NTSB investigations, 1995
220 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 344 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 386 |
| 1984 | 389 |
| 1985 | 341 |
| 1986 | 311 |
| 1987 | 276 |
| 1988 | 311 |
| 1989 | 296 |
| 1990 | 322 |
| 1991 | 250 |
| 1992 | 229 |
| 1993 | 254 |
| 1994 | 219 |
| 1995 | 220 |
| 1996 | 217 |
| 1997 | 212 |
| 1998 | 166 |
| 1999 | 160 |
| 2000 | 159 |
| 2001 | 116 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 140 |
| 2004 | 121 |
| 2005 | 115 |
| 2006 | 102 |
| 2007 | 111 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1995
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1995 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 BFO96LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hudson, OHthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: false fuel quantity indication from the left fuel quantity gauge,…NTSB FTW96LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers MY-200A · Madill, OKthe deterioration of the fuel supply line resulting in line blockage, fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI96IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-32 · Saint Louis, MOloss of induction air into the engine inlets resulting in simultaneous loss of power on both engines. Factors relating to this incident were: disconnection of the airplane's hydraulic pumps and generators, slush on the runway and the hydroplaning condition.NTSB FTW96FA072Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Kremmling, COa loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the the CFI's inadequate fuel management. Factors in the accident were: the unmarked fuel selector and the CFI's excessive descent…NTSB MIA96LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Macon, GAThe pilot-in-command's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight.NTSB ATL96FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Greenwood, SCthe loss of engine power for undetermined reason.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 LAX96LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Modesto, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, followed by a forced landing in an area of trees. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB MIA96LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Orange Springs, FLThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in engine failure due to carburetor ice.NTSB FTW96LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Collinsville, OKThe pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to periodically clear the engine during the glide, and failure to see-and-avoid the transmission line during the approach for an emergency landing.NTSB ATL96LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Beaufort, SCAn inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of engine power. The tree stump was a factor.NTSB LAX96LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Eagar, AZthe pilot's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was on board for the flight.NTSB FTW96LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Leakey, TXimproper planning/decision by the pilot, by failing to ensure there was adequate fuel on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent roll-over during a forced landing on hilly terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: downsloping terrain…NTSB NYC96LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8-KCAB · Sheffield, MAthe pilot's inadequate preflight and improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB LAX96LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Sonora, CAcarburetor icing, due to the pilot's improper use of power plant controls and/or carburetor heat. A factor relating to the accident was: the weather condition, which was conducive to carburetor ice.NTSB FTW96LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Englewood, COfailure of the pilot to feather the propeller on the inoperative engine in accordance with the emergency procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: loss of power in the left engine for undetermined reason(s), and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency…NTSB FTW96IA045Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania 340B · Corsicana, TXTotal loss of power in the left engine from ice ingestion; and failure of the left-engine auto-relight system caused by an open fuse in the Digital Electronic Control Unit (DECU), which prevented an automatic relight of the left engine. Factors relating to…NTSB SEA96LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Syracuse, UTFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel.NTSB NYC96LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Norwood, MAthe student's inadvertent use of the mixture control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the final approach resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent nose over during the forced landing.NTSB CHI96LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Niles, MIfuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and operating with a known malfunctioning fuel gauge.NTSB LAX96TA044Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369D · Mather, CAFuel starvation due to the right seat safety pilot's inadvertent engine shutdown when he closed the throttle to simulate an engine failure, and his failure to perform the throttle rigging check before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the improper…NTSB FTW96LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLodge RV-4 · Mcckinney, TXthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB CHI96LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Crystal, MIfuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, and improper fuel sump screen installation on the nurse truck resulting in contamination of the fuel supply.NTSB FTW96LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TXInadequate preflight by the pilot, and improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB BFO96LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · New Carlisle, OHinadequate preflight planning/preparation by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb, due to an inadequate supply of fuel and fuel starvation. The soft terrain encountered during the forced landing was a…NTSB LAX96LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta F.260D · Grand Canyon, AZthe pilot inadvertently allowed the ferry tank fuel selector to be in (or to be moved to) a partially open position before or during takeoff, which allowed air to enter the fuel system lines and result in fuel starvation. The location of the valve in the…NTSB FTW96LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Oklahoma City, OKThe student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC96LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBischoff VAN RV-6 · Monticello, NYthe pilot's improper inflight decision to continue flight without sufficient fuel, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX96LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Madera, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB FTW96LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182TR · Boulder, COThe pilot's failure to determine the amount of fuel aboard the aircraft during preflight, and his failure to refuel the aircraft.NTSB CHI96LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lapeer, MIfuel exhaustion resulting in engine failure, the inadvertant stall, and improper decision by the pilot to attempt a large heading change at low altitude and airspeed. A factor relating to this accident is no fuel quantity gage installed in the airplane.NTSB SEA96FA012Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Newport, ORthe pilot's inadvertent shut-off of the fuel mixture control. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's failure to perform adequate remedial action to regain engine power, his lack of familiarity with the accident airplane, and his failure to…NTSB NYC96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Lebanon, MEthe pilot's improper use of the mixture control which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB MIA96TA014Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182R · Redstone Arsena, ALthe pilot's poor inflight planning decision for not flying the scheduled time and electing to perform 3 additional takeoffs not planned during fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to the accident was the use of an inaccurate dipstick.NTSB ATL96LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply.NTSB LAX96TA016Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Imperial, CAThe pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to ensure there was an adequate supply of fuel, which led to fuel exhaustion and a forced (autorotative) landing.NTSB CHI96LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Peosta, IAthe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Norman, OKthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX96LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Brea, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures and his failure to use the performance charts in the pilot operating handbook to determine fuel consumption rates for the selected cruise power setting.NTSB MIA96LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForney ERCOUPE-2 · Cartersville, GAThe pilot-in-command's decision to continue flight with the inoperative fuel transfer pump which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The inoperative fuel transfer pump and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing were…NTSB NYC96LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Bethpage, NYthe pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB LAX96LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Dixon, CAfuel starvation due to debris blocking the carburetor main jet.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 LAX96LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Tucson, AZfuel starvation due to swelling of the carburetor needle valve tip, which restricted the fuel flow to the carburetor inlet. A factor in the accident was the use of automotive gasoline.NTSB SEA96LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV-6T · North Plains, ORFuel starvation due to the failure of the left tank fuel quantity sending unit which resulted in a false indication of fuel quantity. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX96FA004Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Beaver Dam, AZThe pilot's improper use of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation; and her failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA96LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Mulino, ORthe failure of the pilots to use carburetor heat during a reduced power descent. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB CHI96FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Ozark, MOthe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing.NTSB MIA96LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Apopka, FLThe pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX96LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fillmore, CAthe CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight; and the student pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations.