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NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 series, AZ

54 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Pratt & Whitney R-985 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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Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 series, AZ per year, 1964–2026: 54 cases
1964	3
1965	2
1966	3
1967	3
1968	5
1969	3
1970	3
1971	3
1972	2
1973	2
1974	2
1975	1
1976	3
1977	1
1978	1
1982	2
1983	1
1984	2
1991	1
1992	1
1996	2
1998	1
2003	2
2009	1
2010	2
2011	1
2026	1

Where

Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'AZ' 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 ('52008')) 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\" = 'AZ' 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 ('52008'))
  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" = 'AZ' 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 ('52008'))
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 WPR26LA138Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.Mar 21, 2026 · N5045V · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D17S · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.Oct 18, 2011 · N44562 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10LA413Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Buckeye, AZAn increase in engine rpm and vibration, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion. The reason for the increased engine rpm and vibration could not be determined because of postaccident fire damage.Aug 19, 2010 · N6607Q · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Buckeye, AZA partial loss of engine power during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons.Apr 22, 2010 · N48455 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09CA265Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing E75 · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during the landing roll.May 17, 2009 · N4787V · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman E75 · Casa Grande, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.Jun 12, 2003 · N6030V · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco SRE · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a collision with a runway sign. Factors in the accident were the tailwind and the malfunctioning brake system.Jan 10, 2003 · N1252W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Skull Valley, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude.Jun 20, 1998 · N45053 · Destroyed NTSB LAX96LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75-A75N1 · Page, AZthe pilot's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing in gusty/crosswind conditions. The gusty, crosswind condition was a…May 28, 1996 · N54284 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Chandler, AZThe failure of both the engine driven and hand wobble fuel pumps, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.Apr 3, 1996 · N45043 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Eloy, AZFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control and to properly compensate for the unfavorable wind conditions encountered during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident was the unforecasted dust devil weather phenomena.Apr 16, 1992 · N711DN · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA413Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164A-450 · Queen Creek, AZFailure of the engine cylinder, producing a loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the location of an irrigation ditch next to the landing area and a dark night light condition.Sep 29, 1991 · N16SS · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C45H · Littlefield, AZThe plt stated that he encountered low ceilings & fog in the mountain passes. After several unsuccessful attempts to cross the mountains he believed he did not have sufficient fuel on board to reach any airports to the south so he selected a flat mesa &…Dec 11, 1984 · N636CF · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Coolidge, AZThe plt stated that during the initial application of power, the left eng backfired due to a possible too sudden application of power. He said that due to 'inattention' he let the acft 'drift to the left side of the runway.' Just after the acft became…Jan 2, 1984 · N3736G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing D75N1 · Marana, AZThe acft nosed over during an emergency landing in an open field. The weather was VMC and no flt plan was filed. The pilot reported that during the ferry flt he flew past his destination arpt by misreading his sectional chart. Shortly after this he reversed…Mar 20, 1983 · N59496 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Coolidge, AZThe pilot stated that he flew into a dust devil while in a downwind, procedure turn and the aircraft stalled. Reportedly, he dumped his load and applied full power, but he was able to recover before the plane hit the ground, left wing first. The pilot…Oct 26, 1982 · N6628Q · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DA096Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHoward DGA-15P · Mesa, AZWhile approaching the destination airport, the owner/pilot asked the instructor pilot to land the aircraft. The instructor reported that he maintained a slightly higher than normal airspeed on final approach to compensate for variable wind conditions. He…Mar 7, 1982 · N67771 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FUJ50Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D18S · Grand Canyon, AZMay 2, 1978 · N118L · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77DUJ97Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75 · Marana, AZJul 20, 1977 · N55439 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77DUJ17Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D18S · Yucca, AZOct 26, 1976 · N14437 · No damage NTSB LAX76DUJ01Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Tempe, AZAug 12, 1976 · N44744 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76FUJ97Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Coolidge, AZAug 5, 1976 · N44738 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76FUJ20Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech E18S · Grand Canyon, AZAug 24, 1975 · N203C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75DUJ19Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-1 · Queen Creek, AZAug 9, 1974 · N45184 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74FUN47Accident · No injuriesClosedHoward DGA-15 · Phoenix, AZMar 24, 1974 · N67458 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74DUJ13Accident · No injuriesClosedStearman E75 · Wellton, AZSep 1, 1973 · N1263N · Destroyed NTSB LAX73DUJ58Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C-45 · Portal, AZMar 12, 1973 · N72Q · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73DUJ31Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Queen Creek, AZOct 14, 1972 · N970X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73FUJ06Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Guadalupe, AZJul 31, 1972 · N7842 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72FUJ39Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Phoenix, AZSep 4, 1971 · N45117 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72FUJ30Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Phoenix, AZAug 17, 1971 · N9611 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DUJ81Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 18 · Tucson, AZJan 31, 1971 · N8050H · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71FUJ50Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D-17S · Phoenix, AZDec 23, 1970 · N20753 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71FUJ12Accident · 1 fatalClosedBoeing A75N1 · Somerton, AZAug 5, 1970 · N58098 · Destroyed NTSB LAX70FUJ12Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C-45H · White River, AZFeb 17, 1970 · N230C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70F0105Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNaval 6fty N3N-1 · Tempe, AZAug 19, 1969 · N45117 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70D0103Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Somerton, AZAug 7, 1969 · N62850 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70F0016Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Goodyear, AZJun 18, 1969 · N53429 · Destroyed NTSB LAX69A0038Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C-45H · Pierce Ferry, AZDec 24, 1968 · N3735G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69D0164Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75 · Buckeye, AZOct 2, 1968 · N59087 · Destroyed NTSB LAX69D0123Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Parker, AZAug 2, 1968 · N59250 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69D0070Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N · Yuma, AZJul 14, 1968 · N44701 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68D0407Accident · No injuriesClosedStearman D75N1 · Poston, AZApr 4, 1968 · N53233 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68D0109Accident · No injuriesClosedStearman PT-17 · Queen Creek, AZAug 7, 1967 · N1320N · Destroyed NTSB LAX68D0035Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75N1 · Buckeye, AZJul 2, 1967 · N59087 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67D0330Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNavy N3N · Mesa, AZMar 5, 1967 · N44981 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67F0213Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing A75 · Yuma, AZNov 21, 1966 · N56841 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67F0095Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A-75 · Maricopa, AZAug 17, 1966 · N68162 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66F0297Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D-17S · Phoenix, AZMay 16, 1966 · N2422 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66F0140Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Arcft N3N-3 · Litchfield Pk, AZOct 25, 1965 · N45024 · Substantial damage