NTSB investigations
5,891 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
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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"
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 MIA03LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Jupiter, FLThe pilot's failure to adequately plan for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the airplane during the landing.NTSB CHI03LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Pine Bluff, ARInadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the cross country flight. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB ANC03LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector valve to a nearly empty tank, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent emergency landing at an off-airport site. Factors associated with the accident were the…NTSB ATL03LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair 235 · Fort Payne, ALThe pilot's failure to properly reconnect the mixture control cable resulting in a total loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with the trees.NTSB SEA03LA157Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-24E · Hood River, ORThe pilot's failure to refuel prior to the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. An inadvertent stall was a factor.NTSB ATL03LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Canon, GAThe loss of engine power due to water and corrosion in the fuel system. A factor was the collision with a ditch.NTSB MIA03LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Plantation, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to refuel before the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing and damage to the airplane during the landing.NTSB LAX03LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Livermore, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB LAX03LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Miniplane · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the night light conditions.NTSB CHI03LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Red Wing, MNThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX03LA238Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lomita, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Also causal was the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB ANC03LA076Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Gustavus, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making process, and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable forced landing site.NTSB NYC03CA156Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Utica, OHThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB DEN03FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCASA 2.111 · Cheyenne, WYA loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing, low airspeed, the fence, automobile, and the school bus wash barn.NTSB CHI03LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fort Smith, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the climb out. A factor was the ditch encountered during the forced landing.NTSB SEA03FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLamb RV-4 · Vail, WAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the non-operating (vandalized) runway lights, the pilot's delayed departure to his…NTSB NYC03LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · White Marsh, MDThe pilot's in-flight decision to not land and refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate communications.NTSB CHI03LA211Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II · Marceline, MOThe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this make/model of aircraft.NTSB MIA03FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · N. Fort Myers, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) following a total loss of engine power from the right engine due to fuel starvation, resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the…NTSB LAX03LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPieterse Kitfox 2 · Corona, CAThe improper design and installation of the airplane's fuel system by the builder of the experimental airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB ANC03CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's incorrect selection of the fuel selector valve position during takeoff which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was inadequate transition training provided to the pilot by the company/operator management.NTSB SEA03FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHarshbarger W/Reed RV-8 · Grants Pass, ORCorrosion and contamination within the fuel servo unit and the pilot's delayed turn back to the runway. Contributing factors were trees and the pilot's impairment due to prescription medication.NTSB CHI03LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Covert, MIFailure of the pilot to verify fuel quantity prior to the accident flight, and fuel exhaustion resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the soft, rough, unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ATL03LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fort Mill, SCThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB IAD03FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · NewPhiladelphia, OHThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel, and his failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed with one engine inoperative.NTSB CHI03LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Gridley, ILThe checklist not followed by the pilot and the fuel starvation of the engine. The incorrect fuel tank selector position by the pilot,, and the lack of recurrent training were contributing factors.NTSB CHI03LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research 415-C · Independence, KSA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor to the accident was the pilot's improper installation of the fuel cap.NTSB DEN03LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSharp Corben Baby Ace D · Wamsutter, WYA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing.NTSB MIA03LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Gulf Hammock, FLThe insufficient information provided to the pilot by the mechanic that installed the auxiliary fuel tank for his failure to install a placard to indicate that both fuel on/off valves should not be on at the same time resulting in a total loss of engine power…NTSB ATL03LA152Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChinook Plus 2 A13-SWB · Elsanor, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · East Vincent, PAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in which he failed to refuel the airplane is a contributing factor.NTSB LAX03LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Fallon, NVThe pilot's inadequate preflight and his mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tanks.NTSB LAX03LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Early, TXThe student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power while on approach to land, and subsequent off-airport landing.NTSB SEA03LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Glasgow, MTA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and the muddy, wet terrain at the landing site.NTSB FTW03LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportManweiler Acro Sport II · Bartlesville, OKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB ANC03LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector to a nearly empty tank, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent emergency landing at an off-airport site.NTSB SEA03LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Middleton, IDThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain at the landing site.NTSB ATL03LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hamilton, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to ensure adequate oil supply, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the failure of the connecting rod cap.NTSB NYC03LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPalen Avro-504K · Rhinebeck, NYA total loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA03LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 C-55 · Canby, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of power after takeoff. High vegetation was a factor.NTSB LAX03LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDenis Cozy · Kailua-Kona, HIA clogged fuel filter, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb.NTSB LAX03LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCallahan Rebel · Clearlake, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to correctly position the right fuel valve. Also causal was the pilot's failure to use the checklist.NTSB IAD03LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Port Jefferson, NYLoss of power to both engines for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI03FA138Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Woodruff, WIThe pilot's failure to follow the before take-off checklist which led to an improper selection of the auxilliary fuel tanks for the takeoff leading to the subsequent fuel starvation of the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot not maintaining minimum…NTSB MIA03LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Ormond Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to refuel the airplane before departure resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a hard landing during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB DEN03LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Cedar City, UTthe pilot's inadvertently switching the fuel selector to the right tank, resulting in fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain direction control during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the tree.NTSB NYC03LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · New Russia, OHThe pilot's failure to verify the position of the fuel selectors prior to takeoff, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation. A factor was the failure of the fuel selector warning horn.NTSB SEA03LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-35 · Anacortes, WAThe pilot's inadvertent selection of the incorrect fuel tank selector position (OFF) while in cruise flight over open water, and his failure to activate the fuel wobble-pump. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC03LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ava, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight which did not detect the contamination in the fuel, and subsequent power loss due to contaminated fuel while operating over unsuitable terrain.NTSB SEA03LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDeJager RV-6 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot's inadequate in flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power.