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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\" = 353) 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" = 353) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB FTW83LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337A · Oxford, ARPrior to starting on a round trip from manhattan, KS, the owner informed the plt that the fuel selector for the rear eng was inop & precluded selection of the aux fuel tank. For that reason, the plt did not use either aux fuel tank. After about 2.8 hrs on the…NTSB ANC83LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe acft was damaged while making a forced landing after the engine stopped. The pilot said he was at 1200 feet near point mackenzie when the engine started running rough. The engine stopped operating a few seconds later. The pilot said he had trouble…NTSB LAX83LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sunnyvale, CAThe plt was cruising at about 3000 ft when the eng lost power. An emergency landing was made on a football field, but the acft was damaged. Only about 1 cup of fuel was found in the fuel tanks & no fuel was found in the fuel lines. The gascolator was broken,…NTSB LAX83LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Grand Canyon, AZThe acft collided with trees during a forced landing after the engine quit. The pilot stated that while cruising at 9500FT the engine lost power. He declared an emergency and was cleared to land on any rwy at Grand Canyon arpt. He was unable to reach the arpt…NTSB LAX83LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Clearlake, CAThe acft crashed in a flat area covered with 6 ft bushes after the engine quit during a go-around. The engine had quit on the downwind and started again after the plt switched tanks. The acft was high on final and after go-around was initiated the engine quit…NTSB NYC83LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Redding, CTThe flight originated at ramapo, NY. During a preflight check, the plt noted that the fuel gauges indicated full. When he visually checked the fuel tanks, he estimated that the fuel level in each tank was about 1 inch from being full. The fuel capacity of…NTSB DEN83LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Brandt, SDThe acft was damaged in a forced landing after its eng lost power during pull-up from the last (cleanup) swath run. APRX25 min before the acdnt flt, the plt landed to reload with chemicals. The owner stated that when the plt was asked if hewanted fuel, he…NTSB DEN83LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 Soloy · Townsend, MTThe helicopter made a hard touchdown during an autorotative forced landing after the engine quit. During the landing themain rotor severed the tail boom. The pilot stretched the autorotational glide to reach a hay field and lost main rotor RPM in the process.…NTSB NYC83LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Pittsfield, MAOn the 1st takeoff, the CFI demonstrated an aborted takeoff by placing the rt selector gasoline valve in the off position and had the student pull the eng back, making a landing on the rwy. The flt then taxied back for another takeoff, again the CFI shut off…NTSB LAX83FA310Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-4-C55B · Kahului, HIDuring arrival, a descent was begun from 8000 to 7000 ft MSL at 0151 HST. At 0155 HST, the aircrew was cleared for a visual apch from 7000 ft MSL & a rapid descent was started with 20 deg of flaps & aprx 25 inches map (manifold pressure). The acft was…NTSB SEA83LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28A · Lebanon, ORThe helicopter was damaged in a roll-over during a forced landing on a soft plowed field. The pilot stated that he was checking another company pilot and in doing so he abruptly reduced power to simulate engine failure. A total loss of power occurred. The…NTSB SEA83FYM07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Silverton, ORThe acft landing gear collapsed during a forced landing after an engine failure. The acft had climbed to 1000 ft AGL after takeoff when the pilot switched the fuel selector to the right fuel tank. Immediately the engine quit and switching back to the left…NTSB FTW83LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Lufkin, TXWhile en route, the eng began surging. All instruments had normal indications, except the manifold pressure & tachometer were varying as the eng surged. The acft began losing alt, so the plt elected to land on a highway. He landed in front of several cars,…NTSB ATL83LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Russell, KYAprx 3 hrs & 19 min after takeoff, the plt made a radio transmission, stating that he had run out of fuel. Reportedly, he had taken off with 43 gal of fuel on board. During an emergency landing, the acft was substantially damaged. After landing, the plt…NTSB SEA83LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Fort Hall, IDThe acft nosed over during a forced landing after a power loss. The pilot stated that during a descent to an arpt the engine suddenly lost power. Emergency start procedures failed and a forced landing was made in a grain field. During roll out the acft nosed…NTSB LAX83LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith-Poston BI-PLANE · Banning, CAThe acft collided with a ditch during a forced landing after the engine quit. The plt said he ran out of gas. He said the fuel gauges were inoperative but he was told the acft would operate 2 and 1/2 hours on a tank of fuel. The acft engine stopped after 1…NTSB LAX83LA296Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH12E · San Diego, CAThe helicopter