Taylorcraft DCO-65
NTSB investigations · 85
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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 ('8850408')
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 ('8850408')
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 CEN26LA292Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Copper City, MINTSB ERA26LA245Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Renovo, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during an off-airport landing.NTSB WPR15LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft 12-m · Selma, CAThe pilot receiving instruction's use of an excessive pitch attitude during takeoff with the airplane near its maximum gross weight in hot and humid conditions, which degraded the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in a collision with obstacles during…NTSB CEN11CA613Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Higginsville, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landing.NTSB CEN11FA480Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Boyne City, MIThe pilot failed to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the terrain.NTSB CEN11LA194Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Americus, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Akron, OHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA330Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Tracy, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Somerset, TXThe right main landing gear strut failure due to metal fatigue.NTSB MIA08LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Fort Myers, FLA partial loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Little Falls, MNThe inadequate starting procedure by the pilot.NTSB CHI01LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Kenosha, WIthe inadvertent stall by the pilot. The low altitude was a contributing factor.NTSB FTW00LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Sherman, TXA jammed carburetor needle which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent hard forced landing after takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence, trees, and pilot's maneuver to avoid these objects.NTSB NYC97LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Fredericksburg, VAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI97LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft L2A · Shelbyville, INthe inadequate preflight by the pilot and the loose fuel line fitting.NTSB NYC97LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Charleston, WVthe pilot's inadequate compensation for unfavorable (variable) wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The wind condition and proximity of a hangar were related factors.NTSB FTW95LA351Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Abilene, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall as result of an abrupt maneuver. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW94FA102Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · San Antonio, TXThe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate clearance during formation flight. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation regarding inflight formation procedures.NTSB ATL91LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Calhoun, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around attempt. Factor(s) in this accident were: the excessive airspeed at touchdown, and the pilot's lack of experience in this model of airplane.NTSB LAX91LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Antioch, CAThat the pilot's preflight was improper; that he departed with the carburetor heat on; failed to abort when it became evident that the airplane was not going to take off; and abruptly lifting the airplane so that it became airborne in ground effect, but then…NTSB ANC90FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-75 · Mckinley Park, AKFailure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid other aircraft.NTSB NYC89LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Andreas, PAFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB NYC89LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft L-2M · Olcott, NYThe inattentiveness of the pilot to maintain airspeed while turning base leg for landing which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with a hangar.NTSB CHI88LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft L-2 · Three Rivers, MIThe owner of the acft stated that he released the acft to the PIC so that he could 'checkout' another plt and help her with her tailwheel landings. During their fourth tkof, the plt being checked out attempted to climb out of ground effect with insufficient…NTSB NYC87LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Sanford, METhe acft was being hand propped from behind the prop on the rgt side when the eng started. The plane jumped the chock, knocked the plt to the ground, turned to the rgt & collided with a parked acft in the tie-down area. The acft was not tied down & only the…NTSB FTW86LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft L-2 · Graham, TXWitnesses stated the aircraft stalled during a sharp right bank at approximately 150 feet. The propeller exhibited no signs of rotation at impact. The engine was dissassembled in an attempt to determine the apparent failure. No evidence of pre-impact failure…NTSB CHI84LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Palmyra, WIThe pilot lost control of the acft on the landing flare & collided with a tree. The acft was blown to the left of the rwy & before he could execute a go-around the propeller struck some high brush alongside the rwy. The plt pulled power off, landed in rough…NTSB SEA83LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft L-2 · Near Gooding, IDThe pilot made a steep turn close to the ground while taking photographs of coyotes. The aircraft stalled and contacted the ground.NTSB LAX82DA300Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Santa Cruz, CADuring arrival, the pilot entered traffic to land on runway 31 with a wind from 130 deg at 5 KTS. The first approach to land was high, so a go-around was made. On the second approach, the aircraft was low and fast. Reportedly, the aircraft began to veer to…NTSB ATL81FKW26Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Pleasant View, TNNTSB LAX80DVM27Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · San Jose, CANTSB CHI80DEC11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Brighton, MINTSB OAK78DVM30Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DC-065 · San Jose, CANTSB NYC78FGM04Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft L-2M · Finleyville, PANTSB MKC77FCQ40Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Salina, KSNTSB SEA77FA035Accident · 2 fatalClosedTaylorcraft L-2B · Yelm, WANTSB CHI77FEC27Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft L-2 · Monroe, MINTSB CHI77FA005Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft DC0-65 · Belleville, ILNTSB MIA76DLD62Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Cypress Garden, FLNTSB SEA76FYE40Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft L-2 · Shelton, WANTSB MKC76AK057Accident · 2 fatalClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Bernie, MONTSB CHI75AC086Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Janesville, WINTSB DEN75FQA20Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Raton, NMNTSB NYC75DGM13Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Jamestown, PANTSB SEA74AS048Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Viola, IDNTSB SEA74FTA22Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Fishtail, MTNTSB NYC73AN018Accident · 2 fatalClosedTaylorcraft L-2B · No.Andover, MANTSB LAX72AL064Accident · 2 fatalClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Sta.Susana, CANTSB SEA72DYA23Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Boise, IDNTSB NYC71FNC32Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Gorham, ME
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