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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 DEN85LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Thompson Falls, MTThe acft nosed over during a forced lndg on terrain covered by 20 inches of snow. The flt was on deer survey flt the plt told of improper use of the carb heat control during a period of'perfect' icing conditions. The plts reduction of power during maneuvering…NTSB ATL85LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · New Albany, MSPIC had 1/2 hour check-out in A-36 but over 3900 total flight hours. His 14 hours in this acft was cross country flying. He stated that the fuel was kept evenly didtributed by switching the fuel selector between tanks during the nearly three hour flight. The…NTSB LAX85FA137Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Corona, CAAfter refueling, the acft took off & lost pwr at 150 ft to 200 ft AGL. The acft struck trees while in a steepening left bank & crashed in an open field adjacent to the arpt. No contaminants or water were found either in the acft's fuel system or in the fuel…NTSB MIA85FA089Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Key Largo, FLThe aircraft crashed into the waters of the atlantic ocean and sank nose first into 15 feet of water. On impact the 25 bales of marijuana located in the cabin of the aircraft shifted forward and pinned the pilot and passenger in the aircraft. No usable fuel…NTSB NYC85FA060Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Whitefield, NHThe acft crashed after executing a missed approach at Whitefield during IMC wx. The acft was seen at 300-400 ft AGL during some part of the maneuvering near the arpt. The acft seemed to be heading for the arpt when last seen by ground observers. The only…NTSB DEN85LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Sioux, SDAcft departed winnepeg at 1035 and landed at grand forks, ND, at 1150. Departed grand forks, ND, at 1305 and the accident occurred at 1524. 4 miles nw of Sioux falls, SD, the plt reported a rough running engine which subsequently quit. A forced landing was…NTSB LAX85FA128Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Apple Valley, CAThe acft was observed to enter the left downwind leg at a low alt of about 200 ft AGL. The engine stopped completely, & the plt attempted to land on the runway, but impacted the ground short & to the left of the apch end of the rwy. Wing flaps were found…NTSB MIA85FA088Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · St. CroixWhen starting descent the pilot stated the right eng failed & the propeller feathered by itself. The pilot then switchedthe left fuel tank selector to the left aux tank. Shortly thereafter, the left engine failed. The pilot declared a mayday to St. Croix twr…NTSB FTW85LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · League City, TXThe acft collided with a ditch about 75 yards short of rwy 13 during a practice night forced landing. The pvt plt, an employee of the FBO operator, had taken the acft without permission and had been flying for approx 1.7 hrs when the accident occurred. The 18…NTSB CHI85FA096Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Wheeling, ILAt about 400 ft AGL during takeoff, the eng lost all power. The plt was able to regain partial power for aprx 20 sec, by 'milking' the throttle, then the eng stopped again. To avoid power lines & factories ahead, the plt turned back & landed on arpt property.…NTSB SEA85LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH12DJ3 · Forks, WAThe acft made a hard landing and rolled to the left inverted after the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion. The plt stated that the fuel guage was not working and that he was using a dip stick to measure fuel at the time of the engine failure. He stated that…NTSB FTW85LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Wichita Falls, TXPlt intentionally ran the rt fuel tank empty and switched to the left tank which was 1/2 to 3/4 full on takeoff. Plt maintained a left side slip during the landing apch to compensate for x-wind conditions. Plt stated, at 400 ft AGL he noticed a pwr loss.…NTSB LAX85LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Kahului,Maui, HIAccording to the plt, about 1.4 hours into a local photo flt, the fuel gage showed 125 pounds and he elected to return to the arpt for more fuel. With the fuel gage showing just under 100 pounds, engine flamed out on approach to the arpt and plt executed an…NTSB CHI85LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Troy, MIThe acft collided with a sign during a forced lndg after a loss of power that occurd during initial climb at an alt of 400 ft AGL. The plt stated that the eng began to run rough and with the application of carb heat the eng quit. A post accident eng run-up…NTSB LAX85FA106Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · El Monte, CAThe engine lost pwr & was restarted twice before it quit. The acft landed in a dry riverbed two miles south of the arpt. Two ounces of fuel were found at the scene. Winds were slightly greater than forecast. Four taxi/runup/takeoff/ climbs had been made since…NTSB CHI85LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Central, INThe acft contacted a tree and nosed over during a forced landing following fuel exhaustion. The student plt was observed by several witnesses to to remove the fuel caps during preflight and check the fuel quantity. The plt stated the fuel level was up to the…NTSB