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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" = 353) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ATL84LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Forkville, MSAfter aprx 3 hrs of flight time, the plt experienced a total loss of power. A forced landing was made in trees in a national forest area. Four ounces of fuel were found in the gascolator, about 2 ounces in the right wing and a few drops in the left wing. The…NTSB DEN84LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Kindred, NDThe engine quit on the first swath run after a carburetor change. Substantial damage resulted from the forced landing. Subsequent examination of the carburetor revealed fouling by sealant material partially dissolved by fuel.NTSB CHI84LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobert Judd Sonerai II · Troy, MIThe plt reported that after a local flt he began a reduced power (1800 RPM) descent from 4500 ft MSL back to the arpt. At 3300 ft MSL the eng quit. The plt was unable to restart the eng as the prop was not windmilling & the acft was not equipped with an eng…NTSB LAX84LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Corona, CAThe plt stated that the 'engine quit during the second takeoff after making a touch and go.' The plt negotiated a 180 deg turn & attempted to land on the airport 'service road'; a truck, however, entered the service road & the plt was forced to land in a…NTSB CHI84LA235Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Wadsworth, OHThe acft touched down 200 ft short of the rwy after the engine lost power on the final approach. During landing the acftcollided with a creek embankment. The plt stated that while on final approach he applied carburetor heat and throttled back. When he…NTSB NYC84FIG03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Damascus, MDDuring cruise a loss of pwr was experienced and a forced landing initiated. At about 300 ft AGL the engine briefly restarted. The forced landing was aborted and the CFI initiated a climb back toward the arpt. Shortly thereafter the engine stopped again. The…NTSB MKC84LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Carlisle, ARA ttl loss of pwr occurred during the second swath run. Plt made forced landing in a rice field containing aprx 6 to 7 inches of water at which time the acft nosed over. Plt stated water was found in the carburetor after the accident. Acft was fueled before…NTSB NYC84LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 500D · Bedford, PAAccording to the plt, the helicopter took off with under 200 lbs of fuel indicating on the fuel gage. Fifteen minutes after takeoff at 125 ft AGL the engine out warning system indicated an engine failure. The acft began to rotate about its vetical axis and…NTSB NYC84LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Patton, PAEng quit at an alt of 50-75 ft after takeoff. A forced landing was made in a plowed field. The acft was removed from thefield and examined by a FAA airworthiness inspector at a later date. Inspection revealed the fuel tank was empty and thegascolator was…NTSB ANC84LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Big Delta, AKThe plt switched the tank selector while cruising in flt and the engine quit. He said he then primed the engine and tried to start it, but failed. A forced landing was made & the acft nosed over. After the accident, the acft was righted, the tank selector was…NTSB NYC84FGT02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-3 · Landisburg, PAThe helicopter lost eng power while turning on approach for landing, autorotated to a hard landing with main rotor contact to the tail boom. Two gals of fuel were drained from the acft fuel tank at the accident site. An eng run up was performed & found…NTSB MIA84LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19A · Winter Haven, FLThe acft collided with a fence during a forced landing after the eng lost power. The plt stated that he ran out of fuel.NTSB NYC84FGM04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Sigel, PAThe plt was on an aerial application flt over a wooded area. According to him, he had a tail rotor problem & it was necessary to extend his glide to reach an open area. Subsequently, the helicopter landed hard & the main rotor blades struck & severed the tail…NTSB ATL84LA192Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Tunica, MSThe non-rated plt stated that during a local flt, he flew over a water well drilling operation to survey the area. He reported that he circled at 500 ft 'indicate'. After surveying the area, he initiated a climb, but the eng lost power. Shortly after that,…NTSB MKC84LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Mcgehee, ARThe acft ran out of fuel during an approach to the arpt & landed short of the strip. During the landing, the left main gear collapsed. The plt thought he had about 8 gal of fuel remaining.NTSB ATL84LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-2 · Troy, VAThe acft lost power during takeoff climb and crashed on the arpt during a forced landing. Examination of the acft after the accident revealed that the right fuel tank vent was clogged about 4 inches into the vent by a mud dauber nest restricting fuel flow to…NTSB LAX84LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Alameda, CAThe student plt was on a round-robin flt with an en route stop at red bluff, CA. He continued to state that 'in the excitement of de-briefing' after landing at