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Fatal NTSB investigations: Continental W670 series

37 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental W670 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17018')) 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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17018'))
  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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17018'))
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 SEA06LA169Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss-Wright Travel Air C-4000 · Elmira, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed (Vs) while turning to avoid trees along the side of the runway during the initial climbout after takeoff. Factors include, a variable wind that became a tailwind, and trees growing near the side of…Aug 27, 2006 · N6298 · Substantial damage NTSB DFW06LA041Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the low altitude maneuver.Dec 26, 2005 · N67195 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX04FA223Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while performing aerobatics that resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.May 31, 2004 · N48579 · Destroyed NTSB FTW01FA095Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 190 · Lurton, ARthe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the ensuing loss of aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributory factors were the haze and fog weather conditions.Apr 7, 2001 · N1055D · Destroyed NTSB MIA97FA142Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman N2S-4 · Apex, NCThe pilot-in-command's ostentatious display by performing an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude.Apr 20, 1997 · N61S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96FA234Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild KR-31 · Bartlesville, OKThe failure of each pilot-in-command to maintain visual lookout. Factors were: the lack of each pilot-in-command obtaining/maintaining communication with the control tower, and inadequate lookout by each pilot-rated passenger, the inadequate…Jun 1, 1996 · N7780 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB NYC95FA224Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Marlborough, MAthe Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his position in the traffic pattern in accordance with recommended procedures.Sep 24, 1995 · N89X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB NYC95LA021Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A-75N1 · Sayville, NYA loss of control in flight by the pilot(s) while maneuvering, with insufficient altitude for recovery.Nov 5, 1994 · N48190 · Destroyed NTSB CHI94LA189Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Good Hope, ILFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, while maneuvering. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's impairment due to use of a prescription drug that was not approved for use while flying.Jun 4, 1994 · N29952 · Destroyed NTSB FTW92FA197Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing A75 · Cibolo, TXFailure of the engine crankshaft due fatigue and the resultant collapsing of the left wing.Jul 31, 1992 · N62552 · Destroyed NTSB LAX92FA257Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Sedona, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure. Factors in the accident were: 1) the unreliable fuel sight gauges which were contaminated with a tar like residue which may have…Jun 23, 1992 · N29926 · Destroyed NTSB LAX91FA094Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing N2S-3 · Sonoma, CAThe pilot-in-command/cfi's performance of a low altitude aerobatic maneuver from which he failed to recover. Factors which contributed to the accident related to the pic's improper inflight decision, poor judgment, and his psychological condition.Feb 9, 1991 · N1065M · Destroyed NTSB MIA89FA237Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1-220 · Oklawaha, FLThe loss of control on the ground during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.Aug 29, 1989 · N8802M · Destroyed NTSB LAX84FA396Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTravel Air 4000 · San Miguel, CAGround witnesses reported that this & another acft were engaged in a mock 'dogfight'; both acft were circling the accident area between 500-800 ft AGL & neither acft was negotiating any aerobatic maneuvers. The plt stated that during a descending 30 deg right…Jul 16, 1984 · N8719 · Destroyed NTSB CHI82FA290Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportStarduster II · Oshkosh, WIBoth acft were operating in the fly-by (no radio) pattern during the annual eaa convention. According to participant records both plts had received fly-by pattern briefings. Both acft were observed to be in the southern most portion of the upwind leg of the…Aug 3, 1982 · N9JR · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB SEA82DYE07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportStarduster TOO SA300 · Sequim Bay, WAWhile flying over a lake at low altitude, the left wing of the aircraft struck wires on a moored sailboat about 50 ft above the water level. Three witnesses report that just prior to the collision, the pilot dipped or wagged his wings and waved at them. After…May 31, 1982 · N15DK · Destroyed NTSB LAX81FUQ04Accident · 1 fatalClosedBakeng Double · Rosamond, CANov 30, 1980 · N71DD · Destroyed NTSB FTW77FRG65Accident · 2 fatalClosedBoeing B75-N1 · Kingsville, TXAug 29, 1977 · N59695 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77FLD73Accident · 1 fatalClosedBoeing E-75 · Ft.Pierce, FLJun 28, 1977 · N66307 · Destroyed NTSB IAD77FA016Accident · 2 fatalClosedBoeing A75 · Crofton, MDDec 19, 1976 · N63806 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76FPJ10Accident · 1 fatalClosedBoeing E75 · Fort Cobb, OKAug 30, 1975 · N1771B · Substantial damage NTSB IAD75AI054Accident · 1 fatalClosedBoeing A75N1 · Morgantown, WVApr 2, 1975 · N52485 · Destroyed NTSB IAD75AI009Accident · 2 fatalClosedBoeing A75L3 · Waynesville, NCSep 1, 1974 · N5118N · Destroyed NTSB MIA75FKQ10Accident · 1 fatalClosedBoeing B75 · Eagle Lake, MSAug 28, 1974 · N96X · Destroyed NTSB MIA75FKQ03Accident · 2 fatalClosedBoeing A75N1 · Greenville, MSJul 20, 1974 · N55374 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB OAK72FVM21Accident · 1 fatalClosedStearman E75 · Castroville, CAJan 18, 1972 · N68983 · Destroyed NTSB OAK71AP018Accident · 2 fatalClosedBoeing A75N1 · Castro Valley, CASep 26, 1970 · N49793 · Destroyed NTSB MKC71AK010Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150D · Osage, IAAug 27, 1970 · N5933T · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX71FUJ16Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrumman G-164 · Yuma, AZAug 12, 1970 · N10233 · Destroyed NTSB FTW70FRG54Accident · 1 fatalClosedFairchild F-23A · Los Fresnos, TXJun 24, 1970 · N1128Z · Destroyed NTSB FTW70FRA15Accident · 1 fatalClosedBoeing E75 · Deweyville, TXMay 2, 1970 · N3994B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB SEA69F0086Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrumman G-164 · Walla Walla, WAAug 19, 1968 · N650U · Destroyed NTSB OAK69F0004Accident · 1 fatalClosedBoeing A75 · Meridian, CAMay 28, 1968 · N68135 · Destroyed NTSB FTW67A0022Accident · 1 fatalClosedBoeing A75 · Texas City, TXAug 4, 1966 · N59335 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0991Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 190 · Bradford, ILDec 12, 1964 · N4497C · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X3159Accident · 1 fatalClosedBoeing A75N1 · San Antonio, TXAug 1, 1964 · N62552 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X1366Accident · 2 fatalClosedFairchild 24W41 · San Jose, CAApr 18, 1964 · N29012 · Destroyed