NTSB investigations, MA
69 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2004 | 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\" = 'MA' 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" = 'MA' 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 MIA08CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hyannis, MAThe student pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB MIA07LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Marstons Mill, MAThe pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC06CA195Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Hyannis, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB IAD05LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChumsae Kitfox Speedster · Sterling, MAThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB IAD04LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Paxton, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. Factors included the pilot's use of a fuel gauge that was calibrated for a different model airplane, and a lack…NTSB NYC03LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Dalton, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the cold air temperature.NTSB IAD03LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Leeds, MAThe flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB NYC03LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Salisbury, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Factors in this accident were the corroded fuel tanks caps, and an inadequate annual inspection.NTSB NYC02LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Nantucket, MAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC01LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Marshfield, MAThe pilot's improper management of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention to the inclement weather.NTSB NYC01LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Leicester, MAThe pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel onboard the airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a field.NTSB NYC00LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Bridgewater, MAThe mechanic's inadequate annual inspection, which resulted in a departure with fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB IAD00LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Bedford, MAthe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB NYC97LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDubis Team Minimax · North Adams, MAfuel contamination, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of a drain in the fuel system to properly check the fuel before flight, and the pilot's failure (or inability) to detect the contaminated fuel.NTSB IAD96LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Templeton, MAthe student pilot's improper in-flight decision to continued the cross-country flight into night conditions, and his inability to find the destination (or an alternate airport) in a timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and…NTSB NYC96LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8-KCAB · Sheffield, MAthe pilot's inadequate preflight and improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB NYC96LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Norwood, MAthe student's inadvertent use of the mixture control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the final approach resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent nose over during the forced landing.NTSB NYC95LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Marshfield, MAthe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing.NTSB NYC95LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Taunton, MAthe failure of the pilot to monitor his fuel supply, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and a forced landing in rough terrain.NTSB NYC95LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-250 · Westfield, MAthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing at night.NTSB NYC95LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAngel Avid/Heavy Hauler · Sutton, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain the fuel selector on the proper position.NTSB NYC95LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Rochester, MAThe pilot's inadeqaute calculation of fuel and inadeqaute inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB NYC94LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Wareham, MAThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB BFO94LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24- 260 · Stow, MAThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain to complete a forced landing was a factor.NTSB BFO93FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Stow, MAAn inadequate preflight by the pilot, which allowed water contamination in the fuel and subsequent loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB NYC93LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195B · Great Barrington, MAThe inadequate pre-flight by the pilot ensuring fuel cap security. A factor in this accident was the pilots complacency in fuel management.NTSB NYC93LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · Petersham, MAThe imprpoer maintenance procedures which resulted in engine failure and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC93LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Newburyport, MAThe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and improper preflight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB BFO92LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · New Braintree, MAWater contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB NYC92LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Nantucket, MAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, resulting in carburetor ice and loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in the ocean.NTSB NYC92LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Palmer, MAThe improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice over unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to be aware of the temperature/dewpoint spread.NTSB NYC92LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Plymouth, MAThe failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and a subsequent loss of engine power and forced landing in trees.NTSB BFO92LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · East Taunton, MAInadequate preflight by the dual student and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB NYC92LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan 260-B · Barre, MAA total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing and collapse of the landing gear during the landing roll. A factor related to the accident was a leaking fuel selector valve.NTSB NYC91LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Westfield, MAThe pilot's failure to refuel resulting in a power failure due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC91DNA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47-G3-B · Nantucket, MAA hard landing, after a power loss due to improper use of the carburetor heat control by the pilot.NTSB NYC90LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Fitchburg, MAThe pilot's failure to assure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight.NTSB NYC90LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Chicopee, MADouble power loss due to improper fueling procedures. Factors relating to the accident were: improper pre-flight actions by the pilot and wrong fuel.NTSB NYC90LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Yarmouth, MAA power loss due to fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: improper emergency procedures by the pilot and an improperly reading fuel gauge.NTSB NYC90LA152Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C182A · Pepperell, MAInflight collision with terrain during a forced landing after the pilot experienced jammed flaps and a power loss due to the fuel selector being improperly positioned.NTSB NYC90LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA5-A · Plainfield, MAThe pilot's failure to switch the fuel selector to the proper tank. A factor to the accident was the high obstructions near the field.NTSB NYC90DNA02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G5 · Marion, MAImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot resulting in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.NTSB NYC90LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Millis, MAThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which caused a power loss and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were carburetor icing conditions and the pilots lack of total experience.NTSB NYC90LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · No. Andover, MAThe pilot inadvertently turned off the magneto switch during a go-around, resulting in a loss of power. Also causal to the accident was the failure of the pilot of a second airplane to respond to the tower controller's instructions. A factor related to the…NTSB NYC90LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T172N · Townsend, MAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during weather conditions favorable to carburetor icing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB NYC90DNA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportSmeesters RV-4 · North Andover, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the resultant forced landing.NTSB NYC89LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 60 · Norwood, MAThe pilot had just climbed to 2500 feet when the right engine started to sputter. When he placed the fuel selector in crossfeed, both engines quit. The pilot elected to land in a field leading to substantial damage to the nose, wings, and tail section of the…NTSB NYC88LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Mansfield, MAThe acft, with a CFI and student on board, had just made a touch and go landing and was about one mile fm the arpt, climbing to cruise, when the eng lost power. It was dark and the pilot attempted a landing on a state highway. The acft collided with a traffic…NTSB NYC88LA220Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Lakeville, MAAccording to the acft owner, N9022L'S fuel tanks were only one quarter full of fuel when the plt took off. The pax said that after about an hour of flying the engine began to run roughly and then it finally quit. The plt made an unsuccessful forced landing.…NTSB NYC88LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Canton, MADuring initial climb from takeoff, the engine lost total power and an emergency landing was made on a highway. The left wing and horizontal stabilizer struck a guardrail when the pilot was maneuvering to avoid a truck. A post-crash inspection of the engine…