# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB DCA23WA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA436.md): Aerospatiale/Aeritalia ATR 42-300 · Freeport, Bahamas · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 21, 2023 · N920FX · No damage
- [NTSB DCA14CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA147.md): Dehavilland DHC 8 102 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N815EX · Substantial damage
  > the airplanes collision with geese during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DCA14CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA031.md): De Havilland DHC8 - 102 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2013 · N808EX · Substantial damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with several birds during approach that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA13FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13FA094.md): Bombardier DHC8 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2013 · N934HA · Substantial damage
  > the frozen left main landing gear (MLG) uplock roller due to lack of lubrication and the uplock latch that had worn beyond acceptable tolerances, which prevented the flight crew from extending the left MLG using the alternate extension system. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ERA12LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA147.md): Boeing DHC-8-102 · Huntington, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2012 · N839EX · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate communication among ground crew personnel, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with a deice truck.
- [NTSB ANC05LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA088.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N42NC · Substantial damage
  > A lightning strike during a normal descent for landing, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane's left aileron.
- [NTSB MIA03WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA084.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 19, 2003 · N216AT · No damage
- [NTSB SEA01IA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01IA161.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Portland, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N827PH · No damage
  > Improper tension of the right control yoke chain; a worn right aileron spring tab hinge bearing; improper tension of the left aileron spring tab aft spring and worn contact stud; improper tension of the right aileron spring tab and a worn contact stud; a worn…
- [NTSB DCA01MA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA056.md): de Havilland Dash 8-100 · Washington, DC · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N935HA · Minor damage
  > The ramp agent's impaired performance due to his hyperthyroidism, which was exacerbated by the heat and was inadequately controlled by medication, and possibly also due to the use of an antianxiety medication.
- [NTSB MIA01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA131.md): Aerospatiale ATR 42-300 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N223AT · No damage
  > The in-flight encounter with moderate to severe turbulence in clouds resulting in the serious injury to the flight attendant. A contributing factor in the accident was the poor in-flight planning by the captain for his allowing beverage service to continue…
- [NTSB SEA01FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA059.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2001 · N822PH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 5 engine bearing assembly followed by the disconnection of the P2.5/P3 switching valve to rear inlet case sealing air tube and the melting of the NL probe port (sealing tube) which allowed an oil fed fire beyond the constraints of…
- [NTSB CHI00IA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA221.md): Aerospatiale ATR 42-300 · Champaign, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · N421TE · No damage
  > The failure of the aileron trim switch due to foreign material contamination.
- [NTSB IAD00IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00IA026.md): Boeing - Canada DHC-8-102 · Baltimore, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2000 · N838EX · Minor damage
  > the missing elevator stop bumper that resulted in elevator over-travel and damage to the elevator. A factor in the incident was the abrupt release of the elevator control lock in windy conditions.
- [NTSB NYC00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA007.md): Boeing - Canada DHC-8-102 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1999 · N818EX · Substantial damage
  > An in flight collision with birds.
- [NTSB CHI99LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA289.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N282AT · No damage
  > the failure of the ramp service clerk to maintain clearance with the operating propeller. A factor related to the accident the inattentiveness on the part of the clerk.
- [NTSB NYC98LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA193.md): Boeing DHC-8-102 · Islip, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1998 · N810EX · Minor damage
  > Clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI98LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA351.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · N233RM · No damage
  > the wake turbulence encountered by Flight 146.
- [NTSB SEA97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA077.md): de Havilland DHC-8 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1997 · N826PH · Substantial damage
  > failure of the ground marshaller to marshal the airplane into a correct parking place on the ramp, her failure to verify clearance between the right wing of the airplane and the ground de-ice cart, and failure of the flight crew to ensure clearance of the…
- [NTSB ATL94IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94IA048.md): Boeing DHC-8-102 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1994 · N882CC · No damage
  > An inflight encounter with turbulence, and the flight attendant's failure to fasten her seatbelt.
- [NTSB NYC93FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA137.md): Boeing 747-368 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · HZAIS · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Missjudged clearance by the captain of the B-747, hz-ais, as he attempted to maneuver around the ATR-42, N242AT. A factor related to the accident was the diverted attention of the captain of the B-747.
- [NTSB MIA93LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA090.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1993 · N928HA · No damage
  > The operator's lack of adequate instructions to crewmembers as to when flight attendants can resume cabin duties after being told to be seated by the captain.
- [NTSB ATL91IA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91IA134.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Savannah, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N922HA · Minor damage
  > The inadequate inspection procedures which allowed the loss of torque on the top retraction fitting attachment bolt which subsequently failed in fatigue. Factors were the loss of hydraulic fluid through a severed line, and the corrosion of a hydraulic…
- [NTSB ATL87IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87IA034.md): de Havilland DHC-8-101 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1986 · N802MX · Minor damage
  > At about 4,000 ft MSL, cpt on sch dom flt reported loud pop and sub shutdown of rt eng. Smell of smoke and visual confirmation of fire in rt nacelle. Ships fire ext activated during return to dept. Arpt. Landed without further incident. Investigation revld…

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('52114'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52114

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