NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R1340 series, ID

45 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.

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NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R1340 series, ID per year, 1973–2026: 45 cases
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ID' 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 ('52016'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR23LA211Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Paul, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.Jun 3, 2023 · N4894X · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S2R · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while turning at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 24, 2019 · N5569X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Weiser, IDA partial loss of engine power due to an internal catastrophic failure of the master rod crankpin bearing.Aug 2, 2016 · N23923 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · De Smet, IDThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from guy wires during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reduced ability to see the guy wires due to sun glare.Jun 6, 2016 · N4191X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Juliaetta, IDA partial loss of engine power due to a crack in the No. 2 cylinder.Mar 12, 2016 · N6894Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot did not reduce the airplane’s descent rate prior to the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.Feb 5, 2012 · N4894X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-600 · Hazelton, IDPartial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 3, 2011 · N4021S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Hazelton, IDA total loss of engine power during low-level maneuvering due to an excessively worn carburetor.May 28, 2011 · N9724 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA444Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 164B · Murtaugh, IDThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Sep 2, 2010 · N7502Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Genesee, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during low-altitude maneuvering.Aug 18, 2010 · N8150K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Genesee, IDThe in-flight failure of the rudder attachment point due to severe corrosion, which made directional control of the airplane not possible during landing.Mar 22, 2008 · N8148K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ-6 · American Falls, IDThe pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance with a power line, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the power line.Jun 4, 2006 · N45CK · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S-2R · Grand View, IDThe pilot's inadvertent reduction of turbine engine power to the reverse position while landing on a desert road. A factor was the fence adjacent to the road.Jun 2, 2006 · N5047X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Mountain Home, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and the loss of engine power. A vehicle was a factor in the on ground collision.Jun 24, 2005 · N4865X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Wendell, IDA cracked cylinder head which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering. High vegetation was a factor.Jul 7, 2004 · N7502Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Midvale, IDThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the high tension powerline. A factor was the powerline.Jun 5, 2004 · N8440K · DestroyedNTSB SEA04LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the irrigation pivot.Jun 1, 2004 · N657Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Weiser, IDThe fracture of the number 3 cylinder exhaust pushrod resulting in the exhaust valve's inability to open during the exhaust cycle and the subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing factors were the ditch and elevated roadway which the aircraft crossed during…Jul 6, 2002 · N8440K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Grand View, IDInternal deterioration of a fuel line, resulting in loss of engine power. Factors included obstruction of the fuel line, fuel starvation, and a fence in the forced landing area.Jul 21, 2000 · N4925X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · American Falls, IDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and overload of the (right) main landing gear. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.Jul 23, 1999 · N3649X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Paul, IDThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff and initial climb, resulting in stall/mush and inability of the aircraft to sustain level flight. Factors included high density altitude, a tailwind, an uphill takeoff surface, and crops in the…Jul 12, 1999 · N8005C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Jerome, IDFuel exhaustion. Carburetor contamination and rough terrain were factors.May 27, 1999 · N6024M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power transmission line during an aerial application flight. Factors include a power line located just beyond the boundary of the field being sprayed, and the pilot's incorrect judgement of the distance between…May 20, 1998 · N1009T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Dubois, IDfailure of the pilot to remain clear of an irrigation spray device, which resulted in inadvertent water ingestion and flameout of the aircraft's turboprop engine. Factors relating to the accident were: the proximity of the irrigation spray device (close to…Jul 27, 1996 · N5390 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Aberdeen, IDpilot's improper planning/decision, and subsequent incapacitation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: pilot fatigued from a long-distance drive with minimal rest, physical…Jun 6, 1996 · N5686X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Burley, IDA total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 8, 1995 · N8946H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · Terreton, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude to overcome the downdraft. The downdraft was a factor.May 29, 1995 · N31580 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Paul, IDThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. The soft terrain was a factor.Aug 4, 1992 · N4653 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Murtaugh, IDThe improper preflight planning/decision by the pilot, resulting in his attempt to takeoff with the aircraft loaded over maximum certificated gross takeoff weight.Aug 3, 1991 · N4865X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Jerome, IDThe pilot did not maintain a proper altitude while maneuvering to reverse direction.Jun 21, 1990 · N4530N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Albion, IDThe pilot's improper use of the mixture control during takeoff. The fence was a related factor.Jul 19, 1989 · N8377 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Grangeville, IDA partial power loss due to a blower failure. A factor related to the accident was the soft field condition.Apr 17, 1989 · N4340S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Nampa, IDGround personnel reported the acft entered procedure turnaround in an excessive attitude, appeared to stall, rolled inverted and struck the ground. No evidence found of pre-impact mechanical failure or malfunction.Jul 25, 1986 · N5511X · DestroyedNTSB SEA85LYA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell S2R · Caldwell, IDAn aero commander S2R had been modified by the installation of an air research TPE-331-43A power plant. During an aerial application flight the pilot heard a loud bang and experienced a loss of power. Investigation revealed the first stage turbine whee, part…Aug 4, 1985 · N5511X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164B · Twin Falls, IDA partial loss of power occurred during aerial application due to a crack around one of the cylinders. While the plt was attempting to dump chemicals, the acft settled onto the ground tearing off the rt main gear. The plt then flew on to Twin Falls to land.…Jun 22, 1985 · N6762K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell Thrush SR2 · Nampa, IDThe acft began to lose power while engaged in aerial application so the plt dumped his load and headed for the airstrip. Enroute the power deteriorated so the plt elected to land. Cutting the mixture gave the engine a surge which caused an overshoot into…Aug 14, 1984 · N5553X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · American Falls, IDThe load/ground crew reported that the plt planned to make 1 more spray run before flying back to the home base. When the acft did not return to the loading area, they assumed he had returned to the base. They drove 20 mi back to the base, but found neither…May 19, 1984 · N4865X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA82DA127Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Burley, IDAt about 20 ft AGL after takeoff the eng quit. The cause of the eng failure could not be determined.Jul 24, 1982 · N9532 · DestroyedNTSB SEA81FYP18Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrumman G-164B · Harrison, IDMay 23, 1981 · N48574 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA78DYA24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Oakley, IDSep 1, 1978 · N7365 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA76DYA25Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Hamer, IDJun 5, 1976 · N7863 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA76DYG42Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Nezperce, IDApr 9, 1976 · N29SK · Substantial damageNTSB SEA75FYA16Accident · No injuriesClosedSnow 600S2R · Marsing, IDAug 31, 1974 · N8973Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA75DYA04Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Burley, IDJul 14, 1974 · N7365 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA74FYA02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAero Comdr 600S2R · Homedale, IDJul 7, 1973 · N5553X · Substantial damage