home · Greenville, PAThe pilot/builder's improper installation of the electrical system.NTSB MIA08FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Panama City, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to recent cocaine use.NTSB NYC08FA020Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Boynton Beach, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' improper in-flight fuel management.NTSB CHI08CA008Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportVeltman, Robert CH701 · Owosso, MIThe pilot inadvertantly turned the fuel selector to the off position and failed to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's change in his normal habit pattern.NTSB CHI08CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · O'Neill, NEThe pilot's failure to assure the oil filter was installed on the airplane which resulted in oil starvation. Factors associated with the accident were the mechanic not installing the oil filter, the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred, and…NTSB SEA08CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWelch RV-9 · Bigfork, MTFuel starvation while on downwind for landing. The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management planning was a factor.NTSB SEA08LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHaring Clay RV8A · Brigham City, UTFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Factors include an inaccurate fuel quantity measuring system, and soft terrain encountered during the landing roll.NTSB NYC08CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech G35 · Lexington, SCThe pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB NYC08CA002Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fairview, TNA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC07FA234Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech H-18 · Ft. Lauderdale, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to place the fuel selector for the right engine in the proper position. Contributing to the accident was the improper loading of the cargo.NTSB ATL07LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B90 · Chattanooga, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the landing approach.NTSB MIA07LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Milton, FLThe failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the precautionary landing resulting in the on-ground collision with fence posts.NTSB DFW07CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Taylor, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night.NTSB NYC07LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-90 · Bloomingdale, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reliance on inaccurate fuel gauges.NTSB SEA07LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Corona, CAFuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel system mismanagement and failure to select a tank containing fuel.NTSB LAX07CA261Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · San Jose, CAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ATL07LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Danube, NYThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply.NTSB SEA07CA241Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Soda Springs, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the terrain conditions (soft and rough/uneven) and the tailwind weather conditions.NTSB NYC07FA200Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Niceville, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel quantity.NTSB NYC07LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Old Bridge, NJThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during approach.NTSB ANC07LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Big Lake, AKThe flight instructor's delayed instructions to apply the carburetor heat, and his inadequate supervision. A factor contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB SEA07LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Nampa, IDThe total loss of engine power due to the carburetor throat becoming obstructed with paint that had pealed off of the induction air inlet channel in an area where paint should not have been applied. Factors include an earthen berm running across the field…NTSB SEA07FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Lomita, CAThe loss of engine power during approach as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper pre takeoff fuel system selector valve positioning. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI07CA263Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Princeton, MNThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the fuel siphoning from the right fuel tank.NTSB CHI07CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 D · Fort Wayne, INThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight.NTSB ANC07LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Bethel, AKThe improper [reversed] installation of the fuel selector handle by maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX07CA232Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Eagle Point, ORFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB NYC07LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Kennesaw, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach.NTSB LAX07LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-1B · Olympia, WAThe loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel, and maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the fuel system.NTSB ANC07LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Arecibo, PRThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb, and an off-airport forced landing.NTSB MIA07LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDennis M. Durgin Junior Ace · Dover-Foxcroft, METhe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed following total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting in a stall/mush, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees.NTSB NYC07LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · E.Stroudsburg, PAThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power.NTSB CHI07CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRotorway 162F · Heart, NDThe pilot inadvertently shut off the fuel pump switch which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. An additional cause was the pilot's poorly executed autorotation/flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX07LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMurrin Frederick L Sopwith F1 · Greenville, PAa fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to inadequate fuel system pressure. A factor in the accident was the pilot/builder's failure to adequately adjust the fuel system pressure.NTSB LAX07LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Redding, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision concerning fuel system management and his failure to refuel while en route.NTSB MIA07LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohn D. Williams XT-912 · Newport News, VAThe pilot's failure to comply with FAA and engine manufacturer directives resulting in deterioration of fuel system components by fuel containing ethanol and blockage of the fuel filter by contaminants.NTSB MIA07FA117Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Nichols, FLFailure of the flight crew to maintain minimal controllable airspeed following a total loss of power in the right engine.NTSB LAX07LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Orland, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight inspection and preparation, and his failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the anticipated flight.NTSB LAX07CA211Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Mukilteo, WAFuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane, either before departure or at any of the alternate airports en route.NTSB DFW07CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Eldorado, TXThe loss of engine power as result of water contamination due to a faulty seal on the refuel tank port. A contributing factor was t he lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX07CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSaunders Stiletto · Quartzsite, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to insure security of the fuel tank's cap.