red bluff, the acft was not refueled. Te plt departed and did not realize his low fuel situation…NTSB LAX84LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Piru, CAPlt was performing aerobatic manuevers in a designated practice area at an altitude of 2500 ft AGL. The plt stated that he performed a 'tail slide' maneuver and the engine stopped which 'is a normal engine response for the maneuver.' The plt was unable to…NTSB LAX84LA321Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Benson, AZStudent pilot was on a crosscountry when she became lost. Efforts were made to establish her position by contacting air traffic control on the emergency radio frequency. By the time her position was established the aircraft was about out of fuel. The pilot…NTSB LAX84LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Irvine, CAThe plt stated that while in cruise flt at 1200 ft MSL the eng power went to idle, he switched tanks, turned on the boost pump, placed the mixture in the rich position but to no avail. Post crash examination revealed that the fuel boost pump did not operate.…NTSB SEA84LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVarga 2150-A · Mountain Home, IDThe student plt became lost on the last leg of his x-country, solo flt. He final determined that his position was over boise, ID, about 35 mi from his destination. He turned to follow railroad tracks. About 15 min later, the eng ceased operating due to fuel…NTSB DEN84FA162Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Paonia, COThe pilot reported that at about 200 ft (AGL) on initial climb from takeoff, a complete power loss was experienced on the left engine. He stated the left propeller was feathered, but the aircraft would not hold altitude at recommended single-engine speed…NTSB FTW84LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Zapata, TXAccording to law enforcement officers, the acft experienced double eng failure and made a forced landing in unimproved terrain. During the landing rollout the acft struck several trees. An intense post crash fire erupted destroying all but one wing tip of the…NTSB NYC84FA180Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D-45 · Taunton, MAN812Z crashed in a wooded area about one mile southeast of the Taunton municipal airport. Witnesses in the area observed the acft prior to the crash. One witness saw what appeared to be yellow smoke coming from the bottom of the acft. Some of the witnesses…NTSB MIA84FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The student was on the 3rd leg of a solo, x-country flt. On the 2nd leg, he asked for a df steer to reach the arpt. During lunch, he discussed the situation with his instructor, who was at the arpt with another student. The solo student departed at 1455 EDT,…NTSB SEA84LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrisey 2150 · Enumclaw, WAThe plt was on a local test flt to check the flt controls that had just been adjusted. Before taking off, he visually inspected the fuel tanks, but could not see fuel since anything less than 1/2 tank was not visible. He said the fuel gages indicated both…NTSB ATL84LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Jessup, GAThe acft landed off the rwy during a forced landing following a power loss. Wx conditions were conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB ATL84LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCondor III · Kennesaw, GAThe two place ultralight actt crashed 30FT short of the rwy due to fuel exhaustion. The acft had been flying into a headwind of 13 knots at an indicated airspeed of 40 knots. The acft impacted in some underbrush.NTSB ATL84LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Tallassee, ALThe plt stated he departed fulton county arpt with aprx 12 gals of fuel on board. About 20 mins later, the left fuel tank ran dry & the plt selected the right tank & continued the flt with the intention of refueling at either tuskegee ortallassee. Upon…NTSB LAX84FA300Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Corona, CAThe acft experienced an eng power failure during takeoff & collided with the ground while maneuvering to return to the airport. The plt stated that he 'turned right trying to return to the runway,' & at the same time, 'maintain 80 (KTS IAS), but it (the acft)…NTSB ATL84LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Franklin, NCDuring flt, the eng lost power. The plt chose a small clearing for a forced landing, but just before touching down, the acft contacted an aluminum roofed shed & an electrical wire, then crash landed. An exam of the acft revealed no preimpact mechanical…NTSB FTW84LA235Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Plainview, TXA tlt loss of power occurred during the initial takeoff climb. The landing gear collapsed when a forced landing was made in an open field. The acft just came out of an annual inspection. After the accident a fuel leak was found where the main inlet fuel line…NTSB ANC84LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Soldotna, AKThe acft was established in normal cruise when the engine quit. The pilot attempted restarts with negative results. The acft made a forced landing and collided with trees. Post accident examination revealed water in the fuel tanks & lines.NTSB DEN84LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206F · Strasburg, CODuring the takeoff phase of a touch-&-go, the eng quit about 100 ft AGL. The plt landed back on the rwy but the acft ran-off the end collapsing the nose gear. Evidence of water contamination was found throughout the fuel system. 