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

38 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, OR per year, 1964–2026: 38 cases
1964	1
1965	2
1966	2
1967	1
1968	1
1969	2
1971	1
1972	1
1973	3
1974	1
1975	2
1977	3
1978	1
1979	1
1982	3
1983	1
1988	1
1989	1
1993	1
1995	3
1996	2
2000	1
2004	1
2016	2

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" = 'OR' 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\" = 'OR' 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" = 'OR' 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 WPR16FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Madras, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway during a low-level aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was a high density altitude and the pilot's failure to plan/adequately compensate for high density altitude conditions.Aug 27, 2016 · N999PP · Destroyed NTSB GAA16CA429Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportConsolidated Vultee BT13 · Joseph, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and damage to the left aileron and elevator.Aug 13, 2016 · N53331 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA04LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Nyssa, ORThe failure (fracture) of the number four cylinder head during an aerial application run. Factors include the soft crop-covered terrain.Jul 23, 2004 · N7220 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA00LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Mcminnville, ORThe disconnection of the left tailwheel control cable spring resulting in the positioning of the tailwheel in a right turn condition.Aug 15, 2000 · N450UR · Substantial damage NTSB SEA96LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Brookings, ORthe pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the approach to landing, his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to perform a go-around, while there was sufficient runway and airspeed remaining. The tailwind was a related…May 26, 1996 · N56642 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA96LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Ashland, ORthe dual student's improper touchdown, and the instructor's delayed remedial action. The crosswind was a related factor.Feb 10, 1996 · N690 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA96LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow S2C · Dufer, ORA loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. A factor was the evasive maneuver to avoid a ditch.Nov 16, 1995 · N1694S · Substantial damage NTSB SEA95LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164 · Nyssa, ORthe pilot's inadequate ground reconnaissance.Aug 23, 1995 · N146KY · Substantial damage NTSB SEA95LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Stayton, ORA power loss for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the soft terrain.May 7, 1995 · N6895Q · Substantial damage NTSB SEA93LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Bend, ORDirectional control not maintained and ground loop/swerve not corrected by the pilot in command.Jan 31, 1993 · N56843 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA89LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164B · Hermiston, ORThe airport owners failure to mark a hidden hazard.Jul 19, 1989 · N6632Q · Substantial damage NTSB SEA88LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStearman A-75-N1 · Medford, ORPlt performed a negative 'g' maneuver, estimated at 2 to 2.5 negative 'g' force, following which the engine lost power. A forced landing was accomplished in scrub trees. The engine is equipped with a float carburetor. There were indications that the cause of…May 1, 1988 · N53125 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA83LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow S2C · Hepner, ORThe acft slid sideways on a sloping field during a forced landing and damaged a wing. The pilot said he had sprayed two fields and was enroute to spray another when a complete loss of power occurred. The pilot stated that he found no usablefuel in either fuel…Jun 3, 1983 · N1665S · Substantial damage NTSB SEA82DA116Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C45G · Sheridan, ORThe aircraft was on a functional check flight. According to the pilot and a witness (employed by the pilot), the left brake was locked during touchdown. Subsequently, the aircraft nosed over and a ground fire erupted which destroyed the plane. The pilot…Jul 18, 1982 · N4758N · Destroyed NTSB SEA82FYM13Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Kent, ORThe pilot reported that he was working off of a 1700 ft dirt strip with a rough surface and with a slight cross- wind. The elevation was about 2650 ft MSL and the temperature was approximately 70 degrees fahrenheit. The pilot initiated a takeoff with about…Apr 22, 1982 · N1262W · Destroyed NTSB SEA82DA028Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Medford, ORAfter landing the pilot of Taylorcraft, N9507B, was cleared to proceed to his parking area. At 1054:50, ground control advised him of stearman, N56270, approaching from the opposite direction. The Taylorcraft pilot adjusted his taxi path to the right of the…Feb 6, 1982 · N56270 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB SEA79DYK18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech D-17S · Sisters, ORJun 15, 1979 · N1030 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA78FYM39Accident · 1 fatalClosedBoeing E75N1 · John Day, ORJun 16, 1978 · N4769V · Destroyed NTSB SEA77DYK23Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C45H · Medford, ORSep 11, 1977 · N600UW · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77DYM57Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C-18S · Sheridan, ORAug 14, 1977 · N4758N · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77DYK12Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing D75N1 · Malin, ORMay 1, 1977 · N53179 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76DYI08Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75 · Klamath Falls, ORJul 23, 1975 · N4769V · Substantial damage NTSB SEA7LFYC04Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75 · Madras, ORJul 12, 1975 · N147KY · Substantial damage NTSB SEA74FYC55Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D18S · Mcminnville, ORMay 26, 1974 · N104J · Substantial damage NTSB SEA74FYI05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing PT-17 · Malin, ORJul 19, 1973 · N56941 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA73DYI16Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75 · Marlin, ORJun 6, 1973 · N5522N · Substantial damage NTSB SEA73DYI14Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75 · Klamath Fall, ORMay 24, 1973 · N4742V · Substantial damage NTSB SEA72DYA34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172H · Ontario, ORMay 13, 1972 · N2626L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB SEA72DYI09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedStearman PT-17 · Glide, ORSep 16, 1971 · N4769V · Destroyed NTSB SEA69F0257Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech D17S · Aurora, ORApr 7, 1969 · N1192V · Substantial damage NTSB SEA69F0206Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75 · Medford, ORFeb 28, 1969 · N4812V · Substantial damage NTSB SEA69F0010Accident · No injuriesClosedStearman PT-13 · Condon, ORMar 30, 1968 · N49377 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA67D0350Accident · No injuriesClosedFairchild M62 · Rome, ORJun 15, 1967 · N56110 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA67F0131Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C-45H · Lakeview, ORJul 24, 1966 · N9985Z · Substantial damage NTSB SEA67F0118Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75 · Springfield, ORJul 24, 1966 · N56769 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA66F0107Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft C-45G · Cave Junctn, ORJul 26, 1965 · N248GB · Substantial damage NTSB SEA65D0060Accident · No injuriesClosedFairchild W62M · Adrian, ORMay 11, 1965 · N56110 · No damage NTSB UNK64X1982Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing E75 · Waconda, ORMay 27, 1964 · N1064N · Substantial damage