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Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming GO-480 series

27 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming GO-480 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 ('41527')) 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 ('41527'))
  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 ('41527'))
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 WPR19FA096Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 50 · Riverside, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and control of the airplane following a loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Mar 16, 2019 · N800DC · Substantial damage NTSB WPR18FA198Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Truckee, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.Jul 17, 2018 · N5329K · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13FA225Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44 · Catskill, NYThe pilot’s misjudgment of the airplane’s altitude above the water and early flare for a landing on water with a glassy condition, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.May 2, 2013 · N8AS · Destroyed NTSB FTW04WA203Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationHelio H-295 · La Campa, HondurasJul 31, 2004 · N6347V · Destroyed NTSB IAD04LA016Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus P3-05 · Edgewater, FLThe delamination of the no. 2 connecting rod bearing for undetermined reasons, resulting in a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inability to complete a successful forced landing due to oil on the windscreen, and smoke and…Apr 10, 2004 · N860MK · Destroyed NTSB NYC99FA126Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D50C · Montgomery, NYThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.May 30, 1999 · N401JD · Substantial damage NTSB SEA96FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D50 · Seattle, WAfailure of the pilot to follow proper emergency procedures (properly configure the airplane and feather the appropriate propeller) after loosing power in one engine, which resulted in his inability to maintain altitude until reaching an airport. Factors…Aug 24, 1996 · N567SF · Substantial damage NTSB SEA95FA212Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 560 · Ketchum, IDThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn resulting in a stall/spin. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's becoming geographically disoriented as well as his improper in-flight decision, and…Sep 8, 1995 · N731R · Destroyed NTSB SEA91LA034Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D50C · Snohomish, WAThe obstruction (protruding door support bracket) in the doorway of the aircraft; failure of the company/operator personnel, the pilot, and the skydivers to assure that the doorway was clear of obstructions; and subsequent snagging of the d-ring, which…Dec 15, 1990 · N833Q · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D-50 · Santa Rosa, CAThe plt, who was the mechanic for the acft & who possesses FAA inspection authorization, was familiar with this acft and had flown it the day before the accident. The plt failed to refuel the acft after making two additional flts. The main fuel tank gages…Jan 9, 1986 · N666GK · Destroyed NTSB ANC83FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHelio H395 · Fairbanks, AKTakeoff was from a dirt driveway which had a usable length 0F 330 ft before it curved north. Before takeoff, the plt hadbent several small trees back away from the driveway & tied them down so they would not interfere with the takeoff. There are numerous…Jul 20, 1983 · N4156D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FA057Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 560 · Walkerton, INMay 24, 1981 · N272GD · Destroyed NTSB DEN80FA022Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 560 · Magdalena, NMJan 30, 1980 · N560E · Destroyed NTSB MIA80DA020Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech D50B · Missing AircraftNov 19, 1979 · N1706 · Destroyed NTSB NYC79FA063Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 560A · Pavilion, NYJul 21, 1979 · N2748B · Destroyed NTSB LAX79FA049Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech D-50 · Julian, CAMay 5, 1979 · N16MM · Destroyed NTSB FTW79FA043Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 560 · Oklahoma City, OKJan 18, 1979 · N2684B · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FA114Accident · 6 fatalClosedAero Comdr 560E · Bimini, Burkina FasoAug 8, 1978 · N6227B · Destroyed NTSB DEN78FA040Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech D50C · Wheatland, WYMay 4, 1978 · N320Z · Destroyed NTSB UNK78X0113Accident · 5 fatalClosedNa Rockwell 560 · Nassau, Burkina FasoApr 3, 1978 · N343P · Destroyed NTSB DEN78FA024Accident · 6 fatalClosedAero Comdr 560A · Glenrock, WYFeb 19, 1978 · N2639B · Destroyed NTSB MIA76AM093Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech D50 · Missing AircraftJun 4, 1976 · N1157 · Destroyed NTSB NYC76AN085Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 560E · Reading, PAMar 4, 1976 · N3842C · Destroyed NTSB DEN71AD003Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech C50 · Kemmerer, WYJul 31, 1970 · N7704 · Destroyed NTSB ANC70A0005Accident · 2 fatalClosedGrumman G-44A · Barrow, AKJul 13, 1969 · N58Q · Destroyed NTSB NYC67F0398Incident · 1 fatalClosedPiaggio P136L1 · Sandston, VAOct 10, 1966 · N16160 · No damage NTSB UNK64X3833Accident · 2 fatalClosedAero Comm 560 · Norcross, GASep 6, 1964 · N2680B · Destroyed