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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 FTW89LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Friendswood, TXThe student pilot descended from 1450 feet to 1000 feet and entered the traffic pattern. Just before turning base, he applied carburetor heat and ten seconds later the engine lost power and quit. Unsuitable terrain made the forced landing a hard landing. An…NTSB DEN89LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Garfield, CON31135 was being ferried to japan from wichita with an enroute stop in oakland, CA. The acft was equipped with cabin mounted ferry tanks. The plt stated that he switched from the acft fuel tanks to the ferry tank and about 20 minutes later the right eng quit.…NTSB CHI89LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Alexandria, MNPoor judgement of the plt by flying while physically impaired from consumption of alcohol, his improper inflight planning/decision, and fuel exhaustion from his inadequate supply of fuel. The light conditions at night and uneven terrain (highway median) were…NTSB LAX89DVA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAyres S2R · Traver, CAWhile spraying a cotton field the engine lost power. The pilot executed a forced landing in an open area but rollout continued into crops. The acft nosed over. Investigation revealed only unuseable fuel on board.NTSB CHI89LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · St Peter, MNThe plt had intended to make a touch-&-go landing on a grass strip, but stated that he came in 'somewhat high.' He rprtd the acft was still airborne about halfway down the rwy when he elected to go around. He attempted to add power, but the eng 'sputtered &…NTSB NYC89LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lancaster, PAThe pilot of the Cessna 172 was returning solo from atlantic city when the aircraft ran out of fuel. He landed in a corn field and the aircraft flipped over. Examination of the wreckage revealed no fuel in the aircraft. The plt said he fueled the acft with 20…NTSB CHI89LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Indianapolis, INThe pilot and his family of three were returning from a vacation in Florida. They made a fuel stop at columbus, Georgia, then tried to fly non-stop from there to kokomo, Indiana. About 50 miles short of the intended destination, the engine lost power due to…NTSB CHI89LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Ashland, OHWhile enroute on a cross country flight from buffalo, new york to mansfield, Ohio, the aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot performed emergency procedures and executed a forced landing in a farmer's open field. The pilot stated that…NTSB FTW89LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Navasota, TXAcft struck a tree during a night forced landing following an eng failure in cruise flt. The eng failure was caused by fuel exhaustion. The flt had been airborne for 4 hours and 44 minutes; however, the plt had calculated that he had sufficient fuel to make…NTSB DEN89LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Pueblo, COThe commercial plt & his pvt plt wife were flying x-country on vacation. While en route, the eng began running rough & lost power. Drg an emergency dscnt, the plt restarted the eng & initiated a climb to select a better lndg site, but the eng lost power…NTSB ATL89FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Alexander City, ALThe airplane crashed about 2 mi short of the destination arpt. Witnesses reported that it impacted nose down after clearing trees; no engine sounds were heard. According to rescue personnel, the plt indicated that there were no engine or other mechanical…NTSB ATL89FA005Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Monroe, GAThe pilot was returning to land when he experienced a complete engine failure. The pilot reported completing a before landing check and rechecked the carburetor heat following the initial power loss. The sequence of events were typical of carburetor ice…NTSB LAX89FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's mismanagement of fuel. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate lighting of the fuel selector valve.NTSB SEA89FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Prosser, WAThe flight was on initial climb after takeoff at 400 AGL when the engine quit. During the ensuing forced landing, the aircraft impacted on an interstate highway perpendicular to the roadway, bounced into open pasture land, impacted a rock berm and burst into…NTSB MIA89LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe plt stated that aprx 15 minutes after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale, the eng quit completely & he was unable to make it back to the arpt. While attempting a forced landing in a field, he landed nose down, the nose gear collapsed, and the acft slid to a…NTSB LAX88DVA17Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller UH12E · Mcfarland, CANTSB ATL89LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Monroeville, ALAccording to the plt, he had requested the acft be fully svcd with fuel before takeoff; however, he did not visually check the fuel. He rprtd that after takeoff, he had flown about 50 min when he noted the rgt tank, which he was using, indcd empty. He said he…NTSB NYC88LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Kirkwood, NYThe