NTSB investigations, MI
155 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 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\" = 'MI' 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" = 'MI' 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 CHI08CA008Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportVeltman, Robert CH701 · Owosso, MIThe pilot inadvertantly turned the fuel selector to the off position and failed to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's change in his normal habit pattern.NTSB CHI06CA176Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Jackson, MIThe pilot's improper preflight planning which led to the exhaustion of the fuel supply during the flight. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor.NTSB CHI06FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Chelsea, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter that failed to discover water in the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors associated with the accident were…NTSB CHI06FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Holland, MIA lossof engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel system management and failure to select a tank containing fuel. A factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB CHI05LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion A (L-17B) · Zeeland, MIThe loss of engine power after takeoff due to a fuel selector valve leak and low altitude and low airspeed at the time of power loss. A factor was the recommended maintenance service for the fuel selector not performed by the airplane owner/pilot.NTSB CHI05CA181Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Lake Huron, MIThe fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.NTSB CHI05CA166Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182F · Lapeer, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection due to his failure to physically verify the security of the fuel tank caps, the unsecured fuel tank cap and fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI05CA144Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Marcelles, MIThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the CFI's inadequate supervision and inadequate planning/decision. The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI05LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Indian River, MILoss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot and the airplane's low altitude at the time engine power was lost.NTSB CHI04LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Big Rapids, MIThe total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.NTSB CHI03LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Covert, MIFailure of the pilot to verify fuel quantity prior to the accident flight, and fuel exhaustion resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the soft, rough, unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI01LA322Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Petoskey, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the pilot's improper in-flight decisions, and the unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor relating to this accident was fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI01LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · New Hudson, MIInadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in an adequate fuel supply for the flight and subsequently in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was the steep bank which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI00LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Eastport, MIthe maneuver, performed by the pilot, to avoid obstructions on highway US.31. Factors were the carburetor icing weather condition, no suitable terrain conditions, the ground terrain condition, and the impacted fence.NTSB CHI00LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 404 · Lansing, MIA loss of engine power due to improper fuel. Also causal was the improper aircraft service by the fixed base operator personnel and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the improper grade of fuel and the lack of…NTSB CHI00LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Alma, MIthe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculation. Factors were the rough terrain, the fence and the exhaustion of the fuel supply.NTSB CHI99LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Hudson, MIwas an inadequate preflight and misjudged flare to landing during the autorotation by the pilot. A factor in this accident was a totally blocked fuel tank vent system.NTSB CHI99LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mason, MIthe pilot's inattention to fuel management in that he failed to switch fuel tanks in a timely manner which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred.NTSB CHI99LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Muskegon, MIpoor in-flight planning by an unqualified person which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the swamp in which the forced landing was made.NTSB CHI98LA352Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFieseler Flugzeugbau F-156C-1 · Irish Hills, MIthe pilot selected to operate the airplane with a known deficiency. A factor in this accident was the vapor lock experienced by the engine's carburetor.NTSB CHI98LA303Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCook Teenie TWO · Stevensville, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI98LA200Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Albion, MIthe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and his not refueling the airplane to avoid fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's lack of certification, his not feathering the engine, and the trees.NTSB CHI98LA129Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGood Velocity · Romulus, MIimproper planning/decision by the pilot, by using the airplane in an illegal activity and allowing the fuel to be exhausted before landing. Factors relating to this accident were: the pilot being under pressure to reach his destination with his illegal cargo,…NTSB CHI98LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Charlotte, MIimproper positioning of the fuel selector by the second pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation; inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command; and failure of the flight crew to follow the published emergency procedures for loss of engine power.NTSB CHI97LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Romeo, MIthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, and the crop (corn) in the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI97LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Coopersville, MIthe pilot inadequate fuel system management which led to a fuel starvation.NTSB CHI97FA187Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Lenox Township, MIThe pilot's failure to follow the procedures and directives as listed on the placard in the aircraft resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent engine failure.NTSB CHI97LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoe-Wayne Mustang II · Portage, MIinadequate fuel system design by the owner/builder, which led to fuel starvation as the airplane was on a 'flat' approach to land. The pilot's inadequate flight planning was a factor, in that he did not fly the traffic pattern of this first test flight, in a…NTSB CHI97LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Alanson, MIinadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation, due to an improper fuel tank selector position. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in his delay or inability to flare the…NTSB CHI97LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hillsdale, MIthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to refuel which led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI96FA316Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hartford, MIinaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot before takeoff, and his improper decision not to land before his airplane ran out of fuel.NTSB CHI96LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Flushing, MIfuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the pilot to select a fuel tank with fuel remaining.NTSB CHI96LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Lambertville, MIa total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during the subsequent autorotation. A factor was inadequate maintenance and inspection.NTSB CHI96LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Niles, MIfuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and operating with a known malfunctioning fuel gauge.NTSB CHI96LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Crystal, MIfuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, and improper fuel sump screen installation on the nurse truck resulting in contamination of the fuel supply.NTSB CHI96LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lapeer, MIfuel exhaustion resulting in engine failure, the inadvertant stall, and improper decision by the pilot to attempt a large heading change at low altitude and airspeed. A factor relating to this accident is no fuel quantity gage installed in the airplane.NTSB CHI95LA332Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Ludington, MIfuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inaccurate fuel calculations and the failure to refuel the airplane prior to takeoff. An additional cause was the stall/mush during the forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA319Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Yale, MIloss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply leading to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall during the forced landing was a factor.NTSB CHI95LA303Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Saint James, MIthe pilot's operation of the airplane with an inoperative fuel gage and the leaking fuel line fitting, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. The inoperative fuel gage was a related factor.NTSB CHI95LA297Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Clarkston, MIthe pilot's failure to refuel.NTSB CHI95LA248Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Niles, MIThe pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel was aboard the aircraft during preflight planning and his failure to lean the engine mixture during cruise flight.NTSB CHI95LA175Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTom Kilgore KR-2 · Alanson, MIimproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the ground.NTSB CHI95LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kalkaska, MIFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's poor preflight and inflight planning and decisions. Factors were the powerlines and the inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI95LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MIinaccurate planning by the pilot which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable landing site for the forced landing.NTSB CHI94LA327Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-602P · Port Huron, MIInadequate preflight by the pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion. Inadequate maintenance and inspection was a factor contributing to the accident.NTSB CHI94LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Mt Pleasant, MIthe improper fuel selector position by the pilot-in-command which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was rough/uneven terrain.NTSB CHI94FA310Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Plymouth, MICarburetor ice, and improper use of (or failure to use) the carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI94LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Whitehall, MIThe pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning. Factors related to the accident were the fuel exhaustion and the soft crop field.NTSB CHI94LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · East Tawas, MIinadequate prelight planning/preparation by the pilot and the subsequent inadequate fuel supply.NTSB CHI94LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Rockford, MIthe student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.