NTSB investigations, IA
58 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
Where
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IA' 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" = 'IA' 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
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NTSB CHI06CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Sioux Center, IAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent forced landing. A factor to the accident was the soybean crop.NTSB CHI05CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Atlantic, IAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The dark night light conditions was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI03LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Westside, IAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered, and the terrace/embankment.NTSB CHI03LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Garner, IAThe students pilots improper in-flight fuel planning resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the collapse of the nose gear during the forced landing. Factors were unsuitable landing are encountered by the pilot, the plowed field and the fuel…NTSB CHI02LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Dyersville, IAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the bean field.NTSB CHI99LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Des Moines, IAthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the telephone pole.NTSB CHI99LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Carrol, IAthe pilot's inadequate preflight inpection of the fuel tanks and filler neck caps before departure. Factors associated with this accident were the leaking right wing fuel tank filler cap and fuel exhaution.NTSB CHI99LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Iowa Falls, IAthe pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation, and his not refueling the airplane. Factors were fuel exhaustion and the fence.NTSB CHI96LA344Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRozendaal Smith Innovation · Hampton, IAthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and his improper decision to perform a low altitude manuever with a low fuel supply.NTSB CHI96LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Peosta, IAthe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI95IA189Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 222UT · Des Moines, IAdelamination of the left engine air inlet duct.NTSB CHI94LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Burlington, IAfuel exhaustion resulting from the failure of the pilot to refuel en route.NTSB CHI94LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Centerville, IAthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors related to the accident were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations for the airplane and the fence.NTSB CHI93LA380Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Fayette, IAthe pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was a road sign and fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI93LA375Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Spencer, IAthe pilot's to switch fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed.NTSB CHI93LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Crescent, IAImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, after encountering unfavorable winds and a low fuel level, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.NTSB CHI93LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marion, IAthe failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI93LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lineville, IACarburetor ice as a result of the pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB CHI92DCD04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Milford, IAA total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason as the helicopter was performing aerial application maneuvers.NTSB CHI92LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Burlington, IAThe pilot having an improper fuel tank selector position.NTSB CHI91LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Manning, IAThe pilot's improper selection of fuel tanks and improper in-flight emergency procedure by the pilot.NTSB CHI91LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Spirit Lake, IAImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot and unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI91LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Grundy Center, IAFailure by other maintenance personnel to install a safety wire and fuel exhaustion.NTSB MKC90LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Milford, IAFuel exhaustion due to misjudged fuel consumption calculations by the pilot in command, and a forced landing to a field with a hidden obstruction.NTSB MKC90LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Ankeny, IAFuel contamination and inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot in command.NTSB MKC90LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Waterloo, IAFuel exhaustion, due to poor planning/decision, and fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the pilot in command. The fact that the runway lights were not operating & the accident occurred at night were contributing factors.NTSB MKC89LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportComposite Aircraft Mfg Cozy · Hudson, IAImproper preflight by the pilot which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and fuel exhaustion.NTSB MKC89LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Greenfield, IAThe pilot's failure to assure an an adequate supply of fuel was on board in order to complete the flight.NTSB MKC89LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Cedar Rapids, IAWhile conducting a part 135 air taxi operation, the pilot said his engine began running rough about 7 miles from his destination apt. Emergency procedures were initiated and a call to the control tower declaring an emergency was made. Unable to reach the apt,…NTSB MKC88LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVarga 2150A · Washington, IAWhile enroute the PIC rptd a loss of eng pwr. The PIC stated in his rpt that having passed Washington, IA, he switched fuel tanks to draw fuel from the lft tank which indicated 1/2 full. Shortly after switching, the PIC stated the tank went empty. The