Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG
NTSB investigations · 2,054
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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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('99999')
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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('99999')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 CEN11LA566Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Nelson, NEFailure of the fuel control unit's spool cap bearing for reasons that could not be determined during extensive postaccident examination, and the pilot’s decision to shut the engine down without sufficient altitude and distance to reach the runway.NTSB WPR11LA377Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Deer Park, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and his delay in relinquishing control to the flight instructor, which resulted in the instructor’s delayed remedial actions and subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN11LA541Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Hettinger, NDInternal failure of the engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA527Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow Quickie 2 · Ashtabula, OHThe incorrect propeller pitch and lower-than-expected engine speed that did not allow the airplane to attain a proper climb rate during takeoff, and the subsequent hard landing that occurred when the pilot reduced power.NTSB CEN11LA499Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Fergus Falls, MNThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane came to rest inverted in water.NTSB CEN11FA469Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBowie Richard Sonerai II · Dudley, MOFuel starvation due to the pilot’s improper fuel management and his decision to conduct the flight while under the influence of marijuana.NTSB ANC11LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSonex / John D. McCarter Waiex · Sterling, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11FA443Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportKoen Lancair Laser IV-P · Port O'Connor, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined from the available information.NTSB ERA11FA374Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBinkley Richard Sonex · Calhoun, GAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postimpact fire damage precluded a thorough examination of the engine.NTSB CEN11LA449Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAbbey Victor RV9-A · Leander, TXThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN11FA431Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBosonetto Thorp T-18 · Howell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.NTSB WPR11LA290Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries Pitts S-1T · Alkali Lake, ORThe loss of engine oil during cruise flight due to the failure of the front bearing oil seal.NTSB WPR11CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Havre, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR11LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInhofe/ Davis Vans RV-8 · Sheridan, WYThe pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA11CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDotson William P Sngl Seat Hawk Arrow · Carthage, NCA partial loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper installation of the engine’s No. 1 cylinder spark plugs.NTSB CEN11LA402Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210R · Albia, IAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, in which he did not detect that less fuel was on board the airplane than planned, which precipitated a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during initial descent.NTSB WPR11FA258Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBowley Murphy · Aguila, AZA fire that originated from a fuel leak at an undetermined location in the engine compartment. Contributing to the accident was the builder's use of non-aviation hardware for engine fluid fittings and lines.NTSB ERA11CA311Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSouthern Airmotive SAC · Taccoa, GAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a hangar.NTSB CEN11CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPrichard Kevin Legacy 2K · Kansas City, MOThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing area, which resulted in the airplane touching down on a grass area adjacent to the runway and between parallel taxiways.NTSB WPR11CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDoktor Fiberglas H101 Salto · Peoria, AZThe glider's encounter with turbulence and loss of lift, which resulted in a ditching in a lake.NTSB WPR11CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTew William P Team Rocket F1 · Heber, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR11LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenith CH-750 · Winchester, CAA total loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA11LA234Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · New Castle, VAPilot incapacitation shortly after takeoff for unknown reasons.NTSB WPR11LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Torrance, CAThe pilot did not maintain adequate altitude during takeoff, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA11FA222Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportReplogle Lancair 360 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of the wrong fuel tank at takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and the total…NTSB ERA11LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolst Lawrence E VP-1 · Calhoun, GAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to an over-lean carburetor setting. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper adjustment of the engine's carburetor during construction.NTSB ERA11LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Hollywood, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNeefjes Lancair 360 MK-II · Milford, UTThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his en route decision-making, and his…NTSB WPR11CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Quartzsite, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a parked aircraft.NTSB WPR11LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchaefer Kitfox 4 · Glendale, AZThe pilot's failure to recognize the onset of and to prevent an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident were the manufacturer’s conflicting guidance about the power setting for takeoff and the pilot’s decision to conduct a…NTSB CEN11LA090Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSoutherland Freebird Litesport U · Decatur, ILThe pilot's reported inability to control his amateur-built airplane for undetermined reasons after the airplane inadvertently became airborne while conducting a high-speed taxi.NTSB ERA11CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHaeussler Ray Sonex · Buffalo, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff due to his abrupt advancing of the throttle.NTSB CEN11CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWelch Thomas RV9 · Sac City, IAThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a gusting wind.NTSB ERA11LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Hilton Head Island, SCThe Pitts pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the Cirrus airplane.NTSB CEN11LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWalker Kenneth Sonex · San Angelo, TXThe pilot's loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.NTSB CEN11CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAardema Robert John 1 Aardema RAG WNG SP · Oshtemo, MIThe failure of the ignition system wiring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSqueglia R/Wheeler W Hummel Bird · Hollywood, FLThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA035Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBorne Charles A III RV-4 · Los Lunas, NMThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.NTSB WPR11CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDeitz Avid Flyer MK4 · Colville, WAThe pilot's failure to compensate for a wind gust and maintain runway alignment during final approach to land, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB CEN11CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeddington Double Eagle · Temple, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Edison, GALeakage of hydraulic fluid from the internal fuselage line fitting, resulting in a subsequent loss of the right brake’s effectiveness.NTSB CEN11CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGingerich Alton & Slagel Dean Christavia MK 1 · Nappanee, INThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA466Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Mecca, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while maneuvering.NTSB WPR10LA462Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCosmos Phase II · El Mirage, CAThe pilot's improper preflight and starting procedures, which resulted in an inadvertent takeoff with the gust lock still installed.NTSB WPR10LA468Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGiboney Thunder Mustang · Reno, NVFailure of a connecting rod bearing and two connecting rods, which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ERA10CA476Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGoodman Robert Bruce RV-4 · Gainesville, GAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid marked power lines during low-level flight over a lake.NTSB CEN10CA537Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLewis Brandon Scott Exterminator · Rockford, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter while practicing takeoffs and landings.NTSB CEN10CA530Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCullis Ultracruiser Sport · Defiance, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA10LA504Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Mocksville, NCThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN10CA469Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269B · Lakeview, MIThe pilot's excessive descent angle during landing approach, which resulted in a settling with power condition.
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