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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 ATL86LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Lake Lure, NCThe plt contacted approach control for VFR staging to airport and radar service. The plt later indicated a forced landing was necessary due to fuel exhaustion. The plt calculated full fuel tanks for flt but failed to recall two local flights that were made…NTSB LAX86LUQ02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRutan Varieze · Los Almos, CAThe acft collided with a fence during a forced landing on a hiway after the engine lost power while cruising at 6500 ft MSL. The plt had refueled with 10 gals of fuel at santa barbara, CA his last departure point. Post acc exam showed the fuel tanks, lines…NTSB ATL86LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Charleston, SCWhile on a personal cross-country flight the aircraft experienced a complete loss of power and made an emergency landing on a road 2.5 miles east of the airport. The pilot stated that the aircraft ran out of fuel.NTSB ATL86LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Alma, GAThe pilot reported that the engine quit during his descent from the 2000 foot cruise altitude. The aircraft examination failed to disclose any system malfunction or failure. The pilot stated that his preflight indicated that there was about 1/2 and 1/3 tanks…NTSB LAX86LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Lodi, CAWhile on an aerial agricultural spraying flight the acft engine lost total power. The plt executed an immediate autorotation landing. Upon ground contact, the acft skid for about 8 ft until the front skid contacted the ground furrow and nosed over causing the…NTSB DEN86FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Bismarck, NDThe acft was observed descending out of a low ceiling when it suddenly made an abrupt left turn. Engine noise seemed to increase momentarily and then the nose of the acft dropped to a near vertical position. The twin engine acft crashed into a vacant house…NTSB NYC86LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Naugatuck, CTA student pilot preflighted Cessna 150, departed the airport and performed a few touch and go landings before leaving the area and following the merrit parkway in Connecticut. The pilot stated that the engine was not running smooth. The pilot landed at cross…NTSB MIA86FA071Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Parkland, FLThe plt stated that due to a miscalculation of his fuel supply, his loss of power was a result of fuel exhaustion.NTSB MKC86LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · West Alton, MOThe plt stated that during preflight he confirmed that the acft needed fuel. After refueling was completed, the plt stated, there was a considerable amount of water in the fuel samples. The plt, also an A&P, tried to clear the fuel system of trapped water. He…NTSB LAX86LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-1 · Julian, CAA Pitts S-1 nosed over on landing roll in rough terrain after an engine failure. The plt indicated due to faulty and poor wx briefings the flight was detoured from the primary and alternate routes and the aircraft ran out of fuel. The plt had contacted fss on…NTSB FTW86FRA09Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Lake Jackson, TXThe acft crashed during forced landing after a power loss. The acft eng quit, after a 4 hr x-country, during the lndg approach. The acft had been flown locally over an hour by another plt (crew). This made a cumulative flt time on the acft of over 5 hrs since…NTSB DCA86AA017Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna P210N · Keflavik, IcelandAt 1146 gmt, N4906K deptd on a 5 hr flt to narssarssuaq, greenland with an estd 7 hrs of fuel. When the plt rprtd 60 mi sw of greenland, the destn vis was below IFR min & the ceiling at the altn arpt was below the mda. The plt elected to cont to reykjavik,…NTSB CHI86FEI02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150H · Strongsville, OHDuring preflight, the student pilot noticed water in the fuel tank when he checked the fuel drain. He notified his instructor, but no further action was taken. Shortly after takeoff the engine quit. An emergency landing was performed in a parking lot and one…NTSB FTW86LRG11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172M · Mcallen, TXThe acft crashed into two trees during a forced landing after the eng lost pwr. The plt was in the process of lndg at an arpt when the controller asked him to make a 360 turn because of traffic and to use rwy 13 instead of 18. As the plt turned rt for a new…NTSB DEN86LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEipper Quicksilver MX II · Albuquerque, NMThe plt stated that while returning to the airfield, the eng quit as a result of fuel starvation. The plt was not certified and the aircraft was unregistered.NTSB FTW86LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Flynn, TXThe engine lost power while in cruise flight about 9 miles short of the pilot's planned destination. He made a forced landing in an open field. After rolling about 75 feet the airplane wheels bogged in and it flipped inverted. The owner of the aircraft, Mr.