Fatal NTSB investigations: Subaru ALL MDLS A/B
35 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Subaru ALL MDLS A/B. 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
| 1993 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('59050'))
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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('59050'))
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 CEN24FA298Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDeGraw DeBird · Napoleon, MISeparation of the gyroplane’s tail due to main rotor blade contact for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22LA321Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · Bennington, OKThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.NTSB ERA18LA039Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKevin Leue Sparrow Hawk · Hernando, MSImpact with trees and terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA17FA339Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHickox Andy Andys Gyroplane · Umatilla, FLThe pilot's improper response to a total loss of engine power, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the rudder and vertical stabilizer, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent. The loss of engine power was due to the separation of the electrical…NTSB CEN16LA096Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRaymond Z Brown Condor · Centralia, ILThe failure of the prerotator belt, which impeded the engine's timing belt and resulted in a loss of engine power at low altitude.NTSB CEN15LA344Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErickson Larry D RAF 2000 GT · Humboldt, IAThe pilot’s loss of gyroplane control while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN15FA257Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMorse Frank L Rebel · Eagle, CO, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions that likely exceeded the recommended limitation of the airplane.NTSB WPR15LA084Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBruct J Myers RV-9A · Prineville, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB CEN14LA508Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrupbacher Chris CB2000 · Reserve, LAThe failure of the flight control rod bearing due to an undetected preexisting corrosion-induced crack, which resulted in the main rotor blades going to full pitch and the rotor mast folding; this allowed the pusher propeller to strike and sever the tail.NTSB CEN13LA433Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportClayton Gerald H Glastar GS-1 · Columbus, INSlippage in the engine clutch and gear reduction module and a resultant uncommanded movement of the propeller blades into reverse thrust.NTSB CEN12FA619Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWiggins AIR Boss · Lansing, ILThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate familiarization with gyroplane operations before attempting a flight test of the recently completed gyroplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain control during the accident flight.NTSB CEN11LA316Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorris Dominator · Blue Springs, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.NTSB WPR10FA373Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMarshall CH601 HDS · Kapowsin, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and loss of control during the initial climb.NTSB WPR09LA264Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPolit Kitfox Ser 5 Outback · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB LAX08LA266Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBowman Titan Tornado II · Needles, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle during a low-altitude flight over a highway.NTSB DFW08LA052Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAlthouse RAF 2000 GTX · Crowley, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of rotor blade rigidity.NTSB NYC08LA005Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPelt Mad Max II Special · Blacksburg, VAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX07LA147Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCeridono Vegas Sport Flyer · Mountain Pass, CAThe loss of airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff for an undetermined reason.NTSB LAX07LA142Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonald J4B-2 · Marysville, CAAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot by the drug substances identified in the toxicological testing.NTSB CHI06LA258Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGarner Garner Falcon · Newton, IAAn inflight collision with terrain during an unknown phase of flight. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB MIA06LA077Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMarvin T Eiland SparrowHawk · Ona, FLThe in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons during a normal descent, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB CHI05LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBecker RAF 2000 · Gladwin, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter while in the traffic pattern. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of gyrocopter experience.NTSB IAD05LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSanClemente Zenith CH 601HDS · Leominster, MAA loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC04LA035Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNortham RAF 2000 · Nelsonia, VAA loss of control for undetermined reason(s).NTSB ANC02FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDenzer RAF 2000 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's abrupt liftoff during takeoff, and his failure to correct a pilot-induced-oscillation during takeoff initial climb which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the tail mounted rudder, and an in-flight loss of control. A factor in the accident…NTSB ATL02LA064Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKopp Robert E GYRO-KOPP-TER · Citra, FLThe pilots failure to maintain flight control, followed by a subsequent collision with the terrain.NTSB NYC02LA049Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStiles Choctaw · Danville, KYFailure of a connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb.NTSB DEN00LA079Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGreen GTX-SE-FI · Gillette, WYThe pilot's abruptly pulling the nose up at an excessive airspeed, resulting in the rotor blades striking the vertical stabilizer and a subsequent loss of aircraft control.NTSB CHI99LA309Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPinick Horizon 2 · Grain Valley, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this type of airplane.NTSB FTW99FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBlanton RAF 2000 · The Colony, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during cruise flight. A factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB CHI97LA018Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFrost RAF 2000 GTX SE · Adrian, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was his lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB BFO94LA085Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPecchio Marchetti 263MP · East Moriches, NYthe loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in an uncontrolled descent and a subsequent collision with trees.NTSB MIA94LA086Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiotrowski GIP-1 · Bunnell, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain rotor RPM in the gyrocopter on approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of total experience in gyrocopter flying.NTSB SEA94LA026Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBird RAF-2000 · Redmond, UTThe pilot in command's exceeding the proper climb rate. A factor contibuting to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make/model.NTSB BFO93LA106Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWernega Benson KB-2 · Mount Holly, NJThe pilot's improper use of the gyroplane's flight controls.