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 FTW99LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hot Springs, ARthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI99LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · North Platte, NEThe pilot's improper inflight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB MIA99LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Greenville, SCA total loss of engine power while in descent for landing due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly plan and load the fuel required, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during a forced landing.NTSB ANC99LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHaering Avid Flyer Avid Flyer · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power due to blockage of the airplane fuel system, a delamination of the fiberglass fuel tanks, and the usage of an improper fuel. A factor associated with the accident was the failure of the kit manufacturer to inform the pilot/owner against…NTSB ANC99LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Petersburg, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were an inoperative low fuel warning system, and the pilot's improper autorotation.NTSB CHI99FA252Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Fond Du Lac, WIthe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the crops and the soft field conditions.NTSB LAX99LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hayward, CAthe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat to prevent the formation of carburetor ice while operating in IFR conditions which resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB SEA99LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D17S · Arco, IDFuel starvation which resulted in a loss of power. The pilot's improper management of fuel was a factor.NTSB ANC99LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Mcgrath, AKThe pilot's improper management of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX99LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Huntington Bch, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board to complete the flight. The pilot's basic lack of knowledge of the airplane's fuel capacity was a factor.NTSB MIA99LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Dunedin, FLThe pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB FTW99TA194Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Sour Lake, TXThe pilot's failure to adequately preflight the helicopter's fuel system resulting in the total loss of engine power as a result of water contamination. Factors were the incorrect filter installed on the fueling truck and the pilot's improper touchdown…NTSB FTW99LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58A · Bastrop, LAThe failure of the refueling truck's filter to separate water resulting in the water contamination in the helicopter's fuel system and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC99LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337B · Seldovia, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI99LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Fargo, NDfuel starvation due to the pilot's fuel mismanagement and the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare.NTSB SEA99LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Cottage Grove, ORThe pilot's inadequate management of fuel which led to fuel starvation.. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB SEA99LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliamson/Williamson RV-4 · Coos Bay, ORInadequate aircraft preflight inspection (engine air inlet cover not removed) by the pilot, resulting in obstruction of the carburetor air inlet in flight and consequent inflight engine stoppage. Factors contributing to the accident included a vehicle…NTSB NYC99LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Woodstock, VAThe pilot's failure to adequately calculate required fuel for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB FTW99LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-30A · Brownfield, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall while attempting to clear powerlines. Factors were the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector.NTSB CHI99LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Addison, ILThe pilot's improper fuel selector positioning resulting in fuel starvation during cruise.NTSB FTW99LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts Special S-1C · Temple, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of fuel moving away from the fuel supply outlets during maneuvering with a low fuel level, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during the ensuing forced landing.NTSB SEA99LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Garden Valley, IDLoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion because the pilot failed to refuel the airplane. A ditch in the landing area was a contributing factor in the accident.NTSB FTW99LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Theriot, LAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a contaminated fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB LAX99LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Polacca, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to determine the fuel supply in each fuel tank, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ANC99LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot not following emergency procedures, and improper use of the electric fuel boost pump, while attempting to restart the engine in flight. A factor associated with this accident was the inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot.NTSB MIA99LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Pinehurst, NCThe flight crew's improper fuel management resulting in engine loss of power due to fuel starvation and damage to the airplane due to collision with trees in the subsequent forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Laredo, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX99LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206F · Saline Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, which led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX99FA225Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 402A · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with vehicles during a forced landing on a city street.NTSB NYC99LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Millinocket, METhe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA99LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDonald White Velocity XL/RG · Fort Pierce, FLThe owner/pilot mechanic's failure to adjust the newly installed wing fuel caps resulting in the loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to fuel starvation and the subsequent collision with transmission wires while attempting a forced landing to a…NTSB LAX99GA216Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Tucson, AZFuel exhaustion resulting from pilot's failure to perform adequate fuel consumption calculations. The unreliable and inoperative fuel level indicating system components and the operator's operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies were factors in the…NTSB MIA99LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Seneca, SCThe PIC's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power during approach to landing due to fuel starvation and the subsequent collision with trees and a residence during an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the PIC's failure to…NTSB MIA99LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Auburn, ALThe pilot' failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA99LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Woodstock, GAa total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of contaminated fuel, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree.NTSB CHI99LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Zurich, KSthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor was fuel exhaustion.NTSB DEN99LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's inadequate flight planning, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Factor's were the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, and the subsequent engine power loss due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX99LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver V · San Martin, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to refuel the aircraft during an en route stop.NTSB NYC99LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T310Q · West Laurens, NYthe pilot's impairment due to hypoxia, which resulted in reduced situational awareness and a power loss due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX99LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Reno, NVFuel starvation resulting from the pilot's inattentive monitoring and management of the fuel system.NTSB NYC99FA130Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P206B · Piscataway, NJwas a power loss for undetermined reason(s) while operating over unsuitable terrain.NTSB ATL99LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Chapin, SCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a utility wire.NTSB LAX99LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Sedona, AZFuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply, and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning fuel consumption calculations.NTSB FTW99LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Mcalester, OKThe pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane while attempting to avoid power lines. Factors were the loss of power on both the left and right engines as a result of water contamination in the fuel system, the pilot's inadequate preflight procedures, and the…NTSB LAX99LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Orland, CAA loss of engine power in both engines due to fuel contamination, which resulted from the fueling facilities improper quality control procedures.NTSB NYC99LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Columbus, OHthe failure of the pilot to follow the procedures in the Pilot's Operating Handbook, and the use of tip tanks for level flight only, which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB DEN99LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRich RV3-A · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and the subsequent fuel exhaustion during the flight. Factor was the airplane's inaccurate fuel gauge.NTSB MIA99LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A-188B · Anguilla, MSThe pilot's inadequate management of the fuel supply which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX99LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lucerne Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and improper fuel consumption calculations.NTSB LAX99LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Stovepipe Wells, CAfuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot becoming lost and disoriented on a cross-country flight.