NTSB investigations, 2000
159 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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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\") = 2000
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") = 2000 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 LAX01LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Colorado City, AZthe pilot's improper preflight and failure to refuel the airplane.NTSB CHI01LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · New Underwood, SDThe pilot's inadequate planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the plowed field.NTSB LAX01LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, fuel management, and inadequate remedial actions, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The pilot made an off-field landing and collided with a fence.NTSB DEN01LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210C · Boulder, COTotal loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water), and failure of the pilot to have the airplane completely refueled. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.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 CHI01LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLarson Aero COMP-6 · Brainerd, MNThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the loose fuel cap and the snow covered terrain.NTSB NYC01LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Danbury, CTWater/ice in the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB NYC01LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Zanesville, OHThe pilot's failure to follow the restart procedures published in the approved flight manual(AFM). Factors were his failure to follow the fuel management procedures published in the AFM, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB FTW01LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Valley Spring, TXthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion after the pilot became lost during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the dark night condition.NTSB IAD01LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL-17-30A · Union, CTpilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB FTW01LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Belcher, LAthe total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB NYC01LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Winchester, VAThe pilot's failure to obtain a pre-departure or en route weather briefing, which led to fuel exhaustion, after his destination and alternate airports were covered by fog. A factor was the fog.NTSB NYC01LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Lumberton, NJThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway while performing a forced landing after an engine failure. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate rebuilding procedures and maintenance inspection, which resulted in…NTSB NYC01LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Middletown, NYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN01LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roswell, NMthe flight instructor's failure to adequately preflight the airplane, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night light condition.NTSB NYC01LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDever Firefly · Berlin, NJA loss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX01LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Livermore, CAThe pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's fuel system. This lead to the pilot inadvertently switching the fuel selector handle to the "OFF" position and subsequently to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB NYC01LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ridgefield, CTThe pilot's failure to verify the airplane's fuel tank selector position, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC01LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Millersburg, OHThe pilot' failure to properly manage the available fuel onboard, which result in fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power.NTSB CHI01LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Worth, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and his failure to verify the fuel supply on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the lack of suitable…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 NYC01LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportO Loughlin WAG-A-BOND · Greenville, METotal loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC01FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23-24 · Kingston, OHThe pilot's failure to check both fuel tanks visually during the preflight inspection. A factor in the accident was the dark night.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 CHI01LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenair CH2000 · Springfield, ILthe loose carburetor heat control clamp bolt and carburetor heat not available to the pilot. Factors were the low altitude, the carburetor icing conditions, the fence and the security gate.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 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 ATL01LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172-B · Palatka, FLThe CFI's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB FTW01LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Andrews, TXThe hard landing due to the pilot's excessive rate of descent. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selectors.NTSB FTW01FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Cotulla, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Also contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to feather the engine.NTSB LAX01FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the pilot to operate the airplane according to the flight manual, resulting in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the presence of…NTSB CHI01LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sparta, WIthe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, improper fuel management, inadequate in-flight planning/decision, flight to destination alternate not performed, and the discontinued planned approach to the initially selected runway. Contributing factors…NTSB ANC01LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to remove all water from the fuel system. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.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 NYC01LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Marshfield, MAThe pilot's improper management of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention to the inclement weather.NTSB ATL01LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJoseph A. Grimaud Seawind 3000 · Chapin, SCA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees.NTSB NYC01LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Leicester, MAThe pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel onboard the airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a field.NTSB IAD01LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Lewisberg, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW01LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Nashville, ARThe pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA272Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPorterfield LP65 · Corsicana, TXThe failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco Luscombe 11A · Hammond, LAthe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributory factor was the fuel cap leak, due to a worn seal.NTSB IAD00LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Owingsville, KYA loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Also causal in the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to repair the inoperative fuel cap.NTSB DEN00LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Rawlins, WYThe company dispatching, and the pilot initiating, flight into known adverse weather with an aircraft which did not have the required anti-ice equipment installed. A factor was snow conditions.NTSB FTW00LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blanchard, LAThe student pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX00LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Prescott, AZAn improper engine installation by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a fuel leak at the main fuel line fitting to the carburetor and subsequent fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.NTSB ATL00LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · St. Augustine, FLThe loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination.NTSB LAX00LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Sacramento, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his improper use of carburetor heat that resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing following a delayed takeoff in conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing. A factor was the nonsuitable…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 LAX00LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Hinkley, CALoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot became lost and disoriented.NTSB CHI00LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Plattsmouth, NEthe pilot's improper preflight planning, improper in-flight planning and decision not to land before exhausting the airplane's fuel. Factors relating to this accident were the power lines, the roadway, and the ditch.