NTSB investigations, 2003
140 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\") = 2003
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") = 2003 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
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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 DEN04LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Edgewood, NMthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Factors contributing to the accident include the resulting fuel exhaustion, the snow covered field and the fence.NTSB LAX04FA068Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Watsonville, CAa loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the pilot/owner's failure to comply with the appropriate Airworthiness Directive.NTSB LAX04FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Redlands, CAa loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently turning off the magnetos and his failure to initiate an autorotation and to maintain main rotor rpm. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of an over-the-counter medication that impaired his…NTSB ATL04LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-39 · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a collision with terrain and obstacles following a loss of right engine power.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 FTW04LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310-H · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by which he failed to position the fuel selector on the appropriate fuel tanks resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB NYC04FA036Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Somerset, KYA total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor was the impairment of the pilot in command due to an over-the-counter antihistamine.NTSB MIA04LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Brooksville, FLA loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to adequately plan for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the helicopter during the landing.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 NYC04LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Bellefonte, PAA total loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX04LA038Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCathaway RV-6A · Saticoy, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a loose B-nut fitting for the carburetor fuel inlet line, which allowed fuel to leak out.NTSB DEN04LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and his inadequate flare resulting in a loss of engine power and a hard landing. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight. Carburetor icing conditions was a contributing factor.NTSB LAX04LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Williams, AZa loss of engine power in the right engine due to fuel exhaustion, caused by the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane. Also causal was his failure to feather the right propeller and to maintain directional control of the…NTSB NYC04LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Swanton, OHThe pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX04CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Fresno, CAthe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow engine out emergency procedures as defined by the pilot operating handbook.NTSB NYC04LA013Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLoranger Emeraude CP301A · Brookville, OHThe pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane with insufficient fuel for the flight, his improper decision to return to the airport with inadequate altitude remaining, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A…NTSB ATL04LA021Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGodwin Lancair 360 · Knoxville, TNA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and subsequent inflight collision with rocks during forced landing.NTSB LAX04FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Mesquite, NVfuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel system management, and failure to select a fuel tank containing fuel. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB DEN04LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Nageezi, NMthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, inadequate fuel consumption calculations, and improper fuel management. Contributing factors include fuel exhaustion resulting in the loss of power, the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the tree.NTSB ATL04LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Carrollton, GAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN04LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Lysite, WYthe pilot's fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the nose over.NTSB DEN04LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S2B · Santa Teresa, NMthe instructor's improper in-flight planning/decision making and fuel mismanagement which resulted in fuel starvation/exhaustion, the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. Contributing factors include the instructor's inadequate preflight…NTSB SEA04LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSeabase Magnum · Olney, MTThe pilot's failure to adequately preflight the aircraft to verify the fuel quantity, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft and the soft terrain.NTSB MIA04CA001Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican General AA-1 · Bartow, FLA loss of engine power due to oil starvation. Also causal was the pilot's improper maintenance.NTSB FTW04FA006Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportTwin Commander Acft. 680FL · Harrison, ARThe loss of power to both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to complete the landing checklist while on final approach. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX04LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Jean, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB IAD04CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Ridegway, VAThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC04CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliams RV-4 · Metz, WVThe pilot's improper decision to operate without accurate fuel gauges, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and an off airport landingNTSB LAX04LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · San Rafael, CAa loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.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 ATL03LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Talladega, ALThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat when weather conditions were favorable for carburetor icing.NTSB SEA03LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThompson Avid Flyer · Roche Harbor, WAA complete loss of power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reason(s).NTSB CHI03LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Siloam Springs, ARA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the trees and the night conditions.NTSB ATL03LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150A · Beaufort, NCLoss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL03LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A90 · Summerville, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB MIA03LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportS. FL. Ultralights Capella Classic · Port Charlotte, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing resulting in the airplane cart wheeling and subsequent substantial damage.NTSB ANC03LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · McGrath, AKFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector to a nearly empty fuel tank prior to takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB MIA03LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Okeechobee, FLThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. A finding in the investigation was the inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his failure to note a partial blockage at the inlet of the left…NTSB NYC03FA197Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Greenville, METhe pilot's improper fuel management by which he failed to position the fuel selector in the proper position and resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb.NTSB MIA03LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Winter Haven, FLThe inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB MIA03TA175Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Jay, FL**This case was modified on 2/18/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident to view the changes.** Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC03LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI03LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Avon, ILThe pilot's inadequate fuel managemant leading to fuel starvation during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain she encountered during the forced landing. A factor was her lack of total time in the airplane make and model.NTSB CHI03LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Westside, IAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered, and the terrace/embankment.NTSB ATL03FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Rome, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination (water). Also causal was the pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI03LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Morrilton, ARThe deterioration of the fuel line resulting in fuel contamination and the loss of engine power.NTSB LAX03LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLefever-Paul Skybolt · Mt. Hamilton, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CHI03LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Anderson, MOA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot becoming lost/disoriented. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.NTSB MIA03IA157Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Arecibo, PRThe pilot’s inadequate in-flight decision, and his failure to refuel, which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.