NTSB investigations: Volkswagen CONVERSION, 1992
9 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.
Cases per year
| 1967 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 4 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1992
AND 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1992
AND 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 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.NTSB FTW92DRA04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportEvans VP-1 · Friendswood, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the forced landing. A factor was the engine power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX92LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKrug Lincoln Sportplane · Corona, CAThe pilot/builder inadequate propeller component resulting in an inadequate climb performance. Contributing to this accident was the airplane's inability to climb.NTSB ATL92LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Williamson, GAThe failure of the pilot of N46RB (the sonerai) to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll, and his inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the lack of runway edge markings at this airport.NTSB BFO92LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichard N. Burns KR-2 · Middletown, DEThe pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and his inadequate handling of the aircraft.NTSB FTW92LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurnett Teenie II · Edmond, OKPartial engine power loss due to cylinder failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW92LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvions Fairey T-66 · Mineral Wells, TXFuel starvation due to a contaminated fuel filter. A factor was the soft terrain.