Enstrom 280FX
NTSB investigations · 21
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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 ('3300506', '330050A')
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 ('3300506', '330050A')
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 WPR25LA112Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Waterford, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from water while operating at a low altitude.NTSB ERA24LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Russellville, KYThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain sufficient rotor rpm while maneuvering the helicopter low to the ground, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR24LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Lewistown, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s encounter with low light conditions and snow-covered terrain.NTSB ERA21LA309Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom 280 · Colchester, VTAn in-flight fire originating in the engine compartment near the turbocharger from a source that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of engine power and led to an autorotation and a hard landing.NTSB CEN20LA261Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom 280 · Des Moines, IAThe partial loss of rotor and engine speed during approach for landing, which resulted in an autorotation and impact with terrain. The reason for the partial loss of rotor and engine speed could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing…NTSB WPR20LA191Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom 280 · Hayden, IDThe total loss of power while maneuvering at low altitude due to the detonation of two engine cylinders and damaged spark plugs.NTSB CEN16IA238Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280 · Zeeland, MIThe exhaust band clamp failure, which resulted in an engine fire due to hot exhaust gases entering the engine compartment.NTSB CEN15FA126Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Erie, COAn in-flight failure of the helicopter's #2 main rotor spindle due to undetected fatigue cracking, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to failure were the nonconforming thread root radius of the spindle and the manufacturer's failure to…NTSB CEN15LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Fort Lupton, COThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR11FA426Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Heber City, UTThe pilot’s failure to ensure that there was sufficient fuel onboard to conduct the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the severity of the passengers’ injuries was the operator’s failure to provide…NTSB CEN10CA138Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Goshen, INThe inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the disconnected fuel tank sending unit.NTSB CEN09CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Dacono, COA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Wendover, UTA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from an inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots and their failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's…NTSB ATL07LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Taylorsville, KYThe pilot's improper prefight inspection of the helicopter.NTSB FTW03LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Ruston, LAThe separation of the upper tail cone as a result of a fractured bolt due to fatigue.NTSB FTW02LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Alsatia, LAThe main rotor contact to the tail boom resulting from the pilot leaving the helicopter unattended while the rotors were engaged.NTSB MIA02FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Tallassee, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain a safe altitude above terrain and maintain a visual lookout resulting in the helicopter colliding with power transmission lines and crashing into a river. A factor in the accident was the power transmission lines not being…NTSB NYC00LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280 FX · Springdale, OHThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the helicopter, and his subsequent failure to monitor his fuel supply, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, over unsuitable terrain.NTSB ATL92GA121Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Summerville, SCThe pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC, which resulted in an in flight collision with trees. Factors were the obscured sky and foggy weather conditions, and the night lighting conditions at the time of the accident.NTSB SEA92LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout. Factors contributing to the accident were: object (fence post) and windshield dirty (foggy)NTSB SEA92LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280 FX · Mount Vernon, WAA hard landing by the pilot, after a power loss due to fuel exhaustion.
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