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

34 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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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" = 'GA' 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\" = 'GA' 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" = 'GA' 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 ERA24FA266Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLockheed 12 · Jackson, GAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the right brake line, which resulted in a loss of right brake effectiveness during the landing roll and a subsequent runway excursion.Jun 17, 2024 · N2072 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Williamson, GAThe pilot’s aggressive and early forward stick application during the landing roll, which resulted in his failure to maintain pitch control and a subsequent nose-over.Jun 3, 2017 · N218DL · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G164 · Hampton, GAA total loss of engine power during a go-around due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.Apr 22, 2010 · N654U · Substantial damage NTSB MIA99LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Fort Gains, GAa power loss due to internal damage to the second- and third- stage turbine rotor blades, due to thermal heat, rendering the engine incapable of producing full power, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain.Dec 1, 1998 · N6630Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA97LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Bainbridge, GAthe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, and improper flare during an emergency (precautionary) landing, which resulted in a hard touchdown and subsequent nose over. Factors related to the accident were: the…Jun 27, 1997 · N903X · Substantial damage NTSB ATL94LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Chamblee, GAThe fatigue failure of the left main landing gear shock absorbing strut that resulted in a loss of control.Jul 30, 1994 · N57TH · Substantial damage NTSB ATL94LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing PT-17 · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's failure to compensate for the wind condition during landing. A factor is a tailwind.Mar 19, 1994 · N57TH · Substantial damage NTSB ATL92LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620A · Cobb, GAThe corroded, and separated, magnetic chip detector plug which allowed the loss of all engine oil and the engine's subsequent seizure. Factors were the inadequate 100 hour inspection, and the high vegetation in the forced landing field.Aug 9, 1992 · N4650W · Substantial damage NTSB ATL91LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Social Circle, GAThe airplane collided with the steel pole which supports the windsock while the pilot maneuvered to avoid a collision with a deer on the runway.Jul 14, 1991 · N49964 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL90LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Americus, GAA low cycle fatigue failure of the left main landing gear spring.Sep 14, 1990 · N7905 · Destroyed NTSB ATL85LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Leesburg, GAThe aircraft suffered a loss of power due to water in fuel and made an emergency landing in a field. During landing roll the aircraft collided with trees at the end of the field.Aug 4, 1985 · N48562 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83FA171Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Kennesaw, GAWhile over a wooded area at 800 ft AGL the eng failed. The plt was unable to reach a suitable landing site before contacting the ground on an embankment below the elevation of a nearby road. The acft struck a telephone cable prior to touchdown. The #4 conrod…Apr 27, 1983 · N74189 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82DA221Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Donalsonville, GAWhile en route back to the airport, the engine lost power and the pilot landed in a rain soaked, soybean field. During the landing roll, the wheels bogged down in soft earth and the plane nosed over. According to the pilot, there was 10 to 12 gallons of fuel…Jul 29, 1982 · N10286 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82IA154Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 18 · Macon, GAAccording to the pilot, the flight was being conducted under ferry flight provisions. The flight was issued a takeoff clearance for runway 05,with reported surface winds of 320 degrees at 10 knots. The copilot started the takeoff roll and was unable to…Jun 6, 1982 · N171DC · Minor damage NTSB ATL82DA123Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172E · Marietta, GAThe Boeing A75N1 (stearman) pilot reported that a long final approach was flown to allow room for a twin engine aircraft to land in front of him. He continued landing, but did not see a beige colored Cessna 172 on the runway. He reported that the visibility…May 1, 1982 · N3715S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FKG40Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Hazlehurst, GAAug 10, 1981 · N6737Q · Destroyed NTSB ATL81FKG13Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech H18 · Atlanta, GAApr 17, 1981 · N7998K · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FKG10Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech D18 · Claxton, GAMar 2, 1981 · N80162 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FKG13Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D18 · Savannah, GAJan 16, 1978 · N1828D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77DKG05Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Midville, GAOct 14, 1976 · N48596 · Destroyed NTSB MIA76DKH02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedWeatherly 201B · Shellman, GAAug 30, 1976 · N1285W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FKG79Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Edison, GAJun 24, 1976 · N6657 · Destroyed NTSB MIA76DKG78Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Adel, GAJun 11, 1976 · N746Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FKG73Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D18S · Perry, GAJun 7, 1976 · N642B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74FKG71Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech E18S · Atlanta, GAApr 17, 1974 · N255D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74FKG06Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech G18S · Augusta, GAJul 21, 1973 · N1500Z · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74FKG05Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Fitzgerald, GAJul 18, 1973 · N643U · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73AM020Accident · No injuriesClosedFord MTR 5-AT-B · Peachtree City, GAAug 23, 1972 · N9637 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70F0125Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Arlington, GAJul 21, 1969 · N649U · Destroyed NTSB MIA69F0354Accident · No injuriesClosedConvair BT-13A · Stone Mtn, GAOct 24, 1968 · N66703 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69F0410Accident · No injuriesClosedStearman D75N1 · Colquitt, GAJul 30, 1968 · N69597 · Destroyed NTSB MIA69F0235Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBoeing E75N1 · Ashburn, GAJun 14, 1968 · N66490 · Destroyed NTSB MIA68F0180Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Blakely, GAAug 15, 1967 · N749Y · Destroyed NTSB MIA67F0274Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Vienna, GAOct 21, 1966 · N9906H · Substantial damage