rolled over during an autorotative forced landing after a power loss. Prior to departure on the day of the accident the plt said he checked the fuel quantity on the acft. Takeoff was at about 1222 PDT. At 1256 PDT the plt arrived at destination…NTSB NYC83FA148Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Great Bend, PAThe owner of the acft reported the flight was unauthorized. He stated that during takeoff the eng quit and the plt made a right turn back to the field. Before the turn was completed, the acft stalled and plunged to the ground. Examination revealed that the…NTSB DEN83FA149Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Englewood, COThe acft made a forced landing after the engine lost power during takeoff climb. The pilot had leaned the mixture prior to takeoff. The checklist calls for full rich. When the pilot reduced power after takeoff the engine started detonating and lost power.…NTSB SEA83LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337B · Dayton, ORThe pilot stated he was demonstrating a 'steep letdown' to his passenger from about 3200 MSL. The descent was with full flaps, landing gear extended and power off on both engines. At about 1200 MSL the pilot leveled off and added power and had none on the…NTSB DEN83LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Red Owl, SDBefore the flt the student pilot had checked the fuel by the gages only and had not drained the fuel sumps. He thought he had enough fuel to fly from the ranch to the training school arpt to refuel. The engine quit at 100 ft AGL after takeoff. About 1-1/2…NTSB DEN83LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ellicott, COThe acft collided with a fence during a forced landing after the engine quit. The plt was descending from airwork at 10800 ft MSL to return to the arpt. The engine was reduced to idle and the carburetor heat was on but the engine would not respond when the…NTSB CHI83LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHomebuilt Baby Great Lakes · Lebanon, INThe acft landing gear collapsed and the acft nosed over after the engine quit due to fuel starvation. The engine lost power in a steep climb of at least a 45 deg angle and could not be restarted. The fuel flows to the engine by gravity. In a steep climb the…NTSB SEA83LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cascade Locks, ORThe acft collided with a guard rail after making a forced landing on a highway during a student solo cross-country flight. The flight had originated at vancouver WA, and the student pilot had been instructed to refuel at pendleton, OR.a landing was made at…NTSB FTW83LA281Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Forrest City, ARThe acft experienced power failure from about 20 feet AGL during takeoff from a private grass strip. A witness heard theengine spit and pop during the takeoff roll. He said it sounded just like his old pickup when it runs out of gas. After the accident the…NTSB DEN83LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Billings, MTThe acft nosed over during a forced landing after the engine quit during descent for approach to land. The pilot stated that very shortly after the beginning of descent to land the engine quit at 5000 ft while he was accomplishing the checklist. The plt said…NTSB ATL83FA230Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Locust Grove, GAThe acft crashed during a forced landing after the engine quit while the flt was in cruise at 3000 ft. the pilot stated that he experienced what was described as a drop in oil pressure followed by a complete power failure. The pilot attempted a forced landing…NTSB DEN83LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Jamestown, NDThe acft landed wheels-up with one engine feathered and nosed over during the slide-out. The pilot had intentionally feathered the left engine to 'try out' the acft. The left engine has the only engine driven hydraulic pump. This pump isnecessary to lower…NTSB LAX83FUM07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Valley Center, CAThe acft was damaged during a forced landing following a power loss while engaged in aerial application. The pilot took off with 25 gallons of fuel which he said was usually enough for spraying 40-50 acres. This job was 19 acres but it was 10-12 miles away at…NTSB ANC83LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Quinhagak, AKAt about 50-70 ft AGL the eng quit. The acft landed about 1,500 ft off the end of the rwy. The plt stated the acft had been refueled from 50 gal drums immediately prior to the flt. The fuel in the right tip tank contained enough water to have caused eng…NTSB NYC83LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-LB · Auburn, NYAccording to the plt, he was en route when the eng lost power. He maneuvered for a forced landing in a nearby hay/corn field. During the flare, the eng regained power momentarily & lifted about 50 ft. at about the same time, the acft encountered wind gusts,…NTSB SEA83LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Zillah, WAThe rotorcraft made a hard landing after colliding with trees during an autorotation. The acft had experienced an enginefailure while on a repositioning flight between aerial application operations and was forced to land. The acft was autorotated into an…NTSB NYC83FHD02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Trenton, NJThe acft collided with a railroad bridge overpass during a forced landing after fuel exhaustion. The flt departed NC fornj with an enroute stop to drop off a passenger. The pilot was unable to refuel at this stop as planned and departed andoverflew other…NTSB DEN83LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Conrad, MTThe