NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 series, TX
150 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
| 1964 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 4 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 4 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 4 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 3 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
Where
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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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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" DESCRun 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 GAA20CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 620 · Fabens, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power wires while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB CEN17LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Coleman, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN15LA272Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620A · Van Horn, TXThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN11FA228Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Brownsville, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA568Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D17S · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN10TA006Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech E18S · Jones Creek, TXThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the radio tower.NTSB DFW08CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Coleman, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on the landing roll. A contributing factor was the variable wind.NTSB DFW07CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDoggett Jack Samson · Conroe, TXThe failure of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW06LA087Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Hondo, TXA loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW05LA138Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStearman D75 · Taylor, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was low altitude selected by the pilot.NTSB DFW05CA132Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Tornillo, TXThe loss of engine power as result of the failure of a cylinder.NTSB FTW04CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Bay City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind.NTSB FTW04LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow S2C · La Feria, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the obstacle while maneuvering to perform an aerial application. A contributing factor was the high vegetation.NTSB FTW01FA117Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportConvair BT-13A · Odessa, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain the minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in a loss of control while performing a go-around. A contributing factor to the accident was the gusty tailwind condition.NTSB FTW99LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Whiteface, TXThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the soft ground and the standing water on the runway.NTSB FTW98LA410Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Mart, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW98LA407Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow S2C · Bovina, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB FTW98LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Dfw Airport, TXfailure of the pilot in the 2nd airplane (N4980V) to see-and-avoid the standing airplane (N2069C). Related factors were: darkness, and inadequate (vague) instructions issued by the UPS ramp controller.NTSB FTW98FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Cee Vee, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during an aerial application flight.NTSB FTW98LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G18S · Crosbyton, TXInadequate maintenance which resulted in diminished carburetor heat effectiveness due to missing alternate air doors. Contributing were conducive carburetor icing weather conditions, low ceilings during the emergency descent, and the lack of suitable terrain…NTSB FTW97LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow S2C · Hondo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB FTW96LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Dumas, TXThe failure of the right main gear torque link during landing roll as a result of its improper assembly by maintenance personnel.NTSB FTW95LA392Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Springlake, TXThe loss of engine power due to the uncontained failure of the third stage turbine wheel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW94LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Pampa, TXThe pilot's decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain following the forced landing. A factor was fuel starvation induced power loss resultant from the pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank.NTSB FTW93LA257Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Fentress, TXInadvertent deployment of the skydiver's reserve parachute for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW93LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75-N1 · Burnet, TXInadvertent groundloop by the pilot.NTSB FTW93LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Brookston, TXSmoke trailing from the left engine for an undetermined reason(s). Factors contributing to the accident were unsuitable terrain conditions.NTSB FTW92LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow S2C · Roby, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane while maneuvering and subsequent loss of control.NTSB FTW92LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A-75N1 · Edna, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent stall. A factor was the pilot's diversion of attention.NTSB FTW92LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Edinburg, TXPower loss due to a loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for