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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 ATL88IA238Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 47G · N Myrtle Beach, SCNTSB ATL88LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot experienced a complete power loss about four hours after departing pompano beach. The pilot had varied his altitude throughout the flight. The flight manual indicates that the acft could fly about 3.8 hours, at 2500 feet altitude, on 48 gallons of…NTSB NYC88DHA03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportDebarry/Starduster SA100 · Slatington, PAAs the homebuilt acft was climbing thru about 300 ft AGL during initial climb after takeoff, the eng lost power. The plt was able to restart the eng (once), but as he turned the acft back toward the arpt, the eng lost power again. During an emerg landing, the…NTSB LAX88LA293Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 0-58B · Grass Valley, CAWhile enroute, the engine sputtered then quit. The pilot initiated a forced landing to a plateau directly below. While on final approach the airplane flew through a downdraft. The pilot was unable to land the airplane on the plateau, instead it collided with…NTSB FTW88DPJ10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Holdenville, OKThe aircraft was in cruise flight at 500 ft AGL when a total loss of power occurred. The pilot jettisoned the load and executed an emergency descent to land at the nearest available clearing. The aircraft collided with the terrain with high rate of descent…NTSB CHI88LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Elkhart, INWhile enroute on the second leg of a solo student cross country, the aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The student pilot executed a forced landing in a bean field and the aircraft nosed over during the landing roll,…NTSB ANC88LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Dillingham, AKThe pilot-in-command was beginning his descent for landing at Dillingham, Alaska and did not apply carburetor heat until his engine began to sputter. The engine stopped producing power and the pilot was unable to restart the engine. He landed on the tundra…NTSB NYC88LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Coatesville, PAThe student plt was returning to the airport following a 1 hr local flight. He stated that the engine sputtered and lost power. The plt selected a field for a forced landing and approached it from west to east. The plane struck a road short of the field and…NTSB LAX88LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Santa Paula, CADuring a cross country flight, the pilot diverted to a closer airport due to a low fuel state. The pilot was unable to land the airplane on the first attempt. During the second attempt, the engine quit. The pilot made an emergency landing where during the…NTSB DEN88FA186Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Dimock, SDThe plt was giving airplane rides to some neighbors from his private airstrip. He had just taken off with a new pax. A witness reported observing the acft skimming close to the ground after liftoff, and then the acft climbed quickly. The acft then banked…NTSB NYC88LA220Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Lakeville, MAAccording to the acft owner, N9022L'S fuel tanks were only one quarter full of fuel when the plt took off. The pax said that after about an hour of flying the engine began to run roughly and then it finally quit. The plt made an unsuccessful forced landing.…NTSB LAX88DUG06Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Thermal, CAShortly after refueling the helicopter & reloading the hopper, the plt took off & was starting to spray a field when the eng suddenly lost power. The plt said the helicopter was dscndg from about 30 ft when the power loss occurred; thus, he barely had time to…NTSB LAX88LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Jackson, CAJust after takeoff, the engine quit at aprx 50 ft AGL. The pilot made an emergency forced landing off the runway, where during the landing roll the airplane collided into a fence. There were no mechanical failures or malfunctions found during an engine…NTSB LAX88LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Culver City, CADuring a pleasure flight, the engine experienced a loss of power. A forced landing was made during which the airplane collided with wires and was substantially damaged. During the inspection of the airplane, the fuel tanks were found exhausted of fuel.NTSB SEA88LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Fallon, NVEng lost power on practice missed approach. Forced landing made in rough terrain. Investigation revealed right fuel tank empty, left tank contained about 25 gals. Fuel selector had no positive stop at 'off' position, no detent for right tank position. Left…NTSB CHI88LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Montgomery, OHWhile on a local pleasure night flight, in normal cruise configuration, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and executed a forced landing on a highway exit ramp. The pilot stated that he attempted to make the forced landing…NTSB CHI88DEM08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Grand Haven, MIThe pilot's inattentive fuel system monitoring, and the resultant total failure of the aircraft's powerplant