NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R1340 series, 1989

36 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

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NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R1340 series, 1989 per year, 1964–2026: 1,656 cases
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Latest cases

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\") = 1989
    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 LAX90DVG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Knights Landing, CAThe failure of the right main Landing gear due to a sheared bolt that attached the spring leg to the gear.Nov 18, 1989 · N6977K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Pacoima, CAThe pilot's misjudgement of the proper altitude and distance from the runway during a night approach.Oct 3, 1989 · N12377 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Albemarle, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.Oct 2, 1989 · N350HT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89DUG09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · Blythe, CAThe pilot's failure to verify the fuel supply prior to takeoff.Sep 22, 1989 · N3654N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-3 · Sheenjek River, AKFailure of the pilot to go around when he was unable to attain the proper touchdown point and his excessive application of brakes during the landing. Contributing factors were: the downdraft, excessive remedial action, and soft terrain.Sep 2, 1989 · N17689 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Wabbaseka, ARImproper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the tall vegetation (grass). The tall vegetation & high density altitude were considered to be contributing factors.Aug 26, 1989 · N10103 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89DVA09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Tranquillity, CAThe pilot's visual look-out was inadequate and that he failed to see the high vegetation upon landing. Factors relating to this accident are dark night and high vegetation.Aug 11, 1989 · N4072X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89DQG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Sunray, TXA total power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough uneven terrain in which the pilot had to make the forced landing.Aug 11, 1989 · N7903 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89DRG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Austwell, TXPilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area (terrain). High vegetation and rough terrain were contributing factors.Aug 2, 1989 · N7501Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89DEP10Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Plainfield, WIFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the aircraft while conducting aerial application maneuvers in close proximity to the terrain.Aug 1, 1989 · N5044S · DestroyedNTSB ATL89DKG05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Dawson, GAFailure of the number three cylinder head.Jul 31, 1989 · N9755 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89DRD12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Donaldsonville, LALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.Jul 29, 1989 · N8172K · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Portland, AREngine failure due to failure of an engine cylinder.Jul 28, 1989 · N8116K · 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 MIA89LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Schlater, MSInadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot which resulted in the selection of the wrong runway. The tailwindand dirt bank were considered to be contributing factors.Jul 19, 1989 · N4579 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89DRD11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Lake Arthur, LALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The high weeds (vegetation) & levee (dirt bank) were considered to be related factors.Jul 19, 1989 · N48377 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89DVG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Willows, CAFailure of the connecting rod on #1 cylinder of the aircraft powerplant.Jul 4, 1989 · N3627G · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Jonesboro, ARThe pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain during a forced landing made necessary by the separation of three feet of one of the propeller blades.Jul 3, 1989 · N8976Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW89DRG08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Rio Hondo, TXImproper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were the adverse wind conditions.Jun 27, 1989 · N4448S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Colfax, WAImproper installation of the cylinder assembly. The terrain was not suitable for a successful forced landing.Jun 24, 1989 · N8974H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Shelbyville, INThe pilot allowed his attention to be devaited, misjudged altitude and distance to the runway while on final approach, and failed to maintain clearance above the power lines. Contributing factors were: the power lines and parked aircraft.Jun 17, 1989 · N43YP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89DRD07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Morse, LALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The soft terrain was a contributing factor.Jun 15, 1989 · N8916H · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Wynne, ARUnsuitable terrain selected by the pilot. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven landing area.Jun 7, 1989 · N8063K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Lambert, MSFailure of the engine impeller. The ditch in the emergency landing area was a related factor.May 28, 1989 · N5543X · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164 · Hermiston, ORFailure and separation of the left main landing wheel.May 26, 1989 · N8768H · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Arcola, MSThe circumferential on the number 2 cylinder which resulted in a loss of engine power.May 26, 1989 · N73089 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89DKJ03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Loxley, ALThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.May 22, 1989 · N8881H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89DVG06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Davis, CAThe pilot failed to properly use his brakes during the off airport landing.May 14, 1989 · N3629Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89DRG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164 · Edcouch, TXLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The corn crop was a contributing factor.May 6, 1989 · N4591 · 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 MKC89LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Roseau, MNFuel starvation due to fuel ice.Apr 15, 1989 · N23702 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.Apr 13, 1989 · N15HB · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89DPJ03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor 301 · Jefferson, OKLoss of engine power, due to a cracked number 4 cylinder. A factor related to the accident was: the terrace (dirt bank) in the emergency landing area.Apr 7, 1989 · N4369S · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Stuttgart, ARFailure of the engine blower assembly drive shaft, while maneuvering at low altitude, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall before he could land.Mar 11, 1989 · N9874 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Compton, CAFatigue cracks that existed in an engine cylinder.Feb 23, 1989 · N6972C · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89DKG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Dawson, GATotal loss of engine power due to leaking carburetor float. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain used for a forced landing.Feb 10, 1989 · N9755 · Substantial damage