# NTSB investigations: Wright R-1300 series

A list on [Wright R-1300 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-1300-series.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [NTSB GAA26WA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA248.md): North American T28 · Limburghof, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 16, 2026 · N728NA · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN12CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA533.md): Thrush S-2R · Newkirk, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2012 · N5596X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB WPR11FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA350.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Chelan, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N5663 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC06CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA055.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Perry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N5596X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane before fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and a subsequent forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA03LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA125.md): Sikorsky UH-19D · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N37799 · Destroyed
  > The cross threading and separation of the clutch assembly while maneuvering which resulted in a loss of engine power followed by a hard landing. An inadequate maintenance overhaul was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX98LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA286.md): Emroth-Emair MA-1B · Lihue, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N88932 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing.
- [NTSB ATL92LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA166.md): Sikorsky UH-19D · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N37800 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine's exhaust valve rocker arm.
- [NTSB LAX92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA108.md): Sikorsky S55B · Richvale, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1992 · N1033 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the lateral control arm in the cyclic control system.
- [NTSB CHI91DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG02.md): Sikorsky H-19-UH19D · Mcclusky, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N6735 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine blower/supercharger assembly. A factor related to the accident was: no suitable terrain in which to make an immediate emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX90DJA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DJA01.md): Emair MA1-B · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 6, 1989 · N88932 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a main landing gear tire which caused the pilot to apply excessive brake pressure to avoid departing a narrow landing strip. Contributing to the accident was the pilot accepting an aircraft that had a tire worn beyond safe limits and…
- [NTSB ATL87LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA036.md): Sikorsky UH-19D · Roanoke Rapids, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1986 · N37800 · Substantial damage
  > The plt said he was spreading fertilizer on trees when he heard a loud noise from the eng & the helicopter yawed left. At that time, the helicopter's alt & speed were about 100 ft & 40 KTS. Collective was raised to clear tree tops & reach a clearing. Before…
- [NTSB ATL84LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA205.md): Sikorsky CH-19E · Iva, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1984 · N4721 · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter was being operated from sloping terrain. After returning from a spray mission, the plt remained inside the helicopter with the eng & rotor at ground idle while the ground crew refilled the spray tank. After completing the loading operation, the…
- [NTSB NYC83FNA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNA04.md): Sikorsky H-19D · Halifax, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1983 · N37799 · Substantial damage
  > After arriving at the field to be sprayed, the plt initiated a descent to begin aerial application. At aprx 40 ft AGL & 50 KTS, the eng failed. The plt entered an autorotation, but could not avoid telephone wires. He was able to avoid hitting a dike, but in…
- [NTSB ATL83LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA252.md): Sikorsky UH-19D · Thomasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1983 · N37785 · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter was on a swath run at about 5 ft AGL & was approaching hi obstructions when the plt noted that the needles split, the eng RPM increased & the main rotor RPM began decreasing. The plt turned to avoid the obstructions, but was unable to level the…
- [NTSB MIA82DA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA156.md): Sikorsky H-19 · Lake Lady, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N95484 · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost power and an autorotative landing was made in a marshy area. During touchdown, the main rotor blades struck the tail boom. The engine became submerged in water and could not be tested due to the high moisture content in…
- [NTSB CHI82DA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA045.md): Sikorsky UH-19B · Urbana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 10, 1982 · N2256G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and a medical attendant were on a flight to Urbana to make a medical evacuation. The pilot stated that just prior to touchdown, the helicopter began to rotate to the left. He reported that he landed immediately, cut the power, and stopped the…
- [NTSB LAX81FUJ84](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUJ84.md): Sikorsky H19-D · Parker, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1981 · N95486 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DUJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUJ31.md): Sikorsky S-55 · Poston, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 24, 1981 · N95485 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74FYC40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYC40.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1974 · N5663 · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 ('67060')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-1300-series/ntsb

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