…NTSB ANC86LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot stated that during the initial climb out approximately 50 feet above the ground the engine quit. The aircraft crashed into a row of trees and the pilot was not injured. Examination of the aircraft engine revealed no malfunction or mechanical…NTSB LAX86LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Woodland, CAThe pilot reported that he experienced a loss of power shortly after leveling off at about 1,000 MSL. The power loss was smooth and rapid. During the subsequent forced landing roll-out, the acft nosed over onto its back. Post accident investigation disclosed…NTSB SEA86FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Juneau, AKPilot requested clearance to return to airport after takeoff due to eng power loss. Clearance was given by ATC. Pilot made rt turn from about 100 ft alt. Acft crashed about 1500 foot south of rwy. No shoulder harnesses installed. Pax survived. Ice found on…NTSB CHI86LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Hastings, MIThe pilot estimated he had 13 gallons of fuel on board for the estimated fifty minute flight. He estimated his fuel burn at nine gallons per hour giving him an hour and twenty five minute fuel endurance. He ran out of fuel an hour and twenty five minutes…NTSB ATL86FA057Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Tucker, GADuring a night VFR flt the acft experienced a total loss of power and made a forced landing in a small parking lot in a business area. When rescue personnel asked the plt what had happened he stated that the acft ran out of fuel. Inspection of the wreckage…NTSB ATL86FMG03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 441 · West Columbia, SCDuring final approach the plt noticed acft flying 'unusual' and elected go-around. During power-up, the acft lost power and a forced landing was made on a residential street near the arpt. The plt stated that he had inadvertenly placed the fuel selector in…NTSB SEA86LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150-L · Gig Harbor, WAA total loss of power occurred due to fuel exhaustion while in an extended traffic pattern due to landing traffic. An inadvertent stall occurred prior to touchdown. The left wing struck a pile of dirt which spun the aircraft around. The landing was…NTSB MKC86FPG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBeech F33A · West Memphis, ARThe acft crashed into the ground after striking trees during a forced lndg. The acft had experienced a loss of power during cruise after 4 and 1/2 hrs of flt. Post acc investigation showed that the rt main fuel tank was almost empty of fuel and the left main…NTSB CHI86LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Schaumburg, ILAccording to the pilot, the aircraft had been refueled the day before in buffalo new york. The aircraft was then flown to chicago,IL. The duration of the flight was four hours and thirty minutes. The following day, without refueling, the aircraft was flown to…NTSB LAX86LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ukiah, CAThe acft's eng lost pwr during a normal descent during a night x-country flt and the acft crashed during the ensuing forced landing attempt. Fire department personnel reported that the right wing fuel tank was empty and the left wing fuel tank contained one…NTSB ATL86LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Brewton, ALDuring low level controlled burning of a small timber forest the helicopter lost power. A forced landing was attempted in a field and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The aircraft owner related that the aircraft ran out of fuel.NTSB LAX86LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Peoria, AZThe acft landed short of the intended rwy and collided with a cement block wall surrounding a trailer park on the apch path to the rwy. The plt stated that the eng quit on the final apch to landing due to apparent fuel starvation. He reported that he checked…NTSB MKC86LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Creve Ceour, MOAfter takeoff fm the arpt the plt stated the acft eng ran rough and he applied carb heat to help the engine run better after application of carb heat the engine quit. The plt made a forced landing back to the airport finally touching down on a taxiway between…NTSB FTW86LRA03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172F · Saratoga, TXPilot was enroute from rocksprings, TX. To hardin county airport near kountz, TX. As pilot appoached Saratoga, TX., the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion. Pilot landed in field near Saratoga causing substantial damage to the aircraft. No injuries were…NTSB ATL86FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Hazard, KYThe plt called the arpt on UNICOM and asked how to find the arpt, stated that he needed fuel and asked if fuel was available. He was given directions and asked if he had landed there before. He replied no, and inquired about the traffic pattern. It was…NTSB CHI86LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Glidden, WIThe aircraft collided with powerlines while attempting a power off landing after engine stoppage. The fuel tanks were inspected and there was no fuel in the right tanks and only a small quantity in the lft tank. The engine was tested and found to function…NTSB MKC86LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Council Bluffs, IAThe acft made a gear-up forced lndg off the arpt after a loss of power during a business flt. The acft had only been airborne for about 15 minutes. Post accident investigation discovered that the acft fuel was contaminated with water.NTSB ATL86LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kings Mountain, NCThe acft had been