Brantly B-2B
NTSB investigations · 117
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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.aircraft_model_code IN ('1440506')
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 ('1440506')
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 CEN20LA304Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBrantly B2B · Monrovia, INThe pilot’s loss of control after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrantly B 2B · Midland, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and his failure to promptly initiate the proper recovery technique, which resulted in a descent that could not be arrested before impacting the…NTSB GAA17CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly B 2B · Earl Park, INThe pilot’s failure to recognize that he was operating in the weathercock stability flight regime of loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the execution of a right pedal turn.NTSB CEN16LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B 2B · Galena, MOThe pilot’s loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA14CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly B 2B · Essex, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during landing resulting in a hard landing and a roll over.NTSB CEN13LA546Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Rothbury, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while turning to avoid trees during an aborted takeoff in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN11LA067Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Post, TXThe pilot's decision to operate the helicopter over the maximum gross weight and forward of the recommended center of gravity.NTSB CEN10CA371Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly B-2B · East Troy, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing.NTSB CEN09CA511Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Martinsville, INThe pilot's improper recovery during the autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed remedial action to abort the practice autorotation.NTSB CEN09CA133Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Cement, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the nearby power lines.NTSB CEN09CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Cedar Hill, TXThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind. A contributing factor was the gusty conditions.NTSB WPR09LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Camas, WAA loss of engine power for undermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude and airspeed, which precluded making a safe autorotation.NTSB DFW06CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Carrizo Springs, TXThe loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the electric fuel pump. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL06LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B2B · Cullman, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with wires and the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in rotorcraft operations.NTSB MIA05LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B2B · Ft. Pierce, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and failure to refuel the helicopter prior to takeoff which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power during the landing.NTSB IAD05LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Plymouth, MAFatigue failure of the intermediate tailrotor driveshaft, which resulted in a loss of directional control at a hover.NTSB CHI05CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Lakeview, MIThe dual student failed to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the practice autorotation and the instructor's delay in attempting remedial action. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain that was encountered.NTSB FTW04LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Holliday, TXThe failure of the upper tail rotor shaft due to excessive misalignment after two hard landings. Also causal was the manufacturer's failure to provide specific maintenance procedures for checking the alignment of the upper tail rotor shaft.NTSB MIA03LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Lantana, FLThe pilot/owner's failure to maintain rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were high gross weight and high density altitude.NTSB NYC03LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Zelienople, PAThe failure of the tail rotor assembly due to improper maintenance by the owner/pilot.NTSB FTW03LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Vinson, OKThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions during cruise resulting in his failure to maintain control of the helicopter, and his failure to maintain rotor rpm. Contributing factors relating to the accident included the frontal activity…NTSB MIA01FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Archer, FLThe flight crew's loss of control for undermined reasons.NTSB CHI99LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Hudson, MIwas an inadequate preflight and misjudged flare to landing during the autorotation by the pilot. A factor in this accident was a totally blocked fuel tank vent system.NTSB CHI99LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B2B · Salem, ILThe simulated emergency procedure by the pilot-in-command. Additional causes were the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot-in-command and the inadequate supervision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector. A contributing…NTSB IAD96LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B2B · Oakwood, OHa loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection by the owner/operator which failed to detect the clogged fuel vent line, and the pilot's improper autorotation. A related factor was the pilot's inadequate training/familiarization with…NTSB CHI95LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Winfield, KSThe total failure of the rotor drive system clutch assembly due to excessive wear of the clutch assembly. A factor in this accident was the soft ground in the emergency landing area.NTSB FTW95LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Elk City, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude during a hovering turn. A factor was the low temperature.NTSB FTW95LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Tomball, TXA partial power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI93LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly-Hynes B2B · Greencastle, INContamination of the fuel system by particulate matter of an unknown origin.NTSB MIA90LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · ChristianstedThe failure of the pilot to evaluate weight, temperature, and power available prior to takeoff and then performing a left pedal turn after takeoff resulting in the helicopter desending even though full power was applied.NTSB FTW88LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Sallisaw, OKAcft experienced a hard landing and rolled over following a loss of control in a hover. Plt delayed cutting the throttle in order to clear a ditch. Investigation revealed that the tail rotor driveshaft coupling retaining screw had separated. The separation…NTSB FTW88LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Decatur, TXThe non-certificated pilot flew the helicopter from his ranch to Decatur for refueling. After landing, he realized that he was too FAR from the fuel pump. Upon liftoff to move closer to the pump the helicopter rolled over. The pilot attributed the accident to…NTSB CHI86LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Griffith, INThe student plt & instructor (CFI) were on a dual instructional flt, practicing landings. During an apch to rwy 8, the student began to undershoot on final apch. As the helicopter was apchg a fence near the apch end of the rwy, he became alarmed & applied aft…NTSB CHI86LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Mt Clemens, MIAfter aprx 20 successful takeoffs & landings, the eng of the helicopter lost power at about 300 ft AGL, due to a #1 connecting rod failure. During an autorotation, the helicopter landed in trees & was destroyed. Although the pilot was instructing a new…NTSB FTW84LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Alvin, TXThe helicopter experienced an unexplained power loss. An emergency landing was attempted but the helicopter collided with a ditch. Lacking sufficient rotor RPM for efective control the helicopter nosed over. The plt was mailed an NTSB 6120.1 form to complete…NTSB NYC84LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Mt. Pleasant, PAThe plt flew to greensburg, where he brought the helicopter to a 2 ft hover and departed with a max performance climb. He stated the helicopter began to exhibit control irregularities which he described as 'a dutch roll wobble type of shuffle.' He continued…NTSB MIA82DA138Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Ruskin, FLThe plt experienced heavy vibration followed by loss of control of the acft. Witnesses described the acft in abrupt changes in attitude. Exam of the pitch link assemblies revealed failure under static overload conditions. A third pitch link assembly was not…NTSB ANC82DAA03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Fairbanks, AKShortly after takeoff, a partial power loss occurred over a wooded area and the pilot initiated an autorotative landing. During the landing, the main rotor and tail rotor blades hit trees, then the right skid set down on a small tree and the helicopter rolled…NTSB ATL82FIJ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBrantley B-2B · Athens, WVThe helicopter crashed in a wooded, rocky area while the pilot was en route from the welch hospital to his residence in Athens, WV. An investigation revealed that the fuel tank bladder had ruptured, but no odor of fuel was noted. Later, the engine was…NTSB DEN81FTA03Accident · No injuriesClosedBrantly B-2B · Broadus, MTNTSB NYC81FGT10Accident · No injuriesClosedBrantly B-2B · New Cumberland, PANTSB CHI81FA064Accident · 2 fatalClosedBrantley B2B · Chesterton, INNTSB ATL80FLA03Accident · No injuriesClosedBrantley B-2B · Valdosta, GANTSB FTW80DPJ01Accident · No injuriesClosedBrantly B-2B · Guymon, OKNTSB ANC79DAG78Accident · No injuriesClosedBrantly B-2B · Wasilla, AKNTSB CHI79DEV28Accident · No injuriesClosedBrantly B-2B · Flanagan, ILNTSB CHI79DET14Accident · No injuriesClosedBrantly B2B · Kendallville, INNTSB MKC79FA009Accident · 2 fatalClosedBrantly B-2B · Sloan, IANTSB CHI78FA066Accident · 1 fatalClosedBrantley B-2B · Brook, INNTSB ANC79FA051Accident · 1 fatalClosedBrantly B2-B · Nome, AK
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