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NTSB investigations: Continental C145 series, FL

40 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental C145 series. 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.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17012')) 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_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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17012'))
  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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17012'))
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 ERA17FA155Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Williston, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin.Apr 15, 2017 · N4244V · Destroyed NTSB GAA15CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Palmetto, FLThe pilot's failure to use the proper hand propping procedures, resulting in a runaway airplane.Mar 12, 2015 · N170TW · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Mulberry, FLThe failure of the pilot and the parachutist to see and avoid each other, which resulted in the airplane’s wing colliding with the parachute’s suspension lines.Mar 8, 2014 · N211R · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12LA440Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Panama City, FLA total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, the pilot/owner's inadequate preflight inspection of his airplane, and his failure to maintain airplane control after the engine failure.Jul 11, 2012 · N2561V · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Feb 7, 2009 · N1825C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA07CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Pahokee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.May 30, 2007 · N1767D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA06CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Fort Pierce, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Apr 28, 2006 · N2891C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA06CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C170A · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.Apr 7, 2006 · N9291A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA03FA054Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Davie, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with wires and a road during the subsequent forced landing.Feb 9, 2003 · N9701A · Substantial damage NTSB ATL02LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll, resulting in a loss of control/ground loop.Apr 8, 2002 · N3470C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA95LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Titusville, FLLoss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the make and model airplane.Aug 9, 1995 · N2715D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA94LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Boca Raton, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.May 6, 1994 · N9534A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA94LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe 9C-1B · Okeechobee, FLBoth pilots misjudged their clearance from each other.Apr 10, 1994 · N78321 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA92LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Miami, FLFailure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind (windshift).Mar 8, 1992 · N9998A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FLA34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Middleburg, FLJul 22, 1979 · N2342D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FLD13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Rockledge, FLNov 19, 1977 · N8647B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78DKT28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Ft Myers, FLNov 11, 1977 · N2480D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DKT74Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Miami, FLMay 4, 1974 · N3911V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DKT86Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Del Ray Beach, FLJun 24, 1972 · N1854C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72FLD53Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTemco GC-1B · Sebring, FLFeb 28, 1972 · N2373B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DLD21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Oviedo, FLOct 23, 1971 · N2694V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71DLD52Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Kissimmee, FLMar 18, 1971 · N2744D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71DLD49Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Wauchula, FLFeb 14, 1971 · N78321 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69D0476Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Lake Wales, FLMay 4, 1969 · N2380D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69D0400Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Lakeland, FLMar 2, 1969 · N2744D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69D0092Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · West Palm Bch, FLJul 21, 1968 · N1708D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0438Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Davie, FLMar 3, 1968 · N3427C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0311Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170A · Tampa, FLNov 29, 1967 · N1111F · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0231Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Naples, FLSep 9, 1967 · N211R · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67F0470Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Ormond Beach, FLMar 16, 1967 · N2744D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66D0580Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Miami, FLJun 2, 1966 · N2222D · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0909Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Parrish, FLDec 3, 1964 · N2380D · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0872Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Lantana, FLNov 28, 1964 · N8007E · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0541Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Candler, FLNov 3, 1964 · N8293A · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3730Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Orlando, FLSep 2, 1964 · N4656C · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3170Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170A · W Hollywood, FLAug 2, 1964 · N9720A · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X2682Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Tampa, FLJul 6, 1964 · N2201D · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2148Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Miami, FLJun 6, 1964 · N4289V · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1237Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Miami, FLApr 9, 1964 · N8093A · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0362Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Pensacola, FLJan 26, 1964 · N2419D · Substantial damage