ATL85LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Batesville, MSAfter discharging parachutists at 7500 ft MSL the plt closed the throttle and descended to 1200 ft without clearing the engine. No pwr was available when the throttle was advanced upon reaching 1200 ft. a forced landing was made in a bean fld and the acft…NTSB LAX85LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M-62C · Ballico, CAAt the conclusion of a local aerial application flt, acft experienced a loss of power and collided with trees during the subsequent forced landing. Examinaton of the aircraft revealed a broken fuel feed line aft of the wobble pump and no fuel in the lines or…NTSB LAX85FA102Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Hesperia, CAThe plt reptd that shortly after entering the downwind leg for ry 03 he completed the prelanding checklist. While on final approach the acft experienced a total loss of engine powe. The acft altitude was too low to negotiate a landing on the ry & the plt…NTSB MIA85LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Miramar, FLAn interruption of pwr was experienced as an abrupt steep dive maneuver was entered to release the banner towed by the acft. The plt then attempted a 180 deg turn at an alt of aprx 200 ft AGL to avoid pwr lines. The acft entered a high descent rate and…NTSB LAX85FA097Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · El Monte, CAShortly after takeoff at an alt of aprx 300 ft AGL, a ttl loss of pwr was experienced. The plt attempted a forced landing in a residential area but upon realizing the area was too congested, the acft was intentionally landed in a large tree. Post accident…NTSB DEN85LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Yoder, COEngine quit during cruise flight. Pilot made forced landing on dirt road during which the acft veered off the road and collided with a fence post. Fire department officials reported no evidence of fuel either in the fuel tanks or around the acft.NTSB ATL85LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Sparta, TNDual engine stoppage. Fuel tanks topped before takeoff. Plt had filed IFR en route but the wind had shifted to a 30 kt headwind. Plt became concerned about fuel remaining and made an instrument apch which was missed because of low clouds. During course to an…NTSB ATL85FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Moundsville, WVThe helicopter crashed aprx 1/2 mi from the marshall county arpt while on a personal flt. Investigaton revealed that the plt, a doctor who specialized in emergency room procedures, commuted between hospitals located in three different cities. The plt had been…NTSB MIA85LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)About 5 hrs & 10 mins after departure, both engs failed due to fuel exhaustion at 11,000 ft aprx 40 miles from haiti. According to the plt, the acft was using more fuel than normal and the destn was changed accordingly. A short time after initiating the…NTSB SEA85LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Boise, IDOn final approach, the pilot's wife, also a rated pilot, was reviewing the landing check list. At item 'heaters off' she inadvertently turned fuel selectors to off. Both engines lost pwr and pilot executed a forced landing short of runway in rough terrain,…NTSB MIA85FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · La Belle, FLThe helicopter was observed flying at a low alt & lost all eng power, banked sharpley to the left, lost complete control & dove into the ground. The acft was destroyed by impact forces along with the post crash fire. No evidence to suggest a malfunction of…NTSB CHI85LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Ypsilanti, MIThe acft collided with a fence & two parked cars during a forced landing while on a personal flt. The plt reported that after a 40 to 50 min ground delay he made a normal climb to 5000 ft MSL where he trimmed the acft & leaned the mixture to 75 percent power.…NTSB LAX85FA084Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Temecula, CAThe acft experienced a total power loss of the rt eng during takeoff from rancho calif airport & crashed about one half mi northwest. The plt reported that the acft would not climb, nor would it maintain altitude at about 40 ft AGL. He stated that when he…NTSB LAX85LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRawdon Bros. T1 · Phoenix, AZThe plt planned to fly from santa ana, CA. To scottsdale, AZ. The plt reported that the acft had enough fuel for 4 hrs of flying time. The acft's fuel gages are located on the wings & a flashlight is required to see them at night. The plt stated that he was…NTSB FTW85LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grapeland, TXThe pilot stated after the accident that he was in level flight at 1400 feet MSL when he applied carburator heat as a precautionary measure due to favorable carb icing conditions. The engine began running rough and quit within 2 to 3 seconds. Attempts to…NTSB ATL85LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Moundsville, WVThe solo student pilot departed with both fuel tanks indicating slightly over 1/4 full. 2.3 hrs later the power loss occurred in a descent to the dest arpt. The operator drained about 15 ounces of fuel from the acft and observed no fuel spillage at the site.