NTSB investigations, WA
142 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 12 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 SEA08CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Spokane, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the fence.NTSB LAX07LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-1B · Olympia, WAThe loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel, and maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the fuel system.NTSB LAX07CA211Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Mukilteo, WAFuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane, either before departure or at any of the alternate airports en route.NTSB SEA07LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Zodiac CH601 · Arlington, WAThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat when the engine lost power while being operated at a reduced power setting. Factors include carburetor icing condition, the pilot's failure to acquire the temperature/dew point information, and soft terrain in the…NTSB SEA07CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Enumclaw, WAThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during cruise flight. Factors include ambient weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing, and soft, muddy terrain at the location where the pilot attempted the power-off forced landing.NTSB SEA07FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Shelton, WAThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the subsequent forced landing. A factor associated with the accident is the inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA06LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Snohomish, WAThe loss of engine power for undertermined reasons. Conditions for carburetor icing were present at the time of the accident. Factors included the fence and the berm.NTSB SEA06CA122Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150K · Shelton, WAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Compensation for weather (head winds), and trees were factors.NTSB SEA06CA101Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Vaughn, WAThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA06LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · White Salmon, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. Contributing factors were the inadequate preflight by the pilot, and the airplane's fuel contamination by water.NTSB SEA06LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolscher KR II · McNeil Island, WAFuel exhaustion while in cruise flight due to inaccurate fuel quantity indications. Factors included the pilot's failure to positively determine the quantity of fuel onboard the aircraft during preflight, and rough, uneven grassy terrain at the location where…NTSB SEA05LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Toutle, WAThe loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to properly secure the fuel caps during his self-servicing and (improperly) preflighting the airplane. A contributing factor was the utility pole.NTSB SEA05CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Buckley, WAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and a forced landing. Contributing factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA04LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Port Angeles, WAThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Factors contributing to the accident included the fence and the ditch.NTSB SEA04LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExp Acft Assn Wi Chapter 60 Moni · Rochester, WAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power during descent. Factors contributing to the accident included the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft and the tree.NTSB SEA04LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Kapowsin, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor to the accident was the trees.NTSB SEA03LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThompson Avid Flyer · Roche Harbor, WAA complete loss of power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reason(s).NTSB SEA03FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLamb RV-4 · Vail, WAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the non-operating (vandalized) runway lights, the pilot's delayed departure to his…NTSB SEA03LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-35 · Anacortes, WAThe pilot's inadvertent selection of the incorrect fuel tank selector position (OFF) while in cruise flight over open water, and his failure to activate the fuel wobble-pump. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB SEA03LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDeJager RV-6 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot's inadequate in flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power.NTSB SEA02LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Darrington, WALoss of engine power during takeoff due to an undersized gascolator gasket resulting in a loss of fuel flow to the engine. A ditch was a factor.NTSB SEA02LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot's improper decision to continue en route in cruise flight when his fuel supply became low, eventually leading to fuel exhaustion while on final approach to the destination airport. Factors include the fact that the final approach course took the…NTSB SEA02LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Kittitas, WAThe pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight inspection of the fuel resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the rocky terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB SEA02LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Mt. Vernon, WAThe pilot's failure to accurately determine the amount of fuel onboard. Factors included trees, and a portable restroom.NTSB SEA02LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Anacortes, WAThe pilot's improper decision to continue his flight after failing to take on fuel at a planned en route refueling stop, which lead to a loss of power from fuel exhaustion while on final approach to his round-robin final destination. Factors include…NTSB SEA02FA030Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109A II · Baring, WAThe sequential non-mechanical total loss of power in both engines 1 and 2 for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM to prevent