PIC…NTSB MKC88LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Des Moines, IADuring a cross country flight, an emergency landing was made within three miles of destination airport. The aircraft nosed over after landing attempt, and passenger and PIC were not injured. Post flight inspection revealed engine had failed due to fuel…NTSB MKC88LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Des Moines, IAApprox eight miles from the dest arpt, the PIC experienced partial, then a complete power loss. An emergency lndg was made on a golf course, about one mile short of the dest arpt. Post accident inspection revealed no fuel in any of the four tanks. Damage was…NTSB MKC88FA012Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMerchant Pitts S-1S · Vinton, IAThe plt was rprtd to be on a maint ferry flt to another state. He rprtd that before the flt, he topped off the fuel tank & that the preflt, takeoff & departure were normal. Due to low clouds, he leveled off at aprx 2000' AGL. Shortly thereafter, the eng RPM…NTSB MKC87LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Dubuque, IANearing completion of a personal xc flt, acft experienced a total loss of power. An emergency ldg was made approximately 3 miles short of destination apt. Acft struck terrain and nosed over. Post flt investigation revealed usable fuel supply exhausted.NTSB MKC87LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Ankeny, IAWhile practicing take offs and landings, CFI and student experienced engine failure shortly after take off. An emergency landing was initiated, and during forced landing attempt the aircraft was substantially damaged. The CFI stated the engine quit due to…NTSB MKC86LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHuizenga SEA Hawk · Clinton, IADuring a test flt of an experimental sea plane, the plt rptd a loss of eng pwr during a turn in the traffic pattern at Clinton airport. The plt stated he had 5 gallons of fuel onboard and had flown about 2 tenths of an hour. Inspection of the fuel system…NTSB MKC86LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Davis City, IAStatements from FAA flight service station personnel indicate that the pilot received a weather briefing prior to departure but that a flight plan was not filed for the 600 mile trip. Records show that the flt lasted 05:28 hours before the engine sputtered…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 MKC85LA224Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca Citabria 7ECA · Council Bluffs, IAOn climbout fm the Council Bluffs airport the plt reported a loss of engine power and the engine quitting. The plt attempted an air restart but was too low to the grnd to continue. The plt weaved in and out of trees during his descent finally impacting the…NTSB MKC85LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Oxford, IAThe eng quit abruptly while the acft was cruising at 3,500 feet. The acft collided with standing corn during the night forced landing. After the acdt the fuel selector was found on the lt fuel tank, the lt tank was empty and the rt fuel tank was full. The plt…NTSB MKC85FA031Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Council Bluffs, IAThe plt stated that he had been practicing landings and then climbed the acft to 5000 ft above the arpt. He flew around for awhile to cool off the eng and then he shutdown it down to practice restarts. After the first restart the eng was shut down a second…NTSB MKC84LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chariton, IAThe acft lost power during takeoff and was forced to land in a muddy field. The CFI said he examined the fuel in a sightglass after refueling the acft and did not notice any water in the fuel. Later examination of the acft by FAA showed water in the fuel…NTSB MKC84LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Preston, IAThe student plt began a x-country ftw with no directional gtro installed. He stated that he had taken the acft with the advice of his instructor who believed that the magnetic compass would be satisfactory. On the 3rd leg of his x-country, he took the wrong…NTSB MKC84LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Grimes, IAThe acft made a forced landing after engine failure during a night x-country. The landing gear collapsed during the landing. The plt reported that the fuel pressure went to zero and the engine quit as he approached des moines. Attempts to restart the engine…NTSB MKC84LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Des Moines, IAThe acft departed toronto, Canada at 1927 CST. About 5 hrs & 1 min later, the eng lost power when the plt was on final apch for landing. Subsequently, the acft collided with a vehicle & a light pole when the plt made a forced landing on a snow-covered parking…NTSB MKC84LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA1 · Wiota, IAThe acft was in cruise flt at aprx 2500 ft when the eng lost power. The plt was able to restart the eng, but it ran only momentarily, then quit again. The best available place for a forced landing was a muddy, plowed field. During the landing roll, the acft…NTSB MKC84LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Carlisle, IAThe pilot said the fuel gauges read full on the ground but as he leveled off in cruise they dropped to a reading of much less than full. The acft ran out of fuel short of destination. The pilot blamed the flu and fatigue for his oversight.NTSB MKC84LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Clear Lake, IAThe student plt was on a x-country flt that had originated at ames, IA. While enroute, he had landed at carroll, IA, but did not refuel. He stated that he was on a long, right base leg to land on rwy 12 at the mason city muni arpt when the eng began loosing…NTSB MKC83LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurnett Sonerai 2 · Oxford, IAAfter takeoff, the plt turned to a x-wind leg of the traffic pattern & then the engine lost power. He made a forced landing in an OAT field, but reported that during the approach, he misjudged his height & did not flare in time. Subsequently, the acft landed…NTSB MKC83LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-140 · Mt. Pleasant, IAThe pilot stated he did not make a visual check of his fuel supply prior to flight. After a 45 minute solo flight he landed at a private strip and picked up a passenger. The right fuel tank was selected and the guage was indicating in the lower red 1/4 red,…