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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 CHI85LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Little Falls, MNPilot had dept with minimum fuel for the 60 mi x-country flt. He overflew dest by 25 mi and after correcting course ran out of fuel 2 mi short of the aprt. While landing on a country road acft veered into a ditch.NTSB FTW85LA311Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Pearland, TXThe acft contacted a ditch during a forced landing. According to the plt, the takeoff and climb were normal until the acft reached aprx 120 ft AGL when the eng quit as if the ignition key was turned off. The arpt elevation is 51 ft MSL. The rwy is asphalt…NTSB DEN85LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U-206 · Bullfrog Basin, UTThe plt was flying on a VFR x-county flt when he allowed the rt fuel tank to run dry which resulted in eng stoppage. After switching fuel an attempted eng restarted was unsuccesfull. The subsequent forced lng resulted in substantial damage to the acft.NTSB LAX85LA346Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Santa Paula, CAThe CFI, who was a retired airline captain, and his student pilot, embarked on a round-robin flight which included landings at four arpts. The fuel tanks were not completely filled prior to th initial departure and no additional fuel was obtained during the…NTSB FTW85LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Tallulah, LADuring an aerial application operation, the eng lost power & the plt made an emergency landing in a soy bean field. While on the landing roll, the acft nosed over. The operator reported that he did not see or smell any fuel around the acft; he believed that…NTSB CHI85LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Moline, ILThe acft was landed on soft terrain 1500 ft short of the rwy following a total loss of pwr. The plt reported he failed to use fuel from the aux tanks during the flt and he exhausted the fuel in the main tanks. The fuel boost pumps are located in the main…NTSB MIA85LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Longwood, FLThe acft was 12 miles out & cleared for a visual apch when the plt reported total loss of eng power. Examination of the wreckage disclosed about four fluid ounces of fuel remaining in fuel tanks. Entry on maintenance discrepancy sheet read 'fuel gauges are…NTSB ATL85FA230Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Chamblee, GAPlt had obtained check out in acft prior to departure on x-cflt. About 3.35 hrs into flt called atl ctr exp concern about fuel. At that time acft was about 4 mi w of rome ga VOR and about 15 mi from rome apt. Plt nor center were sure if fuel was avail at rome…NTSB ATL85LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Orchard Hill, GAThe acft suffered a loss of pwr due to fuel exhaustion and the plt made an emergency landing in a fld. During landing roll the acft collided with trees at the end of the fld. Post accident exam of the acft revealed one gallon of fuel in the right fuel tank…NTSB NYC85LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Duanesburg, NYAccordidng to the pilot, he was making a low pass over Duanesburg airport to observe the area before landing. While over the airport, the engine quit and he had to make an emergency landing on route 20. The pass was made at about 300 to 400 feet above the…NTSB LAX85LA333Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Sonoma, CADuring a dual instructional flight the student plt practiced a full stop ldg followed by a take off. On initial climb all eng power was suddenly lost. When the CFI took over the controls & maneuvered the acft for an emergency ldg, the eng momentarily coughed…NTSB CHI85FA325Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Eureka, WIPrior to takeoff the pilot calculated that with 48 gallons of fuel he could make the four hour flight to oshkosh with one hour of fuel to spare. Upon arriving at a point 25 mi sw of oshkosh he received a request to descend 1200 ft, a request to climb 1200 ft…NTSB SEA85LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210-L · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot failed to insure that adequate fuel was available for the flight. A visual inspection of the fuel in the fuel tanks was not done. To make matters worse landing was accomplished with gear down and flaps up-contrary to the recommended procedure for…NTSB CHI85LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Delavan, WIThe acft nosed over during a forced lndg after the eng quit. The plt said he ran out of fuel.NTSB ATL85LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Athens, ALDuring an aerial application flight the aircraft lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot made an emergency landing in a corn field. The pilot stated that he visually checked the fuel prior to take off and it appeared as if there was enough fuel to…NTSB CHI85LA340Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Sharonville, OHAccording to the plt, the eng quit 4 hrs into the flt due to 'apparent fuel exhaustion.' He had entered the blue ash traffic pattern instead of going to his original destination because his fuel gages read 1/8 full instead of 1/4 full as he had expected. The…NTSB CHI85LA319Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Madelia, MNDuring cruise engine power was lost. The pilot was unable to restart the engine. During landing in an oats field