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NTSB investigations: Continental E185 series, WA

22 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental E185 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" = 'WA' 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 ('17014')) 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\" = 'WA' 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 ('17014'))
  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" = 'WA' 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 ('17014'))
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 WPR19LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Deer Park, WAAn empennage flutter event for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.May 3, 2019 · N2839V · Substantial damage NTSB WPR15FA212Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Mazama, WAThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.Jul 11, 2015 · N8749A · Destroyed NTSB WPR10LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · South Bend, WAA loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a runway overrun.May 2, 2010 · N3174V · Substantial damage NTSB SEA07FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Shelton, WAThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the subsequent forced landing. A factor associated with the accident is the inadvertent stall.Nov 9, 2006 · N2843V · Substantial damage NTSB SEA03LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Freeland, WAA partially blocked fuel injector which led to an over temperature condition in the cylinders resulting in a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Sandy terrain conditions for the landing was a factor.Jul 18, 2003 · N8598A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA02FA124Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportUnrein Productmatch 80 P51D · Battle Ground, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed (80 mph) on final approach resulting in a bounced landing and a loss of control during an attempted go-around and ultimately the on ground collision with a residence. Contributing factors were the pilot's…Jul 6, 2002 · N51PL · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97IA122Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Spokane, WAthe vibration of the fuselage was due to flutter.Apr 29, 1997 · N2839V · No damage NTSB SEA96LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Spokane, WAfailure (cracking) of the aft fuselage bulkhead for undetermined reason(s).Aug 1, 1996 · N2839V · Substantial damage NTSB SEA93LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Vancouver, WADesign stress limits of the aircraft were exceeded.Oct 27, 1992 · N8501A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA91LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Chelan, WAPoor in flight planning/decision by the pilot in command. Factors to the accident were: down drafts, proper alignment was not maintained and inadequate remedial action.Sep 1, 1991 · N4111K · Substantial damage NTSB SEA91FA261Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Walla Walla, WAImproper static balance of the ruddervators following rebuilding/repainting, which resulted in empennage flutter. Improper installation of the trim tabs and an encounter with turbulence were related factors.Jan 16, 1991 · N3081V · Substantial damage NTSB SEA90FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's improper IFR procedure, his failure to maintain proper alignment on the ILS approach, and his failure to initiate a missed approached after reaching the lateral limits of the ILS system or decision height. Darkness and deteriorating weather were…Nov 23, 1989 · N8918A · Destroyed NTSB SEA88LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Pasco, WADuring lndg roll, NLG and rmlg collapsed. During tow in from rwy, lndg gear cb was noted to be tripped. Cause of cb activation unk.Apr 28, 1988 · N2839V · Substantial damage NTSB SEA84LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Renton, WAThe acft was damaged during a forced landing after the engine quit after takeoff. The plt said he noticed the oil pressure drop to zero a few minutes after takeoff and was turning back to the arpt when the engine quit. He did not lower the landing gear since…Jan 21, 1984 · N560B · Substantial damage NTSB SEA81FYP35Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion · Spangle, WAAug 16, 1981 · N91104 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA81FA004Accident · 3 fatalClosedNavion A · Yakima, WANov 15, 1980 · N8553H · Destroyed NTSB SEA79DYE47Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion A · Snohomish, WAAug 25, 1979 · N8750H · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75DYG38Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Spokane, WAMay 4, 1975 · N8689A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA69A0051Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Albion, WAApr 7, 1969 · N2875V · Destroyed NTSB SEA67D0093Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Royal City, WAJul 28, 1966 · N5001C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA66F0208Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft C35 · Newport, WAJan 24, 1966 · N5813C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA65A0025Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft 35 · Granite Fals, WASep 16, 1964 · N3070V · Destroyed