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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
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NTSB SEA99LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Salem, ORThe pilot's improper decision not to apply carburetor heat during a reduced power descent in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Factors include weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and high vegetation and a fence post in the area where the…NTSB NYC99LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Phillipsburg, OHFuel starvation to the engine due to the pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks.NTSB IAD99FA043Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 205 · Celina, OHwas the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the power loss. A factor in the accident was a lack of…NTSB LAX99LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · San Diego, CAThe pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent ditching.NTSB LAX99LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chandler, AZThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat and throttle control (rapid movement), which induced an overly rich condition and a loss of power.NTSB FTW99LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lancaster, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB NYC99LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Oswego, NYThe pilot's inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DEN99FA071Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Cedar City, UTThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors were the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the obscuring weather conditions.NTSB FTW99LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Bay City, TXThe pilot's inadequate management of fuel and his failure to follow the pre-landing checklist resulting in the loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation. Factors were the pilot's physiological condition and the lack of suitable terrain for the…NTSB DEN99LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's improper mixture control use and the engine's subsequent power loss due to fuel starvation, and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to perform a forced landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in type of airplane, the…NTSB DEN99LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Wendover, UTThe pilot's improper preflight/in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion. A factor was the closed runway condition.NTSB LAX99LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 36TC · Lake Elsinore, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection procedures and his failure to accurately determine the amount of fuel onboard prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the erratic fuel quantity sensor in the left fuel tank.NTSB LAX99FA161Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Hayward, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to verify fuel consumption during flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with obstacles and the ground.NTSB MIA99FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B95A · Fountain, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane that resulted in a loss of engine power because of fuel vent blockage and his selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC99LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wall, NJThe pilot in command's improper preflight preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX99LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot-in-command which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. A factor in the accident was an improper maintenance alteration which disabled a fuel sump…NTSB MIA99LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's failure to ensure that the aircraft had adequate fuel to complete the flight.NTSB MIA99LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · S. Rockledge, FLA total loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions and the subsequent emergency landing to unsuitable terrain and collision with a tree.NTSB LAX99LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)An undetermined system malfunction in the right engine, which led to an increase in fuel usage beyond the pilot's planned fuel consumption rate and eventual fuel supply exhaustion.NTSB CHI99LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cloquet, MNThe pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Related factors were the pole and dusk light conditions.NTSB SEA99LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Pendleton, ORA loss of power due to water contamination of the fuel. Factors include the inability of the helicopter to perform a successful autorotation immediately after takeoff.NTSB MIA99LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteve Hill Staudacher S600 · Bunnell, FLThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC99LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Ramapo, NYFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the solo cross-country flight.NTSB DEN99LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSly RV-6A · Payson, UTThe development of carburetor ice resulting in a loss of engine power, and the inadequate carburetor heat shroud. Factors were the carburetor icing weather conditions, the kit manufacturer's inadequate carburetor heat shroud design, the FAA's inadequate…NTSB LAX99FA136Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Grand Canyon, AZThe failure of the flight crew to properly preflight the helicopter and to detect and remove accumulated snow from the engine inlets and plenum chamber. Factors in the accident were the clouded plenum chamber inspection window and the failure of preceding…NTSB MIA99LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 15OF · Columbia, SCThe pilots failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing to a highway. This resulted in the left main landing gear colliding with a rain grate separating the left main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power…NTSB IAD99LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Irving, NYwas the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions.NTSB LAX99LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500B · Shelter Cove, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to ensure that an adequate fuel supply was onboard. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB IAD99FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Dravosburg, PAThe pilot's failure to accurately calculate fuel required for the flight, and his decision not to divert for fuel prior to his intended destination. A factor in the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his ability to operate the airplane with minimal…NTSB ANC99LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Fairbanks, AKWater contamination of the fuel supply, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure all water was removed from the fuel supply. Factors in the accident were a wrinkle in the wing fuel tank bladder, and snow covered terrain.NTSB ANC99LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to refuel the airplane that resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA99LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney 20G · Naples, FLthe pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a off airport forced landing. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight and in-flight…NTSB FTW99LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Homer, LAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of fuel moving away from the fuel supply outlets. Factors were the low fuel level and the turbulence.NTSB ANC99LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInterstate S-1B1 · Anchorage, AKFuel starvation resulting from the pilot not understanding the fuel system procedures, and selecting the improper fuel selector position.NTSB MIA99LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScott A. George Jr. Fisher Celebrity · Simpsonville, SCThe unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to the failure of a plastic 90-degree fitting at the inlet fitting of the carburetor.NTSB DEN99LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Telluride, COA loss of engine power due to the ingestion of air in the fuel line, the pilot's failure to purge the fuel line of unwanted air prior to flight as outlined in the Airplane Flight Manual, and inadequate altitude in which to glide to the airport.NTSB MIA99LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Everglades City, FLThe failure of the PIC to maintain directional control on takeoff roll following a loss of power brought about by fuel starvation due to the PIC's failure to verify the proper setting of the fuel selector valve, and the subsequent collision with trees during…NTSB MIA99LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Gulfport, MSA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by an obstruction in the fuel vent system while maneuvering in IMC conditions, and the subsequent ditching into the Gulf of Mexico.NTSB LAX99LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Fort Ord, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's becoming lost and disoriented during multiple attempts at completing an ILS approach.NTSB CHI99LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Lincoln, NEthe pilot's failure to perform an aircraft preflight which resulted in him selecting a fuel tank which had insufficient fuel for the flight and the subsequent fuel starvation.NTSB CHI99FA089Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Belle Fourche, SDinadequate preflight planning/preparation, refueling not performed, and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. The inadvertent stall by the pilot was an additional cause. Fuel exhaustion was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI99LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Paxton, ILthe inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command and the exhaustion of usable fuel. Factors were the tailwind landing condition and the rough terrain at the landing site.NTSB LAX99LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Jean, NVFuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to ensure that a tank containing an adequate fuel supply was selected for takeoff. A factor in the accident was the contamination in the engine driven fuel pump, which likely was not capable of providing full system…NTSB ATL99FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Brevard, NCThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI99LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Creal Springs, ILwas the pilot having the fuel tank selector in the improper position and not following the airplane manufacturer's emergency procedures to restore a loss of power. A factor in this accident was fuel starvation.NTSB IAD99LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Fairfield, NJThe flight instructor's failure to maintain rotor rpm and his failure to complete the autorotational descent. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's failure to fully deploy carburetor heat as directed in the Pilot's Operating Handbook.NTSB NYC99LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-24R · Farmingdale, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight examination of the airplane, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel contamination.NTSB ATL99LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Colbert, GAInadequate planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB MIA99LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot with known deficiencies in equipment (fuel leakage from the carburetor), poor preflight by the pilot for his failure to visually determine that the fuel tanks were full before the initial flight. Factors…NTSB FTW99LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Fabens, TXThe pilot's failure to correctly calculate fuel consumption, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.