acft landed hard and collapsed the right main landing gear during a forced landing after fuel exhaustion. During a landing to reload the pilot had handled the herbicide on-loading and a ground crewman was loading the acft fuel. The supply of 80/87 octane…NTSB CHI83LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Lansing, MIThe acft made a forced landing when the engine quit during the turn to final approach. Just prior to engine failure the pilot stated that he changed the fuel selector to what he believed to be the both tanks position but he actually turned it to the off…NTSB SEA83FYM06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna T210L · Hermiston, ORThe acft stalled into the ground in a semi-controlled crash forced landing after the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion.a post accident examination revealed only one ounce of fuel aboard the acft. The acft release form from Boeing aircraft to the pilot for…NTSB SEA83LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Yakima, WAThe acft nosed over during an off airport forced landing. The student pilot had checked with her father and flight instructor for her cross-country flight. Her father supplied information on the fuel supply and the student and instructor used this information…NTSB FTW83LA268Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Mcallen, TXThe eng quit during climbout. Inspection revealed that the fuel system contained about 50% clear liquid other than gasoline. The acft had sat with its tanks empty for the past 7-10 days.NTSB LAX83LA285Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Porterville, CAThe acft nosed over during an off arpt forced landing after power loss. The pilot stated that they were in flt cruise AT3500 ft MSL when the engine lost power. Full carburetor heat was applied and power increased after 5 seconds from 700 RPM to 2500 RPM. The…NTSB SEA83LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow S2C · Hepner, ORThe acft slid sideways on a sloping field during a forced landing and damaged a wing. The pilot said he had sprayed two fields and was enroute to spray another when a complete loss of power occurred. The pilot stated that he found no usablefuel in either fuel…NTSB DEN83FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680FL · Monticello, UTThe acft crashed while doing magnetometer surveys at low altitude. The right engine had lost power then regained it for a short period and lost it again. A videotape in the acft recorded the plt saying, 'I changed that # just in time.' The acft yawed and the…NTSB MIA83LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PT 6A-28 · W. Palm Beach, FLWhile on an over water flt, both engs lost power & the plt ditched the acft at sea. Before ditching, the plt reported that the acft was out of fuel, the ATC controller contacted a us coast guard helicopter that was on his frequency & requested assistance. The…NTSB DEN83LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3-B1 · Devils Tower, WYThe acft crash landed in trees after the engine lost power. The helicopter was being used in aerial application at the time of the accident. The operation was being done in 8 minute segments. Every 8 minutes the helicopter landed for a reload of herbicide. At…NTSB LAX83LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Molokai, HIThe pilot had just been checked out in a C-172 which he had been flying the past 3 days. He then switched acft and this flt was in a PA-28. The C-172 tank selector has a both tanks position and the PA-28 does not. The tank selector was on left tank when the…NTSB MKC83LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA1A · Wichita, KSPrior to the flt to Wichita, the plt received a local night checkout with a CFI at olathe. The flt then departed olthe a 2030. As the plt began his descent for a landing at witchita mid-continent arpt the eng quit. He was given a vector tocol. James jabara…NTSB SEA83FU002Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportEipper Quicksilver MX · Sumner, WAThe acft collided with a tree and crashed into a parking lot when the engine quit during a low pass maneuver near a memorial day crowd in a park. The ultralight acft was destroyed and the pilot was seriously injured. Witnesses describedthe acft doing…NTSB LAX83LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Phelan, CAThe student plt departed ramona, CA on a flt to palomar, CA where he planned to refuel. He reported that he missed the 'palomar turn off', and thereafter, flew to hesperia, CA & landed. No fuel was available at hesperia. The fuel gauges indicated there still…NTSB SEA83FYK03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRyan-Navion NAV 4 · Cottage Grove, ORThe acft made a forced landing in a hay field and collaped the landing gear after the engine quit at 500 ft AGL during takeoff climb. During an on scene investigation there was no fuel visible in the rt wing tank. The left wing tank has nofiller access but is…NTSB FTW83LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · El Reno, OKThe acft nosed over during a forced landing after the engine quit. The plt stated that when about 4 miles from the arpt at 200 ft the engine began losing power with the dropping from 2000 to 1500 RPM. He also stated that application of carburetor heat did not…NTSB ATL83FKJ04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 310 · Decatur, ALThe pilot stated that just after retracting the landing gear, the left engine appeared to quit. Unable to maintain flying speed, he elected to land in an open field but was unable to clear a row of trees. The acft impacted the ground after striking the trees.…