Fatal NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R1340 series, CA

23 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Pratt & Whitney R1340 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

19672026
Fatal NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R1340 series, CA per year, 1967–2026: 23 cases
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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\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('52016'))
  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 ANC24FA038Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Richvale, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a trailer located on the edge of the runway during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the location of the trailer on the side of the runway.May 28, 2024 · N3629Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA305Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Davis, CAAn inflight loss of control during a low altitude operation for undetermined reasons.Aug 6, 2023 · N5450 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23FA122Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Willows, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while flying under multiple conductors during a low-altitude aerial application flight, which resulted in propeller contact with a powerline and a subsequent loss of control.Mar 8, 2023 · N8424V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22FA026Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAyres S-2R · Shafter, CAThe pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.Nov 3, 2021 · N8960Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA145Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman G164 · Pleasant Grove, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision.May 15, 2019 · N6787K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA322Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G 164B · Tulelake, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during low-altitude operations.Aug 1, 2014 · N3627R · DestroyedNTSB WPR13LA223Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Biggs, CAThe pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the runway environment during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision.May 9, 2013 · N8214S · Minor damageNTSB WPR10FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American AT6 · Bakersfield, CAThe pilots did not maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.Mar 17, 2010 · N75AG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Westmorland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the dark night condition.Jun 20, 2002 · N8719S · DestroyedNTSB LAX98LA240Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Tracy, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate clearance with the telephone wires.Jul 22, 1998 · N7442 · DestroyedNTSB LAX93LA200Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164A · Biggs, CAFailure of the number 2 engine cylinder. A factor related to the accident was the lack of altitude for the pilot to make a successfull forced landing.May 5, 1993 · N5249 · DestroyedNTSB LAX92LA274Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Tulare, CAAn inflight hopper compartment fire due to the incompatibility of the chemical loads, and, the failure of the operator follow the cautionary directives of the chemical manufacturer.Jul 1, 1992 · N8636H · DestroyedNTSB LAX90DVA07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · San Joaquin, CAThe failure of the no. 4 cylinder head.Jul 26, 1990 · N7315S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90DUG05Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Blythe, CAFailure of the pilots of N6708K and N10222 to maintain adequate visual lookout and failure of the pilot of N6708K to follow a prearanged procedure for reversing the direction of flight.Apr 19, 1990 · N6708K · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB LAX87DVA11Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Mendota, CAThe ground flagman reported the pilot had just completed spraying the bean field. The pilot was in the process of doing a touch-up application when he flew under the power lines. The airplane right wing contacted the lowest of the 4 powerlines, rolled…Aug 13, 1987 · N4219X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA241Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American AT6A · Lemoore, CAAfter dropping a parachutist to open an air show the plt's takeoff was delayed by a blown tire on a landing airplane and difficulties with filling his smoke oil tank. After completing about two thirds of his aerobatic routine the plt recovered from a reverse…May 5, 1985 · N144KM · DestroyedNTSB LAX81FVA62Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 600S2R · Kettleman City, CASep 15, 1981 · N3655X · DestroyedNTSB LAX81FA105Accident · 2 fatalClosedN American AT-6 · California Vly, CAJul 18, 1981 · N7475C · DestroyedNTSB LAX81FA093Accident · 6 fatalClosedSikorsky S-55 · Beaumont, CAMay 29, 1981 · N874 · DestroyedNTSB OAK77FA036Accident · 1 fatalClosedN.American SNJ-5 · Petaluma, CAJun 11, 1977 · N9823C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX75FVA73Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrumman G-164A · Taft, CAJun 21, 1975 · N9783 · DestroyedNTSB LAX70F0157Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr S-2R · Shafter, CAOct 13, 1969 · N8988Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX67A0110Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrumman G-73 · Avalon, CAMay 27, 1967 · N2968 · Destroyed