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

35 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" = 'OH' 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\" = 'OH' 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" = 'OH' 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 ERA26LA224Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBoeing E75 · Dresden, OHOn May 29, 2026, about 1153 eastern daylight time, a Boeing E75, N181RF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dresden, Ohio. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…May 29, 2026 · N181RF · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13FA274Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing-Stearman IB75A · Dayton, OHThe pilot's controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's modified airshow maneuver, which placed the airplane at low altitude and airspeed and out of position within the performance area.Jun 22, 2013 · N450JW · Destroyed NTSB CEN09CA474Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech H-18 · Dayton, OHThe pilot's failure to lock the tailwheel during landing resulting in the loss of directional control.Jul 24, 2009 · N87711 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Garrettsville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. The bush and tree were factors to the accident.Sep 26, 2006 · N985BC · Substantial damage NTSB NYC01FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Wash. Ct. House, OHAn undetermined event, which resulted in an off airport landing. A factor in this accident was the night light condition.Oct 10, 2000 · N2067C · Destroyed NTSB NYC00LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpartan 7W · Jefferson, OHThe overload failure of the left main gear strut housing.Jul 6, 2000 · N17613 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD96LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman E75N1 · Goshen, OHthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during short final approach/landing flare. The hot temperature was a related factor.Jul 6, 1996 · N55PR · Substantial damage NTSB BFO93LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Xenia, OHInadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.May 1, 1993 · N665M · Substantial damage NTSB NYC93LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Zanesville, OHImproper use of the throttle by the pilot.Apr 23, 1993 · N181RF · Substantial damage NTSB NYC92LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBroussard MH-1521M · Elyria, OHThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard bounced landing and subsequent blown tire and loss of airplane control.Aug 9, 1992 · N239HL · Substantial damage NTSB ATL86FEG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C-45H · Tremont City, OHThe acft collided with a utility pole during an exhibition fly-by. The acft continued to fly to its home arpt where it made an uneventful landing. The rt wing was damaged on the outboard end to include 2 ft of the aileron. The pole struck was 30 ft high and…Jul 6, 1986 · N8640E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStearman PT 17 · Hamilton, OHThe pilot was taking off in a 90 degree cross wind of 15 KTS gusts 23 KTS immediatly after liftoff a gust of wind resulted in pilot loss of directional control the acft veered off of the runway struck a ditch and nosed over inverted.May 5, 1985 · N59221 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85IA091Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech H-18 · Dayton, OHThe acft was rotated prematurely and stalled back onto the rwy. The acft was on rwy 24L and the wind was 240 degrees at 17 KTS gusting to 24 KTS. There was slight damage to the landing gear & flapsJan 14, 1985 · N135W · Minor damage NTSB CHI84LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Leesburg, OHThe plt decided to land in a hay field to talk to the farmer about the aerial seeding operation he was conducting. During the landing the plt said the acft hit a soft spot in the field and nosed over.Apr 8, 1984 · N48546 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75 · Cincinnati, OHThe acft collided with a ditch during landing roll and nosed down. The weather was VMC with the wind from 020 degrees AT6 KTS. The plt landed on rwy 24. About 1500 ft from the threshold the acft veered off the rwy and hit the ditch. The pltattributed the loss…Jul 10, 1983 · N75849 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Youngstown, OHThe plt had not obtained a wx briefing, but had gotten info from another company plt who had flown into the destination arpt earlier. During arrival, he could see the rotating beacon & rwy lights thru some fog & elected to make a visual apch. At aprx 75 ft…Jun 19, 1983 · N995H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82FEI01Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D18S · Concord, OHOct 30, 1981 · N8962A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEI19Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech TC-45J · North Jackson, OHApr 19, 1979 · N338A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEI02Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech G-18S · Cleveland, OHNov 1, 1977 · N120ZZ · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FA066Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech E18S · Buckeye Lake, OHAug 17, 1977 · N3616B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FA024Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech G18S · Youngstown, OHJan 20, 1977 · N9633R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75AC079Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech E18S · Columbus, OHApr 26, 1975 · N1052N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74AC017Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech E18S · Urbana, OHAug 30, 1973 · N5632D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73DE135Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Kent, OHMar 20, 1973 · N4369 · Destroyed NTSB CHI71FGD30Accident · No injuriesClosedLockheed 12A · Toledo, OHJul 6, 1970 · N18137 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70AC058Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech E18S · Cleveland, OHFeb 27, 1970 · N166H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67F0267Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech E18S · Fremont, OHAug 31, 1966 · N3646B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66D0665Accident · No injuriesClosedLockheed 12A · Richmond Hts, OHMar 4, 1966 · N1108 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66F0388Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft D-18S · Columbus, OHOct 29, 1965 · N79AG · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66F0425Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft C-45H · Toledo, OHOct 23, 1965 · N69K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66A0039Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft SNB-5 · Bainbridge, OHOct 16, 1965 · N2201S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI65F0099Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft D-18S · Wakeman, OHApr 8, 1965 · N86R · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3661Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D18 · Springfield, OHAug 29, 1964 · N2047D · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2839Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft D18S · Wakeman, OHJul 15, 1964 · N86R · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1161Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft TC-45G · Steubenville, OHApr 4, 1964 · N9907Z · Substantial damage