NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney JT8D-1
95 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Pratt & Whitney JT8D-1. 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 2 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1974 | 3 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('52044'))
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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('52044'))
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 DCA08WA071Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing B727-200F · Kolonia, MicronesiaNTSB DEN03LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-81 · Greeley, COthe inflight encounter with severe turbulence.NTSB ATL01IA083Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B-727-100 · Memphis, TNThe failure of the #3 engine starter turbine.NTSB CHI01FA129Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-31 · Minneapolis, MNThe partial failure of the aircraft tug for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL01LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-200 · Memphis, TNThe Powerback Coordinator's failure to follow powerback procedures which resulted in jet blast injuries to the wing walker. A factor was the stuck wheel chock.NTSB DCA01MA005Accident · Minor injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9 · Atlanta, GAthe leakage of lavatory fluid from the airplane's forward lavatory onto electrical connectors, which caused shorting that led to a fire. Contributing to the accident were the inadequate servicing of the lavatory and the failure of maintenance to ensure…NTSB NYC00LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-232 · Flushing, NYwas the use of a defective tow bar, due to the lack of an adequate inspection by contract personnel, the airlines lack of an adequate preventative maintenance program for the tow bars, and the lack of oversight by the airline on the contract personnel who…NTSB CHI99IA136Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Dubuque, IAthe frozen elevator control. Factors to the incident were the rain and the low temperature.NTSB FTW98IA208Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-25C · Colorado Sprngs, COAn inadvertent inflight collision with a flock of large birds.NTSB LAX98IA085Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Honolulu, HIthe disintegration of the No. 6 bearing in the No. 2 engine which resulted in an aborted takeoff. In addition, the malfunction of the slide in the right forward service door was the result of a faulty seal in the inflation system. The inflation gauge had not…NTSB CHI98LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-50 · Memphis, TNthe flight attendant lost his balance during pushback and struck his head on a galley door.NTSB FTW98FA001Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-51C · Denver, COFailure of the bus driver to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic due to his inadequate visual lookout. Factors were visibility restrictions, inadequate driver training by management, and the flight crew's inadequate visual lookout due to their…NTSB FTW97IA363Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200RS · Salt Lake City, UTThe captain's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Factors were the loss of hydraulic pressure in the 'A' hydraulic system, the thrust reverser failure on the number one engine, and flight crew coordination not being maintained.NTSB CHI97IA195Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 · Flint, MIAn electrical short in the wiring of the left wingtip oscillating position light auto transformer and a failure of the system circuit breaker.NTSB CHI96IA157Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-290 · Indianapolis, INthe failure of the captain and flight engineer to utilize a checklist to troubleshoot a pressurization system problem, and the flight engineer's improper control of the pressurization system which resulted in an inadvertent opening of the outflow valve and…NTSB CHI96IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-32 · Saint Louis, MOloss of induction air into the engine inlets resulting in simultaneous loss of power on both engines. Factors relating to this incident were: disconnection of the airplane's hydraulic pumps and generators, slush on the runway and the hydroplaning condition.NTSB CHI93FA109Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Saint Louis, MOThe captain's improper use of thrust reversers and excessive use of engine power. