Final NTSB investigations: AiResearch TPE331-5&6SER
46 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is AiResearch TPE331-5&6SER. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1974 | 1 |
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| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
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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_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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('01515'))
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_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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('01515'))
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 ERA24LA360Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B100 · Jesup, GAA hard landing short of the runway threshold, which resulted in a collapse of the left main landing gear and subsequent runway excursion during landing.NTSB ERA24FA209Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRockwell International 690A · Palmyra, VAThe pilot’s loss of control following an encounter with structural icing, which resulted in an inflight breakup of the airplane.NTSB CEN23LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Ulysses, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a cable during spray operations.NTSB CEN18FA107Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Rossville, INAn in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR17LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226 · Boise, IDCompany maintenance personnel's failure to remove a screwdriver that was left lodged in the windshield wiper area of the forward fuselage during maintenance and subsequently became dislodged on takeoff/initial climb and collided with a left propeller blade.NTSB CEN16LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B100 · Dexter, MOA collapse of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because of the damage to the landing gear system.NTSB CEN16FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 690B · Taylor, TXA loss of control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.NTSB GAA15CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMitsubishi MU 2B-25 · Arvin, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while taxiing into position for takeoff on a narrow private airstrip, resulting in the left wing striking a tree.NTSB CEN15LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R G6 · Tivoli, TXThe failure of the fuel control unit due to the worn stub shaft spline, which resulted in an engine overspeed. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the fuel control unit.NTSB WPR15CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell 690B · Mesa, AZThe failure of the nose gear tire, which resulted in the vibration of the nose landing gear and subsequent fire to the tire and forward section of the fuselage structure.NTSB WPR15TA002Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell International 690B · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA13FA358Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell International 690B · East Haven, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while banking aggressively in and out of clouds for landing in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.NTSB WPR12LA428Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 690A · Ellensburg, WAThe pilot’s failure to avoid a turbulent smoke column, which resulted in an overstress failure of the left aileron control rod.NTSB WPR12MA046Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportRockwell 690 · Apache Junction, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe ground track and altitude combination for the moonless night visual flight rules flight, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's complacency and lack of situational…NTSB ERA11LA507Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Atlanta, GAThe improper installation of the nose landing gear strut and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear during landing.NTSB CEN11CA545Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Forest City, IAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during an aerial application run, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a windmill.NTSB CEN11LA460Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R600 · Pine Bluff, ARThe use of an incorrect mounting bolt by maintenance persons to attach the engine torque sensor, which resulted in an internal failure of the torque sensor and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR09CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell 690 · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness, and thus clearance from objects, while operating at low altitude.NTSB ERA09FA078Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell International 690B · Rio Grande, PRThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB CHI08CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Kilbourne, ILThe inadequate preflight planning and preparation and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the trees and transmission wire.NTSB DFW07CA189Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Hobby Airport, TXThe failure of the ramp employee to maintain clearance from the rotating propeller. A contributing factor was the prevailing night conditions.NTSB ENG07IA009Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Chicago, ILComplete loss of No. 2 engine power due to a partial rim failure of the 2nd stage turbine wheel, resulting in No. 2 engine shutdown and turbine debris exiting the side of the engine. The wheel failure mechanism could not be determined due to missing turbine…NTSB CHI05CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream American 690C · Indianapolis, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing touchdown and rollout. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, the runway light which the aircraft struck and the muddy grass area…NTSB NYC04FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Pittsfield, MAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB CHI03LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Esmond, NDThe obstruction of the windshield by the application chemical restricting the pilot's visual lookout, and the pilot's failure to perform an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the leak in the hopper lid and the drainage ditch.NTSB SEA02LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 690A · Crescent Lake, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain proper rate of descent resulting in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear separation. Contributing factors were the turbulent crosswind conditions the pilot encountered just before touchdown.NTSB MIA02FA084Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Carolina, PRThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) while maneuvering following inadvertent encounter with clouds resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees, a wall, and a building.NTSB MIA01FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Hilton Head, SCImproper maintenance/installation and and inadequate inspection of the airplane's flap torque tube joints during routine maintenance by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in the right flap torque tube assembly coupler becoming detached and the…NTSB FTW00LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Corsicana, TXthe in-flight separation of the propeller blade, which resulted from intergranular corrosion and fatigue cracking.NTSB LAX99LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690B · Monterey, CAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly adjust the drag brace preload during recent landing gear maintenance, which resulted in the overload failure and separation of the hydraulic cylinder attach boss.NTSB FTW98LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690B · Broomfield, COFailure of the flight instructor to maintain adequate supervision, and failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control that was lost for reasons undetermined. A factor was the concrete culvert.NTSB LAX98IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 100 · Reno, NVIce formation around the elevator control cables due to plugged limbers and a water drain hole.NTSB LAX97LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 100 · San Carlos, CAthe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing; his improper adjustment of the landing gear warning horn squat switch(es); and his decision to attempt flight with known equipment deficiencies.NTSB LAX96LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Williams, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff, and the catastrophic failure of the engine's turbine section due to an improper overhaul procedure. A factor in the accident was the close proximity of the drainage ditch to the…NTSB FTW94LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · De Witt, ARA stall/mush into terrain after the pilot inadvertently raised the flaps.NTSB FTW92FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 690A · Taos, NMThe pilot in command's failure to maintain the climb after departing the runway environment. Factors were the weather conditions and the dark night.NTSB LAX88LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690C · Hayward, CAAt the end of a cross country flight, while on final approach to the runway, the right engine quit. Shortly thereafter, the left engine quit. The pilot made a forced landing in a field short of the runway where during the landing roll the airplane collided…NTSB DEN88LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690B · Albuquerque, NMAcft was landing on rwy 17 at coronado airport, 9 NM n of Albuquerque, NM intl arpt. Plt said he brought props into reverse and acft went off right side of rwy. Plt brought props out of reverse, realigned acft on rwy, and reversed props again. Acft went off…NTSB SEA86LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream 690C · Ketchikan, AKWhile at 4700 ft MSL, on a DME hold awaiting clearance for an ils/dme apch, severe turbulence was encountered. The plt was aware of turbulence in the area.NTSB CHI86FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream 690A · Cadillac, MIThe acft was cleared for an NDB approach to Cadillac. The wkwas 300 ft ovcst, 1 mile vis. Shortly after cancelling IFR the acft crashed on the opposite side of the arpt from the approach end of the rwy. The pilot activated rwy lights were never turned on…NTSB MIA85IA203Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2K · San Juan, PRAfter departure the nose gear unsafe light remained illuminated peter gear retraction. Attempts to get a safe light on the nose gear in the extended position was unsuccessful and when the aircraft landed it settled onto a partially retracted nose gear.…NTSB FTW85LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Grand Chenier, LAThe pilot told the cameron parrish sheriff that he was attempting to land the aircraft at a small agricultural landing strip after one of the two engines quit due to fuel starvation. The pilot stated that there was nothing wrong with the aircraft except that…NTSB ANC81DA045Accident · No injuriesClosedC.A.S.A. C-212 · Kipnuk, AKNTSB CHI81FET04Accident · No injuriesClosedMitsubishi MU-2B · Wabash, INNTSB ANC81IA011Incident · Minor injuriesClosedC.A.S.A. C-212 · Deadhorse, AKNTSB CHI75FEE09Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 690A · Rockford, IL