NTSB investigations: Franklin 6A4165 series
438 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Franklin 6A4165 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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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('27025'))
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('27025'))
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NTSB NYC88LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Oswego, NYDuring a local pleasure flight, a decrease in engine power was experienced and a puff of smoke observed in the cockpit. The pilot applied full power in an attempt to return to the airport, but realized it was not possible. The pilot put the aircraft down in…NTSB ANC88LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Alexander Lake, AKThe relatively inexperienced private pilot attempted to land his float equipped airplane with a tailwind and gusty winds in choppy water conditions. He lost control of the airplane and it was substantially damaged.NTSB MKC88FA003Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Wakeeney, KSThe owner & his son, who were both plts, initiated a midfield takeoff from their pvt dirt airstrip which was on soft uneven terrain. The son rprtd that near the end of the strip, power was 'cut.' The acft contd about 200' beyond the dep end of the strip &…NTSB FTW87LA187Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Hereford, TXThe acft was taking off from a state hwy with a truck blocking traffic at the end of a 2,500 foot stretch. The plt elected to tkof toward the truck, however, during the tkof run, he realized that he could not clear the truck and pulled up sharply. Drng the…NTSB ATL87LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Huntersville, NCThe plt reported that he closed the throttle to simulate an engine failure after takeoff from rwy 06, at about 400-500 ft AGL. He subsequently made a 180 degree turn back toward the arpt to practice a simulated forced ldg, and the acft sink rate increased to…NTSB MKC87LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Hyannis, NEThe pilot stated that he was servicing customers while on this business trip. On his next call, the pilot further stated, he was to land in a hay field that he had previously used but, due to water in the area, he elected to land on higher grounds. Upon…NTSB ATL87LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Ada, OHPlt stated that elevator control was lost during the landing roll. Acft nosed over inverted and received substantial damage. Investigation revealed that the lower cable to elevator bellcrank forward turnbuckle was fractured. Bellcrank was badly corroded. Last…NTSB CHI86FA179Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Shiocton, WIWitnesses rprtd that prior to the acdnt, the acft was flying at a very low level, near treetop level, over residences, a ball park & a lake park. Subsequently, the acft collided with a utility pole & trees, then crashed into a private residence & burst into…NTSB ANC86LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Hope, AKThe plt stalled the acft during final apch to a small gravel airstrip. The plt had not received training as a student plt nor did he hold any FAA plt or medical certificate.NTSB LAX86LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Riverside, CAThe CFI reported that during the landing roll on runway 24, at fla-bob airport, Riverside, CA, the airplane began to 'drift to the right.' The CFI applied left rudder to correct the excursion but his left foot slipped off the rudder bar and became lodged…NTSB SEA86FA075Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · La Conner, WAPlt was on approach for water landing in a canal used during previous summer for floatplane ops at dusk. Plt was looking for a specific boat moored in canal as landing mark, extended approach path beyond normal touchdown point. Acft struck telephone cable…NTSB NYC86LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Lyndonville, VTAfter the pilot performed a run up and all appeared normal a ground run was commenced. About 700' down the runway trim was set to climb out at about 76IAS. However, the pilot stated that a bad downdraft was encountered. A check of the airspeed was ok. At 200…NTSB CHI85LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Hastings, MIThe purpose of the flight was to break in the newly overhauled engine. The pilot stated that he had been flying around the local area for about 25 minutes when he heard a clank and the engine lost complete power. The pilot determined that a tree landing was…NTSB ATL85LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Lewisburg, WVAcft lost power in cruise flight shortly after takeoff. Descent was begun to a field followed by engine quitting. During the turn to final, pilot said, left wing stalled resulting in hard landing on left wheel and left wing. Later, fuel cap vents were found…NTSB FTW85FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportUniversal Stinson 108 · Emhouse, TXWitnesses observed the student plt making repeated low passes near his friend's house. While maneuvering, the acft collided with a power line, then crashed to the ground inverted. The student held a student plt certificate that was dated 10/17/62. No record…NTSB LAX85LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Chino, CAWhen the plt received ldg instructions the wind was reported as being calm. During ldg flare on rwy 26, at 2 ft AGL, a gust was encountered. The gust was from the acft's 7 o'clock position & the plt was unable to maintain control of the acft. He stated that…NTSB CHI85LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Sterling, ILThe acft ground looped & cartwheeled while landing during a personal flt. The plt lacked experience in tailwheel type acft.NTSB FTW85LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Sandia, TXThe plt was attempting a night landing at an unlighted airport. Plt stated he elecuted a low angle approach, knowing of elevated and wooded terrain off the end of the runway. On sighting trees to his left, he initiated a go-around but struck other trees…NTSB FTW85LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Booker, TXPlt arrived at destination at dusk. Lighted wind tetrahedron was out of service. Plt executed low pass in unsuccesful attempt to see windsock. Plt was aware of strong surface winds (about 35 KTS), presumed to be from sw, from recent frontal passage and…NTSB ANC84LA187Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Cairn Mountain, AKThe acft crashed during a takeoff from a remote airstrip. The plt stated that he walked the strip