Classic WACO YMF
NTSB investigations · 32
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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 ('2240101')
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 ('2240101')
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 CEN26LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Galveston, TXThe biplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing, which included the failure to perform S-turns to compensate for limited forward visibility.NTSB GAA18CA434Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClassic Waco · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a left quartering headwind.NTSB CEN17LA322Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Hamilton, OHThe pilot's loss of directional control after landing for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA14CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Somerville, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while applying wheel brakes during landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ERA12LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF5 · Marathon, FLThe pilot did not ensure that there was sufficient fuel aboard the airplane before initiating the flight, which resulted in temporary fuel starvation and an interruption in engine power during maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision…NTSB ERA10CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Dunnellon, FLThe certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground-loop. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's loss of directional control.NTSB NYC06LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Hagerstown, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB NYC06CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco YMF · Kensington, NHAn overload fracture of the right main landing gear during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB LAX05LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF-5 · Santa Barbara, CAa loss of engine power due to carburetor ice aggravated by the poor operating condition of the magnetos and the improper magneto-to-engine timing.NTSB LAX05CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB LAX05LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Sedona, AZa loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the number 7 cylinder exhaust rocker arm as a result of a grinding operation during manufacture.NTSB NYC04CA190Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Bar Harbor, METhe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB MIA04CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco 4MF 5 · Marathon, FLThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout in a crosswind resulting in the airplane ground looping and incurring damage to the left wing.NTSB LAX02LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Banning, CAa loss of engine power due to a crack in the carburetor float and leaking portions of the carburetor that resulted in an overly rich mixture.NTSB MIA99LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF-5 · Boca Raton, FLThe pilot's failure to select a suitable forced landing site following a partial loss of engine power due to failed cylinder holdddown studs, and the subsequent collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the reduced forward visibility from the dual…NTSB ATL98LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco WMF · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's excessive taxi speed and excessive braking action that resulted in a nose over.NTSB LAX98LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF · Sedona, AZThe failure of the pilot to secure the ignition system and magnetos in the off position before asking the ground crewman to rotate the propeller.NTSB LAX97LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Sedona, AZA partial loss of engine power due to a loose rocker arm adjustment nut on the number 6 cylinder. The loose adjustment nut was due to inadequate maintenance adjustment performed by the engine manufacturer.NTSB CHI97LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF · Longville, MNfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition and the ditch.NTSB NYC97LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF · Ocean City, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing factors were the lack of recent experience in the airplane, and gusty wind conditions.NTSB ATL97LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF5 · Punta Gorda, FLthe pilot's improper flare during touchdown.NTSB LAX96LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Kailua Kona, HIThe failure of the Waco pilot to see and avoid the opposite direction Cessna 172 while both aircraft were taxiing in a non-movement area of the airport. Factors in the accident were: the congested nature of the taxi lane, which limited the Waco pilot's…NTSB BFO94LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF5 · Put-In-Bay, OHThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.NTSB CHI94LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic YMF-5 · Noblesville, INthe pilot's excessive use of brakes. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.NTSB LAX94LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF-5 · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's failure to follow the correct procedures when he released the parking brake. The inadvertently engaged parking brake and the outdated flight manual were factors in this accident.NTSB ATL92LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF-5 · Surfside Beach, SCThe failure of the main landing gear as a result of inadequate manufacturing.NTSB CHI91LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic YMF5 · Hart, MIFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a takeoff ground run.NTSB LAX91LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic YMF · Bullhead City, AZExcessive brake application by the pilot in command. A contributing factor in the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB LAX90LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMS · Kailua, HIImproper use of carburetor heat resulting in engine failure due to carburetor icing.NTSB NYC90LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco · Plymouth, CTThe failure of the pilot to correctly recover from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were: improper use of the brakes by the pilot.NTSB MIA90LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF-5 · Marathon, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the pilot's excessive compensation for the wind condition, and his lack of experience in…NTSB MIA90IA020Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportClassic YMF-5 · Marathon, FLThe pilot's incorrect elevator control while taxiing with a quartering tailwind. Contributing to the incident was the tailwind condition.
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