…NTSB ATL85LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Rockingham, NCWhile on x-country flt, plt was unable to obtain fuel at en route aprt. Plt filed new flt plan to alternate fuel stop. On arrival, plt decided he had sufficient fuel to fly on to arpt nearer destination and overflew planned stop. Shortly thereafter, due to…NTSB FTW85LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M-62A · San Antonio, TXA total pwr loss was experienced while manuevering over an airport at about 250 ft AGL. The acft collided with rough terrain during the forced landing. Visual inspection of the acft fuel system indicated that the pwr loss was due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA85LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12ET · Hoquiam, WAPlt reported that while in normal cruise flight, a total loss of power occurred. Autorotation was effected in mountainous, wooded terrain. Examination of the engine showed continuity and freedom of rotation. Examination of the fuel system disclosed no…NTSB ATL85FA058Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Butler, KYPilot reported rear eng failure followed by front engine. Examination of wreckage disclosed that fuel was in right fuel system, no fuel was located in left inboard system. Water was found in both engine fuel flow dividers. It was not determined if the pilot…NTSB LAX85LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Oceano, CAThe plt made a forced landing after a total loss of power during the takeoff climb & the acft sustained substantial damage. In a subsequent conversation the plt stated that the fuel selector was either positioned on the left tip tank, or it was positioned in…NTSB LAX85LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Glendale, AZThe acft lost power & nosed over while making an emergency landing in a muddy field. Investigation revealed that fuel was being siphoned from the fuel tank vent.NTSB ATL85LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Johnson City, TNThe acft crashed after a loss of eng power occurred when the plt was returning from transporting sky divers to altitude for a jump. The plt reported he ran the rt fuel tank out of fuel & failed to switch tanks.NTSB ATL85FA056Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Athens, ALThe acft was observed doing training stall type maneuvers in the area shortly before the accident. It was then observed in a steep right descending turn, crossing a paved road at low alt and striking the ground with the right wing tip. The bottom of the acft…NTSB MIA85FA058Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Miami, FLPlt judged by reference to acft gages that he had 156 gals of fuel remaining when infact only 120 gals of fuel remained. On approach for lndg, while operating on aux tanks, low fuel flow warning light illuminated. Plt switched to main tanks and both engines…NTSB LAX85FA067Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Lakeport, CAAt aprx 150 ft AGL the acft's lost pwr & plt made a tail first hard landing off side of rwy. Acft skidded 60 ft before stopping when it hit a fence. Fuel selector was found in 'aux' position. Plt said he took off on left tank and was moving selector to rt…NTSB CHI85LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Columbus, OHThe plt reported that he did not have the acft refueled prior to departure & once airborne encountered a stronger head wind than anticipated. He stated that most of the possible en route fuel stops were 'down due to fog.' When aprx 18 mi past port Columbus…NTSB ATL85LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Griffin, GAThe acft crashed during an emergency landing while on a personal x-counry flight. Inspection of the acft at the accident site revealed empty fuel sumps and fuel tanks.NTSB ANC85FA027Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wasilla, AKOn go-around during a simulated forced landing over a dirt landing strip engine began to sputter and run rough. Plt stated power was reduced and engine began to run smooth. Fuel tank was switched and 15 to 20 seconds later, engine quit. Forced landing was…NTSB CHI85FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Albion, INCarburetor icing conditions existed on the day of the accident. The plt stated that after takeoff, he stayed in the traffic pattern to ensure he would not experience carburetor icing problems. He then departed the traffic pattern & overflew a wooded area…NTSB FTW85LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Slidell, LAWhen the renter plt arrived at the fixed base operator, he was informed that his acft had been flown 1.6 hrs and had not been refueled. Further, he was told that the acft was booked by another plt in one hr. Plt elected to take the acft with partial fuel…NTSB DEN85LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Spanish Fork, UTShortly after takeoff plt felt shutter in acft and noticed a rise in the turbine outlet temp. Plt heard low whine of high pitch noise in engine. Engine chip detector light came on followed by the engine out light and horn and oil pressure warning light.…NTSB CHI85LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Cadiz, OHThe acft was damaged during a forced landing after the eng failed inflight. The plt stated that about 10 miles west of harrison airport the eng began sputtering & running rough. When unable to regain full power the plt attempted to glide to tapan airpark, a…NTSB SEA85LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Creswell, ORAt alt of aprx 100 ft AGL engine quit. Witness stated acft turned to the right then to the left before nosing down into the ground. Inspection revealed ice crystals on the left wing where the fuel tank ruptured and fuel was leaking. Witness stated ice…