due to fuel exhaustion. A forced landing was executed on a stretch of beach with sand dunes, and the aircraft was substantially damaged during the…NTSB CHI88LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco ATO · Middletown, OHThe plt stated that during initial climb the engine sputtered and he discovered that the fuel pressure gauge read zero. He made an immediate right turn back toward the airport. While attempting to glide to the airport he noticed that the fuel selector was set…NTSB CHI88DEP10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Beaver Dam, WIWhile in cruise flight the aircraft experienced a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot stated that there were no good landing areas available, so he elected to make the emergency landing in a marsh. The aircraft landed hard and sustained…NTSB MIA88LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters MK-5A · Valley Park, MSThe pilot stated that he thought he had 8 gallons of fuel prior to takeoff. The engine failed about 100 ft AGL and he attempted to stretch the glide of the helicopter by using collective pitch. The aircraft hit hard and rolled over. Only 1 quart of fuel was…NTSB MKC88LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Macomb, MOThe acft had been flown 235 nautical miles the previous day without re-fueling. The PIC stated he thought that he could reach his next fuel stop without refueling at the departure arpt. The PIC stated he flew the acft in that gen dirctn for abt 1 hour. At the…NTSB SEA88LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K-35 · Halley, IDEngine pwr loss occurred approaching destinaton about 2000 ft AGL. Plt switched fuel and attempted restart but failed to utilize proper procedures. Acft collided with wire fence hidden in tall vegetation on chosen forced lndg site. Investigation revealed left…NTSB MKC88LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Coy, ARWhile practicing for his pvt plt check ride, the student pilot returned to the airstrip to practice takeoffs and ldgs. He lost all power on final approach, and due to aircraft on the departure end of the runway, he attempted an emergency ldg on an adjacent…NTSB LAX88LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Corona, CADuring a cross country flight, the engine suddenly lost power. The pilot initiated a forced landing on a residential street where, during the landing roll, the airplane collided with a parked vehicle. Inspection of the airplane revealed that there was…NTSB BFO88LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Racine, WVThe pilot was on the first leg of a ferry flight to west germany. The aircraft was about 30 miles from charleston when the pilot noticed the fuel gauges indicated about 5 & 11 gals respectively remaining in the left & right fuel tanks. He proceeded to…NTSB ATL88LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Cumming, GAThe pilot had made a precautionary landing due to enroute weather. After conditions had improved he obtained a weather briefing for his intended destination. He was told that there were tstms in the area but that conditions were VFR. After departure from the…NTSB CHI88DER07Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportChampion 7CCM · Int'L Falls, MNThere were no eyewitnesses to this accident. The aircraft with an instructor and student aboard was reported missing. When located the seaplane had descended into a wooded swamp and the aircraft was substantially damaged and both occupants received fatal…NTSB SEA88LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Moses Lake, WAWhile on his first x-country flt in this type aircraft, the pilot decided to land short of the destination due to low fuel. The engine quit from fuel exhaustion during descent. The aircraft nosed over on touchdown in a soft irrigated field one mile from the…NTSB MIA88LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Glen Allen, MSAccording to FAA personnel while returning to land during an aerial application flt, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The acft was damaged drg the forced landing.NTSB LAX88LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Visalia, CAThe pilot removed the vacuum pump from the engine prior to the flight because of an internal failure in the pump. The pilot did not install a cover plate on the accessory mounting hole vacated by the pump. After takeoff on the local flight, the pilot noticed…NTSB LAX88DUM06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller UH12E · Bard, CADuring helicopter aerial application, engine power was lost. Plt applied back cyclic and tail rotor contacted terrain, followed by hard landing. Investigation revealed less than useable fuel remaining.NTSB MKC88LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVarga 2150A · Washington, IAWhile enroute the PIC rptd a loss of eng pwr. The PIC stated in his rpt that having passed Washington, IA, he switched fuel tanks to draw fuel from the lft tank which indicated 1/2 full. Shortly after switching, the PIC stated the tank went empty. The PIC…NTSB MIA88LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Greenville, MSThe pilot reported that while on short final during a personal flt, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. During the forced landing the acft collided with a levee, small trees, then the terrain.NTSB