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

36 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 series, MO per year, 1964–2026: 36 cases
1964	3
1965	1
1966	2
1967	1
1968	1
1971	1
1973	2
1974	2
1975	2
1976	1
1978	1
1979	3
1983	1
1984	2
1986	2
1988	2
1989	2
1990	1
1994	1
1999	2
2000	1
2010	1
2016	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" = 'MO' 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\" = 'MO' 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" = 'MO' 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 GAA16CA384Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75 · St. James, MOThe pilot's loss of control while performing an aerobatic maneuver resulting in an inadvertent spin and collision with trees and terrain.Jul 17, 2016 · N4558N · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10CA386Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Chillicothe, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.Jul 9, 2010 · N6513K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman B75N1 · Cape Girardeau, MOthe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight when the fuel sight gauge indicated empty and the exhausted fuel supply. A factor was the corn crop.Sep 2, 2000 · N66607 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Grain Valley, MOthe failure of the pilot to use the tailwheel lock on takeoff, creating a condition where it was not possible for the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors were the unlocked tailwheel and the ditch.Jul 28, 1999 · N72409 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-C-45H · St. Joseph, MOthe pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing rollout. A factor in this accident was the patchy snow on the runway.Jan 11, 1999 · N165ZA · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA053Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Kansas City, MOFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) conditions, the accumulation of airframe/wing ice, the pilot's improper use of…Dec 9, 1994 · N5647D · Destroyed NTSB CHI90LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStearman E-75 · Mt. Grove, MOThe pilot's inadequate maintenance and servicing of the aircraft. A factor was water contamination in fuel tank.Aug 6, 1990 · N5368N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC89LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Kansas City, MOInadequate control tower service provided by tower personnel, and inadequate remedial action by the vehicle driver. The pilot's lack of visual lookout was considered to be a contributing factor.Aug 27, 1989 · N63884 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC89LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Advance, MOThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his failure to see power lines in time to avoid them. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to fog.Mar 25, 1989 · N48385 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC88LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164A · Poplar Bluff, MOThe pilot experienced an engine failure while attempting to land during an aerial application flight. Altitude was not adequate to select a suitable forced landing area. The aircraft impacted in a pipeline right of way and came to rest in a small stream,…Jul 19, 1988 · N8706H · Substantial damage NTSB MKC88FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H18 · Kansas City, MOThe cargo flt dptd cincinnati enrt to wichita, KS with an intermediate stop at Kansas City dtwn arpt. The flt progressed nrmly to a VOR rwy 03 instrument apch, circling to rwy 01. The PIC had been clrd to commence the apch. Twr pers subsequently advised the…Apr 1, 1988 · N989B · Destroyed NTSB MKC87LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164B · Memphis, MOThe aerial application acft was en route to seed a wheat field when smoke came into the cockpit. The plt made a precautionary landing on a blacktop road. The road was the best available, but was not adequate and acft flipped forward to the inverted position.…Oct 30, 1986 · N6608Q · Destroyed NTSB MKC86LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164B · Advance, MOThe airplane was being operated as an agricultural aircraft when the engine started backfiring and then quit. During the forced landing in a plowed field, the airplane flipped forward to the inverted position. Investigation revealed the teeth on the left…Apr 12, 1986 · N6609Q · Substantial damage NTSB MKC84FCA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Neelyville, MOThe plt stated that after takeoff & two miles from the destination airport, the plt started a 180 deg turn to the rt to return to the takeoff strip. Approx halfway through the turn at 45 deg of bank, the rt wing pitched downward & he was unable to correct by…Jul 23, 1984 · N5307 · No damage NTSB MKC84LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Campbell, MOPIC was making a clean up swath run after spraying a field and failed to avoid a high voltage power line. After strikingthe line the acft impacted the ground, caught fire and burned.Jun 23, 1984 · N6600K · Destroyed NTSB MKC83LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Poplar Bluff, MOAfter making 2 swath runs, the acft was in a procedure turn-around over a wooded area when the eng lost power. The plt tried to glide to a suitable area, but the acft hit the tops of trees & crashed. The owner stated the eng had a history of maintenance…Jun 28, 1983 · N7246 · Destroyed NTSB MKC79FA042Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech E18S · Ft Wood, MOJul 25, 1979 · N3785B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79DCA20Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Clarence, MOJul 10, 1979 · N676U · Destroyed NTSB MKC79FCA13Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech E18S · St Louis, MOMar 8, 1979 · N1431T · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78FCA28Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Grayridge, MOMay 31, 1978 · N5307 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DCA32Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Fisk, MOJul 10, 1976 · N8701H · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DCA04Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Randlees, MOJul 29, 1975 · N602Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75DCA36Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Dudley, MOJun 30, 1975 · N8692H · Destroyed NTSB MKC74AK058Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D18S · St Louis, MOApr 2, 1974 · N653G · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74AK044Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C-45H · St Louis, MOFeb 1, 1974 · N149L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74FCA06Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech E18S · St Louis, MOAug 29, 1973 · N1002C · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74FCG02Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Kansas City, MOJul 23, 1973 · N69696 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72FCA04Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75N1 · St.Charles, MOJul 30, 1971 · N4783V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0193Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing B75N1 · Lebanon, MOJul 10, 1968 · N66607 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68F0239Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C-45 · Portage D-Siox, MOMar 7, 1967 · N1820B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0295Accident · No injuriesClosedDehaviland DHC-2 · Forsyth, MONov 8, 1966 · N192Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66F0592Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Charleston, MOMay 12, 1966 · N608U · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66D0052Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Duenweg, MOApr 24, 1965 · N59209 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1158Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechraft AT11 · Kansas City, MODec 27, 1964 · N6669C · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0108Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75 · Hayti, MOOct 1, 1964 · N60414 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3871Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing 75 · Deering, MOSep 8, 1964 · N64590 · Destroyed