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

40 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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NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 series, ID per year, 1964–2026: 40 cases
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ID' 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"

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NTSB WPR20FA206Accident · 8 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna TU206 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid the other airplane.Jul 5, 2020 · N6373U · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB GAA15CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D17S · Idaho Falls, IDWhile taxiing as a flight of two, the pilot of the blue Beechcraft became distracted and impacted the red Beechcraft which had stopped.Jun 28, 2015 · N114H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA193Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSnow S2C · Glenn's Ferry, IDFailure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin while maneuvering.Jun 24, 2008 · N1661S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Wilder, IDThe loss of engine power as a result of failure of the supercharger. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 13, 2008 · N48571 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing Stearman A75N1 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. The crosswind condition was a contributing factor.Jun 8, 2007 · N450SS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Teton, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while maneuvering.Jun 25, 2005 · N2021V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Shelley, IDA loss of engine power due to the manufacturer's improperly machined threads, which prevented the cylinder base/head halves from being properly assembled, leading to fatigue propagation and the ultimate separation of the cylinder. A contributing factor was…Jul 4, 2002 · N297AL · DestroyedNTSB SEA99LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D17S · Arco, IDFuel starvation which resulted in a loss of power. The pilot's improper management of fuel was a factor.Jul 24, 1999 · N217SD · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow S2C · Paul, IDThe pilot's inaccurate weight and balance calculations, and his delay in jettisoning the load which resulted in his failure to clear rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude, and the pilot's intentional operation with known…Jun 1, 1999 · N1665S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Caldwell, IDThe pilot-in-command's misjudgment of clearance with a power line, resulting in a collision with the line. Factors included a power line and dark night light conditions in the spray area.Jul 17, 1998 · N7951 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision to land with a tailwind and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Also contributing was the pilot's improper setting of the fuel mixture which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.May 19, 1998 · N4326S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Newdale, IDThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation which resulted in the aircraft exceeding the maximum gross weight, and inability to climb. A factor was high density altitude.Jul 17, 1997 · N9022H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · New Plymouth, IDa cracked cylinder head, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot allowed the gross weight of the airplane to be exceeded, and tall wheat (crop) in the emergency landing area.Jul 15, 1996 · N48442 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G164B · Moscow, IDinflight loss of an unsecured access plug from the engine crankcase, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: hilly terrain, and foreign material (engine oil) on the windscreen which limited forward…May 29, 1996 · N48559 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Roberts, IDA loss of engine power due to the separation of the number 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm shaft from the cylinder head, which disabled movement of the exhaust valve. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 17, 1995 · N4326S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Wilder, IDThe failure of the left brake master cylinder and the pilot's inadequate remedial action when the aircraft collided with an embankment during an intentional ground loop.Jul 19, 1994 · N48571 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a takeoff in strong crosswind conditions.Sep 24, 1990 · N450G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Salmon, IDFailure of pilot to properly evaluate weather conditions through mountainous terrain and fly at an altitude high enough to maintain terrain clearance.Oct 19, 1989 · N75863 · DestroyedNTSB SEA87LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Viola, IDDuring an aerial applications maneuver a total loss of power occurred due to the internal failure of the supercharger impeller. During the forced landing the left main gear collapsed causing the aircraft to nose over inverted.Jun 24, 1987 · N5285 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Kendrick, IDThe plt stated that he had completed a spray application & was making a normal landing when the left main gear failed. Subsequently, the acft veered off the left side of the rwy & nosed over. AD 76-13-10, pertaining to a dye penetrant inspection of the main…Apr 26, 1985 · N5285 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA83LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Tensed, IDThe acft had made 3 passes since reloading, so the acft was fairly heavy and was on an uphill pass as it began a turn- around. In an attempt to maneuver and clear 100 ft trees the acft stalled and the rt wing tip hit a tree.Jul 21, 1983 · N9089W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA78FYA26Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164B · Homedale, IDSep 20, 1978 · N48542 · DestroyedNTSB SEA78FYA17Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164B · Burley, IDJul 19, 1978 · N6704Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA78DYA12Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Terreton, IDJun 19, 1978 · N8712H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA76DYA45Accident · No injuriesClosedCallair B1A · Newdale, IDJul 29, 1976 · N7260V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA75DYG47Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Deary, IDJun 29, 1975 · N5286 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA75DYG29Accident · No injuriesClosedWeatherly 201B · Genesee, IDApr 19, 1975 · N1273W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA74DYG29Accident · No injuriesClosedWeatherly 201 · Nezperce, IDApr 21, 1974 · N1261W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA73DYA31Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Idaho Falls, IDJun 12, 1973 · N745Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA72DYA30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech C-18S · Blackfoot, IDApr 20, 1972 · N4289A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA70DWG17Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75 · Craigmont, IDMay 23, 1970 · N3960B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA70D0048Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Twin Falls, IDAug 9, 1969 · N654U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA69D0258Accident · No injuriesClosedFairchild M-62 · Bruneau, IDMay 22, 1969 · N56110 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA69D0245Accident · No injuriesClosedStearman A75 · Lewiston, IDMay 6, 1969 · N58712 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA68D0274Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr B-1 · Moscow, IDFeb 28, 1968 · N7281V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA68D0086Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Jerome, IDAug 25, 1967 · N654U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA66F0048Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing A75 · Homedale, IDJul 9, 1965 · N4812V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA66F0057Accident · No injuriesClosedFairchild M62C · Homedale, IDJun 18, 1965 · N56110 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA65F0067Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing B75N1 · Reubens, IDJun 3, 1965 · N68441 · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X2679Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Genesee, IDJul 6, 1964 · N58712 · Substantial damage