NTSB investigations, KY
68 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 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\" = 'KY' 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" = 'KY' 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 ATL07LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Taylorsville, KYThe pilot's improper prefight inspection of the helicopter.NTSB NYC06CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Ashland, KYThe pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the trees.NTSB NYC06LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Bloomfield, KYThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB IAD05LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Cadiz, KYThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's early flare during the emergency landing.NTSB NYC05LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLabhart Kolb Twinstar Mk III · London, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the lack of an installed fuel strainer.NTSB DCA04MA068Accident · 1 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportConvair Div. of Gen. Dynamics CV-340 (580) · Florence, KYfuel starvation resulting from the captain's decision not to follow approved fuel crossfeed procedures. Contributing to the accident were the captain's inadequate preflight planning, his subsequent distraction during the flight, and his lateinitiation of the…NTSB NYC04LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lawrenceburg, KYThe pilot's decision to perform a negative g maneuver, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB NYC04LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlack Kitfox · Mount Sterling, KYThe loss of engine power due to blockage of the fuel filters resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection.NTSB NYC04FA036Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Somerset, KYA total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor was the impairment of the pilot in command due to an over-the-counter antihistamine.NTSB NYC03LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Taylor Mill, KYThe pilot's inaccurate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations, and his improper decision not to land and refuel.NTSB IAD03LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Russellville, KYThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB IAD02LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Louisville, KYThe pilot's inadvertent selection of an empty fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine.NTSB NYC01LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Paintsville, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.NTSB IAD00LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Owingsville, KYA loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Also causal in the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to repair the inoperative fuel cap.NTSB NYC00LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Louisville, KYThe pilot's improper operation of the fuel selector.NTSB IAD97LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Mentor, KYthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the inaccurate fuel quantity gage, and the light condition at dusk.NTSB IAD96LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL-26 · Bowling Green, KYthe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations and fuel exhaustion, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB BFO96LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Louisville, KYthe pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during final approach to the destination airport. Factors relating to the accident were: terrain conditions and vehicles in the emergency landing area.NTSB BFO95LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Campbellsville, KYthe mechanic's improper maintenance adjustment, which involved the misalignment of the fuel selector handle with the fuel selector valve. Related factors are the pilot's inadequate fuel management, and the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB BFO93LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Oak Grove, KYThe pilot's innacurate preflight fuel consuption calculations and inadequate in-flight planning/decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: high obstructions in the emergency landing…NTSB BFO93LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Canton, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning when determining his fuel load, which led to an exhaustion of the airplane's fuel supply.NTSB NYC93LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Bowling Green, KYThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB BFO92LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180T · Brandenburg, KYThe pilot's in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC92LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Falmouth, KYThe failure of the pilot to adequately monitor his fuel consumption which resulted in a power loss from fuel exhaustion over unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to adequately determine the amount of fuel onboard…NTSB BFO92LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · London, KYThe loss of engine power from fuel starvation due to inadequate inflight planning/decision by the pilot.NTSB BFO91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Milton, KYThe in-flight failure of both engines due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.NTSB BFO91LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Morganfield, KYLost of power of both engines due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.NTSB ATL90LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Hartford, KYImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB ATL90LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Leitchfield, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight, in that he did not assure that both fuel tank filler caps were secure prior to flight.NTSB ATL90LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Vine Grove, KYInadequate preflight planning/preparation by the student pilot, which led to fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing and the parked airplane were contributing factors.NTSB ATL89LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Gilbertsville, KYDuring preflt inspection fuel was noted to be up to the slots in the tab for the reduced fuel indicators, or 20 