1/2 of liquid drained from…NTSB CHI84LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Marion, ILThe acft crashed after takeoff from rwy 29 at williamson county airport. The plt stated that she mismanaged the fuel system & that she 'probably tookoff on fumes.' She further stated that she should have told the company 'I'm to tired to make this flt.'NTSB LAX84LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Rio Linda, CAThe pilot reported a gradual loss of power leading to complete engine failure. A forced landing was accomplished in a city street, with damage to the wing at collision with a street sign. Although the aircraft was serviced with automotive gasoline, the engine…NTSB FTW84FU006Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportMitchell T-10R263 · Horizon City, TXThe ultralight departed west Texas arpt at about 1700 MDT for a local instructional flt with 2 persons on board. It was last seen flying at about 1800 MDT a short distance west of the arpt. When it did not return at 2100 MDT, the arpt manager notified the…NTSB SEA84LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Touchet, WAThe acft was departing a pvt airstrip. During takeoff initial climb the eng failed. The pilot attempted to restart the engine but it would not start. During the forced landing the acft struck a fence. The pilot stated that he selected the left tip tank, which…NTSB MIA84FA163Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 65-80 · Opa Locka, FLThe plt stated that he did not check the acft fuel visually prior to departure. About 10 minutes after takeoff, while using auxiliary fuel tanks, the right eng lost power. The plt selected crossfeed & the eng restarted. He then turned off the right fuel…NTSB NYC84LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · No.Stonington, CTWhile on a x-country flt, the student plt became lost & his fuel supply became low. He had difficulty contacting a ground station, but finally did so after receiving assistance from other plts. He was requested to squawk 7700 on his transponder, but the…NTSB MIA84FA161Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Sanford, FLThe eng lost power when the acft was on final apch to land. The plt stated that he then switched fuel tanks, activated the electric fuel boost pump & worked the related wobble pump as fast as he could, but was unable to restore eng power. Subsequently, the…NTSB CHI84LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGable Sonerai II · Berlin, WIThis homebuilt acft stalled during a forced landing after an engine failure. The plt reported that the engine temperature went to 650 degrees which was an overheat condition. The plt stated that he tried to return to the arpt but stalled 20 ft short of rwy 27…NTSB DEN84FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Farmington, NMFuel exhaustion occurred in normal cruise flt after plt determined consumption precluded reaching destination and requested emergency straight-in to nearest airport. Forced landing executed on highway, wing struck a parked, occupied vehicle. Plt accustomed to…NTSB DEN84FA142Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Meeker, CODuring slow (35-40 KTS) cruise flt at about 50 ft AGL in mountainous terrain for wildlife survey, pwr loss occurred. Auto systems briefly restored pwr, followed by a ttl loss. Plt executed emergency autorotation into trees on sloping terrain. Investigation…NTSB SEA84LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Vancouver, WAAccording to the plt's calculations, the acft should have had enough fuel on board for 8.4 hrs of flt. However, after about 5.6 hrs of flt time, the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion. The acft was damaged during a wheels-up landing. The plt said that the…NTSB MIA84LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75L300 · Daytona Beach, FLThe acft lost power while the plt was towing a banner over water. He was unable to restart the eng & subsequesntly ditched the acft in the ocean near Daytona Beach, FL. The plt elected to keep the banner attached to the acft to keep the plane from flipping…NTSB MIA84FA157Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Keystone Hgts, FLThe acft crashed while the plt was attempting to takeoff from rwy 10, which was not lighted. Tire marks showed that the acft had run off the rwy about 1200 from the threshold. After leaving the rwy, the acft collided with trees before coming to rest. Both…NTSB ATL84LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Burlington, NCThe acft nosed over during a forced landing after the engine lost power. The plt said the fuel gauges were reading 1/4 to 1/2 full just before the engine quit. No fuel was found in the acft after the accident. The engine performed normally after refueling.NTSB LAX84LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Fort Ord, CABefore taking off, the plt noted that the left fuel gage indicated a little less than 1/2 full & the right gage showed aprx 1/2 full. He stated that a 'visual inspection showed about the same, as much as I could see.' The flt was uneventful until the eng…NTSB NYC84MA151Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Cockeysville, MDOn the day of departure the plt had received a 30 min familiarization flt upon completion of the superstar conversion. Emphasis was directed to eng gages, fuel flow & counter, & power settings. The flt was flown at 5,500 ft. the plt then obtained a wx…