NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R1340 series, 1987
34 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
| 1964 | 15 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 24 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 33 |
| 1974 | 32 |
| 1975 | 44 |
| 1976 | 49 |
| 1977 | 44 |
| 1978 | 50 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1980 | 42 |
| 1981 | 52 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1983 | 35 |
| 1984 | 42 |
| 1985 | 36 |
| 1986 | 37 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 42 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 40 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 4 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1987
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.
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") = 1987
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" 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 LAX87DJA09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEmair MA-1-B · Paauilo, HIDuring an aerial application flt, just after take off, the plt noted that the engine oil temp was high and that blue smoke was coming from the engine. Unable to land at the airport, the acft collided with the terrain short of the runway and nosed over.…NTSB MKC87DPG03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Tillar, ARThe pilot stated that the prop RPM became erratic. On approach, the prop ran completely out of control, causing the aircraft to nose down into a plowed field just short of the landing area. The a/c hit on the main landing gear, broke them off, then it nosed…NTSB MKC87LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Holly Grove, ARThe pilot lost control on takeoff roll, ran off the side of the runway and impacted a dirt bank. The aircraft came to rest in an inverted position. Investigation revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions/failures.NTSB MIA87LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Panama City, FLThe plt stated that he was inbound to sandy creek airport when he heard a loud bang and lost power. On landing rollout in a field the aircraft hit some sod, flipped over & came to rest inverted. Post crash examination of the engine revealed an internal blower…NTSB DEN87LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6C · Colorado Spring, COThe plt reports that he accepted a tailwind for his landing and ground-looped during the roll out.NTSB 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…NTSB LAX87DJA08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEmair MA-1B · Pahala, HIDuring an aerial application operation, while taking off, the aircraft veered off the runway and came to rest nose down. Inspection of the landing gear revealed that the left main landing gear scissor bolt broke.NTSB DEN87LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6A · Englewood, COThe plt does not possess a single engine airplane rating. The plt had a total of 18 hours in the AT-6A. Pilot was departing on a pleasure flt. Witnesses stated that the aircraft appeared to rotate prematurely, climbing at a slow airspeed and a high angle of…NTSB LAX87LA295Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Butte City, CADuring a local flight, a witness observed the acft making shallow right turns at aprx 100 ft AGL. The acft suddenly nosed down and collided with the terrain. Neither the plt nor the passenger remember what happened. Inspection of the engine revealed…NTSB SEA87LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Plymouth, WADrg a swath run, a total loss of power occurred when the eng's #9 cylinder failed. The plt made a forced lndg in a soft potato field, but the acft nosed over after it slowed to about 20 KTS.NTSB ATL87DKG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Summerdale, ALThe pilot was about to engage in an aerial application operation. During climb the engine lost power, the chemical load was dumped and the airplane was landed in an adjacent field. On rollout the airplane hit a ditch and nosed over. Examination of the engine…NTSB LAX87DVA10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Taft, CADuring a repositioning flight, the plt landed the aircraft on a dirt road. During the landing roll the left wing struck an irrigation standpipe. The aircraft turned rapidly which collapsed the main landing gear. There were no mechancial failures or…NTSB ATL87LA225Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6G · Clanton, ALThe airplane engine loss pwr shortly after takeoff, and the plt turned back toward the arpt. The airplane crashed approx 1200 ft short of the rwy in a clearing. The plt reported that he had departed the arpt with the fuel selector in the 'off' position.NTSB FTW87DRG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander S2R · La Joya, TXDuring an aerial application flight at a low altitude the aircraft's engine failed. A forced landing was made to a grassfield resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. Disassembly of the engine revealed partial failure of the left magneto. The aircraft…NTSB DEN87LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Romeo, COThe plt reports that the acft encountered a downdraft during the turn around following a swath run. The aircraft began to settle and collided with the ground, bounced, hit a second time and nosed over. The aircraft was loaded with 280 gals of amine and 70…NTSB MIA87LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Swiftown, MSWhile spraying cotton, severe vibration was felt throughout the acft & the plt elected a forced ldg. During the flare, the throttle was advanced to raise the nose, & the plt discovered the eng had totally failed. The acft flipped inverted on touch down. An…NTSB ATL87DEI08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Bucyrus, OHAs