Final NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-6 series
31 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-6 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
| 1992 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
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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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('52150'))
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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('52150'))
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 ERA24LA220Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · New Washington, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during an aerial application flight.NTSB WPR24LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon B200 · Billings, MTThe pilot's improper engine start, resulting in the engine starters remaining engaged and the generators not being activated, which led to the discharge of the airplane’s battery and subsequent total electrical failure after takeoff. Contributing to the…NTSB ERA23LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208B · Suffolk, VAThe pilot’s inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ANC22LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR18LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 90 · Tolani Lake, AZAn autopilot deviation during climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an in-flight upset and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adequately monitor flight systems due to a distraction.NTSB CEN17FA168Accident · 3 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPilatus PC 12 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb after takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions and moderate turbulence.NTSB GAA16CA475Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 200 · Apopka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted aborted landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with a tree.NTSB ANC16LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThe pilot’s continued flight into deteriorating, flat light weather conditions, which resulted in impact with mountainous, snow-covered terrain.NTSB GAA15CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPilatus PC12 - 45 · Crownpoint, NMThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ENG12IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver International Airport, COA failure of the nose landing gear end cap due to fatigue. Contributing to the failure were the ineffective inspection and the unknown effect of grain direction on fatigue life.NTSB ERA11LA424Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Drew, MSThe pilot's improper decision to conduct a visual flight rules aerial application flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in flight collision with the ground while maneuvering.NTSB CEN11IA341Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COThe fatigue failure of the nose landing gear (NLG) end cap, which resulted in insufficient hydraulic pressure to secure the left main landing gear into the down and locked position. Contributing to the fatigue failure was the NLG end cap’s non-optimum grain…NTSB DFW08CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Des Arc, ARA total loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08CA104Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Paragould, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from electrical wires while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were binding of the elevator control, inadvertent stall and trees.NTSB DEN08GA076Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Fort Carson, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following the jettison of the load during an aerial fire flighting mission, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the improperly configured aircraft…NTSB CHI08CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Loop City, NEThe obstruction clearance not maintained by the pilot during an aerial application of a field and the subsequent hard landing onto the field. Contributing factors were the power line and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB DEN07LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiaggio Industrie P180 · Eagle, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CHI06FA077Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD-360-300 · Watertown, WIThe other airplane's flight crew failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering during formation flight. Contributing to the accident was the decision of both flight crews to fly in formation.NTSB ATL06FA044Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · N Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX06CA070Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Lancaster, CAThe student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB NYC05IA128Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Rockland, MEA loose elevator attachment, which resulted in a partial elevator binding during takeoff and uncommanded elevator movement during cruise.NTSB DEN04IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COarcing of the windshield deicing system. Factors contributing to the incident were the improper inspection of the windshield's exterior seal, deterioration of the windshield seal, and water penetration through the deteriorated seal.NTSB NYC04LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Windsor Locks, CTThe fuel truck driver's failure to maintain clearance with a taxiing airplane, resulting in the collision between the fuel truck and the airplane. A factor in the accident was the night condition.NTSB ANC03LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the ground, resulting in a collision with snow and ice covered terrain during the final approach phase of a VFR landing. Factors…NTSB DEN03LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Aspen, COthe dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. Contributing factors include the tailwind and the turbulence.NTSB DEN99IA136Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COSee cause/factor narrative for DEN 99-I-A136A.NTSB CHI99LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Milwaukee, WIthe in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB LAX98LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Truckee, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night.NTSB CHI96IA170Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Indianapolis, INfailure of a forward cabin ventilation blower motor bearing, which resulted in binding of the blower motor; and inadequate design of the electrical system, which allowed overheating of the electrical circuit and smoke in the cabin of the aircraft.NTSB FTW95LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Devalls Bluff, ARThe pilot's delayed flare resulting in a hard landing. Factors were the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of fuel line blockage.NTSB SEA92IA150Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Cheyenne, WYFailure of the fuel control unit on the left engine.