Douglas DC3C
NTSB investigations · 57
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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 ('3021457', '3021455')
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 ('3021457', '3021455')
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 ANC26LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openDouglas DC3C · Anchorage, AKNTSB GAA19CA492Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDouglas DC3C · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in gusting crosswind wind conditions, which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with a ditch and runway light.NTSB ANC09LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · Skwentna, AKA fracture of the airplane's tailwheel shock absorber linkage during taxi, resulting in the collapse of the tailwheel.NTSB ANC06LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB MIA99WA023Accident · 11 fatalForeign investigationDouglas DC3C · Quetzaltenanang, GuatemalaNTSB ANC98LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the resulting overload fracture of the tailwheel fork assembly.NTSB ANC98LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the soft, marshy terrain at the forced landing area.NTSB MIA98WA068Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationDouglas DC-3C · Moss Town, HaitiNTSB MIA98LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · Memphis, TNThe pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power on both engines during an instrument approach due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA97FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · Boise, IDA fire within the right engine compartment of undetermined cause and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed above the aircraft's minimum control speed. A factor contributing to the accident was the dark night environmental conditions.NTSB NYC95WA235Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationDouglas DC-3C · Lobito, Central African RepublicNTSB SEA94FA085Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · Spokane, WAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed. Factors to the accident were: cylinder fatigue, dark night and stall encountered.NTSB CHI94LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC3C · Anderson, INthe pilot in command's inadequate remedial action after a loss of directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Related factors are the copilot's failure to maintain directional control, and the snow covered, icy runway.NTSB MIA94LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · San Juan, PRPartial failure of a wing rib due to exfoliation corrosion and inadequate inspection of the aircraft by company maintenance personnel.NTSB MIA93LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · Zephyrhills, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain best single-engine rate-of-climb speed which resulted in a forced landing. A factor which contributed to the accident was a possible exhaust system clamp failure.NTSB MIA92IA093Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · San Juan, PRThe pilot-in-command's improper loading of personnel, and improper supervision of the first officer/co-pilot while calculating the center of gravity limits for the flight. This resulted in the forward center of gravity limit being exceeded and subsequent nose…NTSB MIA91FA140Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-3C · Aguadilla, PRThe pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed (vs) after a partial loss of engine power on the left engine due to failure of the no. 8 engine assembly cylinder. This resulted in an in flight loss of control (stall), and in flight collision with terrain.NTSB ANC86LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · Dillingham, AKNTSB FTW85LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC3C · El Paso, TXDue to low oil pressure and high oil temp the right eng was secured. During the precautionary landing gear extension was delayed until aprx 800 ft AGL. Since the right eng powers the only hydraulic pump a landing gear down and locked condition was not…NTSB ANC83FA103Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3 · Fort Yukon, AKThe acft had an in-flt fire in the accessory section of the lt eng. According to the passenger there was a long delay between outbreak of fire and corrective action by the crew. The passengers also commented on the lack of communication from the cockpit to…NTSB DEN83FTE10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · Englewood, COThe acft dragged a wing during landing touchdown in IMC weather conditions. The pilot had broken out misaligned with therwy. As the airspeed decayed during the transition from IFR to VFR the co-pilot took control because he thought he couldsee the rwy better.…NTSB FTW82DA302Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · El Paso, TXShortly after takeoff at about 800 ft AGL, the left engine oil temperate became high and reportedly there was a loss of oil pressure. The pilot reported that he then feathered the left engine and declared an emergency. On final approach, he did not get a safe…NTSB MIA82FA128Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · St. Petersburg, FLAfter a local maintenance flight the crew returned to St. Petersburg to practice full stop landings. Shortly after becoming airborne during the 2nd takeoff, the right eng experienced a power loss. The acft was observed to climb to about 50 ft AGL, then veer…NTSB ANC81DA061Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Togiak, AKNTSB MIA80IA103Incident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC3C · St Thomas, VINTSB OAK79DAMS7Accident · 2 fatalClosedDouglas DC-3 · Honolulu (Pacific Ocean)NTSB ANC79FA074Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC3C · Bettles, AKNTSB MIA79FA031Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3C · Belle Glade, FLNTSB IAD78DA070Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Nashville, TNNTSB CHI76AC026Accident · 2 fatalClosedDouglas DC-3C · Wakeman, OHNTSB OAK76AP006Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3C · Middletown, CANTSB MIA75AM041Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Ft Lauderdale (Atlantic Ocean)NTSB MIA74AM088Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC3C · Tampa, FLNTSB LAX74IL065Incident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC3C · Imperial, CANTSB NYC72AN006Accident · Minor injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Windsor Lks, CTNTSB ANC71AA021Accident · 2 fatalClosedDouglas DC-3C · Anchorage, AKNTSB ANC70AA080Accident · Minor injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3C · Barrow, AKNTSB MIA70A0012Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-9 · Eglin Af Base, FLNTSB OAK69A0056Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · No.Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)NTSB NYC69A0041Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3C · Teterboro, NYNTSB UNK68X0128Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Trigol, EthiopiaNTSB DIA68A0033Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3C · Statesville, NCNTSB UNK68X0123Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Diboc, EthiopiaNTSB DEN68A0027Accident · 2 fatalClosedDouglas DC-3C · Denver, CONTSB OAK67A0070Accident · Minor injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3C · Merced, CANTSB MKC67A0026Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Rapid City, SDNTSB MKC66A0069Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Hastings, NENTSB DEN66A0077Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas C47A · Douglas, AZNTSB LAX66I0045Incident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · La Verne, CANTSB ANC66A0010Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Mc Carthy, AK
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