the plt was apchg a field to spread fertilizer, the acft collided with a tree & crashed to the ground. The plt received a head injury & said he could not recall the acdnt. According to hospital records, he was suffering from pneumonia & had a 101 deg temp…NTSB ATL87DLT02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G164B-600 · Union City, TNThe ag-acft lost power while turning, shortly after departure from a field. During the subsequent forced ldg, the acft struck a fence and nosed over. The engine was torn from the acft during the impact sequence. Post-crash examination of the acft engine by an…NTSB FTW87DRD08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Lacassine, LAThe pilot stated the aircraft's tail wheel broke during the takeoff roll causing the aircraft to veer to the right. The right wing contacted a small tree and the right main gear wheel dropped into a ditch which was parallel with the runway. Directional…NTSB FTW87DRD07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Chenneyville, LAThe engine experienced a total loss of power due to a failed #1 connecting rod. During the forced landing the left wing contacted cotton plants which caused the aircraft to veer left and flip inverted.NTSB SEA87LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Walla Walla, WADuring takeoff run the right main gear collapsed. The right wing dropped and the aircraft spun to the right. The plt discovered that the right main gear failed at the weld. The pilot, who is also an a & p mechanic, stated that this was an original weld from…NTSB NYC87LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-2 · Farmingdale, NYThe plt was performing touch-&-go landings. On the 3rd landing, the main gear collapsed & the acft received substantial damage. No pre-acdnt part failure or malfunction was reported.NTSB FTW87DPA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Mckinney, TXThe pilot reportedly made a normal touchdown in a calm wind condition. During the landing rollout,however, he applied excessive braking. This caused the tail wheel equipped aircraft to nose over into an inverted attitude.NTSB MIA87FA160Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Dundee, MSWhile spraying a rice field, the acft was flying across svrl small dirt banks that had been furrowed for water ctl. Drg a swath run, it struck 3 furrowed banks that were close together, flipped over as it crashed, then burned. Witnessesrprtd the eng was…NTSB ATL87DMG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Beaufort, NCThe plt had just loaded the hopper with dylox chemical. As the acft became airborne, the plt stated, he experienced wind shear and the acft rolled to the right. The plt corrected by leveling the wings and immediately experienced a second more violent wind…NTSB LAX87DVG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Lambertsville, CAThe pilot stated that shortly after takeoff the engine 'cut out' several times then quit completely. The pilot made an emergency landing on a plowed field and during the landing roll the aircraft nosed over. The accident was not reported for 4 days and during…NTSB LAX87DVG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Gridley, CAOn takeoff from a farmer's field the aircraft's engine lost power. The aircraft was unable to clear a levee, struck the levee and came to rest in a rice field. The aircraft's fuel pump was removed and tested. After one minute of operation the pump pressure…NTSB LAX87DUM02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell S2R · Imperial, CADuring an aerial application applying sulphur, the sulphur ignited inflight. The pilot turned the aircraft back toward the airport; however, the cockpit filled with smoke and the pilot decided to land on a road. Due to the extent of fire damage it could not…NTSB MIA87LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Dundee, MSThe plt stated that when reversing direction after an aerial application maneuver the eng quit. He then landed the acft in a creek due to insufficient altitude to clear trees that were in the flight path. Upon touchdown the acft nosed over and came to rest…NTSB DEN87LA102Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S-2D · Columbus, NMThe plt departed deming, NM and flew to a ranch 15 mi n of Columbus, NM, to position the acft for aerial spraying that day. It was still dark when the plt made his apch to a road paralleled by power lines on the left and telephone cable marker posts on the…NTSB DEN87LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Conrad, MTAn ag plt was returning from an aerial application. Six miles from the destination arpt the engine quit. The plt attempted to land on a road but the acft struck the edge of a pit, spun across the road and came to rest facing 180 degrees from the original…NTSB BFO87LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Norfolk, VAThe tower cleared the aircraft to land on runway 35 at Norfolk international airport with winds from 010 degrees at 20 to 25 knots. The pilot stated that all other traffic was using runway 05. During landing roll the aircraft started to drift to the right,…NTSB MKC87LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A-600 · Hazen, ARThe pilot stated that he had flown six loads of wheat seeds and was returning to a private airstrip for another load when he ran out of daylight while on final approach to a landing. During the time he was considering the option of a rejected landing and a…NTSB FTW87DRD03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSikorsky S-55C · Kurthwood, LAThe engine surged and subsequently lost power during low altitude cruise flight above a dense forest. The pilot autorotated into the trees and then fell through onto the ground. Post accident examination revealed water contamination in the fuel system.