a hard landing. Contributing factors were the tripped "RPM WARN" circuit breaker which…NTSB SEA01LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150C · Sunnyslope, WAThe pilot's decision not to deviate to an alternate airport for fuel after encountering strong headwinds, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident were the unfavorable winds and the sign impacted during the forced landing rollout.NTSB SEA00LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's failure to determine the aircraft's airworthiness before flight, resulting in operation of the aircraft in an unairworthy condition and consequent fuel starvation, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed in an emergency turn back…NTSB SEA00LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Spangle, WAExhaustion of the fuel supply due to a leaking fuel tank system. Factors contributing to the accident were, inaccurate fuel quantity sensors, the lack of suitable terrain in the area of the forced landing, and a fence alongside the dirt upon which the pilot…NTSB SEA00FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Marysville, WAFuel exhaustion due to the non-certificated 'pilot's' failure to determine the fuel quantity prior to takeoff. Factors include a dark night, and a non-iluminated electrical transmission wire strung across the highway upon which the pilot was attempting to…NTSB SEA99LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Wenatchee, WAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to accomplish refueling.NTSB SEA99LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Vancouver, WARefueling was not preformed which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion. Factors include the student pilot's inadequate preflight planing/preparation.NTSB SEA98LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Puyallup, WAThe pilot-in-command's failure to refuel en-route resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were a vehicle (in the landing path) and dark night conditions.NTSB SEA98LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWiles S1-C · Yelm, WAFuel exhaustion due to overflying an intermediate fuel stop. Factors include high grass in the forced landing area.NTSB SEA98LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPerson Vari EZE · Arlington, WAA lack of adequate carburetor heat available and overload of the main landing gear. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain.NTSB SEA98LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Monroe, WAFuel starvation due to the flight instructor's improper in-flight decision to simulate an engine failure by pulling the mixture control toward the lean position until the engine shut down, and his failure to return the mixture to the rich position until after…NTSB SEA98LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow 600-S2C · Bickleton, WAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel which led to fuel exhaustion. A related factor was unsuitable terrain.NTSB SEA98LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Battle Ground, WAThe owner/pilot's failure to properly install the fuel selector valve after removal, subsequently leading to a false indication on the valve selector handle. This led to the pilot unintentionally closing the valve and starving the engine of fuel during the…NTSB SEA97LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Lynnwood, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB SEA97LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Naches, WAinadequate preflight by the pilot, and subsequent fuel exhaustion, which led to a forced landing and subsequent nose over of the aircraft. Related factors were: the FBO did not refuel the aircraft as requested, and soft terrain was encountered during the…NTSB SEA97LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Chehalis, WAThe failure of the first pilot to conduct an adequate preflight inspection, and his failure to properly manage the aircraft fuel supply. This led to fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident are the false…NTSB SEA97LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Forks, WAfuel contamination, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident included: improper servicing of the helicopter, and a lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing due to the proximity of trees.NTSB SEA97LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrouch Avid Mark IV · Stanwood, WAfailure of the pilot to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on suitable terrain during the…NTSB SEA96LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Sunnyside, WAinadequate preflight by the pilot, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and high vegetation (brush and small trees) in the emergency landing area.NTSB SEA96LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12 · Walla Walla, WAthe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning, and his failure to refuel the helicopter with sufficient fuel before flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: an inaccurate fuel quantity…NTSB SEA96FA039Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportConvair 340 · Spokane, WAthe pilot's improper management of the fuel/system, which resulted in loss of power in both engines, due to fuel starvation. Factors relating to the accident were: false indications of the cockpit fuel gauges, darkness, and the presence of a berm in the…NTSB SEA96LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chimacum, WAthe pilot-in-command's delayed application of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions, a short takeoff area, and a ditch at the end of the airstrip were factors.NTSB SEA95LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · College Place, WAthe pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA95LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBotteron Q-2 · Arlington, WAThe nonpilot-rated mechanic's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol; improper decision by the mechanic (unqualified person) to flight check the airplane; and fuel exhaustion after takeoff, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB SEA95LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Vancouver, WACarburetor heat was not used and aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: the flight instructor's diverted attention, and carburetor icing conditions.