the acft nosed over.NTSB CHI85LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C33-A · Hobart, INThe eng lost complete pwr during cruise. The plt landed on a road and the acft collided with a pile of gravel. Fuel was found in both tanks, however, the bladder fuel tanks were found partially collapsed. The fuel cap 'o' rings were to be replaced but were…NTSB CHI85LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rockford, ILThe student plt originally planned a x-country flt from janesville, WI, to champaign, IL, to galesburg, IL & back to janesville. The total route of flt was aprx 390 mi. The plt had calculated that he needed 3-3/4 hrs of fuel. At champaign, he purchased an…NTSB MIA85LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Apalachicola, FLThe plt stated that he elected to land at Apalachicola due to wx in the area, but on final apch, the eng started to run rough, then quit. He landed short of the rwy in a swampy area & upon touchdown, the acft flipped over on its back. Exam of the acft after…NTSB ATL85LKG08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer AG CAT · Samson, ALThe acft was damaged in a forced lndg after a pwr loss during a swath run. During the ldg a pwr line was struck and the acft was pulled sideways which caused a groundloop and resulted in damages. Lyon flying services of welsh la dismantled the eng & found no…NTSB MIA85LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lawtey, FLThe acft had not been flown for two years. During the preflt inspecton, the fuel sumps were drained repeatedly & each time, a quantity of water was observed in the collected fuel sample. Aprx 30 mins after takeoff, the eng failed & a forced landing was…NTSB LAX85LA329Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Anza, CADuring a cross country personal flight, the aircraft experienced fuel exhaustion for undertermined reasons and nosed over during the subsequent forced landing in a soft sand and scrub brush covered area. Prior to departure of the flight (a measured straight…NTSB CHI85LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Lincoln, ILWhen the plt added pwr on final apch, the eng did not respond. An emergency landing was made in a rough fld. The relative humidity was aprx 60%. No mechanical failures/malfunctions were discovered during an eng examination.NTSB LAX85LA339Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310D · Kahului, HIOn July 22, 1985, a Cessna 3100, N6740T experienced a loss of engine power while on final approach to the Kahului arpt in maui, Hawaii. The ac sustained substantial damage and the plt received minor injuries. The ac has a fuel capacity of 90 gal useable. The…NTSB DEN85LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Durango, COThe plt reported that prior to landing, the UNICOM operator reported that the wind was from the northwest at 10 to 20 KTS & was gusty. Also, he said that while on base leg, he encountered a severe downdraft. He stated that he applied pwr & retracted the flaps…NTSB CHI85LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mt Pleasant, MIThe student plt was on a solo x-country flt between maple grove arpt & houghton lake arpt. During the flt, the plt requested radar assistance to locate houghton lake. Due to her solo student status & the close proximity of Mt Pleasant arpt, she was advised to…NTSB CHI85LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Hart, MIThe pilot on the return leg of a x.country flt failed to visually check his fuel supply and selected an empty tank for takeoff. On liftoff the engine stopped and the pilot attempted to ld on the remaining 300 ft of runway. After touchdown the acft veered off…NTSB FTW85LA293Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Graford, TXThe pilot arrived in the mineral wells, TX, area, his intended destination, and stated he couldn't see the airport due to the rotating beacon and runway lights not operating. Notamed to this effect, however, the airport supervisor stated that to the best of…NTSB CHI85LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Sheboygan, WIThe acft collided with a ditch during a forced landing following a loss of power in cruise flt. The plt reported he switched the fuel selector from the left to the right tank, & after aprx 3 minutes, a total loss of power was experienced. He stated that…NTSB CHI85LA304Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210H · Burlington, WIPilot estimated 15 gals of fuel at preflt. After 15 min grd delay due to traffic pilot tookoff and climbed to 2,500'MSL. After cruising 22 nmi the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion. During attempt to ld in corn field pilot attempted to stretch his glide and…NTSB LAX85LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Grand Canyon, AZThe preparing for an air taxi, sightseeing flight, the PIC performed a preflight inspection of the acft & failed to observe that the rt main fuel tank was nearly empty. Five(5) min after takeoff the rt eng's main tank fuel supply was exhausted & the eng lost…NTSB LAX85LA324Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · San Andreas, CAThe plt took off on a 2 hr flt with about 6 hrs of fuel on board. On several occasions during the flt, he repositioned the fuel selector handle. He stated that when he made a very shallow turn to the right, near his destination, the eng suddenly lost power.