NTSB investigations, UT
93 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2007 | 3 |
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\" = 'UT' 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" = 'UT' 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 SEA08LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHaring Clay RV8A · Brigham City, UTFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Factors include an inaccurate fuel quantity measuring system, and soft terrain encountered during the landing roll.NTSB SEA07CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRallison Rotorway 162F · Logan, UTThe total loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently deactivating the rotor drive clutch assembly. A contributing factor was the downhill terrain condition where he landed, which exceeded the slope limitations of the helicopter.NTSB SEA07CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDuffy/Wagner Vans RV-4 · Ogden, UTThe pilot's inadequate fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN04LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Roosevelt, UTthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN04LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBranham Vans RV-6 · Paragonah, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. The berm and the pilot not stopping to refuel the airplane were contributing factors.NTSB DEN04LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Orem, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors include the dark night light conditions, and the trees.NTSB DEN04LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Parowan, UTthe pilot's in-flight decision/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The fence and night conditions were contributing factors.NTSB DEN04LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportElliott Mustang II · Cedar City, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DEN03LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Cedar City, UTthe pilot's inadvertently switching the fuel selector to the right tank, resulting in fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain direction control during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the tree.NTSB DEN03FA068Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310D · Provo, UTfailure of the student to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the instructor's inattention to the fuel supply, fuel exhaustion, an inadvertent stall/spin during the turn from base leg to final approach. and the instructor's inadequate…NTSB DEN03FA038Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · La Sal, UTthe loss of engine power (total) due to fuel starvation, the pilot not following procedures/directives (fuel management procedures), and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequately…NTSB DEN03LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Spanish Fork, UTthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his in-flight decision/planning resulting in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the rough, frozen terrain at the landing site.NTSB DEN03LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Vernal, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the fog.NTSB DEN03LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Salt Lake City, UTfuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue the flight without stopping for fuel.NTSB DEN03LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Loa, UTthe pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector position in the off position. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.NTSB DEN02LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hite, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing attempt.NTSB DEN02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Salt Lake City, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN02LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a forced landing. A contributing factor was fuel starvation.NTSB DEN02LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172Q · Fruitland, UTthe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Contributing factors included carburetor icing conditions, the unavailability of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing, and night conditions.NTSB DEN01FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337B · St. George, UTtotal loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inability to access the available fuel supply. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate supervision of the refueling operation, and his intentional operation of the…NTSB DEN01LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Kanab, UTthe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption planning, and the subsequent fuel starvation, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB DEN01LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Richfield, UTloss of engine power during cruise as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilots failure to refuel. Contributing factors were the pilots inadequate aircraft preflight and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN01LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErco 415-C · Ivins, UTThe unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. A contributing factors was the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB DEN01LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomas VP-1 · West Jordan, UTthe lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Contributing factors were the total loss of engine power due to the failure of the pilot to adjust the manual propeller pitch to permit the engine to achieve sufficient rpm for sustained flight, and the…NTSB DEN01LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Jensen, UTan undershoot due to misjudging distance/altitude during an emergency landing. Factors were: inadequate preflight, failure to refuel, fuel exhaustion, operating with an inoperative fuel gauge, and failure to attain a proper glide path during approach.NTSB DEN00LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Duchesne, UTThe pilot's use of excessive braking on soft terrain. Factors included fuel starvation, the fuel selector valve not engaging properly, the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve, and the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.NTSB DEN00LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFroelich Lancair IV · Bountiful, UTThe loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's unsuccessful remedial action (dive to avoid the power line). Contributing factors were the power line, the tires and the fence.NTSB DEN00LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchumacher Swearingen SX-300 · Richfield, UTFuel starvation due to the unavailability of fuel to the engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude on final approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's premature gear extension and the berm.NTSB DEN00LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Boulder, UTThe pilot's failure to take timely remedial action when he realized a low fuel state. Factors were fuel exhaustion and low airspeed.NTSB DEN99LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Murray, UTA forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Factors were fuel exhaustion and inaccurate preflight planning by the flight instructor.NTSB DEN99LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRich RV3-A · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and the subsequent fuel exhaustion during the flight. Factor was the airplane's inaccurate fuel gauge.NTSB DEN99FA071Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Cedar City, UTThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors were the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the obscuring weather conditions.NTSB DEN99LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Wendover, UTThe pilot's improper preflight/in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion. A factor was the closed runway condition.NTSB DEN99LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSly RV-6A · Payson, UTThe development of carburetor ice resulting in a loss of engine power, and the inadequate carburetor heat shroud. Factors were the carburetor icing weather conditions, the kit manufacturer's inadequate carburetor heat shroud design, the FAA's inadequate…NTSB DEN99LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Provo, UTThe pilot's abrupt throttle control movement that caused the engine to flood, and his failure to follow emergency procedures contained in the Airplane Flight Manual. Factors were increasing the mixture control to full rich and switching the fuel pump to high…NTSB FTW98LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Midvale, UTThe pilot's inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB FTW98LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260D · Richfield, UTthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power; and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.NTSB FTW98FA157Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Monument Valley, UTThe engine's total power loss due to the induction air ducting separating because of inadequate maintenance by company personnel. Factors were the failure of the manufacturer to provide non-standard operating procedures in their airplane's information manual,…NTSB FTW98LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Provo, UTthe pilot's failure to properly position the fuel tank selector to a tank with adequate fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a subsequent forced landing due to lack of engine power. His failure (or inability) to extent the gear for landing was a…NTSB SEA96LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColonial C-1 · Halls Crossing, UTthe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, and subsequent fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel, which resulted in loss of engine power and an emergency landing. Uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Bountiful, UTinadequate fuel management by the student pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation, due to an improperly positioned fuel selector. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate remedial action, and a ditch in the emergency landing area.NTSB SEA96LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Salt Lake City, UTthe student pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, by failuring to properly calculate the fuel consumption of the airplane, which led to fuel exhaustion and loss of power during cruise flight, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating…NTSB SEA96LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Syracuse, UTFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel.NTSB SEA95LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · West Jordan, UTThe pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to initiating his cross-country flight resulting in a total power loss due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA95LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · St. George, UTInadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors to the accident were: fuel exhaustion and a parked aircraft in the landing path.NTSB SEA94LA119Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHallstrom BD-5B · St. George, UTCarburetor contamination and low output, and the pilot's improper decision to attempt to continue the approach. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB SEA94LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Hurricane, UTThe pilot in command's failure to refuel and excessive airspeed during the approach. Factor(s) were: fencepost(s) and the lack of recent experience in type of aircraft.NTSB SEA94LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSommerauer Glasair I RG · Ogden, UTA loose fuel line fitting, and fuel starvation. Factors include an intentional wheels up forced landing, and soft rough/uneven terrain.NTSB SEA93LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEkins Protech PT2C Prostar · Nephi, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Factors contributing to the accident was the wet landing surface and terrain condition - ditch.NTSB SEA93LA174Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrauch Glasair · Blanding, UTThe loss of engine power resulting from inadequate maintenance inspection by the pilot, a leak from loose fuel system line fittings, and fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.