NTSB investigations: Volkswagen CONVERSION
242 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Volkswagen CONVERSION. 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 ('63501'))
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'))
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 DFW05CA005Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMurray DA5B · Odessa, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB CHI04LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBetchan KR II · Rapid City, SDFailure of the engine rocker arm installation resulting in a loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the power lines.NTSB ATL04LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBaker KR-2 · St. Marys, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climb out which resulted in a stall and inflight collision with trees.NTSB CHI03LA262Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSatterlee Volksplane VP-1 · Concordia, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the roadway, the ditch and unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA03LA146Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSonerai Sonerai IIB · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's decision to conduct low level flight and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB LAX03LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTowner Kit Fox 4 · Glendale, AZthe propeller's separation in-flight as a result of a bird strike.NTSB CHI02LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJonas Nieuport · Creve Coeur, MOThe installation of improper carburetor jets resulting in an improper fuel mixture and loss of engine power.NTSB NYC02LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWheeler Volksplane VP-2 · Collins, NYThe separation of an ignition lead to the distributor cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were trees and power lines.NTSB LAX02LA010Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRhoades Jodel D-9 · Waialua, HILoss of engine power for unknown reasons. A factor was the inadvertent stall the pilot encountered while maneuvering to make a forced landing in an open taro field.NTSB NYC01LA192Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMontgomery Teenie Two · Cambridge, OHthe pilot's improper maintenance which resulted in the engine retarding to idle, and subsequent forced landing. A factor was the tall grass in the field where the forced landing was performed.NTSB SEA01LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHutton KR-2 · Roseburg, ORA total loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed while maneuvering to a forced landing at a nearby airport. Contributing factors were the 8 knot tailwind and the fence which the aircraft impacted when it over…NTSB CHI01LA222Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDruine Turbulent D-31 · Lebanon, INThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering during initial climb. Factors to the accident were the improperly serviced propeller that resulted in a pitch setting that was insufficient for normal flight.NTSB LAX01LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSparks KR-2 · San Diego, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB IAD01LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarro Sonerai II · Cortland, OHthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted take-off. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain adequate take-off speed.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 MIA01LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJerome Wells KR-2 · Nashville, NCthe pilot's improper preflight inspection, which resulted in his operating an aircraft with contaminated fuel that resulted in a loss of engine power and and a forced landing to a field and damage to the aircraft during the forced landing.NTSB LAX01LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStorey MK 7 · Marana, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation with regards to runway choice, terrain, and performance capabilities of the airplane.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 CHI00LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShaffer Evans Volksplane · Stanley, NDrefueling not performed by the non-rated pilot and the lack of total experience of the non-rated pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion, the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the non-rated pilot, and the rough/uneven terrain condition.NTSB MIA99LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliam John Schulz WJS Jaybird · Tangerine, FLthe pilot's improper torqueing of a rocker arm adjusting jam nut, that resulted in the adjuster loosening, and a partial loss of engine power. This resulted in the pilot making an off airport precautionary landing and subsequent nose over, during which the…NTSB NYC99LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrow RV-6 · Bradford, PAThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear.NTSB CHI99LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarrett Bensen B-8 · Mt. Pleasant, MIthe inadequate rotor rpm by the pilot.NTSB FTW99LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDennis Pointer KR-2 · Denton, TXThe pilot's loss of control as result of his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ATL99LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeroSport WS-15-2 · Parkton, NCThe collapse of the carburetor heat box hose which starved the carburetor of air resulting in a partial loss of power, forced landing and nose over. Factors were the weeds and stocky stubble in the forced landing zone.NTSB FTW99LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilson Teenie TWO · Abilene, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA98LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMayala Dragonfly · Avon, MTFailure of the engine crankshaft aft oil seal resulting in the loss of engine oil, and rough terrain during the forced landing.NTSB CHI98LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuckey Dragonfly II · Caro, MIan improper inflight decision when he mistook the road for the runway of the nearby airport to land on. A factor in this accident was the total failure of the engine's crankshaft.NTSB CHI98LA303Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCook Teenie TWO · Stevensville, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI98LA271Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVollmers Sonerai II L · Lincoln, NDLoss of engine power due to a corroded ignition wire. Related factors were the tailwind, and ditch.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 CHI98FA096Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportWasielak Sonerai II L · Malta, ILThe pilot's failed to maintain adequate clearance from the other aircraft.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 ATL98LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCharles Holmes Kitfox XL · Homestead, FLThe student pilot's improper touchdown flare during landing.NTSB CHI97FA272Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKellums Sonerai 1 · Scottsburg, INa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed greater than the stalling speed for the airplane. A factor relating to this accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB MIA97LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoran Teenie TWO · Pinehurst, NCThe pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind and improper recovery from a bounced landing. This resulted in a premature lift off, in-flight collision with terrain, on-ground loss of directional control, and subsequent on-ground collision with a taxiway…NTSB NYC97LA125Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportShafer SONERAI-I · W.Hampton Beach, NYfailure of the number two pilot (N77TY) to follow race procedures, and failure of the number three pilot (N20CS) to turn and avoid the number two airplane, when it decelerated into the number three pilot's blind spot.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 IAD96LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLittle Scamp · Worthington, KYwas the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons shortly after liftoff. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.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 LAX96LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRussell KR-2 · Adelanto, CAthe pilot's misjudgement of the height above touchdown and his premature flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI95LA339Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcclintic-Piercie KR-1 · Scotts, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB CHI95LA211Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFirst Strike Bobcat · Burlington, IAfatigue failure of a copper fuel line at the carburetor ferrule fitting, which resulted in fuel starvation. The proximity of trees was a related factor.NTSB MIA94LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerosport Quail · Waynesboro, MSAn engine failure due to improper maintenance [overhaul] of the engine crankshaft.NTSB NYC94LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDonovan DER Kricket 17K-1 · Brockport, NYThe loss of engine power as a result of a sticking valve in the carburetor due to dirt contamination.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 SEA94LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpringer Christina Minicoupe · Spokane, WAThe pilot in command's failure to maintain a proper descent rate.NTSB LAX93LA032Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportR.W. Sherman Turbulent · Adelanto, CAThe pilot's improper emergency decision to attempt to return to the departure area. Contributing to this accident was the undetermined loss of power, inadequate altitude, and failure to maintain the airspeed.NTSB FTW93LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTodd Goudeau KR-2 · San Marcos, TXPower loss due to carburetor icing. Factors were the unsuitable landing area and no carburetor deice system installed on the powerplant.NTSB ATL93LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBensen B-8M · Holly Ridge, NCThe pilot's failure to operate the flight controls properly.