moored on an open ramp in extremely cold tempertures. During preflight the plt found that the fuel strainer drain would not close and one wing tank drain would not open. A mechanic attempted to repair the leaking strainer but could not stop…NTSB LAX86FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Newport Beach, CAThe plt contacted coast TRACON (terminal radar control) & requested VFR traffic advisories to torrence. At aprx 0747 psthe declared an emergency, said the eng had quit & requested vectors to the john wayne/orange county arpt. The controllerprovided a hdg to…NTSB FTW86LRG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150G · Donna, TXThe acft was damaged during a forced landing after a loss of power. The CFI said that ground reference maneuvers were being demonstrated to a student plt at 900 ft AGL and the engine sputtered. The CFI said that he applied carburetor heat and the eng quit.…NTSB LAX86LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 335 · Yuba City, CAUpon completing a 35 min sight-seeing flight the plt entered the traffic pattern & prepared for landing. While descending, both engines lost all power. The plt stated that he repositioned the fuel selectors to the aux tanks, power was restored to the left…NTSB FTW86LPA08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152II · Frisco, TXThe student plt stated that he departed mckinney municipal arpt at aprx 1030 LCL en route to wichita falls, TX. He said he became disoriented while en route, but landed at wichita falls at aprx 1220 LCL. The plt did not refuel the acft. He then departed…NTSB SEA86LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Idaho Falls, IDA total loss of power occurred during an ILS approach due to induction ice. During touchdown on 12 inches of snow a nose over occurred.NTSB FTW86LRG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150J · Temple, TXThe acft nosed over during a forced landing on soft terrain following a total loss of eng pwr. The plt reported that the eng quit while on a 45 deg entry to the downwind leg for rwy 15. The plt then attempted to restart the eng and maneuver the acft toward…NTSB FTW86FRA02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna T210N · Houston, TXThe acft crashed in a wooded area during a forced landing after fuel exhaustion. The acft had extra fuel cans on board and had been flying for almost 12 hours in an attempt to avoid capture by U.S. Agents for the possession of marijuana. The acft contained…NTSB ATL86FA037Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Clover, SCThe aircraft experienced an engine failure during cruise flight and attempted an emergency landing in a field. During landing roll the aircraft collided with small trees on the FAR end of the field. Post-crash examination of the engine disclosed that the bolt…NTSB DEN86LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Billings, MTThe acft was damaged during a forced landing in a fld following a loss of pwr from fuel exhaustion. The plt stated that during the preflight he checked the fuel level by the gages and not visually. The gages indicated slightly over one-half full at that time.NTSB LAX86LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210R · Scottsdale, AZWhile descending from 9,500 to 5,000 ft MSL, the plt reported that the eng suddenly lost all power. The plt stated that he was unable to restart the eng & made an emergency landing at a nearby arpt. The plt, who had entered the downwind leg for the 8,251 foot…NTSB LAX86LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Deer Valley, AZShortly after begining descent from 7,500 ft. m.s.l. the acft experienced a total loss of power. Prior to descent the plt richened the mixture and applied carb heat. The pilot radioed his position & situation to Deer Valley tower, Deer Valley, Arizona while…NTSB DEN86FA033Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Franktown, COThe acft departed nashville, TN, for a flt to aspen, CO. The plts made one refueling stop at chanute, KS. The plts were unable to land at aspen or a nearby alternate arpt (eagle, CO) and elected to return back to the denver area. The plts indicated to an…NTSB LAX86LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1-C · San Jose, CAThe plt was practicing takeoff and landings on rwy 13 at reid-hillview airport, San Jose, CA. The plt reported that during the base leg to final turn, while negotiating a 'power-off' apch, he attempted by apply pwr but was unable to do so. The acft crashed in…NTSB MIA86LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Dorado, PRThe plt stated that after a brief local flight he was returning to isla grande arpt when he experienced a loss of power in both engines & made a forced landing on the beach near Dorado puerto rico. Post crash examination of the wreckage revealed that the two…NTSB LAX86LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Likely, CAWhile practicing power-off forced landings in an open, snow covered field, the pilot said he applied the throttle to abort the approach but the engine 'sputtered then quit.' The aircraft landed in the snow covered field and flipped over. The pilot said he…NTSB LAX86LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ukiah, CAWhile en route to sonoma county arpt, santa rosa, CA, the plt became concerned about the acft fuel state. The plt elected to divert to Ukiah arpt, Ukiah, CA, and while en route the acft experienced total pwr loss due to fuel starvation. During the forced…