CHI88DEI03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Salem, OHThe airplane engine failed to respond when the throttle was advanced during the recovery from a practice forced landing. The airplane struck wires while attempting to reach a suitable landing area during the resulting forced landing. The wires did not break;…NTSB CHI88FAMS2Accident · Serious injuriesMissing aircraftFinal reportMooney M20K · Racine, WIEngine failure due to fuel starvation.NTSB CHI88DEP08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMonnett Sonerai II · Wisc Rapids, WIThe plt rprtd that drg takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing thru about 200' AGL. An emerg lndg was made in the best available area, which was a golf course on rolling terrain. Drg the lndg roll, the plt applied brakes, but was unable to stop…NTSB NYC88LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · No. Kingstown, RIThe failure of the boston center controller to adequately understand the pilot-in-command's request and to assess the gravity of the situation.NTSB ATL88LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Elberta, ALThe plt was on a x-country flt from Elberta, AL, to destin, FL & return. The flt included 4 en route stops to pick up & drop off pax. During an en route stop, the plt checked the fuel by using a home made dip stick & he thought there was sufficient fuel to…NTSB NYC88LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Canton, MADuring initial climb from takeoff, the engine lost total power and an emergency landing was made on a highway. The left wing and horizontal stabilizer struck a guardrail when the pilot was maneuvering to avoid a truck. A post-crash inspection of the engine…NTSB MIA88LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20E · Punta Gorda, FLThe plt stated he kept his acft outdoors & he had not flown it for 7 days. He stated he had not refueled the acft after the last flt & had parked it with 1/2 tanks. Fss personnel stated there had been rain showers in the area during that time. The plt stated…NTSB MKC88LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-F · Lawrence, KSThe pilot said the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion during a personal cross country flight. He said he tried to glide to his final destination airport, but made an emergency ldg in a farm field about 2 miles short of the airport.NTSB MIA88LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Homestead, FLWhile on a personal flt during normal cruise both engs quit due to fuel exhaustion. The plt attempted to land the acft on a road, after which it departed the road surface, and collided with trees. The plt did not file an acc report.NTSB MIA88FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · O'Brien, FLThe purpose of the flt was to spray a soybean field about 1/2 mi n of the airstrip. There are no known witnesses to the crash, but a person in the area heard the eng 'pop', then eng sound ceased; seconds later the sound of impact was heard. The acft struck…NTSB BFO88LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Windsor, VAWhile on long final after a glider tow flight the eng lost power. A forced landing was made in an open field and when the plt applied brakes, the acft nosed over. Post accident exam of the acft revealed 1 gallon of fuel remained. The plt reported that he…NTSB FTW88DPA05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Burleson, TXThe airplane was on downwind when the pilot pulled on the carburetor heat and reduced the RPM. When he reapplied power, the engine would not respond. During the forced landing, the pilot got the airplane on the airport but hit the right wing and tailwheel on…NTSB CHI88LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Cedar Springs, MIDuring cruise flight the pilot reported that a total power loss occurred. The pilot executed a forced landing in an open field. On rollout the aircraft struck a stump and then a small shed. The post accident investigation revealed loosefuel caps and no fuel…NTSB CHI88DEP07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182B · Burlington, WIDrg a normal dscnt, in preparation to land, the eng lost all power. The plt made an emerg landing, but drg the landing roll-out, the nosewheel enctrd soft, uneven terrain & the acft nosed over. No fuel was found in the fuel tanks or carburetor float bowl, but…NTSB ATL88LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Somerville, TNThe CFI was attempting a demonstration of a forced landing following a simulated loss of engine power. Just as he started to recover and climb back to altitude, the student plt spotted wires and yelled. Company policy required a recovery at 500 ft. the…NTSB FTW88FA136Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-6A · Golden Meadow, LAAfter abt 4.3 hrs on an overwater flt, the crew rprtd they had 15 min of fuel remaining. Subsequently, 3 of 4 engs lost pwr fm fuel exhaustion. Drg an emerg lndg, the acft hit a levee & was extensively dmgd. Most of the wreckage came to rest in a dainage…NTSB MIA88LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · St. Petersburg, FLThe 27 yr old plt purchased the acft about 2 weeks before the accident & had received his multi-eng rating about 3 weeks before. His total multi eng time was about 35 hrs. Nearing his destination, 1 eng quit. A few moments later, the other quit & the plt…