Fatal NTSB investigations: Continental IO-346 series
16 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental IO-346 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.
Cases per year
| 1966 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
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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.\"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 ('17033'))
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 ('17033'))
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 ERA21FA237Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A23 · Pinnacle, NCThe flight instructor’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR13FA056Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcdaniel RV-6-CH · Scio, ORThe pilot's decision to perform aerobatics in an airplane that was prohibited from aerobatics as stated in its operating limitations document, which resulted in the failure of the right wing spar.NTSB ERA12FA458Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Laytonsville, MDThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector handle was correctly positioned, which resulted in an interruption of fuel to the engine and a loss of engine power during the takeoff, which necessitated a turn away from the trees at the end of the runway…NTSB DEN07FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Holman, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude and clearance, and his improper inflight planning/decision to postpone initiating a climbing turn to avoid obstructions.NTSB LAX06FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Mammoth Lakes, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and, the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering following the loss of power, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB NYC05WA064Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech A23A · Ottengruner, GermanyNTSB CHI01FA297Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Stevens Point, WIthe pilot not obtaining/maintaining aircraft control.NTSB MIA01FA223Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Blairsville, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall an subsequent in-flight collision with trees then the ground during the uncontrolled descent.NTSB NYC00FA094Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Akron, OHThe pilot's improper decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies. A factor in this accident was the inability of the engine to attain full power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA99FA112Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Eatonville, WAImproper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.NTSB MIA96FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering (VSO) resulting in an inadvertent in-flight loss of control (stall/spin) and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB CHI93LA269Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Boyceville, WIthe failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to perform a go-around.NTSB ATL86FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Russellville, ALOutboard half of one propeller blade separated during cruise flight. During the subsequent forced landing attempt the acft struck trees, severing the right wing, and crashed inverted. Front occupant seats separated from seat tracks. Examination of propeller…NTSB ATL83FKG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBeech A23 · Junnel Hill, GADuring takeoff, the engine lost power at about 700 ft AGL. A forced landing was made in a pasture that was hilly with a gully running through it. During the landing, the aircraft first contacted the top of a small Hill in the pasture, then became airborne a…NTSB LAX67A0061Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Chatsworth, CANTSB MIA67A0023Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech A23 · North Atlantic (Atlantic Ocean)