NTSB investigations, KS
86 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 10 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 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\" = 'KS' 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" = 'KS' 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 DEN07CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Ingalls, KSThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making, and failure to refuel while en route, resulting in loss of engine power during cruise due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the poor weather at the pilot's destination.NTSB DEN06LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRumble/Williams/Boomhower Starduster II · Junction City, KSVapor lock which resulted in total engine failure and the pilot's abrupt brake application on touchdown. Factors contributing to the accident were the improper design of the fuel system resulting in the misrouting of the fuel lines close to the exhaust pipes,…NTSB CHI05CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportInterstate S-1A-90F · Lancaster, KSA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel leak. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation and the unsuitable terrain encountered, the tree and the fence.NTSB CHI04LA238Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Eudora, KSA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's selection of a fuel tank with an insufficient quantity remaining.NTSB CHI04CA141Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDoerr Raymond R RV-9A · Fort Scott, KSThe vapor lock of the airplane fuel system and the ditch encountered during the emergency landing..NTSB CHI04CA135Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Wichita, KSThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB CHI03LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research 415-C · Independence, KSA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor to the accident was the pilot's improper installation of the fuel cap.NTSB CHI02LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEskildsen P · Olathe, KSThe pilot's improper planning and decision making during the emergency descent and landing. The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadvertent stall were contributing factors.NTSB CHI99LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Zurich, KSthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor was fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI99FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Wichita, KSThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and contaminated fuel supply.NTSB CHI98LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Benton, KSthe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight by refueling the airplane en route resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the hedgerow which was contacted during the landing and the dark night conditions.NTSB CHI98LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Wichita, KSthe pilot-in-command misjudged the fuel supply and selected an empty fuel tank which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain encountered when the airplane touched down short of the runway.NTSB CHI98FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Topeka, KSthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions, dark night conditions, and the transmission wire.NTSB CHI97LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Benton, KSthe flight instructor's (CFI') improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power before the airplane was safely landed.NTSB CHI97LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Wamego, KSinaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight and ultimately fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the powerlines and the parachutists over the runway.NTSB CHI97LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream 500B · Mission, KSthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI97LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Garnett, KSthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, including a delay in proceeding to an alternate airport after encountering fog during a night approach, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI96LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Olathe, KSimproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB CHI96LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Waterville, KSthe pilot's inadequate preflight procedure. Factors were fuel exhaustion, a leak in the fuel filtering system, and high vegetation.NTSB CHI96FA099Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Manhattan, KSImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: pressure to meet a work schedule.NTSB CHI95LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Blue Rapids, KSthe leaking drain in the main fuel sump. Factors to the accident were the incorrect fuel indication, the ravine, fuel exhaustion, and the low rotor RPM.NTSB CHI95LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Manhattan, KStotal loss of engine power for reason(s) undetermined. A factor was the dark night.NTSB CHI94LA254Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 33 · Wichita, KSthe pilot's inadequate management of the fuel which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB CHI94FA253Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Wellington, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent, resulting in a stall-spin. Factors were fuel exhaustion resulting from improper fuel calculations by the pilot.NTSB CHI94LA220Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Garden City, KSfuel exhaustion for reason or reasons undetermined. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB CHI94LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lindsborg, KSwas the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors were fuel exhaustion, the sign, and the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in type of airplane.NTSB CHI94LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Olathe, KSthe pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives regarding the positioning of the fuel tank selector to the fullest tank for the landing portion of flight.NTSB CHI94LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPlummer Supercat · Stafford, KSThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. His inadequate training was a factor in the accident.NTSB CHI93LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Bloom, KSimproper refueling by a person or persons unknown. A factor was deteriorated fuel.NTSB CHI92LA273Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon 415-A2 · Sabetha, KSThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB CHI92LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Manhattan, KSThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the landing was made.NTSB CHI92FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Kiowa, KSThe pilot-in-command's failure to properly utilize the carburetor heat to avoid loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's inattention and the encounter of unsuitable terrain during an…NTSB CHI91LA232Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305 · Hutchinson, KSFuel consumption calculations misjudged by the pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were compensation for wind conditions were inadequate and presence of trees during the emergency landing attempt.NTSB CHI91DCQ02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Brownell, KSFuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's failure to ensure that the aircraft had been refueled.NTSB CHI91LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Oswego, KSFuel starvation due to improper placement of the fuel tank selector by the pilot.NTSB CHI91LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fort Scott, KSThe mixture control was set incorrectly resulting in fuel starvation, and the check list was not followed by the cfi/pic.NTSB MKC90LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Newton, KSFuel exhaustion and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.NTSB MKC90LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wichita, KSFuel exhaustion and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.NTSB MKC90LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mcpherson, KSPoor pre-flight and in-flight planning and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.NTSB MKC90LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ashland, KSA power plant failure for undetermined causes.NTSB MKC90LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Salina, KSFuel exhaustion, fuel calculations misjudged and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.NTSB MKC90FA044Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Newton, KSLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Darkness and the resultant delay in flaring to land were related factors.NTSB MKC90LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wichita, KSFuel exhaustion due to poor planning and the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft.NTSB MKC89LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Scandia, KSImproper planning/decision by the pilot and fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot becoming lost/disoriented and small trees.NTSB MKC89FA096Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wellsville, KSThe failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during the descent for landing which resulted in a loss of engine power at a critical time in flight, a go-around.NTSB MKC89LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Garnett, KSHaving just made a parachutist's drop, during a sky diving operation, the private pilot spiraled down from altitude to land, but had to extend his pattern to allow a departing acft to leave. During a long final approach, the engine failed and an emergency…NTSB MKC88LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-F · Lawrence, KSThe pilot said the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion during a personal cross country flight. He said he tried to glide to his final destination airport, but made an emergency ldg in a farm field about 2 miles short of the airport.NTSB MKC88LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35C · Manhattan, KSArriving at the original destination apt, the PIC decided on an alternate, nearby airport, due to confusion regarding runway conditions at the original destination apt. Flying to his alternate, he erroneously lined up at a military airport located about 10…NTSB MKC87LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · El Dorado, KSAfter departing midfield and attaining approximately 100 feet of altitude, plt experienced a complete power failure. Plt attempted to reland on intersecting runway by executing an approximate 270 degree turn. Acft struck the terrain before completing the…NTSB MKC87LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Carbondale, KSThe PIC was moving his acft fm one airstrip to another in the LCL area. Wind cond's fm a nearby fss, recorded winds fm the southeast at 18 KTS, gusting to 25 KTS. The PIC rptd departing the sod airstrip to the southwest, and shortly aft establishing a climb,…