NTSB investigations: Volkswagen CONVERSION
28 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Volkswagen CONVERSION, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
Where
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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 ('63501')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 250))
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 ('63501')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250))
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 DFW05LA129Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMiller Rand Robinson KR-2 · Galliano, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience for the make/model airplane.NTSB FTW01LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoykin B J B8M · Clarksville, ARthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loose control stick on takeoff, rendering the aircraft uncontrollable.NTSB CHI00LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKretsinger Bensen B8M · Wayzata, MNthe pilot's poor inflight planning in that he turned into a tailwind which resulted in diminished airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, low altitude maneuvering, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's inability to successfully…NTSB CHI99LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarrett Bensen B-8 · Mt. Pleasant, MIthe inadequate rotor rpm by the pilot.NTSB CHI98LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHartzler Nieuport 11 · Gardner, KSthe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and the aircraft stall. A factor to the accident was the gusting wind.NTSB NYC98LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGoins Sonerai II LTS · Suffolk, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial takeoff climb. Factors related to the accident were habit interference, the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model, and the trees.NTSB SEA97LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHutton Rand Robinson KR-2 · Grants Pass, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, his failure to maintain directional control on takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident are gusty crosswinds.NTSB FTW96FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKrueter KR-2 · Watkins, COFailure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were a lack of familiarity with the aircraft and lack of experience in the make and model.NTSB CHI95LA339Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcclintic-Piercie KR-1 · Scotts, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB MIA94LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerosport Scamp WT-B1 · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vs) while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight loss of control (inadvertent stall) and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB LAX94LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBraegger GL Nieuport 17 · Chandler, AZwas the pilot's improper handling of the airplane, and his failure to maintain control during his first attempted takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadvertent porpoising on the runway, and his lack of familiarity with the airplane's flight…NTSB ATL93LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBensen B-8M · Holly Ridge, NCThe pilot's failure to operate the flight controls properly.NTSB NYC91DFJ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportSterns Sterns Longster · Mayville, NYThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and spin at a low altitude. Also causal to the accident was the lack of experience of the pilot in this make and model airplane.NTSB LAX90DUG11Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportVolksplane WE-1 · El Mirage, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB CHI90DEP04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGoss KR-2 · Kenosha, WIFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, while flying it with a laterally imbalanced condition. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of flying experience, and his lack of familiarity with this aircraft.NTSB MKC90LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBennett KR-1 · Blytheville, ARImproper handling of the aircraft during a high speed taxi.NTSB LAX90DUG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMannon-Underwood JEANIE'S Teenie · Hemet, CAInadvertent stall experienced by the pilot and his lack of experience.NTSB NYC89DHM03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportVangorden KR-2 · Allaire, NJThe homebuilt aircraft was being flown on its maiden flight when the accident occurred. A witness stated that he observed the aircraft 'swirling down like a bird with a broken wing.' According to him, the aircraft was intact with no evidence of smoke before…NTSB CHI89DET01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportVolksplane VP-1 · Coldwater, MIA stall with entry into the incipient stage of a spin with insufficient altitude for recovery.NTSB ATL88DKG04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportWeber Evans VF-1 · Fort Payne, ALNTSB BFO86FID03Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportTaylor Lonsdale KR-2 · Waynesboro, VAThe airport operator, caleb glick, was driving on a road adjacent to the airport when he observed the aircraft turning base for runway 23 at Waynesboro airport. Shortly therafter he lost sight of N99PT and next observed it as it collided with the ground in…NTSB CHI86FEM04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPerkins Viking Dragonfly · Lansing, MIOn his first flight in this type of homebuilt the pilot encountered what he said was windshear on final approach for his first landing. He added power and the aircraft pitched up 30 degrees. He pushed down on the stick and the aircraft pitched down violently.…NTSB ATL85FMG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMcclellan J. Grote Dragonfly · Morrisville, NCThe owner/builder had prepared the acft for its 1st flt. This preparation included high speed taxi tests, a brake line repair & eng adjustments. Two 17.6 lb barbell weights were tied to the wing lift bulkhead with 5/16 inch hemp rope for purposes of weight &…NTSB MKC84FA225Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBobby Wayne Watkins Mini Coupe · Nashville, ARThe builder/owner/plt had flown the home built acft for about 10 mins on its 1st test flt which was made a few days prior to the accident. On third flt, he took off on rwy 01, climbed straight-out for awhile, made a left turn to x-wind leg & started a…NTSB FTW84FA290Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGriffin FG-1A · Mt Pleasant, TXAccording to witnesses, the gyrocopter plt took off & turned onto a left downwind to stay in the traffic pattern for rwy 17. One witness stated that the gyrocopter turned onto final apch at about 300 to 400 ft AGL. Two other witnesses, who reside aprx 1/4 mi…NTSB LAX83FUA06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRand Robinson KR-1 · Seal Beach, CAAccording to a witness, the acft apchd at about 1000 ft, made 3 circles & headed in an easterly direction. The acft was then observed to make a steep banked turn toward the witness at an estimated altitude of 200 to 300 ft above the water. It then nosed down,…NTSB LAX83FUG08Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportRand KR-2 · Norco, CAExperimental aircraft on demonstration flight spun to the ground from low altitude and was destroyed on impact. Witness saw and heard the aircraft maneuver and crash with the engine at high RPM. Weather was VMC.NTSB FTW82DA138Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEvans VP-1 · Liberty Hill, TXThe pilot stated that he felt an excess roll tendency and had taken his hand from the throttle. The aircraft would not gain altitude and airspeed could not be maintained. He realized that the throttle had backed off from climb power and reapplied full power…