NTSB investigations, NV
69 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 3 |
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\" = 'NV' 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" = 'NV' 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 SEA07LA129Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti FN-333 · Minden, NVThe loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and failure to select a tank containing fuel.NTSB LAX07CA151Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Las Vegas, NVfuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate fuel system management.NTSB LAX07CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBishop Thomas W BISHOP-ACRO · Stead, NVFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection and his failure to verify that an adequate fuel supply was on board the aircraft.NTSB LAX07CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Las Vegas, NVfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and his failure to refuel the airplane during the cross-country flight,.NTSB LAX06LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Carson City, NVFuel exhaustion which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach for landing due to the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft and the pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection.NTSB LAX06CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Carson City, NVThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate fuel system management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB LAX05LA248Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScandinavian Aero Industry KZ VII · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the total loss of engine power.NTSB LAX05CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Fallon, NVthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX05LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jean, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to divert to an alternate airport in a more timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was an inaccurate fuel gauge.NTSB LAX05CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210N · North Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which failed to assure an adequate fuel supply.NTSB LAX05CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca BL17-30 · Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB LAX04FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Mesquite, NVfuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel system management, and failure to select a fuel tank containing fuel. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB LAX04LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Jean, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB LAX03LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Miniplane · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the night light conditions.NTSB LAX03LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Fallon, NVThe pilot's inadequate preflight and his mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tanks.NTSB LAX03LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Elko, NVThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX02LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · North Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply.NTSB LAX02LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Dayton, NVA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to use a checklist and position the fuel selectors to tanks containing fuel.NTSB LAX02LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Henderson, NVFuel exhaustion during cruise flight due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision. A contributing factor was his improper preflight planning.NTSB LAX01LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Carson City, NVThe pilot's incorrect setting of the fuel selector valve during the prelanding checklist to a position between usable tanks, resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB LAX01FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNavion G · Henderson, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway following a loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb. The loss of power was probably due to the pilot's failure to ensure that an adequate fuel supply…NTSB LAX00LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Minden, NVthe failure of the pilot to follow the pilot operating handbook procedures and to refuel the airplane.NTSB LAX00LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and his improper fuel consumption calculations.NTSB LAX99LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's improper procedure in that he failed to follow the flight manual, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB LAX99LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Reno, NVFuel starvation resulting from the pilot's inattentive monitoring and management of the fuel system.NTSB LAX99LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Jean, NVFuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to ensure that a tank containing an adequate fuel supply was selected for takeoff. A factor in the accident was the contamination in the engine driven fuel pump, which likely was not capable of providing full system…NTSB LAX98LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dayton, NVLoss of engine power for unknown reasons. Factors were conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the use of automotive fuel.NTSB LAX98LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · North Las Vegas, NVfuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management and his failure to select the fullest tank for landing.NTSB LAX98LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Pioche, NVThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. An additional factor in this accident was the pilot's decision to make the flight under known icing conditions.NTSB LAX97TA213Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Fallon, NVexhaustion of the aircraft's fuel supply, due to improper planning and/or decision. A factor related to the accident was the high density altitude which made a successful autorotative landing unlikely.NTSB LAX96LA286Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J-35 · Lovelock, NVfuel starvation.NTSB LAX96LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TCA · Eureka, NVa loss of engine power for undetermined nonmechanical reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for use during an aborted takeoff.NTSB LAX95LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · North Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, and his failure to initiate remedial actions in a timely fashion.NTSB LAX95FA029Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 421A · Sparks, NVThe pilot's improper use of the fuel selector and subsequent fuel starvation.NTSB LAX94LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Indian Springs, NVFailure of the pilot to properly operate the airplane's fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation, and his improper emergency procedure for restarting the engine. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in this make and…NTSB LAX93LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Sandy Valley, NVThe pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection of the airplane, and to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was on board the aircraft. This subsequently led to an inadequate fuel supply in the left tank, and fuel starvation. A factor related to the…NTSB LAX92LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Mesquite, NVThe pilot's poor preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors relating to this accident were fuel exhaustion, and the unsuitable terrain, and lack of understanding of the airplane's fuel system.NTSB LAX92LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Tonopah, NVThe pilot's failure to assure that there was an adequate supply of fuel in the airplane to complete the flight due to alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement resulting in a total loss of power of both engines.NTSB LAX91LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Indian Springs, NVFuel exhaustion due to improper preflight planning, and failure to refuel the aircraft. Factors in the accident were: 1) the pilot becoming lost/disoriented ; 2) the dark night conditions; 3) the failure of the pilot to seek help in a timely fashion; and 4)…NTSB LAX91LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-150 · Las Vegas, NVThat the pilot improperly selected the fuel tank that did not contain any fuel and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB LAX91LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Jean, NVFuel starvation due to the improper fuel management (positioning of the fuel selector) by the pilot, and his improper emergency procedures. The pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft was a related factor.NTSB LAX91LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Las Vegas, NVFuel exhaustion due to fuel siphoning in flight from an unsecured filler cap. The inaccurate preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot was also causal in this accident.NTSB LAX90LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Reno, NVFuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to perform refueling.NTSB SEA90LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Las Vegas, NVFuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's improper check of the fuel with a dipstick before takeoff, which resulted in an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB LAX90LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Sandy Valley, NVThe pilot's poor flight planning and poor inflight decisions resulting in becoming lost and exhausting fuel before landing.NTSB SEA88LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Fallon, NVEng lost power on practice missed approach. Forced landing made in rough terrain. Investigation revealed right fuel tank empty, left tank contained about 25 gals. Fuel selector had no positive stop at 'off' position, no detent for right tank position. Left…NTSB SEA87LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Las Vegas, NVThe aircraft was on descent for landing at 6500 feet MSL about 5 miles from the airport when a total loss of power occurred due to fuel exhaustion. At 5000 feet AGL the pilot lowered the landing gear and at about 2000 feet AGL landing flaps were added. The…NTSB SEA87FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Las Vegas, NVThe student plt planned a x-country flt for 3.6 hrs. After 3.9 hrs of flt, fuel exhaustion occurred as the acft was apchg the destn arpt. The plt declared an emergency, but was unable to glide to the arpt. Witnesses observed the acft on an apch to a vacant…NTSB SEA87LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Las Vegas, NVPlt filed IFR, 2+40 ete. Due delay, plt departed VFR and opened VFR flt plan. Enroute, stong hdwinds encountered. Also, clouds required altitude and course deviations to maintain VFR. Ate was 3+33. On final, left eng lost pwr, rt eng began surging. Into 20-KT…NTSB SEA87MA035Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Jean, NVWhile en route at night on an IFR flt plan, the acft ran out of fuel. Subsequently, the plt was provided vectors toward a hiway for a forced lndg. However, before reaching the area of the hiway, the acft crashed on rising terrain at an elev of about 4000 ft.…