NTSB investigations, CA
724 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 30 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 52 |
| 1984 | 45 |
| 1985 | 38 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 47 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 14 |
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\" = 'CA' 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" = 'CA' 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 SEA08LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHein Sonex · Murrieta, CAThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX08FA028Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-602P · McFarland, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and improper fueling procedures that led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA07LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Corona, CAFuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel system mismanagement and failure to select a tank containing fuel.NTSB LAX07CA261Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · San Jose, CAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB SEA07FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Lomita, CAThe loss of engine power during approach as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper pre takeoff fuel system selector valve positioning. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX07LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Redding, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision concerning fuel system management and his failure to refuel while en route.NTSB LAX07LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Orland, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight inspection and preparation, and his failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the anticipated flight.NTSB SEA07LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Ludlow, CAThe loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's improper fuel tank selector position. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX07CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Redding, CAThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX07CA125Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Stockton, CAThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel while en route.NTSB SEA07CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBarnett MA-5 Charger · San Martin, CACarburetor icing conditions which resulted in a loss of engine power during the base turn to final approach. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight was a factor.NTSB SEA07LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHackney Glasair TD · Arvin, CALoss of engine power resulting from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft en route. A contributing factor to this accident was rough/uneven terrain at the forced landing site.NTSB LAX07CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20D · Visalia, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel system management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB LAX07CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger Special · Orland, CAThe pilots improper in-flight decision to continue the flight rather than refuel resulting in fuel exhustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB LAX07LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Eureka, CAa loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision to operate the airplane in carburetor icing conditions with an inoperative carburetor heat system.NTSB LAX06CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Watsonville, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, en route fuel consumption calculations, and in-flight decision to continue to the destination instead of stopping en route for fuel.NTSB LAX06CA245Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Napa, CAa loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The fuel starvation was the result of the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation (failure to refuel the airplane before taking off) and his inadequate in-flight decision (to make right turns while holding) that…NTSB LAX06CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Santa Clarita, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The fuel exhaustion was the result of a split O-ring on the right fuel cap, which allowed fuel to siphon out of the right fuel tank during flight.NTSB LAX06LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grass Valley, CAThe loss of available engine power due to vapor lock. A contributing factor was the high temperature.NTSB LAX06CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Soledad, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the helicopter which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB LAX06LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Chico, CAThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard.NTSB LAX06LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210J · Redding, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and inadequate fuel system management.NTSB LAX06LA153Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRonald R Russell RV-6 · Death Valley, CAa fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to a likely vapor lock condition in the fuel lines.NTSB LAX06LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · San Jose, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel system management and failure to select the proper fuel tank. A factor was the rough, uneven terrain.NTSB LAX06CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Rancho Murieta, CAfuel contamination (water) due to the inadequate preflight by both pilots, which failed to detect the residual water contamination in fuel system. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain condition at the forced landing site.NTSB LAX06CA050Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20A · China Lake, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations.NTSB LAX05CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH 12-E · Five Points, CAThe pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX05LA309Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomas RV4 · Kernville, CAa loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by the pilot's failure to select a tank containing fuel for takeoff. A factor in the accident was the lack of a runway overrun area beyond the departure end of the runway.NTSB LAX05CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Petaluma, CAa loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX05FA271Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Pomona, CAA loss of engine power during the landing approach due to fuel starvation caused by debris and corrosion in the carburetor assembly. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure of the owner to comply with the manufacturer's service bulletin…NTSB LAX05LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarnes Lancair Legacy · Groveland, CAThe inaccurate fuel quantity sensors and the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity on board prior to takeoff, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX05LA258Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Rancho Murieta, CAfuel starvation due to the inadequate fuel system management by both pilots. Also causal was the inadequate preflight inspection by both the instructor and student and their failure to verify the fuel quantities in each fuel tank, and, the instructor's…NTSB LAX05LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Avalon, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to refuel the airplane prior to takeoff.NTSB LAX05LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · New Cuyama, CAthe pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing terrain.NTSB LAX05LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · San Luis Obispo, CAa loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB LAX05LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNewell Thomas RV6-A · Hayward, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor in the accident was the fuel system not being flushed out after it was involved in a previous accident where the fuel tanks were damaged.NTSB LAX05CA129Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D50C · Montague, CAThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight and failure to verify that an adequate fuel supply was in the right main tank prior to flight, resulting in a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power in the right engine. Also causal was the pilot's failure to…NTSB LAX05LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Los Banos, CAthe instructor pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during a simulated engine failure, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB LAX05LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Thermal, CAthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to refuel the helicopter, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX05FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA1B · Petaluma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed above the stall speed (Vso) while maneuvering to a landing area that resulted in a stall-spin. Factors in the accident were the fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to the pilot's fuel system…NTSB LAX05LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Llano, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard the airplane prior to departure, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX05LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Yuba City, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to verify the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX05LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Ontario, CAa loss of engine power due to the Designated Pilot Examiner's failure to follow the flight manual procedures and directives regarding throttle settings to be used for practice autorotations.NTSB LAX05LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Apple Valley, CAloss of engine power due to fuel starvation/exhaustion, which was a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure there was enough fuel onboard for the flight.NTSB LAX05FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Lomita, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's mismanagement and inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB LAX05LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Cloverdale, CAthe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the pilot's inadequate fuel system management and his delay in selecting the fullest fuel tank.NTSB LAX04CA326Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportIar Sa Brasov 823 · Denair, CAthe pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity on board prior to departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply.NTSB LAX04LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TCA · San Rafael, CAA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation, which was caused by the pilot's failure to turn on the electric boost pump and an undetermined failure of the engine driven pump to supply sufficient fuel to the carburetor.NTSB LAX04LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDowner Bellanca 14-19-2 · Lancaster, CAThe pilot's fuel mismanagement by his failure to follow the recommended procedures for operation of the auxiliary fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB LAX04CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · McKinleyville, CAa loss of engine power due fuel exhaustion, which was caused by the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, inadequate in-flight fuel consumption calculations, and failure to divert to an alternate airport before the fuel situation became critical.…