plt attempted to land at a private airport at night on an unlit rwy. A go-around was initiated and during the go-around the eng lost pwr. A gear up landing was made beyond the rwy. The investigation revealed water in the fuel system. The eng was run up…NTSB ANC88LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Homer, AKJust after liftoff the airplane experienced a complete engine failure, the airplane crashed on the mud flats approximately 500 feet off the departure end of runway 21. The chief pilot stated that the pilot did not check the fuel supply prior to this flight…NTSB NYC88LA243Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Keene, NHThe plt received a head inj and was not able to relate the details of the acdt. The acft crashed into trees about 3 mi short of the landing rwy at the conclusion of a cross country flt. An FAA insp examined the wreckage and reported that the fuel selector was…NTSB MKC88LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale TB-20 · Omaha, NEThe plt rprtd that when the acft was at aprx 150' to 200' AGL on final apch, the eng lost pwr & would not restart. Unable to rch the rwy, he lndd about 50' short on soft trrn, where the gear collapsed & the acft was dmgd. Only about 12 ounces of fuel was…NTSB ATL88LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Luverne, ALThe plt reported that he was flying at about 7-800 ft AGL while inspecting timber for insect damage when the engine suddenly lost power. He could not recover enough power to sustain flt, so he selected a pasture for his impending forced ldg. He reported that…NTSB LAX88LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Banning, CADuring a crosscountry flt, while enroute from lake havasu city, AZ, to Banning, CA, the engine experienced a loss of power. The airplane collided with the terrain after a forced landing. Inspection of the fuel system revealed there was no fuel on board.NTSB SEA88LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Bend, ORAt aprx 1239 PDT, while on an IFR x-country flt at 14,000', the acft enctrd icing conds. Drg the next 1.4 hrs, the plt changed altitude in increments, climbing to 17,000', then descending to 11,000' to avoid icing. At aprx 1411 PDT, he indcd the eng had lost…NTSB ANC88LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Cordova, AKWhile on base leg to the airport, the engine stopped producing power forcing the pilot to land the airplane on the tundra short of the runway. Upon landing the airplane nosed over. Subsequent examination of the engine showed water in the carburetor. The water…NTSB SEA88LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cottage Grove, ORWhen plt realized strong headwinds at cruise alt would preclude reaching intended destination, he attempted to divert to another alternate. Fuel exhaustion occurred before reaching arpt. During a lndg, executed in dark, acft collided with a fence.NTSB LAX88LA322Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Columbia, CADuring an external load operation, there was an indication of high torque and the oil chip light illuminated. The engine lost power and the pilot initiated an autorotation. The helicopter collided with the sloping terrain and rolled over. Inspection of the…NTSB MIA88LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Polk City, FLPlt failed to insure acft had adequate fuel supply for flt. The engine failed due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing was made in a field. The plt said that he experienced stronger than expected head winds. Post acc invest revealed that the acft fuel…NTSB LAX88LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Salinas, CADuring a cross-country flt, while descending to the arpt, the engine lost power. The airplane collided with the terrain and nosed over. Inspection of the fuel system revealed there was no fuel on board.NTSB ANC88LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe private pilot and his son were returning from a hunting trip when the airplane ran out of fuel. The pilot attempted an emergency landing on an unlighted roadway and struck a telephone wire or small powerline during the approach. The airplane landed hard…NTSB ATL88DKG18Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Smithville, GASoon after takeoff from a private sod airstrip for aerial application maneuvering, the engine lost power. The plt was forced to land in soft muddy terrain where the acft nosed over. Post acc invest revealed that the float assy in the carburetor jammed which…NTSB NYC88DHA04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBanks/Mong Sport · Marshalls Creek, PAThe homebuilt airplane impacted the ground in a steep nose down attitude among three tall pine trees. After impact, it bounced back about three feet & came to rest. There was no damage to the trees. An exam of the prop revealed no evidence of the engine…NTSB CHI88LA232Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Watertown, WIThe pilot in command's improper selection of the fuel tank, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB ANC88LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Figure 8 Lake, AKThe private pilot and his passenger were uninjured following a forced landing on a survey trail. The pilot related that the airplane ran out of fuel, and nosed-over during the landing roll on the soft soil. He said that he did not visually