gal each tank. A 3 hour, dark night, cross country was flown to destination. PIC said acft arrived with about 5 gal fuel remaining in each tank. On…NTSB ATL89LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pikeville, KYThe pilot had flown about 3.7 hours and was about 2 miles from his destination airport when the engine stopped and he was forced to land in a swamp. The pilot had topped off the acft so that it contained 42 gallons of fuel (38 gallons of usable fuel). The…NTSB ATL89LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Sheperdsville, KYThe pilot had flown a Cessna 172 to tampa to pick up a Cessna T210M for a flight to louisville, KY. The 210 had been previously flown to tampa from ft. myers by the owner. After a preflight in which the pilot said he visually verified that the fuel tanks were…NTSB ATL88LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Berkeley, KYThe plt reported that he departed with 6 hrs of fuel on board. He encountered low ceilings while en route, and flew at 3-500 ft AGL to maintain VFR. About 3 hrs & 15 minutes after departure, the engine sputtered and lost power. The plt made a forced ldg in…NTSB ATL88IA242Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Frankfort, KYEngine quit during go-around from simulated engine failure. During completion of emergency procedure the fuel selector position was changed to opposite wing fuel tank. Later exam of the acft revealed that when the fuel selector valve handle indicated right…NTSB ATL88LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Paducah, KYAbt 20 mi from Paducah (pah), the plt contacted the fss & said the acft was low on fuel & that he intended to land at pah. He was informed that the FBO at pah was closed for the night & fuel was available only if a $25 call-out fee was paid. Also, he was told…NTSB ATL87LA260Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Louisville, KYThe plt made two attempts to land and during his 2nd go around the eng cut out. The plt stated that he switched from left tank to rt tank but was unable to start the eng prior to making a forced landing which resulted in a collision with a house and tree. The…NTSB ATL87LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Greenville, KYThe flt was being conducted as part of a 'clown act' at an air show. The eng lost pwr shortly after takeoff as the plt was performing pitching maneuvers. He unsuccessfully attempted to regain pwr by 'pumping' the throttle. The airplane subsequently impacted…NTSB ATL87LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lewisburg, KYStudent PIC flew solo x-country. About 30 minutes after dpting enroute stop engine quit. He rptd checking fuel prior to departure. Flt school policy was to refuel at enroute stop which was not done. Acft was landed in a field and hit a fence during landing…NTSB ATL87LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Eubank, KYThe plt reptd that he was planning a refuel stop at short airport near Eubank, KY. Short is a private strip and the owner stated that he did not have fuel available. The pilot reptd that when he was about five minutes away, the engine 'quit and he was unable…NTSB ATL87FA168Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 205C · Bowling Green, KYShortly after takeoff from Bowling Green, the pilot reported a problem. He did not report the details of the problem, but witnesses heard the aircraft backfiring as it descended. The aircraft had taken on fuel at Bowling Green. The investigation failed to…NTSB ATL87LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Jeffersontown, KYDuring IFR flight in VFR conditions the pilot reported low fuel situation to approach control. The aircraft was in the vicinity of several lighted airports at that time. The aircraft lost power and made forced landing at night in mountainous terrain where an…NTSB ATL87LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Danville, KYDuring a local pleasure flight to film the color change of autumn leaves, the low fuel warning light illuminated. Aprx 2 minutes later the engine lost power and the pilot executed an emergency landing in a field. The helicopter lost main rotor RPM prior to…NTSB ATL86LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Bowling Green, KYPlt reported that he failed to reposition the fuel selector from auxillary fuel tank to main fuel tank during the landing check. Engine quit due to fuel starvation on short final approach at too low an altitude for corrective action.NTSB ATL86LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Shelbyville, KYThe plt rented the acft without verifying the actual fuel onboard. He then flew to his pvt strip, 26 NM away, and gave 'several' pax hops. About 5 mins after takeoff for the flt to return the acft to the owner's field, the engine started running rough and…NTSB ATL86FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Hazard, KYThe plt called the arpt on UNICOM and asked how to find the arpt, stated that he needed fuel and asked if fuel was available. He was given directions and asked if he had landed there before. He replied no, and inquired about the traffic pattern. It was…NTSB ATL86LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Paducah, KYAfter being cleared for descent to 4,000 ft and to the localizer the acft lost two way communications. The plt stated that he lost his HSI and radio's. however, he was able to fly in the area around the VORTAC for almost an hour before he descended through a…NTSB ATL85FLQ01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bowling Green, KYThe acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing in a corn field following a loss of pwr 5 miles from the destination arpt. The plt reported to Bowling Green fss that he was 'out of gas' at an alt of 3000 ft. post accident examination disclosed a…NTSB ATL85FA213Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 99 · Louisville, KYWhile enroute to 8000 ft, both eng lost all power. The plts attempted return to the departure a/p was unsuccessful. He made an emerg ldg on the interstate highway. All landing gear was damaged. The fuel tanks were empty. There were conflicting fuel quantity…NTSB ATL85LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Falmouth, KYDuring flt in IMC conditions at 9000 ft MSL, the plt noted a loss of airspeed indications. He requested & received clearance to descend. During the descent, he elected to divert & received vectors for a nearby arpt. However, when he attempted to level off,…