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NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 series, 2001

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.

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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2001
    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 NYC02LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Hudson, NHThe pilot/owner's failure to properly identify the inoperative engine prior to feathering the wrong propeller, and his lack of familiarity with the required corrective procedures. A factor was the initial engine failure.Oct 2, 2001 · N8393H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor in the accident was rock(s)/boulders in the area of takeoff.Sep 16, 2001 · N5343G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164B · Rayville, LAthe partial failure of the magneto drive coupling while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 28, 2001 · N2LU · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and wind gusts.Aug 21, 2001 · N10395 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA273Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Hazelton, NDthe pilot's ostentatious display when he performed a low level manuever and stalled the airplane.Aug 11, 2001 · N48624 · DestroyedNTSB FTW01LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Bunkie, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 9, 2001 · N542KG · DestroyedNTSB CHI01LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Mandan, NDthe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the powerline. Additional factors were the thermal lift and the powerline.Jul 14, 2001 · N14AG · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman A-75 · Marissa, ILThe pilot's manuever to avoid obstructions and his failure to abort takeoff. The pilot's failure to establish adequate climb, and the transmission wire are contributing factors.Jun 8, 2001 · N4558N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA136Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Powhatan, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering after takeoff.Jun 6, 2001 · N48721 · DestroyedNTSB CHI01LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor G-164A · Casselton, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while recovering from a bounced landing. A factor was the collapse of the right main landing gear.May 16, 2001 · N970X · Substantial damageNTSB 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.May 14, 2001 · N66791 · DestroyedNTSB ANC01TA048Accident · No injuriesFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AKA failure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance/clearance from a cement barricade while taxiing into a parking spot after landing. A factor was the presence of a barricade adjacent to the parking spot.Apr 20, 2001 · N4793C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Dyer, TNThe improper installation of the main landing gear tire (pinched tube) by company maintenance personnel resulting in a total loss of air pressure in-flight, loss of directional control on landing roll, and subsequent nose down.Mar 27, 2001 · N6552K · Substantial damage