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Taylorcraft DC-65

NTSB investigations · 30

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Query with SQL

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 ('8850402') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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 ('8850402')
  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 ('8850402')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run 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 NYC06CA148Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Parma, NYAn uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain after takeoff for undetermined reasons.Jun 17, 2006 · N50VS · Substantial damage NTSB SEA04LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Wamic, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. The pilot's failure to use all of the available runway, and the high-gusty winds were factors.Aug 7, 2004 · N61021 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL04CA125Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Savannah, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent loss of engine power.Jun 4, 2004 · N39190 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Joplin, MOan inadequate rate of climb and the failure to attain clearance with the trees during the aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, the trees which were contacted, and…Mar 25, 2000 · N67754 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Fremont, CAthe in-flight separation of a portion of one wooden propeller blade due to undetected dry rot in the wood fibers.Mar 23, 1996 · N36354 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW91LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Boerne, TXThe pilot's inability to climb over obstacles due to encountering a downdraft which exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the downdraft.Dec 9, 1990 · N61080 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90LA285Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Morgan Hill, CAFuel exhaustion, due the certified flight instructors improper preflight inspection.Aug 12, 1990 · N67755 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA88FA025Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Davie, FLShortly after takeoff during the crosswind to downwind turn at an alt of aprx 50 ft, the acft stalled, spun to the left, & due to the low altitude the plt was unable to recover prior to impact in a left wing low nose down attitude. Postcrash examination of…Nov 3, 1987 · N53736 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI86LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Plainwell, MIWhile departing to the north in light wind conditions, the pilot made a decision to abort the takeoff, then realized he would not be able to stop on the remaining runway. He attempted to continue the takeoff. He zoomed the aircraft to clear wires in his path,…May 10, 1986 · N48102 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA79DYP39Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DC-65 · Mead, WAJul 23, 1979 · N57833 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79FVM19Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DC-65 · San Jose, CAApr 24, 1979 · N67755 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEM16Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DC-65 · N Muskegon, MIFeb 10, 1977 · N36356 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72DVG66Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft L-2 · Dunsmuir, CAJun 2, 1972 · N67654 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FQG44Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DC-65 · Loop, TXNov 9, 1970 · N36493 · Destroyed NTSB DEN70A0035Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC-65 · Boulder, CONov 26, 1969 · N66619 · Destroyed NTSB OAK70D0141Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DC-65 · San Jose, CAOct 13, 1969 · N67755 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68D0139Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft L-2 · Castroville, CASep 10, 1967 · N66713 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA68F0060Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DC-65 · Mountain Home, IDJul 21, 1967 · N62798 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0666Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DC-65 · Collinsville, OKMay 9, 1966 · N59565 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0431Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Gurdon, ARDec 12, 1965 · N58603 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA66F0134Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DC-65 · Hooper, WASep 13, 1965 · N36341 · Destroyed NTSB FTW66F0265Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft L-2M · Covington, LAAug 7, 1965 · N50084 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0108Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DC-65 · Monroe, LAJun 21, 1965 · N5337N · Destroyed NTSB NYC65F0196Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DC-65 · Winchester, VAMay 9, 1965 · N46140 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC65D0127Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DCO · Pacific Junct, IAMay 3, 1965 · N57922 · Destroyed NTSB OAK65F0008Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DC-65 · San Jose, CAFeb 5, 1965 · N66713 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX65F0004Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DC-65 · Goldhill, NVJan 9, 1965 · N67704 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X3168Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DC065 · Shreveport, LAAug 2, 1964 · N50128 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2498Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft L2 · Redlands, CAJun 26, 1964 · N63389 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X1919Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft L2 · Napoleon, MIMay 23, 1964 · N36254 · Destroyed

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