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
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NTSB NYC94LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Parrfield, OHThe pilot's mismanagment of the fuel supply by the improper positioning of the fuel selector valves, which resulted in fuel starvation and the total loss of engine power.NTSB MIA94LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Sanford, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. The total loss of engine power caused by fuel starvation due to inattentiveness by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to the fuel supply was also a cause.NTSB LAX94LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-180 · Fairfield, AZThe flight instructor's inadvertent movement of the left engine propeller control into the feather position, his decision to by-pass suitable landing sites in an attempt to restart the left engine as the aircraft energy and performance capability…NTSB CHI94LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lindsborg, KSwas the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors were fuel exhaustion, the sign, and the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in type of airplane.NTSB BFO94LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24- 260 · Stow, MAThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain to complete a forced landing was a factor.NTSB SEA94LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Nampa, IDThe pilot in command's failure to refuel the aircraft. Factor(s) contributing to the accident were: fuel exhaustion, lack of total experience in type aircraft, and terrain condition (ditch).NTSB CHI94LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Grand Forks, NDFuel starvation due to the improper positioning of the fuel tank selector by the student pilot.NTSB ATL94LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stockbridge, GAThe partial blockage of the induction air filter because of water soaking, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the failure of maintenance personnel to properly wash the aircraft.NTSB SEA94FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N II · Emmett, IDAn inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the tailwind.NTSB MIA94LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Ocean Springs, MSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO94LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Farmville, VAthe pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter with the correct fuel. Factors in the accident were the unclear information given by the passenger and airport line service personnel, the insufficient information regarding the labeling of the airport's fuel…NTSB MIA94LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Port St. Lucie, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to properly preflight the airplane and ensure there was adequate fuel on board, and his improper in-flight planning/decision to continue the flight.NTSB LAX94LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1A · Bishop, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and en route fuel consumption monitoring.NTSB CHI94LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Glen Ullin, NDThe delayed application of the carburetor heat by the pilot-in-command. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.NTSB SEA94LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat. A factor to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB LAX94LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Corona, CAa loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel, and the instructor's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection.NTSB CHI94FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Chesterfield, MOincorrect installation of the fuel selector valves during mandatory service bulletin modification which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines and failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain aircraft control during emergency descent. A factor was…NTSB FTW94LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210H · Mcallen, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane. Factors were the pilot's failure to refuel and the resultant fuel exhaustion.NTSB DCA94MA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportSaab-Scania 340B · New Roads, LAThe captain's movement of the power levers below flight idle in flight, the inadequate certification requirements and consequent design of the airplane's power levers that permitted them to be moved below the flight idle position into the beta range, either…NTSB SEA94LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Springfield, ORFuel exhaustion, and the pilot's poor inflight decision. Factors include the pilot's poor pre-flight planning, and a sign in the path of the landing roll.NTSB LAX94FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-58 · San Jose, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and subsequent fuel starvation, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions.NTSB ATL94FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Centreville, ALThe pilot's failure to assure that the fuel selector was in the proper position for takeoff.NTSB CHI94LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Olathe, KSthe pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives regarding the positioning of the fuel tank selector to the fullest tank for the landing portion of flight.NTSB CHI94LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Waubay, SDthe pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident is the false indications on the fuel gauges.NTSB CHI94LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPlummer Supercat · Stafford, KSThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. His inadequate training was a factor in the accident.NTSB ANC94LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Anchorage, AKFuel starvation from water and/or ice crystals in the fuel system. A factor in the accident was the improper preflight of the fuel sumps by the pilot-in-command.NTSB FTW94LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Mount Pleasant, TXThe power loss due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat. Factors were the weather conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL94GA038Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 269C · Atlanta, GAThe inadvertent closing of the fuel shutoff valve by the pilot. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM during the autorotation.NTSB ANC94LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Big Lake, AKLoss of engine power due to improper procedures used by the PIC. A factor contributing to the accident was the snow covered terrain.NTSB FTW94LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Vacherie, LAWas fuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB MIA94LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Live Oak, FLThe improper use of the fuel selector by the pilot-in-command by switching to an empty fuel tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to switch back to a tank with fuel.NTSB MIA94LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Raymond, MSThe pilot-in-command's delay in identifying carburetor ice and improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB SEA94LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSommerauer Glasair I RG · Ogden, UTA loose fuel line fitting, and fuel starvation. Factors include an intentional wheels up forced landing, and soft rough/uneven terrain.NTSB MIA94LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Lantana, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to obtain emergency assistance after becoming temporarily lost, resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the dispatch of the student on the cross-country flight by the CFI…NTSB LAX94LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E/M74L · Los Banos, CAA failure of the pilot to utilize carburetor heat. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor in the accident.NTSB CHI94LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Little Falls, MNan improper preflight by the pilot-in-command and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn. A factor associated with the accident was contaminated fuel.NTSB ATL94LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Greer, SCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning in determining fuel requirements for the flight.NTSB ATL94LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's improper inflight decision in that he failed to refuel the aircraft prior to exhausting the fuel supply. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site.NTSB LAX94FA081Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGolightly RV-4 · La Verne, CAa loss of engine power due to the improper maintenance and installation of the fuel system lines and fittings, and the pilot's failure to ensure the engine fuel primer was locked prior to takeoff. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to maintain…NTSB ATL94LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Edisto Island, SCFailure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, while maneuvering and changing altitudes, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was that weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB NYC94LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney 20E · Linden, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel and resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB CHI94LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Eden Prairie, MNan inadequate preflight by both the CFI and student pilot. Factors contributing to the accident was poor communications between the CFI and student pilot, and hilly terrain.NTSB CHI94LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20E · Chesterfield, MOthe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the planned flight. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, unreliable fuel gauges and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with the known unreliable fuel gauges.NTSB CHI94LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Centerville, IAthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors related to the accident were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations for the airplane and the fence.NTSB SEA94LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Tonasket, WAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors include an inadequate preflight, fuel exhaustion, and an icy landing area.NTSB LAX94LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-14 · Riverside, CAthe pilot incorrectly selecting the wrong fuel valve and the subsequent engine failure due to fuel starvation.NTSB CHI94LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Jackson, MOthe failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI94LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · C0rnell, ILthe pilot-in-command's misjudgment of fuel supply. A factor was fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI94LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Ashley, INInadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot-in-command. A factor relating to this accident is the dark night.NTSB SEA94LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller-Soloy UH-12D · Sublimity, ORFuel exhaustion due to inadequate preflight and refueling not acomplished.