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NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney PT6A series, 2003

34 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Pratt & Whitney PT6A 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\") = 2003
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('52032', '52034'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB NYC04LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Covington, KYThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in a decrease in airplane performance due to ice, and a subsequent hard landing.Dec 20, 2003 · N9469B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04FA043Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Daytona Beach, FLThe unqualified pilot's continued flight into known instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience and the low ceiling.Dec 17, 2003 · N155BM · DestroyedNTSB NYC04LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Reading, PAThe pilot's improper decision to not apply de-icing fluid to the wings prior to takeoff, which resulted in snow/ice contamination on the of the wings, a stall mush, and a forced landing in an open field.Dec 6, 2003 · N700QD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's improper decision to taxi behind another airplane conducting an engine run-up, which resulted in a jet blast encounter.Nov 13, 2003 · N717BT · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04IA024Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COthe ground personnel’s failure to maintain aircraft clearance, resulting in the collision. Contributing factors include ground communications not coordinated by the ground personnel, the flight crew's inadequate visual outlook and the parked airplane.Nov 10, 2003 · N254GL · Minor damageNTSB NYC04IA023Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bangor, METhe pilot's inability to see through the windshield, which was obscured due to icing conditions. This resulted in the pilot's inadequate flare, and a subsequent hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the wing icing.Nov 5, 2003 · N805TH · Minor damageNTSB ATL03LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A90 · Summerville, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Sep 22, 2003 · N34HA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Fort Pierce, FLFailure of one blade in the engine compressor turbine disk due to fatigue which was caused by loss of gap between the blade platforms as a result of corrosion due to a foreign element (phosphate). This resulted in loss of engine power during takeoff and…Sep 18, 2003 · N1528T · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA223Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Farwell, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Sep 12, 2003 · N61353 · DestroyedNTSB DCA03WA056Accident · 9 fatalForeign investigationBeech King Air B200 · Madeira Islands, PortugalSep 12, 2003 · N600BV · DestroyedNTSB NYC03MA183Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Yarmouth, MAThe improper replacement of the forward elevator trim cable, and subsequent inadequate functional check of the maintenance performed, which resulted in a reversal of the elevator trim system and a loss of control in-flight. Factors were the flightcrew's…Aug 26, 2003 · N240CJ · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Westside, IAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered, and the terrace/embankment.Aug 22, 2003 · N5007G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Muskegon, MIThe airplane colliding with a deer during the landing roll.Aug 20, 2003 · N79SK · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA273Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T660 · Blytheville, ARThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and altitude/clearance not being maintained from the transmission wires. A factor to the accident was the transmission wires.Aug 19, 2003 · N4114A · DestroyedNTSB ANC03FA096Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportReims 406 · Barrow, AKAn in-flight collision with ocean waters while maneuvering for an undetermined reason.Aug 17, 2003 · N6591L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Hudson, ILThe pilot failed to abort the takeoff. A factor was the soybean crop.Aug 15, 2003 · N9187Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Kotzebue, AKThe airplane encountered unforecast turbulence, which resulted in serious injury to the pilot.Jul 9, 2003 · N410GV · No damageNTSB CHI03IA153Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Milwaukee, WIFailure of the aileron sprocket assembly at the sprocket-to-shaft braze joint. Contributing factors were the improper braze procedure used by the part manufacturer at the time of fabrication which resulted in an inferior quality joint and the inadequate…Jun 7, 2003 · N901SK · Minor damageNTSB LAX03LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502A · Raywood, TXthe pilot's encounter with a stall/mush condition in the takeoff initial climb due to his inadequate preflight/pretakeoff procedures and failure to set the wing flaps to the proper takeoff configuration before beginning the takeoff ground roll.Jun 3, 2003 · N948BB · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Edna, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the visibility.May 19, 2003 · N9086M · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · New Russia, OHThe pilot's failure to verify the position of the fuel selectors prior to takeoff, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation. A factor was the failure of the fuel selector warning horn.May 15, 2003 · N208AD · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA118Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-503A · Pontiac, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude maneuver.May 5, 2003 · N503D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Pond Creek, OKThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during liftoff resulting in a stall.Apr 28, 2003 · N60819 · DestroyedNTSB ATL03FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700B · Mobile, ALThe improper installation of the power control linkage on the engine fuel control unit by maintenance personnel which resulted in a loss of power lever control, and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures and his intentional engine shutdown which…Apr 25, 2003 · N705QD · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Sedan, NMthe nonmechanical partial loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing (due to his low altitude), and the irrigation system (object) that was impacted.Apr 24, 2003 · N318BR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Taft, TXThe partial loss of engine power resulting from a leaking fuel transfer tube following inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. A contributing factor was the furrowed terrain encountered during the forced landing.Apr 17, 2003 · N6078W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Avondale, AZThe pilot failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from power lines. The backhoe's location, which caused the pilot to alter his planned flight path, was a factor.Apr 1, 2003 · N30913 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03FA035Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to an aerodynamic stall.Mar 1, 2003 · N700PP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Holly Grove, ARThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.Feb 18, 2003 · N61802 · Substantial damageNTSB ENG03RA010Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208 · Caqueta Province, ColombiaFeb 13, 2003 · N1116G · DestroyedNTSB ANC03LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Russian Mission, AKThe failure of the pilot to use a tail stand while loading passengers, which resulted in the airplane's tail impacting the ground.Jan 30, 2003 · N1276P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03MA035Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Denver, COBoth pilots' inadequate visual lookout. A contributing factor was the Cheyenne pilot operating the airplane with a known transponder deficiency.Jan 25, 2003 · N360LL · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB FTW03FA089Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · San Angelo, TXThe flight crew's failure to cycle the deice boots prior to conducting a simulated forced landing and their failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent loss of control. A contributing factor…Jan 24, 2003 · N944FE · DestroyedNTSB DCA03MA022Accident · 21 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBeech 1900D · Charlotte, NCthe airplane's loss of pitch control during take-off. The loss of pitch control resulted from the incorrect rigging of the elevator system compounded by the airplane's aft center of gravity, which was substaintially aft of the certified aft limit.…Jan 8, 2003 · N233YV · Destroyed