NTSB investigations, AR
100 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI07LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T15 · Stuttgart, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an aerial application flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. An additional cause was the low altitude of an aerial application operation.NTSB DFW06CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Minturn, ARThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05CA208Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Hampton, ARA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was unsuitable terrain to complete a successful autorotation.NTSB DFW05FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Hot Springs, ARA loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and a shoulder harness restraint system was not installed.NTSB FTW04LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Sherrill, ARthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW04LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Magnolia, ARThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04FA006Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportTwin Commander Acft. 680FL · Harrison, ARThe loss of power to both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to complete the landing checklist while on final approach. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Siloam Springs, ARA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the trees and the night conditions.NTSB CHI03LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Morrilton, ARThe deterioration of the fuel line resulting in fuel contamination and the loss of engine power.NTSB CHI03LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Pine Bluff, ARInadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the cross country flight. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fort Smith, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the climb out. A factor was the ditch encountered during the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · England, ARThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane while searching for a private grass airstrip, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Oil Trough, ARthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Nashville, ARThe pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlisle, ARThe loss of engine power as a result of excessively fouled spark plugs. A factor was the soft terrain during the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Humphrey, ARFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.NTSB FTW99LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hot Springs, ARthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW98LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 · Carlisle, ARThe pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW97LA355Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican General AG5B · Texarkana, ARthe pilot's improper planning/decision, by failing to ensure timely refueling of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.NTSB FTW97LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Mountain View, ARFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW97LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 200D · Little Rock, ARa loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a partially blocked fuel line which was the result of improper maintenance by unknown person(s). A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.NTSB FTW97LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Biggers, ARThe total blockage of a fuel line by a silicone rubber contaminant which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW97LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Ward, ARThe loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of available fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW97LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rogers, ARthe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in the loss of engine power, due to fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA315Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Mount Holly, ARFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA302Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Rogers, ARfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the below landing minimums weather conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Springdale, ARthe flight instructor's improper (unapproved) procedure of using the mixture control to simulate an engine failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 500U · Hampton, ARImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M18 · Cherry Valley, ARFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Devalls Bluff, ARThe pilot's delayed flare resulting in a hard landing. Factors were the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of fuel line blockage.NTSB FTW95LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Mcgehee, ARThe pilot intentionally shutting down the airplane's engine. A factor was the pilot's improper maintenance procedures.NTSB FTW95LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Prescott, ARFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the pilot's disorientation and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW94LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Arkadelphia, ARLoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW94LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Russellville, ARVFR flight into IMC.NTSB FTW94LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Searcy, ARThe total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing and his inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB FTW94LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Osage, ARFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW93LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Springdale, ARThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the improper use of the fuel selector. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW93LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bald Knob, ARFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW93LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Elaine, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of water spraying and the resultant power loss. A factor was unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW93LA193Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna AT188B · Holly Grove, ARTotal loss of power due to fuel exhaustion due to the pilot not refueling. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW92LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-J2A · Booneville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during autorotative landing. Factors were fuel exhaustion, the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, and the pilot not refueling the helicopter.NTSB FTW92DPG15Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell-Transworld 47G-2 · Birdeye, ARFuel contamination. A factor was the high density altitude.NTSB FTW92LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportR. W. Switzer RV-4 · Rogers, ARLoss of engine due to fuel starvation and unsuitable terrain. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow published procedures.NTSB FTW92LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182RG · Little Rock, ARThe complete loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors were the weather conditions which were highly conducive to carburetor icing, and the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal to…NTSB DEN92LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Berryville, ARA power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors were: incorrect fuel, improper maintenance, and inadequate maintenance inspection interval.NTSB FTW91LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Arkadelphia, ARFuel starvation to the engine due to a blocked fuel system vent. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight, and contacting high vegetation and low trees during the landing roll.NTSB FTW90DPG03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G164-A · Rondo, ARThe power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB MKC90LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201-B · Stuttgart, ARFuel exhaustion induced power loss caused by the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.NTSB MKC90LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Searcy, ARPilot impairment from consumption of alcohol, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel contamination with water and dirt (mud) in the system.NTSB MKC90LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Little Rock, ARPilot in command's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Related to the accident was: unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.