forced landing.NTSB FTW90DPA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Bonham, TXA power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW89DRA08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Anahuac, TXFailure of the supercharger bearing. The dirt bank was a contributing factor.NTSB FTW89DRA05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBoeing A75 · East Bernard, TXWater in fuel from improper servicing of the aircraft and improper preflight by the pilot. The tailwind & soft/wet terrain were contributing factors.NTSB FTW88DRA14Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · College Port, TXAcft was substantially damaged when it executed an off-arpt landing following takeoff FR0M a wet sod strip on an ag flt. The plt stated that he was taking off to the north and that during the t/o roll the wind shifted to out of the south. He further stated…NTSB FTW87DRA09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Louise, TXThe acft was loaded with aprx 1100 lbs of fertilizer & the plt attempted to takeoff from a pvt strip on a 'still & muggy' day with a temp of about 95 deg. He rprtd that during the takeoff roll, he opened the dump gate when the acft was midway down the rwy to…NTSB FTW87LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-21A · Big Spring, TXDuring flt, the plt noted that the left fuel tank was almost empty and the right tank had gained fuel. He immediately switched from the both position to the right tank and started to work the wobble pump. The fuel continued to drop in the left tank and the…NTSB FTW87DRA03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Egypt, TXAcft experienced a power loss drng an aerial app maneuver. During the ensuing emerg lndg, the left wing struck high weeds on the shoulder of a road, veered left into a ditch, and flipped over. Investigation revealed no. 7 cylinder had a pre-existing crack in…NTSB FTW86LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Sweetwater, TXWhile the acft was in cruise flt, the engine suddenly went to idle power. The plt attempted to land in a clearing, but was unable to reach the intended area. During the landing, the acft collided with low mesquite trees, damaging the landing gear & wings. An…NTSB FTW86LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Addison, TXDuring the landing roll, the right main landing gear collapsed & separated from the fuselage. An exam revealed the right main gear had failed due to fatigue. The acft had a total airframe time of 1481 hrs.NTSB FTW86FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman G164A · Hankamer, TXTwo Grumman ag cats operated by the same air service collided in mid air. The accident occurred as one was departing and the other was returning to a temporary air strip adjacent to the fields they were fertilizing. Witnesses indicated that both pilot…NTSB FTW86FPA13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech E18S · Terrell, TXThe plt reported the acft yawed left on takeoff and despite attempted remedial action the acft would not clear odstaclesalong the flt path. Pwr was reduced and a straight in landing was made in a fld aprx 1/4 mile north of the rwy. A witness reported the acft…NTSB FTW85LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Pharr, TXThe plt took off at about 0600 CST on a local test flt following an eng change. He received a special VFR clearance from the control tower, but did not obtain an IFR clearance. At 0605, the wx at mcallen, TX was in part: 500 ft obscured, visibility 2 mi, wind…NTSB FTW85LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Progreso, TXShortly after takeoff, plt heard explosive report from engine and experienced partial pwr loss. Plt attempted to return for landing but could not maintain sufficient altitude. Load not jettisoned. During forced landing roll out in cane field acft nosed over.…NTSB FTW84LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D-18S · Mcallen, TXThe PIC was observing from the right seat while the C0-PLT was in the left seat taking off. During the takeoff roll, the co-plt lost directional control of the acft & the PIC was unable to recover. The acft veered off the left side of the rwy, the right main…NTSB FTW84LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Heidenheimer, TXThe plt landed in the field he was spraying to tell the flagman he was quitting for the day. During landing roll the right main gear dug into the soft dirt and the acft nosed over.NTSB FTW84LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D17S · Stratford, TXThe pilot stated after the accident that the engine failure occurred as the acft climbed through 6500 feet. According to the plt the no. 1 cylinder separated from the radial eng. The acft nosed over during the landing on unimproved terrain.NTSB FTW84FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Brownsville, TXThe plt had just taken off at night on a flt to Mexico when he declared an intent to return & land with some unspecified emergency. While he was using his radio, the sound of both engs, running at hi power, was audible. When asked if he required assistance,…NTSB FTW83LA405Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · East Bernard, TXDuring takeoff, the eng had a partial loss of power after the acft lifted off. The plt reported that he dumped his load of defoliant, but the acft would not climb. Subsequently, it settled & collided with brush & trees. The plt attributed the power loss to a…NTSB FTW83LA391Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Lissie, TXThe acft ran into a ditch during takeoff and collapsed the landing gear. The plt said he was steering around some mud holes when the wing became entangled in high grass alongside the rwy. The acft groundlooped off the rwy into a ditch. The wings and landing…NTSB FTW83LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech TC-45G · Abilene, TXAbout 30 mi east of Abilene there was a partial loss of power on the left eng. The plt feathered the prop & made an emergency approach into Abilene. Unable to hold initial approach altitude, the plt restarted the left eng, but could obtain only partial power.…