…NTSB FTW85LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Kilgore, TXThe plt was to ferry the acft from mena, AR, to jacksonville, TX. During pre-flt he discovered the fuel gages were inop and a visual check of the fuel quantity was made. The plt estimated sufficient fuel remained in the tanks to complete the 50 minute flt. En…NTSB MIA85LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Moultrie, GAThe plt stated that while he was on an aerial application mission, the helicopter ran out of fuel. During an autorotation, the main rotor severed the tail boom.NTSB ATL85LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Pickens, SCThe plt had completed application of a herbicide and was returning to his temp opns area 1/2 mi distant when the engine quit about 50 ft AGL. Plt flared the helicopter on the 45 deg downslope and tailbeem/rotor contacted ground. The fuel gauge ind 18 gals…NTSB CHI85LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, ILThe acft contacted a ditch during a forced landing following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. The plt reported that at an alt of aprx 200 ft AGL, during the takeoff climb, a total loss of pwr occurred. A left turn was made in an attemptto avoid buildings…NTSB CHI85FEX04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH13E/M74 · Veedersburg, INThe acft was destroyed during a hard forced landing in a soybean fld following a loss of pwr. Inspection of the helicopter revealed the carburetor, fuel filter and fuel tank were void of fuel. The plt received received serious injuries during the accident and…NTSB CHI85LA293Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohn H. MC Clain, JR. Rand KR2 · Mechanicstown, OHThe acft landed short of the rwy after a power loss. The plt said he was approaching to ladn at 1800 RPM when he added power to clear some power lines. The eng did not respond and the acft was flown under the wires where it collided with a tree during landing…NTSB ATL85FA213Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 99 · Louisville, KYWhile enroute to 8000 ft, both eng lost all power. The plts attempted return to the departure a/p was unsuccessful. He made an emerg ldg on the interstate highway. All landing gear was damaged. The fuel tanks were empty. There were conflicting fuel quantity…NTSB LAX85LA316Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20-E · Los Banos, CAThe acft collided with a cement embankment during the landing roll after completing an emergency landing in an open field about 5 miles so. Of Los Banos arpt, Los Banos, CA. The plt reported that shortly after departing harris-argo west arpt (5CA7), the acft…NTSB LAX85LA318Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1B · Paso Robles, CAThe Paso Robles (prb) flight service station air traffic control specialist reptd that the pilot radioed that the aircraft ran out of fuel abt 5 miles so of prb. Examination of the wreckage disclsed both wing fuel tanks contained less that 1 gallon of fuel in…NTSB BFO85LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Middletown, DEFollowing takeoff, at about 350 feet AGL, the engine quit abruptly. The plt attempted to land in a field which was located about 15 degrees east of the acft's heading. While attempting to avoid pwr lines near the field, the right wing collided with the wires.…NTSB FTW85LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · College Station, TXAbout 25 minutes after takeoff from a planned intermediate stop, the right fuel tank ran dry. After switching tanks, theplt decided to divert to a nearby arpt to refuel. During the descent, the left fuel tank ran dry and the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion.…NTSB LAX85LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Sawmill, AZDuring the plt's preflight inspection of his acft, he removed the fuel caps to examine the quantity of fuel in the acft's tanks. Thereafter, he failed to securely refasten the caps. At 0700 MST the plt & his 2 pax departed for a planned flt from AZ to co. 56…NTSB FTW85LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Rosharon, TXThe plt stated he failed to switch fuel selector to the left tank prior to takeoff (right tank empty). The engine quit abruptly at low altitude. Plt switched to left tank but could not regain engine power prior to hard landing in cotton field.NTSB ATL85LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliam G. Cloaninger VARI-EZE · Albemarle, NCDuring the initial climb after takeoff, the eng lost power as the plt made a left turn. He tried to glide back to the rwy, but was unable. The acft was landed in a field about 300 yds short of the rwy. During the landing, all 3 gear were torn off the acft,…NTSB ANC85LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Egegik, AKEngine failed at 200 ft AGL, due to fuel starvation. Plt attempted to reach lake, & crashed in trees at edge of lake.NTSB CHI85LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Akron, OHThe acft contacted trees during a forced landing in a cemetery following a loss of pwr while on final apch at Akron fulton arpt. After the accident, 10 gallons of fuel were added to the acft and the eng operated normally when started. An A&P mechanic…NTSB CHI85FA269Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChamberlain Viking Dragonfly · Faribault, MNThe acft collided with trees and burst into flames during a forced landing. On the plt's second radio contact with Faribault municipal airport UNICOM he declared, 'I have engine failure. I'm going down in a corn field.' Post accident inspection of the…