NTSB investigations, 2004
121 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\") = 2004
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") = 2004 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 LAX05LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jean, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to divert to an alternate airport in a more timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was an inaccurate fuel gauge.NTSB LAX05LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Ontario, CAa loss of engine power due to the Designated Pilot Examiner's failure to follow the flight manual procedures and directives regarding throttle settings to be used for practice autorotations.NTSB DFW05LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B200 · Tulsa, OKThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning / preparation.NTSB LAX05CA044Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Amado, AZthe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the airplane at the intermediate stop, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB IAD05LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHare Seawind · Trenton, NJThe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent loss of airspeed.NTSB CHI05CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Atlantic, IAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The dark night light conditions was a contributing factor.NTSB IAD05LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Petersburg, VAThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed (Vmc).NTSB CHI05CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Lee's Summit, MOThe inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the muddy terrain and the vegetation.NTSB IAD05LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChumsae Kitfox Speedster · Sterling, MAThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ATL05CA027Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36TC · Huntsville, ALThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing to an open field.NTSB MIA05CA030Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Panama City Bch, FLThe pilot's improper refueling of the helicopter resulting in loss of engine power do to fuel exhaustion and damage to the helicopter during the subsequent hard forced landing.NTSB NYC05LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLabhart Kolb Twinstar Mk III · London, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the lack of an installed fuel strainer.NTSB LAX05LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Apple Valley, CAloss of engine power due to fuel starvation/exhaustion, which was a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure there was enough fuel onboard for the flight.NTSB LAX05CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210N · North Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which failed to assure an adequate fuel supply.NTSB DFW05LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Longview, TXThe pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI05LA023Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Wasta, SDThe pilot inadvertently pulled the fuel shut off valve resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling.NTSB LAX05FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Lomita, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's mismanagement and inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ATL05CA019Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Columbia, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DEN05LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMiller Vans RV4 · Dotsero, COthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making and the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors include the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX05CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca BL17-30 · Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB SEA05LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210H · Missoula, MTThe pilot's failure to follow published procedures/directives (inducing excessive fuel flow to the engine), and the subsequent loss of engine power for nonmechanical reasons while on final approach. Contributing factors were the utility pole and the ditch.NTSB LAX05LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Cloverdale, CAthe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the pilot's inadequate fuel system management and his delay in selecting the fullest fuel tank.NTSB MIA05LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Pompano Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power in one engine. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate handling of the aircraft following failure of the right engine for his failure…NTSB CHI05LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Indian River, MILoss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot and the airplane's low altitude at the time engine power was lost.NTSB CHI05LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMalone Vans RV-6A · Joliet, ILThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and inadequate fuel consumption calculations, also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. A factor was the…NTSB DCA05MA003Accident · 2 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportCanadair CL-600 · Jefferson City, MO(1) the pilots’ unprofessional behavior, deviation from standard operating procedures, and poor airmanship, which resulted in an in-flight emergency from which they were unable to recover, in part because of the pilots’ inadequate training; (2) the pilots’…NTSB ANC05LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · North Pole, AKAn inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees during the ensuing emergency landing. Factors associated with the accident are a…NTSB DEN05LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Salida, COThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to determine the fuel supply was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB NYC05CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Eliot, METhe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision, which resulted a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI05CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuss Rotorway Exec · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the battery switch leading to the helicopter's loss of engine power on base leg. A factor was the crops he encountered during the emergency landing.NTSB NYC04FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Avondale, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC04LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dayton, OHThe student pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight, due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL04CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Anderson, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight and his improper in-flight decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA04LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Starkville, MSThe operator's inadequate maintenance inspections and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the helicopter being operated with a contaminated fuel system, that resulted in fuel starvation, and the loss of engine power.NTSB ANC04LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Nenana, AKThe loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and hard landing.NTSB NYC04LA219Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-22A · Richmond, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting a forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent…NTSB FTW04CA242Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Haskell, TXThe pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX04CA326Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportIar Sa Brasov 823 · Denair, CAthe pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity on board prior to departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply.NTSB CHI04LA262Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion G · Knox, INA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain encountered, the dark night conditions, and the ditch.NTSB FTW04CA241Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Louise, TXThe pilot's inadvertent positioning of the fuel shutoff valve resulting in the fuel starvation of the engine and the subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA04CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLemuel May Leza-Lockwood Aircam · Ashland, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for his failure to assure that the fuel shutoff valves located in both engine compartments were turned on and also the failure of the pilot to have a checklist to outline preflight items.NTSB FTW04CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Mountain Home, TXThe pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL04CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Belle Glade, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel.NTSB ANC04LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · North Pole, AKThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees.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 CHI04CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T310R · Marshall, MNThe pilot rated passenger selecting an improper fuel selector position, and the pilot in command not verifying the fuel selector position which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to feather the right engine propeller…NTSB MIA04LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Greenville, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure an adequate fuel supply is a contributing factor.NTSB LAX04LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TCA · San Rafael, CAA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation, which was caused by the pilot's failure to turn on the electric boost pump and an undetermined failure of the engine driven pump to supply sufficient fuel to the carburetor.NTSB SEA04FA173Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Kalispell, MTThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power while maneuvering.NTSB CHI04CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Crystal Lake, ILEngine failure due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to secure the left wing fuel cap during preflight. A factor was the trees.