Schweizer SGS 1-36
NTSB investigations · 19
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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 ('8050153')
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 ('8050153')
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 WPR12CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-36 · Bishop, CAThe glider’s encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift to maintain soaring flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB ERA10CA291Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-36 · Jacksonville, FLThe glider pilot’s delayed decision to divert following a loss of thermal lift.NTSB WPR10CA244Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS136 · Reno, NVThe student pilot’s selection of the wrong runway for the wind conditions and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of total experience, lack of experience in the operating area, lack of…NTSB NYC01LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweitzer 136 · Tinicum Twnshp., PAThe pilot's improper decision to delay his landing. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift.NTSB LAX01LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-36 · Lake Elsinore, CAThe pilot's misjudged altitude approaching the airstrip and his failure to maintain airspeed resulted in the glider's collision with trees.NTSB FTW97FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-36 · Boulder, COThe pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft by performing an aerobatic maneuver, resulting in total failure of the wing spar.NTSB LAX92LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 1-36 · Hemet, CAThe pilot's inadvertent selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was his failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing.NTSB NYC92LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-36 · Erwinna, PAThe pilot rotated the glider prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's total lack of experience in gliders, no experience in this type of glider, and improper trim…NTSB NYC91LA102Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-30 · Wurtsboro, NYAn inflight failure of the left wing spar due to overload from pilot induced control inputs, while recovering from a dive. Factors related to the accident were, the pilot's decision to fly with the trim system disconnected and lack of recent experience in…NTSB SEA87LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-36 · Reno, NVWhile soaring, thunderstorms developed in the area. The pilot returned to the landing field, encountering turbulence and gusty winds. On landing roll, gusty winds caused the single-wheel glider to drift into a parked vehicle. Surface winds reported at Reno…NTSB ATL86FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-36 · Waynesville, OHThe plt was attempting to achieve a club duration/altitude gain goal and released from the tow plane at 1,000 ft as opposed to the requested 3,000 ft tow. The plt communicated with another glider plt in the area and stated he was getting low and had to land.…NTSB LAX85LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS1-36 · Hemet, CAThis was the first flight after a cockpit check-out in the Schweizer sgc 1-36. The pilot released from the tow plane when he realized that the spoilers were deployed and landed short of the runway. The pilot reported that the spoiler handle in this model…NTSB LAX84LA492Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-36 · Marana, AZThe plt delayed his descent/approach to his destination due to wx. He was unable to reach his destination because of downdrafts encountered in the descent. During the approach (off airport) the right wing tip contacted the ground resulting in a collision with…NTSB NYC84FFJ04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-36 · Elmira, NYVery shortly after takeoff at 150 to 200 ft the tow rope failed. The glider initiated a steep left turn back to the arpt. During the turn witnesses observed the acft to stall and enter an uncontrolled near vertical descent to ground impact.NTSB DEN84LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS1-36 · Colorado Spring, COThe plt reported that during his apch to land, the glider encountered turbulence. He stated that he was 'unable to maintain directional control on landing contact with ground.' The glider touched down in a left yaw. Shortly after touchdown, he regained…NTSB DEN83FTE05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer 1-36 · Colo Springs, COThe glider was substantially damaged during a pullup from a dive at altitude. The wing was rippled and beckled and damaged at the attach points. The dihedrial had changed from 6 degrees to 8.5 degrees. There was also unmeasured change in the sweepback. It is…NTSB NYC82DA153Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-36 · New London, NHWhile being towed during takeoff, the weak link on the tow rope failed when the glider was about 125 ft AGL. The pilot started to land on a golf course ahead, but spotted golfers in his intended landing area. The glider stalled while he was in a steep turn.…NTSB CHI81DEK20Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-36 · Montpelier, OHNTSB LAX81DVG25Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS136 · Calistoga, CA
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