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Fatal NTSB investigations: Aero Commander 112

22 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Aero Commander 112. 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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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0144701')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0144701'))
  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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0144701'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run 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 ERA26FA350Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAero Commander 112 · Chatsworth, GAOn September 26, 2026, about 1120 eastern daylight time, an Aero Commander 112, N1102J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chatsworth, Georgia. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Sep 26, 2026 · N1102J · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11FA358Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 112 · Bryan, TXThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his improper control inputs following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to…May 29, 2011 · N1041J · Substantial damage NTSB DFW05FA192Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Junction, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate resulting in the airplane's wing colliding with a tree and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the airplane's flaps, and the rising terrain.Jul 27, 2005 · N1029J · Destroyed NTSB NYC04FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Vieques, PRThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning and decision making which resulted in the airplane entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience, a vacuum pump failure, and…Feb 16, 2004 · N1261J · Substantial damage NTSB SEA98LA018Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Kettle Falls, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Factors include the physiological impairment of the pilot's judgement due to alcohol.Dec 1, 1997 · N1054J · Destroyed NTSB FTW96FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Carlsbad, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot's lack of total actual instrument weather time and the clouds.Dec 24, 1995 · N1152J · Destroyed NTSB NYC94FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Binghamton, NYThe pilot inadequate preflight preparation that resulted in the decision to attempt takeoff on a runway which was beyond the airplane takeoff performance capability to clear obstacles.Aug 20, 1994 · N1253J · Destroyed NTSB LAX94FA309Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Mohave Valley, AZFailure of the certified flight instructor to properly judge the flare to avert a hard landing, and the failure of other maintenance personnel to properly repair the engine case halves during engine overhaul. A factor in the accident was the uneven relief of…Aug 6, 1994 · N1018J · Destroyed NTSB ATL87FA243Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Middlefield, OHOn the previous flt, the plt made two unsuccessful IFR approaches before landing on the third attempt. The pax- configured acft was loaded with cargo. The plt filed an IFR flight plan and departed the arpt. Radio contact was established with ATC and the plt…Aug 28, 1987 · N1050J · Destroyed NTSB BFO87FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 112 · Edgewood, MDOn the day of the accident and before the accident flight, the inlet fuel hose to the fuel flow divider was replaced. The hose assembly was fabricated by maint personnel. An inspection flight afterwards revealed engine roughness during fuel mixture leaning.…Mar 7, 1987 · N112BB · Destroyed NTSB MIA87FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American Rockwell 112 · Jacksonville, FLThe acft, being flown by a non-instrument rated plt, appeared over the arpt without making contact with the tower while the arpt was under instrument flt conditions and the control zone was in operation. After making several erratic passes the plt contacted…Dec 7, 1986 · N1142J · Destroyed NTSB NYC87FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American 112 · Beekman, NYThe acft departed dutchess county airport, poughkeepsie, NY, and had an engine failure due to inadequate lubrication. The oil filter was found disconnected from the engine. At duthess county airport parking area, fresh oil was found on the grass parking area…Oct 18, 1986 · N1207J · Destroyed NTSB FTW82DRA10Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 112 · Beaumont, TXNov 18, 1981 · N1086J · Substantial damage NTSB DEN80FA039Accident · 4 fatalClosedAero Comdr 112 · Rd Feathr Lks, COJun 14, 1980 · N1065J · Destroyed NTSB FTW80FA052Accident · 1 fatalClosedRockwell 112 · Witt Springs, ARMar 4, 1980 · N1098J · Destroyed NTSB OAK77DA039Accident · 2 fatalClosedAero Comdr 112 · Missing AircraftJun 19, 1977 · N1168J · Destroyed NTSB LAX96LA321Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationClosedRockwell 112 · Eureka, CAThe pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.Jun 19, 1977 · N1168J · Destroyed NTSB FTW77FA046Accident · 2 fatalClosedNa Rockwell 112 · Spring, TXMar 24, 1977 · N1095J · Destroyed NTSB CHI76FEI41Accident · 1 fatalClosedRockwell 112A · Perrysville, OHAug 8, 1976 · N1166J · Destroyed NTSB OAK73AP040Accident · 2 fatalClosedAero Comdr 112 · S.Lke Tahoe, CAMay 9, 1973 · N1012J · Destroyed NTSB CHI73AC082Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 112 · Milford Ctr, OHApr 9, 1973 · N1051J · Destroyed NTSB MIA72FKG50Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 112 · Albany, GAOct 25, 1971 · N112AC · Destroyed