NTSB investigations, MS
76 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 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\" = 'MS' 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" = 'MS' 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 DFW08CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV-6 · Stringer, MSThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW07CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Madison, MSThe loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. A factor was the muddy terrain.NTSB DFW06LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Newton, MSThe total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB MIA04LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Starkville, MSThe operator's inadequate maintenance inspections and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the helicopter being operated with a contaminated fuel system, that resulted in fuel starvation, and the loss of engine power.NTSB MIA04CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLemuel May Leza-Lockwood Aircam · Ashland, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for his failure to assure that the fuel shutoff valves located in both engine compartments were turned on and also the failure of the pilot to have a checklist to outline preflight items.NTSB MIA03CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Olive Branch, MSThe CFI's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the off position which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB MIA03LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Potts Camp, MSThe pilot's inadequate planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing to a field, and damage to the airplane during the landing rollout.NTSB MIA00LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpurgeon Avid Bandit · Columbus, MSthe owner/builder's improper installation that resulted in the fuel line being snagged, resulting in fuel starvation and an inflight loss of engine power and subsequent damage to the airplane during the forced landing.NTSB MIA00LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Belzoni, MSThe pilot's failure to refuel prior to departure resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA99LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A-188B · Anguilla, MSThe pilot's inadequate management of the fuel supply which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB MIA99LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Gulfport, MSA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by an obstruction in the fuel vent system while maneuvering in IMC conditions, and the subsequent ditching into the Gulf of Mexico.NTSB MIA98LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Holly Springs, MSThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision with the miscalculation of the fuel consumption. Operating with an unreliable fuel gage was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA98LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Holly Springs, MSa total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's lack of adequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to adequately refuel his airplane.NTSB ATL97LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Mcgee, MSfuel starvation, while in maneuvering flight, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision.NTSB MIA97LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Walls, MSThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot for her failure to divert to an alternate airport after recognizing that a low fuel quantity state existed when preflight and in-flight planning revealed sufficient fuel for the flight. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB ATL97LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gulfport, MSthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB MIA97IA016Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Mccomb, MSthe lineman's fueling of the aircraft with the wrong type fuel, the pilot's failure to verify the type of fuel added to the aircraft before flight, and failure of the refueling facility to be equipped with the proper fuel nozzle.NTSB ATL96LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Gulfport, MSinadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, and inadequate supply of fuel in the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent ditching at sea.NTSB MIA95LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B95 · Leakesville, MSThe failure of the pilot-in-command to operate the aircraft in accordance with manufacturer's limitations resulting in fuel starvation and a total loss of power in both engines.NTSB MIA95LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hattiesburg, MSThe pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat during descent, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA95LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Laurel, MSThe failure of the pilot-in-command to refuel the aircraft resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA95LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Crystal Springs, MSThe failure of the pilot in command to insure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight.NTSB MIA95LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoy Long EZ · Columbus, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system. This resulted in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight, due to fuel contamination, forced landing, and subsequent in- flight collision with trees and terrain.NTSB MIA95LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-13 · Tunica, MSThe pilot's delay in obtaining ATC assistance after becoming lost/disoriented resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was failure of the pilot to navigate using the VOR system.NTSB MIA94LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Ocean Springs, MSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA94LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Raymond, MSThe pilot-in-command's delay in identifying carburetor ice and improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB MIA94LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot-in-commands failure to monitor fuel consumption.NTSB MIA93LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSukhoi SU-26M · Natchez, MSThe pilot-in-command's failure to accurately calculate fuel consumption resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while approaching the destination airport.NTSB MIA93LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Magee, MSInstallation of an incorrect oil filter adapter plate stud which secures the plate to the accessory case.NTSB MIA93LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Starkville, MSThe pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing and in-flight collision with trees and terrain.NTSB MIA93LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Holly Springs, MSThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering during a forced landing, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (stall), and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power in flight…NTSB MIA92LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Long Beach, MSImproper collective and cyclic control input by the pilot-in-command during the forced landing following total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA92FA173Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-A23-19 · Picayune, MSThe failure of the pilot in command to place the fuel selector on the fullest tank, resulting in an engine failure due to fuel starvation over unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA92LA102Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-D-1 · Fayette, MSThe pilot in commands failure to insure the proper fuel quantity for the flight was placed on the aircraft and his failure to monitor fuel quantity during flight resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA92LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Hollandale, MSFailure of the pilot in command to check the fuel tank for contaminants before departure, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to water contamination.NTSB MIA92LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmith/Davis DA-2A · Holly Springs, MSThe pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel. This resulted in the airplane experiencing fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and in flight collision with terrain.NTSB MIA92LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 685 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot in commands failure to insure that adequate fuel was placed on the aircraft for the flight resulting in loss of power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA91LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Bay Springs, MSTotal loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB MIA91LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Yazoo City, MSPoor planning decision by the student pilot, improper fuel calculations, resulting in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply. Contributing to the accident was overconfidence in his own personal ability by the student pilot.NTSB MIA91LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Inverness, MSThe student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were: uel exhaustion, the pilot's lack of total aeronautical experience, and soft terrain.NTSB MIA90LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-300 · Shelby, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and attempted flight with insufficient fuel on board to complete the flight.NTSB MIA89LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Woodville, MSImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the ditch.NTSB MIA89LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Edwards, MSInadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Rough terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB MIA89LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Picayune, MSInadequate preflight by the pilot and his miscalculation of fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation from lack of fuel; and the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the power lines during the forced landing. The power lines were a contributing factor.NTSB MIA89LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Olive Branch, MSFuel exhaustion caused by the pilot exceeding the fuel endurance of the airplane.NTSB MIA89LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Tupelo, MSThe operator had applied for an on-demand/air taxi cert, but had not obtained approval. After lvl-off on a flt to carry canceled checks, the plt elected to use the remaining fuel fm the inbd tanks. He stated that soon thereafter, the left eng bgn running…NTSB MIA88LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters MK-5A · Valley Park, MSThe pilot stated that he thought he had 8 gallons of fuel prior to takeoff. The engine failed about 100 ft AGL and he attempted to stretch the glide of the helicopter by using collective pitch. The aircraft hit hard and rolled over. Only 1 quart of fuel was…NTSB MIA88LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Glen Allen, MSAccording to FAA personnel while returning to land during an aerial application flt, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The acft was damaged drg the forced landing.NTSB MIA88LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Greenville, MSThe pilot reported that while on short final during a personal flt, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. During the forced landing the acft collided with a levee, small trees, then the terrain.NTSB MIA88LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235C · Stringer, MSAccording to the pilot while on a ferry flight during normal cruise at an alt of aprx 2000 ft, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. During the forced landing the acft collided with a tree.