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"
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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
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 SEA03LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Stanley, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power during descent. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN03FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChristen Industries Pitts S-2B · Longmont, COthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and his entering an aerobatic maneuver with insufficient altitude. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and low altitude, and the fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI03LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYadon Starflight Stiletto · Peculiar, MOThe pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the engine. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and trees.NTSB DEN03FA068Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310D · Provo, UTfailure of the student to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the instructor's inattention to the fuel supply, fuel exhaustion, an inadvertent stall/spin during the turn from base leg to final approach. and the instructor's inadequate…NTSB ATL03TA078Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 500S · Mount Pleasant, SCThe improper refueling of the airplane by airport personnel with the incorrect fuel grade that resulted in a total loss in engine power on both engines during initial climb. A factor was the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command.NTSB MIA03CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Olive Branch, MSThe CFI's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the off position which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI03LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Holt, MOThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident were the trees.NTSB CHI03FA099Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportDassault DA-20C · St Louis, MOThe pilot in command's improper in-flight decision not to divert to an alternate destination resulting in the exhaustion of the airplane's fuel supply, and his failure to relay his low fuel state to air traffic control in a timely manner.NTSB LAX03LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDeer/Reffalt BD · Greenfield, CAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX03LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Santa Maria, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent on-ground collision with a pole and a fence during the ensuing emergency landing.NTSB FTW03LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Freer, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel en route. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB ANC03LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's improper fuel management, and subsequent fuel starvation during cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX03LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F280FX · San Carlos, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and his inadequate in-flight planning decision. A factor was the low altitude from which the autorotation was attempted.NTSB DEN03LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMohr Starduster Too · Espanola, NMthe pilot's improper inflight planning in that he failed to consult the airplane flight manual, his use of incorrect fuel consumption figures, and fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the loss of the en route chart, the unavailability of a nav/comm…NTSB MIA03LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Potts Camp, MSThe pilot's inadequate planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing to a field, and damage to the airplane during the landing rollout.NTSB ANC03LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · North Pole, AKThe flight instructor's improper usage of the airplane's fuel mixture control, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB ANC03LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 500-S · Chickaloon, AKThe improper installation of an engine fuel line fitting by contracted maintenance personnel resulting in an in-flight engine fire. Contributing factors in the accident were an inadequate annual inspection by company maintenance personnel, and the lack of…NTSB DEN03LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Belen, NMthe pilot's improper preflight/in-flight decision making which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors include, the partial fuel selector valve failure, the pilot's intentional operation with known deficiencies in…NTSB FTW03LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · England, ARThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane while searching for a private grass airstrip, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Sherman, TXThe flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA03LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Creswell, ORWater contamination in the fuel system which resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff, and the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection. Trees were a factor.NTSB LAX03LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCreitz, Robert D RV-3 · Deer Valley, AZThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and loss of engine power.NTSB NYC03LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Fryeburg, MEAn in-flight encounter with carburetor ice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during a simulated engine failure.NTSB NYC03LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Taylor Mill, KYThe pilot's inaccurate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations, and his improper decision not to land and refuel.NTSB LAX03LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Stockton, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board at departure.NTSB ATL03LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Bolivar, TNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was trees.NTSB MIA03FA054Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Davie, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with wires and a road during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB DEN03LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Pagosa Springs, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the student pilot's improper flare, the instructor's inadequate remedial actions, and terrain conditions.NTSB IAD03LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Russellville, KYThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB IAD03LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYoung Challenger II · Huntington, WVThe pilot's improper decision to switch off the ignition on approach and not attaining the proper touchdown point.NTSB MIA03LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation and his in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB DEN03FA038Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · La Sal, UTthe loss of engine power (total) due to fuel starvation, the pilot not following procedures/directives (fuel management procedures), and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequately…NTSB NYC03LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Put In Bay, OHThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb.NTSB FTW03TA087Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBeech T-34B · Hammond, LAThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the night light conditions.NTSB ATL03LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Fitzgerald, GAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power in both engines. A factor was a tree.NTSB CHI03LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mansfield, MOThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power.NTSB FTW03LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarlisle Comp Air 6 · Groesbeck, TXThe pilot's improper fuel selector position which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the soft terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Garner, IAThe students pilots improper in-flight fuel planning resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the collapse of the nose gear during the forced landing. Factors were unsuitable landing are encountered by the pilot, the plowed field and the fuel…NTSB MIA03TA036Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6 · New Port Richey, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the helicopter following maintenance he observed, and failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the "B" nut at the fuel nozzle following a compressor wash resulting in the total loss of engine power. Also, the pilot's…NTSB ATL03FA030Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Austell, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DEN03LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Spanish Fork, UTthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his in-flight decision/planning resulting in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the rough, frozen terrain at the landing site.NTSB ATL03LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPreceptor Ultra pup · Smithville, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning of fuel resulted in fuel starvation, the total loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing.NTSB NYC03LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Odenton, MDThe pilot's failure to monitor his fuel supply which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW03LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Bryson, TXthe pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and dark night conditions were contributing factors.NTSB DEN03LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Eagle, COthe pilot's failure to remove protective coverings from the engine air scoops during the preflight inspection, resulting in air starvation and a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced…NTSB LAX03LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB NYC03LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Dalton, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the cold air temperature.NTSB IAD03LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Leeds, MAThe flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC03LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's failure to remove all water from the airplane's fuel supply during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing.NTSB LAX03LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Elko, NVThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion.