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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 MIA95LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 301 · Dyer, TNThe pilot-in-command's failure to properly manage the fuel required for the flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent in flight collision with trees and terrain.NTSB MIA95LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · St. Augustine, FLFuel starvation for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHard Maxair Drifter · Mexico, MOfuel exhaustion as a result of excessive fuel flow, and failure of the pilot not properly monitoring fuel consumption. Rough/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB SEA95LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · College Place, WAthe pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA95LA229Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Lorida, FLMismanagement of the fuel by the pilot resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's poor decision to fly over water en route to the refueling airport.NTSB FTW95LA400Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Victoria, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA95LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti SF.260TP · Lakeland, FLWater contamination in the fuel, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB LAX95LA332Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Livermore, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel load determination procedures which resulted in fuel exhaustion. In addition, the pilot's delayed and improper use of the collective and cyclic flight controls following the engine failure led to his failure to maintain…NTSB ATL95LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mooresville, NCThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB FTW95LA385Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210F · Montrose, COThe pilot's inattentiveness to the low fuel supply and his failure to switch fuel tanks in a timely manner. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA319Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Yale, MIloss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply leading to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall during the forced landing was a factor.NTSB ANC95LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Glennallen, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB CHI95LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Springfield, MOthe pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel for the intended trip, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX95LA325Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChambers C1C · Turlock, CAa loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing. Factors in the accident were: the inadequate procedures used to purge the fuel system of known…NTSB SEA95FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sheridan, WYfuel starvation for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.NTSB CHI95LA311Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Staples, MNthe pilot's delay in the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing in a swampy area. The carburetor icing (weather) condition was a related factor.NTSB CHI95FA310Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCB · Howard, WIa loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight.NTSB BFO95LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roanoke, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate planning/preparation, her lack of familiarity with the airplane, and soft terrain in…NTSB CHI95LA303Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Saint James, MIthe pilot's operation of the airplane with an inoperative fuel gage and the leaking fuel line fitting, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. The inoperative fuel gage was a related factor.NTSB NYC95LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Andover, NJThe flight instructor's inadequate preflight which failed to detect an inadequate fuel supply which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB NYC95LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Richmond, RIThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB CHI95LA297Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Clarkston, MIthe pilot's failure to refuel.NTSB LAX95FA302Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T207 · San Diego, CAthe pilot's improper fuel management and improper use of the fuel selector valve.NTSB FTW95LA372Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Gunnison, COFuel exhaustion induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was his disorientation.NTSB ATL95FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Double Springs, ALfailure of the pilot to follow emergency procedures for loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper fuel consumption…NTSB LAX95LA301Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Groveland, CAfuel starvation, due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB LAX95LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Gilbert, AZThe pilot's fuel system mismanagement and improper emergency procedure. The pilot's misjudging the flare was a factor.NTSB CHI95LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wheeling, ILinadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot and an inadverent stall encountered by the pilot.NTSB LAX95LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Bradley, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel prior to takeoff and his delayed decision to proceed to his alternate airport. The night light conditions and the lack of a suitable emergency landing area were factors.NTSB CHI95LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Tell City, INthe pilot initated the flight with an inadequate fuel supply and failed to add sufficient fuel en route which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain.NTSB CHI95LA264Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Murphysboro, ILthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which led to a loss of power due to carburetor ice, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor.NTSB CHI95LA263Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Delavan, WIthe pilot's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight. A factor was the improperly installed fuel level transmitter.NTSB SEA95LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Bliss, IDThe pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel system to avoid running a tank dry at a low altitude. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Lowell, INa loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.NTSB ANC95LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the water in the airplane's fuel system. A factor in the accident was the rough water in the forced landing area.NTSB FTW95LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Monroe, LAThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector resulting in fuel starvation and the failure of the pilot to follow the published emergency procedures for propeller feathering. Factors were the fence and the trees.NTSB ANC95LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206G · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's improper handling of the aircraft (prolonged yawing maneuver during step taxi turn), which resulted in uncovering of the fuel tank outlets and subsequent fuel starvation during takeoff.NTSB CHI95FA255Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech T-34C · Oak Creek, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate fuel supply, and his failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB SEA95LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · West Jordan, UTThe pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to initiating his cross-country flight resulting in a total power loss due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC95LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Farmingdale, NJthe pilot's improper inflight decision and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing over unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC95LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · North Pole, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, when there was an inadequate supply of fuel to reach the destination.NTSB CHI95LA248Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Niles, MIThe pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel was aboard the aircraft during preflight planning and his failure to lean the engine mixture during cruise flight.NTSB SEA95LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Cody, WYThe pilot's failure to refuel which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC95LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB-10 · Damascus, MDThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning and fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX95LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Santa Paula, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform preflight fuel consumption calculations, and his failure to refuel the aircraft.NTSB FTW95LA315Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Silvercliff, COFailure by the pilot to fuel the aircraft which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC95LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Avoca, PAthe pilot's poor inflight decision and improper fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing over rocky terrain.NTSB CHI95LA236Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Watertown, WIfuel exhaustion resulting from the improper fuel bladder installation by maintenance personnel. Factors associated with this accident were the collapsed fuel bladder that eliminated about 30 percent of the available fuel in the left tank that the pilot had…NTSB NYC95LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E35 · Pottsville, PAimproper installation of a fuel line fitting by the pilot/owner which resulted in fuel blockage and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB FTW95LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Oklahoma City, OKFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.