NTSB investigations, LA
78 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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\" = 'LA' 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" = 'LA' 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 DFW07CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Baton Rouge, LAFuel starvation as result of the pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW07CA127Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Cheneyville, LAThe loss of engine power while climbing due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain at the forced landing site.NTSB DFW06CA117Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Covington, LAThe total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210L · Harvey, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Cameron, LAFuel starvation due to a blocked and collapsed fuel nozzle screen, resulting from a contaminated fuel source/facility. Factors were the inadequate maintenance/inspection of fuel sources, and the lack of suitable terrain (high sea state) for the forced landing…NTSB FTW04LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's mismanagement of fuel resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the ditch.NTSB FTW03TA087Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBeech T-34B · Hammond, LAThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the night light conditions.NTSB FTW02LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Simmesport, LAthe contamination of the fuel system with water and a foreign material.NTSB FTW01LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Cameron, LAfuel contamination due to the combination of DIEGME, water, and bacterial growth, which resulted in formation of an apple-jelly type material that blocked the fuel nozzle screen and led to a loss of engine power.NTSB FTW01LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmpson F4UCorsair · Baton Rouge, LAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel exhaustion during approach. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01IA062Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Ruston, LAthe loss of engine power while manuevering as a result of an incorrect mixture control adjustment. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Belcher, LAthe total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco Luscombe 11A · Hammond, LAthe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributory factor was the fuel cap leak, due to a worn seal.NTSB FTW00LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blanchard, LAThe student pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lake Charles, LAThe failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's poor preflight planning, failure to lean the mixture in accordance with the POH, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Bogalusa, LAThe total loss of engine power as a result of water contamination in the fuel system.NTSB FTW00LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206A · Jeanerette, LAThe total loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while clearing a ditch during a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the ditch.NTSB FTW99LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Zachary, LAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to refuel and his disorientation. Factors were the dusk light conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Ferriday, LAThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58A · Bastrop, LAThe failure of the refueling truck's filter to separate water resulting in the water contamination in the helicopter's fuel system and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Theriot, LAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a contaminated fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Homer, LAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of fuel moving away from the fuel supply outlets. Factors were the low fuel level and the turbulence.NTSB FTW99LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Farmerville, LAThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the pilot's failure to verify the refueling of the airplane and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW98LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Monroe, LAThe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after noting the low fuel quantity indication, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW97LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Pollock, LAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's improper use of the fuel selector. Factors were the pilot's failure to use the checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW97FA269Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Sarepta, LAThe pilot's impairment (drugs) resulting in his becoming disoriented and the ensuing loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the inaccurate navigation chart.NTSB FTW97LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Baton Rouge, LAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW97LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hammond, LAthe pilot's inadequate preflight, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW96LA257Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOwens/Smyth Sidewinder · Minden, LAThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA144Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Clinton, LAthe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the dark night light condition and the worn spark plugs.NTSB FTW96LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · New Orleans, LAThe pilot not following procedures and directives in that he did not periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. The factors were carburetor icing weather conditions and lack of suitable terrain for landing.NTSB FTW95LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Monroe, LAThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector resulting in fuel starvation and the failure of the pilot to follow the published emergency procedures for propeller feathering. Factors were the fence and the trees.NTSB FTW94LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Pioneer, LAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DCA94MA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportSaab-Scania 340B · New Roads, LAThe captain's movement of the power levers below flight idle in flight, the inadequate certification requirements and consequent design of the airplane's power levers that permitted them to be moved below the flight idle position into the beta range, either…NTSB FTW94LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Vacherie, LAWas fuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB FTW93LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310D · Roseland, LAThe pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor in the accident.NTSB FTW93LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Orleans, LALoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW93FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55B · Chatham, LAThe inadvertent stall and spin. Factors were the power loss due to fuel starvation, the dark night, and his failure to use the boost pump for engine restart.NTSB FTW91LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Lake Charles, LAThe pilot's failure to perform a complete preflight inspection which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inadequate fuel supply.NTSB FTW91LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D-1 · Provencal, LAFuel leakage from the fuel drain valve. A factor was the inaccessibility of suitable terrain for fored landing.NTSB FTW91LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Farmerville, LAA fuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank.NTSB FTW91FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFolland Gnat T-1 · Bossier City, LAImproper planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to lack of fuel. The adverse weather conditions and radio malfunction were related factors.NTSB FTW90GA185Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 369HS · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM. A factor in the accident was the lose of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB FTW90LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Bastrop, LALoss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel. A factor related to the accident was: inadequate design of the fuel system drains, which prevented an adequate preflight of the fuel system.NTSB FTW89DRD02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bogalusa, LAThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the last takeoff resulting in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight.NTSB FTW89LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Houma, LAThe airplane was on an IFR flight plan but was in VFR conditions when the communications radios failed. Pilot used hand held transceiver, but communications were not satisfactory. Pilot elected to continue to destination but did not declare an emergency nor…NTSB FTW88FA136Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-6A · Golden Meadow, LAAfter abt 4.3 hrs on an overwater flt, the crew rprtd they had 15 min of fuel remaining. Subsequently, 3 of 4 engs lost pwr fm fuel exhaustion. Drg an emerg lndg, the acft hit a levee & was extensively dmgd. Most of the wreckage came to rest in a dainage…NTSB FTW88DRD15Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Patterson, LAShortly after takeoff, the engine lost power & the plt dumped his load. Subsequently, the acft crash landed in a cane field. No preimpact mechanical problems could be found with the engine or fuel system. Water was found in the fuel tank outlet screen,…NTSB FTW87DRD04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Rayne, LAThe aircraft's engine lost power and stopped while maneuvering. The aircraft impacted a dirt bank and nosed over in soft dirt/mud during the forced landing. Water was found in the fuel system and water was also found in the fuel tank of another aircraft…NTSB FTW87LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Jackson, LAEngine failed due to fuel exhaustion. Aircraft collided with trees short of rwy 33.