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the crosswind and the first officer's failure to raise the flaps.NTSB MIA92IA020Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-31 · Gulf Of MexicoThe overfilling of the forward lavatory during servicing and the failure to replace the fill/rinse line cap after servicing by the ground service personnel which resulted in the lavatory venting fluid through the fill/rinse line during flight and the…NTSB CHI91IA297Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-224 · Detroit, MIInadequate maintenance inspection of the main landing gear actuator assembly by company maintenance personnel. A factor in the incident is inadequate design of the landing gear actuator by the manufacturer.NTSB CHI91IA144Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-223 · Chicago, ILThe failure of the ground crew to properly align the airplane in the gate alley during the push back from the gate.NTSB CHI91IA058Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B727-223 · Des Moines, IAAn oil leak originating from the auxiliary power unit which created smoke in the passenger cabin after it passed through the air conditioning/heating system equipment and associated duct work.NTSB MIA91LA005Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Cape Canaveral, FLFailure of the captain to follow procedures, his improper in-flight planning/decision by allowing the aircraft to continue into the overhang (anvil) of a thunderstorm, failure of the passengers to abide by procedures/instructions concerning use of seat belts,…NTSB ATL90IA060Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-31 · Louisville, KYThe disabling of the main landing gear torque link which allowed the truck to rotate freely. The torque link was disabled when excessive vibration was generated by excessive play of the torque link pins in their bushings.NTSB DEN90IA012Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9 · Monte Vista, COThe poor inflight planning and decisions made by the flight crew following the failure of the number two generator constant speed drive unit. Contributing factors to the accident were the failure of the no. 2 generator constant speed drive unit and the crew's…NTSB FTW89IA152Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-231 · Kenner, LAInaccurate operators procedures/directives and the improper takeoff performance data computed by the captain. Poor flight crew coordination was considered a factor as well a wrong runway selection for the computed takeoff data.NTSB LAX89IA315Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-224 · Los Angeles, CAA fatigue crack in the right gear wheel well.NTSB ATL89FA020Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Memphis, TNThe acft was being taxied to the gate when its right wingtip struck a catering truck that had been driven off of the designated driving lanes & partially onto the taxiway. The flt crew rprtd that the truck was traveling in the same direction within the…NTSB NYC89IA005Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-100 · Newark, NJThe #3 eng suffered an uncontained turbine blade failure during a takeoff roll. The takeoff was aborted at 120 KTS without further incident. Investigation revealed that all 12 tierods for the 2nd stage low compressor suffered a progessive failure. This…NTSB MIA88FA138Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-224 · Sarasota, FLThe captain of the Boeing 727 aircraft was aware that a refueler was utilizing known quantity refueling procedures due to an inoperative fuel guage. He allowed the flight engineer to activate the b hydraulic system and the ground interconnect switch, without…NTSB MIA87IA237Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-223 · Tampa, FLDuring descent the B727 crew noted the fire warning light illuminate on the #1 engine. They discharged 2 fire bottles into the engine but the warning light remained illuminated. They declared an emergency and landed at their destination. An emergency…NTSB DCA87RA002Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 727-247 · Calgary, CanadaNTSB LAX87MA125Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-224 · Los Angeles, CAAfter a ngt lndg on north side of Los Angeles intl arpt, Cessna 310, N98834, was taxied south (s) to delta cargo area. Bfr rchg s rwys (25L & 25R), the plt stopped short of kilo ramp bhnd another acft (N61C) & contacted s gnd ctlr (GC-1). He was told to hold…NTSB CHI87IA067Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-122 · Fort Wayne, INAircraft exterior skin failed in fatigue while in cruise flight. The aircraft lost cabin pressure and the passenger oxygen masks automatically deployed. The flight crew donned oxygen masks, declared an emergency to ATC and descended to 10,000 ft. the aircraft…NTSB ANC87FA021Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-222 · Anchorage, AKAbout 10 min before arrival, the acft suddenly encountered turbulence which one occupant described as a single tremendous jolt. The mishap occurred while the acft was aprx 39 miles east of Anchorage intl arpt and was descending thru 10,000 ft. the seat belt…NTSB ATL86LA202Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-31 · Montgomery, ALDuring flt, the acft encountered turbulence (turbc) while flying in the vicinity of a thunderstorm (tstm). During the occurrence, a flt attendant, who was serving beverages, sustained a fractured lumbar vertebrae. Radar data revealed the acft was about 4 mi…NTSB FTW86IA093Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-224 · Corpus Christi, TXThe pilot made an intentional gear-up landing (left main only) after numerous attempts to lower it were unsuccessful. The small steel nut which had jammed the left main gear door unlatching mechanism fell into that position sometime after the gear was…NTSB CHI86IA121Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-231 · Detroit, MIWhile taxiing for takeoff a male pax panicked and shouted 'open the door!' During a smoke-in-the-cabin occurrence (overheated a/c pack). The lead fa mistook this 'instruction' as coming from the cockpit and opened an exit door. Passengers interpreted her…NTSB NYC86IA093Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-231 · Boston, MATwo of 3 reqd flt attendants (f/a's) were distributing passenger (pax) coats as the acft was being taxied after lndg. Smoke fm an overheated air cond (a/c) pack bgn entering the cabin & the f/a's returned to their duty stations. The flt crew stopped the acft…NTSB ATL86IA054Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-232 · Memphis, TNThe aircrew rprtd that when the landing gear was retracted after takeoff, the l main gear indicated unsafe & there was an unsafe door indication. They recycled the gear, but observed the same indications. The gear handle was then put in the neutral psn & the…NTSB MIA86MA048Incident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-232 · Fort Lauderdale, FLAfter gear retraction drg takeoff, at aprx 150' AGL, the aircrew heard a loud noise & noted the #2 eng had failed. They secured the eng, dumped fuel & landed without further incident. An exam of the #2 eng revealed the combustion chamber outer case, pn…NTSB DEN86IA031Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-100 · Casper, WYAcft was parked at gate awaiting departure. A bus used to shuttle flt crews around the ramp arrived at flt 855 to deliver a flt attendant. The driver was backing away from acft when the left side to bus contacted rt wing tip. Damage was limited to wing tip…NTSB MKC86LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-23 · Bellevue, NEDuring a night arrival, a Boeing 727, operating as American flt 334, was vectored for an apch to rwy 32L. While descending thru about 5000 ft MSL, aprx 12 mi south of the arpt, the acft reportedly collided with a flock of snow geese. The ATC controller had…NTSB CHI85IA118Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9 · Champaign, ILOzark flt #814 momentarily touched down with the left main landing gear 16 ft off the left side of rwy 31. When 50 ft above minimums during the ILS rwy 31 apch the f/o called rwy in sight. Captain asked for landing lights which the f/o turned on. Captain…NTSB CHI85IA097Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-51 · St. Paul, MNShortly after takeof, the aircraft experienced an uncontained 7th to 8th stage removable sleeve compressor spacer failure in the number 3 engine. Pieces of the spacer passed through the number 2 engines duct causing compressor stalls in that engine. The…NTSB ATL85IA047Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-251 · Atlanta, GADuring cruise flt electrical fire erupted in the circuit board and electrical components of the temp control unit for the rear galley oven. Associated circuit breaker opened, electrical power to galley was turned off and within minutes the unit was cool to…NTSB ATL84LA235Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-31 · Augusta, GADuring a turbulence encounter a pax standing in the rear of the cabin fell and suffered a fractured leg. The seat belt sign was illuminated for the entire flt. At the direction of the capt, in-flt service by the flt attendants was terminated. The injured pax…NTSB DEN84IA209Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-23 · Denver, COThe acft went off the rwy during landing. The excursion was to the left & was not corrected before the acft made an exit from the rwy. The captain, in a written statement, said that he was anticipating a right x-wind because he was landing on rwy 26L & the…NTSB NYC84IA192Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-31 · Flushing, NYAfter takeoff flt attendant reported aft airstair partially open. Flt engineer checked & confirmed airstair open aprx 18 inches. Remedial action performed to no avail. Unscheduled landing performed without incident. As acft turned onto taxiway airstair…NTSB ATL84IA160Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-32 · Mount Vernon, ILKansas city ARTCC (zkc) had cleared ozark flt 709 (a DC-9, N923L) to cruise at FL270. While proceeding ese near the edgeof the zkc area, the DC-9 converged on zorro 11 (a flt of 3 F-4'S). The F-4'S had been cleared by indianaplolis ARTCC (zid) to proceed…NTSB DEN84IA116Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-224 · Denver, COPrior to taxiing at chicago, the plt had the ramp agent(r/a) check the rear airstair as the aft airstair light on the second officer's panel was 'on'. The r/a recycled the airstair & reported that it appeared closed. The light remained onso the plt referred…