NTSB investigations, PA
136 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 6 |
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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 NYC08FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDaniel R. Lloyd Trish's Ride Home · Greenville, PAThe pilot/builder's improper installation of the electrical system.NTSB NYC07LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · E.Stroudsburg, PAThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power.NTSB LAX07LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMurrin Frederick L Sopwith F1 · Greenville, PAa fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to inadequate fuel system pressure. A factor in the accident was the pilot/builder's failure to adequately adjust the fuel system pressure.NTSB NYC07CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Lancaster, PAThe pilot's decision to conduct the flight while impaired by alcohol, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB NYC07LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Catherine Twp., PAThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB NYC07CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Landenberg, PAThe pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing to a field.NTSB NYC06LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Smoketown, PAThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC06LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Lehighton, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination, and a subsequent forced landing to a field.NTSB IAD05LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHanson VariEze · New Cumberland, PAThe owner/builder's inadequate fuel tank inspection during construction, which resulted in fuel contamination and subsequent fuel starvation to the engine.NTSB NYC05LA134Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Erie, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion on approach, and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB IAD05FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Levittown, PAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled…NTSB NYC05FA053Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Coatesville, PAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action during an engine failure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. A factor was the pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation to one engine, and its subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC04FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Avondale, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC04LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Bradford, PAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during approach.NTSB IAD04LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44 · Prospect, PAThe flight instructor's improper in-flight decision, which included an inappropriate altitude selection for intentional single engine operation. Factors were the inability of the flight instructor to restart the right engine for undetermined reasons, and the…NTSB NYC04LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Butler, PAThe student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB NYC04LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Bellefonte, PAA total loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · East Vincent, PAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in which he failed to refuel the airplane is a contributing factor.NTSB NYC02LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Coatesville, PAThe pilot's inaccurate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations, and his improper decision to not land and refuel which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB IAD02LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Mifflintown, PAOn-ground carburetor icing.NTSB IAD01LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Mcclure, PAThe loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to fuel starvation from a fuel strainer blocked with sealant particles.NTSB NYC01LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Haverford Twp., PAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inability to locate the airport. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB IAD01LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Lewisberg, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD00LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 114-B · Somerset, PAPilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB IAD00LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Erie, PAthe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of power to both engines. A factor was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and takeoff with inadequate fuel for the flight.NTSB DCA00MA052Accident · 19 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBritish Aerospace J-3101 · Bear Creek Town, PAThe flight crew’s failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply for the flight, which led to the stoppage of the right engine due to fuel exhaustion and the intermittent stoppage of the left engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the…NTSB NYC00LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnderson MA-18 · Pittsburgh, PAThe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of power, and his improper flare during the forced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors included a restricted fuel supply due to a design flaw in the header tank/fuel valve/supply…NTSB NYC00FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Old Forge, PABoth pilots' failure to adequately manage the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB NYC00LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · New Hope, PAThe pilot's failure to identify during the preflight that both fuel vents were blocked, resulting in a total loss of engine power.NTSB NYC99LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Carlisle, PAThe pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB IAD99FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Dravosburg, PAThe pilot's failure to accurately calculate fuel required for the flight, and his decision not to divert for fuel prior to his intended destination. A factor in the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his ability to operate the airplane with minimal…NTSB NYC98LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Duncannon, PAThe pilot's disregard of the fuel condition during the preflight which resulted in a takeoff with contaminated fuel and a loss of power. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB IAD98LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Windsor Twnship, PAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC98LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Blakeslee, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departing.NTSB IAD98LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Smoketown, PAThe pilot in command's (CFI) improper management of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion of the selected tank and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC97LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Blairsville, PAthe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.NTSB NYC97LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Brickerville, PAFuel starvation as a result of the pilot performing a takeoff with the fuel selector in the 'OFF' position.NTSB NYC97LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Perkasie, PAthe pilot's inadequate preflight, by failing to verify the fuel supply, which led to subsequent fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A related factor was: the inaccurate fuel quantity gauge.NTSB NYC97LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Waynesburg, PAthe pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure there was adequate fuel on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during takeoff.NTSB IAD97LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Punxsutawney, PAPilot in command became disoriented and continued flight until fuel exhaustion. A factor to this accident is the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by over flying several airports during his disorientation.NTSB IAD97LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Pittsburgh, PAthe student pilot inadvertently became lost/disoriented during a cross-country flight, and failed to use his radio for assistance, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.NTSB NYC97FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Felton, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his failure to refuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing.NTSB NYC97LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Long Pond, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related…NTSB IAD96FA147Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SC7 · Findlay Twnshp, PAThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue to his destination when known en route delays were encountered which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB IAD96LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Greenfld Twnshp, PAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A high obstruction in the forced landing area was a related factor.NTSB NYC96LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bath, PAthe pilot's improper in-flight decision and planning, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Darkness and low clouds in the emergency landing area were related factors.NTSB NYC96LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Silver Spring, PAA loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC96LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKelosky Pulsar XP · Zelienople, PAThe pilot inadvertently allowed the airplane to lift-off during a high speed taxi check, while operating the airplane with a known deficiency that consisted of a partially blocked quick disconnect fitting, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of…NTSB NYC95LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Avoca, PAthe pilot's poor inflight decision and improper fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing over rocky terrain.NTSB NYC95LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E35 · Pottsville, PAimproper installation of a fuel line fitting by the pilot/owner which resulted in fuel blockage and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.