prior to starting the takeoff. He said that immediately after liftoff the acft began to drift left. Before he was able to make a correction the tail of the acft…NTSB ANC84FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Hayes River, AKThe plt was on a low level flt to spot wild game when the acft crashed on a gravel drainage bar. A witness stated the acft was flying 5 to 6 ft AGL when the accident occurred.NTSB ATL84LA270Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUniversal Stinson 108-3 · Reidsville, SCThe accident occurred on a low approach to a sloping airstrip with power lines at the uphill end. A go-around was commenced from a low pass, but insufficient climb performance was available, and a pull-up to clear the obstruction resulted in a stall/mush into…NTSB SEA84FA111Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Portland, ORThe plt was briefed on the weather along his intended route of flt & VFR flt was not recommended. The acft departed vancouver, WA, and flew to tigard, OR. It was observed to depart tigard at about 1810 PDT. Numerous witnesses reported that at about 1815, they…NTSB SEA84LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Carson City, NVAccording to the plt, the wind was from 230 deg at 12 gusting 18 KTS. He said that he had just lifted the tailwheel when a 'dust devil' push the acft to the right of the rwy. The acft then struck sage brush & a barbed wire fence & nosed over.NTSB DEN84LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Mcville, NDThe acft collided with the ground, left wing 1st, during an apch to land. The plt stated that the acft apparently stalled. A patrolman noted an odor of alcohol in the plt's breath. A blood/alcohol test showed an alcohol level of 0.19%. The plt's last medical…NTSB FTW84LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Blanco, TXAccording to the plt, the acft was standing unattended with the eng running at 1000 RPM when an inexperienced person attempted to shut down the eng. He reportedly pushed the throttle in, instead of pulling it out & the acft jumped the chocks. According to 2…NTSB MKC84FA016Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Angora, NEThe plt reported that the eng began running rough, then quit while he was flying over an area of rough terrain. He reported that as he was making a forced landing, the acft came in contact with a washed out ditch, cartwheeled & hit a fence. An exam of the eng…NTSB ANC83FA175Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Skwentna, AKThe acft nose over after landing on a sand bar. The usable landing area was about 700 ft long & consisted of a soft mixture of sand & gravel.NTSB DEN83LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Aspen, COWhile inbound, the plt checked the ATIS which was reporting a wind from 350 deg at 10 KTS. He continued inbound, and when he checked with the tower, the wind was from 350 deg at 6 KTS. The plt was cleared to land on the rwy of his choice, he stated that he…NTSB SEA83LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Hood River, ORThe aircraft was heavily loaded and took longer than normal for takeoff. The acceleration was marginal. At the end of the runway, when the pilot pulled up over the wires, the airspeed decayed. The pilot maneuvered to avoid houses and large trees and flew into…NTSB CHI83LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Milan, MIWhile on downwind the pilot stated he "pulled the carburator heat on and almost immediately reduced the power." At this point the engine stopped. Although he attempted to restart the engine while executing emergency procedures, the engine failed to respond.…NTSB ATL83LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Exmore, VADuring flight, the pilot noticed a decrease in oil pressure and elected to land at an alternate airport. While en route, a complete loss of oil pressure occurred and the pilot executed an emergency landing in an open field. While on the landing roll, the…NTSB ANC82FAA18Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportStinson 108 · Fairbanks, AKThe acft collided with power lines during final approach. The plt reported he encountered a downdraft type of windshear.NTSB SEA82FA093Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Lopez Island, WAThe aircraft engine stopped at 400 feet AGL during climbout. The pilot executed a turn at minimum airspeed and landed the aircraft on a golf course. The landing gear and engine mounts failed. Investigation revealed the aircraft's fuel tanks were empty.NTSB NYC82DA130Accident · No injuriesFinal reportStinson 180-2 · Richland, NYWhile on a local flight, the pilot observed a front moving in, so he decided to return to the airport and land. He reported that there was no turbulence while he was on downwind or base and the wind sock was favoring runway 16. However, on final approach,…NTSB ATL82DA137Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Hartford, KYDuring flight, the pilot encountered heavy thunderstorm activity. He was unable to circumnavigate the build-ups and elected to land on a gravel road toward the northwest. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he was just about stopped when the…NTSB LAX82FVM13Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Morgan Hill, CAThe pilot was observed making repeated low passes in the vicinity of the crash site. This was also close to the home of one of the passengers. The final pass was made in a westerly direction over a dam at about 50 ft AGL. Just beyond the dam, the pilot made a…NTSB CHI81DEM19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedStinson 108-3 · Midland, MINTSB NYC81DNC02Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-2 · Winchester, NHNTSB CHI80FEV29Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-3 · Chester, ILNTSB ATL80DID23Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-2 · Axton, VANTSB SEA80DYM35Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-3 · Dayton, ORNTSB ANC80DAD06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedStinson 108-3 · Wrangell, AKNTSB ANC80DAA09Accident · Serious injuriesClosedStinson 108-3 · Kevinjik Lk, AKNTSB ANC80DAG13Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-3 · Skwentna, AKNTSB DEN79FQA43Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-2 · Mid Valley, NMNTSB NYC79DFA22Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-2 · Saranac Lake, NYNTSB SEA79DYK13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedStinson 108-3 · Ashland, ORNTSB OAK79FVD14Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-2 · Tiburon, CANTSB DEN79DTC08Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-2 · Lander, WY