inspect the…NTSB MIA88LA266Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Punta Gorda, FLThe plt was returning from VFR xc flt during which many climbs, descents & detours were made to avoid adverse wx & maintain VFR. He stated the strong headwinds considerably reduced his grndspeed. At his 1st intended ldg arpt, strong gusty x-winds made the…NTSB ATL88LA248Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BL-65 · Calera, ALThe plt reported that the engine lost power during descent. The airplane subsequently crashed into a cornfield after clearing a row of trees, as the plt was attempting to make a forced landing. Post-crash exam of the airplane revealed that both the main & aux…NTSB NYC88LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Parker City, PAThe purpose of the flt was to perform landings at some nearby apts to prepare the student for an upcoming check flt. Landings were completed at two apts and the PIC, an atp/cfi, requested radar vectors to another apt. Approach control was unable to find the…NTSB LAX88FAMS3Accident · 3 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172P · Kauai, HIThe pilot departed for honolulu, HI after flying for 3 hours, 45 minutes without refueling. The flight to honolulu takes 1 hour. The airplane has a full fuel endurance of four hours. It disappeared from navy radar 25 miles southeast of Kauai. Acft wreckage…NTSB ATL88LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Berkeley, KYThe plt reported that he departed with 6 hrs of fuel on board. He encountered low ceilings while en route, and flew at 3-500 ft AGL to maintain VFR. About 3 hrs & 15 minutes after departure, the engine sputtered and lost power. The plt made a forced ldg in…NTSB DEN88LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260C · Hamilton, MTThe private plt was descending to the destination arpt at the conclusion of a 3.5 hr x-country flight. The plt said he selected the right main fuel tank and flew until the 'fuel was low to the point of exhaustion.' During a right turn, with the gear extended,…NTSB NYC88LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Mansfield, MAThe acft, with a CFI and student on board, had just made a touch and go landing and was about one mile fm the arpt, climbing to cruise, when the eng lost power. It was dark and the pilot attempted a landing on a state highway. The acft collided with a traffic…NTSB FTW88DPJ11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150F · Oklahoma City, OKThe student pilot had just returned to flying after an extended time. During the approach he failed to add carburetor heat and the engine failed when power was added. Automotive fuel was being used in the aircraft but the STC had not been complied with.NTSB BFO88LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArthur Acrosport 1 · Danville, VAThe acft was on a performance test flight when a power loss occurred at 1100 ft MSL. The plt unsuccessfully tried to restart the engine and made a forced landing in an open field. Examination of the acft revealed the rubber hose vent line was obstructed with…NTSB ATL88IA242Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Frankfort, KYEngine quit during go-around from simulated engine failure. During completion of emergency procedure the fuel selector position was changed to opposite wing fuel tank. Later exam of the acft revealed that when the fuel selector valve handle indicated right…NTSB SEA88LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLatham Alco Coupe · Bremerton, WAPlt had about 4 hrs exp in make and model and 116 hrs total pilot time. Flew 'about 2 hrs' on 15 gals fuel and was making touch and go lndgs when power was lost. Acft nosed over during forced lndg in soft terrain. There was no evidence of fuel on board.NTSB LAX88LA300Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Lower Lake, CAThe pilot departed NOVAT0, CA with the fuel selector in the right tip tank position. She did not switch the selector to the main tank position. Four miles from Lower Lake, CA the engine lost all power. After the accident, only the right tip tank was found…NTSB LAX88LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson L-5 · Chino, CADuring the initial climb, the pilot reported that the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a forced landing and during the descent, the airplane collided with a fence coming to rest inverted. Fuel was observed to be leaking from the left wing. When the fuel…NTSB FTW88LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Katy, TXFuel exhaustion induced power loss, which necessitated the forced landing. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to continue the flight without being able to refuel, and becoming lost during that effort.NTSB CHI88LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-95 · Alma, MIDuring approach to landing the pilot entered a steep (45 degree bank) left turn from base to final. The pilot stated that he did not realize it at the time, but this action unported the fuel line to the left engine, causing the engine to fail due to fuel…NTSB CHI88LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Youngstown, OHThe aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while on final approach to the runway. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, and the pilot was seriously injured when the aircraft impacted the ground approximately 25' short of…