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NTSB investigations: Wright R-1820 series, CA

18 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Wright R-1820 series. 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('67020'))
  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.

NTSB WPR22FA265Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Fallbrook, CAA loss of power due to an unmaintained carburetor diaphragm and inoperative electric fuel pump that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.Jul 23, 2022 · N787AS · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA426Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T28 · Hollister, CAThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.Jun 20, 2019 · N28CU · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA095Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNorth American T28 · Compton, CAThe failure of the T-28 pilot to see and avoid the Cessna while landing with reduced visibility due to sun glare, which resulted in a collision on the runway. Contributing to the accident was his failure to use the airport's common traffic advisory frequency…Mar 14, 2019 · N5440F · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB LAX05LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164C · Willows, CAthe loss of engine power due to the fractured piston pin boss on the number 5 cylinder.May 8, 2005 · N6535K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T28B · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the conclusion of a low pass, which led to a stall/mush.Jul 11, 2004 · N5832X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T28C · Sherman Oaks, CAThe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the distraction caused by the malfunctioning mode C altitude reporting system, and the location of the transponder control head, which necessitated repeated…May 24, 2003 · N537Z · DestroyedNTSB LAX01GA291Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportGrumman TS-2A · Hopland, CAthe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. The failure of the pilot in Tanker 87 to comply with suggested procedures regarding positive radio contact and orbit entry was a factor.Aug 28, 2001 · N442DF · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB LAX99FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Joshua Tree, CAThe pilot's decision to attempt flight into an area of known adverse weather and the subsequent inadvertent VFR flight into IFR conditions resulting in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.Feb 4, 1999 · N628B · DestroyedNTSB LAX99FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Joshua Tree, CAThe pilot's decision to attempt flight into an area of known adverse weather and the subsequent inadvertent VFR flight into IFR conditions resulting in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.Feb 4, 1999 · N128BJ · DestroyedNTSB LAX93T#A05Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportGrumman GS-2F · Grass Valley, CAJul 9, 1993 · N450DF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American-Kenney T-28D-5, NA-260 · Bermuda Dunes, CAAn inadequate annual inspection performed by the mechanic. Contributing to this accident was the deterioration of the fuel bladder self-sealing lining and partial blockage of the fuel screens.Dec 7, 1991 · N2496 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-58J · Chowchilla, CA1) The pilot not following the performance data for the aircraft, and 2) the pilot's inflight decision to turn the aircraft, which was at or near maximum gross weight, in such a direction that required more power than was available for the given flight…Mar 22, 1991 · N27AR · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84FA220Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Rialto, CAPlt was authorized by acft owner to test fly the acft around the traffic pattern with a local FBO owner on board. Plt made 3 flts, last of which culminated in the accident. On the first and third flts, unauthorized passengers were on board. FBO owner stated…Mar 16, 1984 · N14110 · DestroyedNTSB LAX83FVG14Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSikorsky S-58 · Biggs, CAThe plt reported that he brought the helicopter to a hover in the loading area & eased forward to the rwy where he attempted to 'transition from a hover to flt.' He became aware that the helicopter was not going to have sufficient performance, so he elected…Jul 14, 1983 · N9043P · DestroyedNTSB LAX79FUM11Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman F6F · San Marcos, CAApr 3, 1979 · N100TF · DestroyedNTSB OAK78DVA57Accident · No injuriesClosedEmair MA-1B · Tipton, CAJul 14, 1978 · N9929M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX77DUG13Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman F6F-5 · Elsinore, CADec 4, 1976 · N100TF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX71FUG03Accident · No injuriesClosedN.American AT6-G · El Monte, CAJul 12, 1970 · N7767C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage