Bell TH-13T
NTSB investigations · 20
Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.
Query with SQL
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.aircraft_model_code IN ('1180813')
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.aircraft_model_code IN ('1180813')
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 CHI03FA277Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell TH-13T · Light, ARThe total failure and seizure of the main rotor transmission while in cruise flight leading to the helicopter’s impact with terrain.NTSB FTW02LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell TH-13T · New Iberia, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. High vegetation was a factor.NTSB ATL99LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47 · Trenton, GAThe loss of main rotor rpm due to improper use of the flight controls by the pilot. Factors were the tailwind and trees.NTSB CHI96LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell TH-13T · Mandan, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. A factor relating to this accident was the sunglare which hindered the pilot's ability to see the transmission lines.NTSB LAX96LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A1 · Honiara, Solomon Islandsthe pilot and the ship crew's failure to assure the tie down strap was removed prior to liftoff.NTSB LAX95LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47 · Harmon Fieldan engine failure due to oil exhaustion from a missing oil pressure relief valve as the result of an improper maintenance inspection.NTSB NYC94LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3 Soloy · Friendsville, MDThe partial failure of the turbine engine for undetermined reasons, during an agriculture maneuver at low altitude, over terrain unsuitable for an autorotation.NTSB MIA92T#A03Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBell TH-13T · Lake Wales, FLNTSB MKC90FA130Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Cedar Rapids, IAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter during maneuvering flight. Darkness and the pilot's manner of flying the aircraft (ostentatious display) were considered to be related factors.NTSB MIA90LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell TH-13T · Biloxi, MSThe passenger's intentional act of jumping in the air with his arm raised while under the main rotor.NTSB MIA89LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell TH-13T · Jay, FLInadequate planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Contributing factors were: light conditions at dusk, transmission (power) lines, and the pilot's lack of visual cues (visual perception) at dusk.NTSB NYC88DGT02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Cove Gap, PAThe helicopter plt was taking off from an area surrounded by trees & buildings for a local spray operation. The wind was calm. Reportedly, during the attempted departure, the plt 'exhausted all power available then made right turn to return to field.' After…NTSB ATL87LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Enterprise, ALDuring a practice autorotation, the instructor pilot delayed in appling power to arrest the autorotative descent. The other pilot reported that the autorotation profile was was not the same as the previous successful autorotation. There were no reported…NTSB ATL87DKG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell TH-13T · Melvin, ALThe plt rprtd that after lndg to reload with herbicide, he got out of the helicopter to check the fuel in the tanks. After a visual inspn, he believed he had 'an adequate amount' of fuel to fly about 1/4 mi to the area to be sprayed, apply the chemical &…NTSB NYC85LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3-B1 · Moultonboro, NHAcft was climbing through a mountain saddle when the engine began to backfire and lose power. Plt entered autorotation & settled into trees on autorotative flare. Engine inspection revealed #3 cylinder intake valve springs broken.NTSB LAX83LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell TH-13T · Phoenix, AZAfter a practice spray turn, the helicopter collided with the ground during recovery from a descent back into the field. No discrepancies were reported with the airframe, engine or weather conditions. The pilot was quoted as saying he refrained from pulling…NTSB DEN82DA155Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 47G3B1 · Buena Vista, COAccording to the pilot, the purpose of the flight was to track wild sheep with transmitters attached to their necks. While maneuvering at approximately 14,000 feet elevation and executing a right turn the aircraft felt "rubbery." He applied left cyclic but…NTSB DEN79FA055Accident · 2 fatalClosedBell 47G3B1 · Rico, CONTSB MIA76FKH01Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47 · Augusta, GANTSB MIA76FKQ14Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 47G3B1 · Magnolia, MS
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