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

13 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.

Cases per year

19652026
NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 series, NJ per year, 1965–2026: 13 cases
19651
19691
19701
19721
19743
19761
19921
20041
20061
20151
20171

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Query with SQL
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\" = 'NJ' 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.

NTSB ERA17CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 620 · Pemberton Twp, NJAn in-flight collision with a bird during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.Jul 19, 2017 · N9270W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Pemberton, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane's left main landing gear impacting an unknown object, and subsequent collapse during landing.Jun 22, 2015 · N1292W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Southampton, NJThe failure of the engine's supercharger, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and subsequent forced landing.May 31, 2006 · N1281W · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Chatsworth, NJA blocked internal oil passage, which resulted in inadequate lubrication of the blower impeller shaft, and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.Jul 2, 2004 · N915X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164A · Bridgeton, NJThe pilot's improper application of takeoff power which resulted in a lengthened takeoff roll, and his subsequent steep turn to avoid an obstacle causing the airplane to stall at a low altitude.Jun 8, 1992 · N48399 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76FHD37Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D18S · Manahawkin, NJAug 6, 1976 · N8989 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75FHD15Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Pennington, NJOct 10, 1974 · N9283H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75FHD11Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing B75N1 · Indian Mills, NJJul 25, 1974 · N64590 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75DHD03Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D17S · Medford, NJJul 12, 1974 · N51121 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC73FHD18Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C-45H · Millville, NJOct 25, 1972 · N9904Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC70FHM10Incident · No injuriesClosedBeech D-18S · Teterboro, NJApr 6, 1970 · N2500 · Minor damageNTSB NYC69A0113Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D18S · Morristown, NJJun 27, 1969 · N208Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66F0291Accident · No injuriesClosedHoward DGA-15 · Manville, NJOct 15, 1965 · N9926H · Substantial damage