NTSB investigations: Subaru ALL MDLS A/B
145 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.
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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 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."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 MIA03LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenith 601HDS · Immokalee, FLExcessive rotor distributor shaft clearance that resulted in damage to the distributor rotor, a loss of ignition, the engine ceasing to operate. This resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain and the airplane nosing over.NTSB CHI03LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZimmerman Glastar · Pierce, NEThe pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment and his selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the overtemperature of the engine cooling system, the long grass, and the collapse of…NTSB MIA03CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMichael Allen Brown RAF 2000 GTX · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed during the takeoff which resulted in the gyrocopter descending and the main rotor impacting the ground, incurring damage.NTSB FTW03LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGilbertson Zodiac CH601HDS · Grandfield, OKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the unfavorable wind.NTSB LAX03LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLewis Barnett J4B · Vacaville, CAAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnderson Kitfox Series 5 · Garden Prairie, ILThe pilot's miscalculation of fuel consumption and his operation of the fuel system beyond its limitation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were transmission wires and dark night conditions.NTSB SEA02LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaminski RAF 2000 · Newberg, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation (excessive altitude) for crosswind conditions resulting in the gyroplane's rotors contacting the ground. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.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 IAD02LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMiller Barnet J4B-2 · Manville, NJThe pilot's improper flare prior to touchdown. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft type, make, and model.NTSB LAX02LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSierra RAF 2000 GTX-SE · Lompoc, CAThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind condition.NTSB FTW02LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThornley Thornley 2000 · Granite Shoals, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a power line while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the power lines.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 MIA02LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportByrd KR-2S · Linden, NCThe pilot's failure to correct a condition where visual contact with the terrain was lost due to sunshine glare, resulting in collision with a tree during final approach for landing.NTSB NYC01LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMurray JN4-D · Morrisdale, PAFailure of the ignition coil, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the 10-foot corn in the forced landing field.NTSB MIA01LA213Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvid Mk-4 · Salisbury, NC, An aileron control system failure during climb due to an improper welded installation by the aircraft homebuilder, resulting in an inflight loss of lateral control, and an inflight collision with the terrain during an uncontrolled descent and landing.NTSB SEA01LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHerriford RAF 2000 · Gardiner, MTthe pilot's failure to rotate the aircraft until he was well past the normal takeoff rotation speed, and his abrupt rotation at this higher speed.NTSB LAX01LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylor Bandit · Marysville, CAThe pilot performed an inadequate preflight inspection resulting in a loss of engine power at a low altitude because of water contamination.NTSB MIA01LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavid G. Holmes Bensen Gyrocopter · Troy, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the approach resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power during final approach due to undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX01LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArthur Lee Beer ALB Special · Santa Rosa, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB MIA01LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLarry Groover Eagle · Auburndale, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance during takeoff, which resulted in an inflight collision with a fence and substantial damage to the aircraft.NTSB DEN01LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMurdock RAF 2000 GTX · Ogden, UTThe pilot's improper touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. Factors were lack of familiarity with the aircraft and lack of total experience.NTSB SEA00LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClearwaters RAF 2000 · Leahy, WAA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA00LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpurgeon Avid Bandit · Columbus, MSthe owner/builder's improper installation that resulted in the fuel line being snagged, resulting in fuel starvation and an inflight loss of engine power and subsequent damage to the airplane during the forced landing.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 CHI00LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilson RAF 2000 GTX SE · Monroe City, MOthe pilot not obtaining clearance from the trees. Factors were the trees and the ravine terrain condition.NTSB IAD00LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRogers RAF 2000 · Franklin, NYwas the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff due to inadequate rotor rpm.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 NYC99LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPrendergast Seawind · Martinsburg, WVThe air-intake's inner liner separating from its outer liner, which blocked airflow to the fuel servo, resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the owner/builder's inadequate inspection of the airplane.NTSB ATL99LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoyd Dan MONO-WHEEL; Euro · Smith, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA99LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportElliott RAF 2000 · Walla Walla, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing.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 LAX98LA271Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClark Barnett J4B2 · Marysville, CAThe pilot's inadequate rigging of the rotor blades and rudder, which led to an inability to maintain control of the gryocopter. The pilot's inadequate landing flare in soft terrain, which resulted in a nose low touchdown and subsequent nose over, and, his…NTSB CHI98LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrunnemer HMB-2 · Greenwood, INA loss of engine power due to a fractured ignition coil. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB CHI98LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReed-Madsen Taylor Bird · Humboldt, IAthe failure of the pilot-in-command to attain airspeed and maintain control of the aircraft, resulting in a stall/mush.NTSB FTW97LA278Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWatts RAF 2000 Gyroplane · Conroe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was his premature liftoff at low airspeed.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 CHI96LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSauder Avid Flyer HH · Stoneville, SDloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI95LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKevin Naser Renegade Spirit · Tekamah, NEthe reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.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.NTSB MIA92LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStoltzfus Stileto MK II · Cross City, FLThe pilot-in-command's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control during a precautionary landing due to a loss of visual references. The weather was a factor.NTSB CHI80FEE35Accident · No injuriesClosedVolmer VJ22 · Sublette, IL