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Fatal NTSB investigations: American AA-1

36 cases on aircraft the registry lists as American AA-1. 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 ('0630610')) 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 ('0630610'))
  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 ('0630610'))
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 ERA22FA153Incident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Bay Minette, ALThe pilot’s loss of control during taxi, which resulted in a taxiway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the incident were the low visibility conditions that existed at the airport around the time of the incident.Mar 11, 2022 · N5774L · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Morgan, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in frost remaining on the airplane's surfaces and led to its inability to produce enough lift to clear rising terrain.Nov 15, 2012 · N5642L · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12FA570Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Llano, TXThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during practice traffic pattern work. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s use of sedating medication on the day of the accident and airplane’s high angle of attack…Aug 25, 2012 · N5796L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC99FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-1 · Brooklyn, CTThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.Dec 4, 1998 · N6166L · Destroyed NTSB CHI95LA165Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1 · Osage Beach, MOa low altitude maneuver performed by the pilot and the pilot not maintaining the airplane's airspeed. A factor in this accident was the pilot encountering a stall/mush.Jun 5, 1995 · N6122L · Destroyed NTSB NYC93FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican General AA-1 · Vestal, NYThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a fuel leak caused by inadequate maintenance by unqualified personnel, the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.Jun 29, 1993 · N5932L · Destroyed NTSB ATL90FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Cherokee, ALCarburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane after the engine lost power. The weather (carburetor icing) condition was a related factor.Feb 2, 1990 · N5755L · Destroyed NTSB CHI86FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Plainfield, ILWitnesses who spoke with plt of N6135L prior to accident stated that he was acting out of character. He had a loss of appetite and his complexion was ashen grey. The plt stated that he did not feel well before the flt. Witnesses observed the acft takeoff,…Jul 28, 1986 · N6135L · Destroyed NTSB NYC84FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Scriba, NYAcft was located, after a 4 day search, in a gravel pit 8 miles from point of departure. Wreckage examination revealed acft collided with terrain in vertical descent with nil forward speed. Investigation of power plant revealed no evidence of torque or power…Mar 8, 1984 · N5649L · Destroyed NTSB CHI83FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportGrumman AA-1 · Manitowoc, WIThe acft disappeared from radar contact while over lake Michigan. This acft had departed baltimore MD at 1142 CDT to flyto Manitowoc, WI. The last enroute stop for fuel was at muskegon mi at 2040 CDT. The weather was VMC but the night was dark. No flt plan…Jul 9, 1983 · N6214L · Destroyed NTSB DEN82DA183Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAmerican AA1 · Opheim, MTThe pilot tookoff and made a pass over the airport. At about 500 feet the aircraft began to roll and spun to ground impact. Investigation revealed the pilot was apparently maneuvering and wing dipping for his friends on the ground when the stall occurred.Sep 4, 1982 · N6130L · Destroyed NTSB NYC83FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1 · Missing Acft, NYThe non-instrument rated pilot called ground control and requested a VFR departure. He was advised that the field was IFR and an IFR clearance was needed. The pilot filed an IFR flight plan and about 15 min later called for his clearance. He had trouble…Jul 12, 1982 · N5637L · Destroyed NTSB LAX82AA106Accident · 6 fatalFinal reportBoeing KC-135A · Glendale, AZThe USAF KC-135 was on an IFR flt plan & executing a tacan 3L apch to luke afb. The AA-1 had departed sky harbour arpt &had been released by phoenix trsa. The AA-1 was heading westerly in airspace designated as a special traffic area & was required to have…Mar 13, 1982 · KC135 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB ATL82FLT02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGrumman AA-1 · New Albany, MSThe airport manager stated that he heard the aircraft takeoff, turn right, then turn back left. A few seconds later he heard the engine rev up and shortly after it hit the trees. He further stated that there was fog in the area and the ceiling was no more…Jan 21, 1982 · N6142L · Destroyed NTSB CHI80FA039Accident · 2 fatalClosedGrumman AA-1 · Sylvania, OHMay 18, 1980 · N5754L · Destroyed NTSB IAD77DA053Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA-1 · Vine Grove, KYJul 14, 1977 · N5652L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEM22Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1 · East Tawas, MIApr 11, 1977 · N5706L · Destroyed NTSB DEN77FA015Accident · 3 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA-1 · Alder, CODec 19, 1976 · N5679L · Destroyed NTSB OAK77FJA01Accident · 2 fatalClosedYankee AA1 · Wainiha, HIDec 11, 1976 · N5910L · Destroyed NTSB IAD76AI099Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1 · Frederick, MDSep 12, 1976 · N6137L · Destroyed NTSB NYC74AN036Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1 · Temple, NHOct 25, 1973 · N5700L · Destroyed NTSB OAK74AP001Accident · 2 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1 · Garberville, CAJul 4, 1973 · N5692L · Destroyed NTSB FTW73AF058Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA-1 · La Porte, TXApr 10, 1973 · N6225L · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73FKA07Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1 · San Juan, PRDec 30, 1972 · N6230L · Destroyed NTSB MIA72AM140Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA-1 · Byrdstown, TNJun 23, 1972 · N101FT · Destroyed NTSB OAK72FVM31Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA-1 · Salinas, CAApr 25, 1972 · N5630L · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72AL048Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA-1 · Devore, CAJan 26, 1972 · N5647L · Destroyed NTSB MKC72AK020Accident · 2 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1 · Potwin, KSSep 25, 1971 · N5770L · Destroyed NTSB CHI71AC073Accident · 2 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA-1 · Mazomanie, WIApr 6, 1971 · N5963L · Destroyed NTSB NYC71AN040Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA-1 · Leesport, PASep 20, 1970 · N5769L · Destroyed NTSB NYC71AN022Accident · 2 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA-1 · Pawling, NYAug 18, 1970 · N5923L · Destroyed NTSB DEN70AD059Accident · 2 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA-1 · Aurora, COJun 18, 1970 · N5993L · Destroyed NTSB LAX70AL060Accident · 2 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA-1 · Mt Baldy, CAMar 21, 1970 · N5994L · Destroyed NTSB MKC70A0024Accident · 2 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA-1 · Columbus, NENov 2, 1969 · N5729L · Destroyed NTSB CHI69A0082Accident · 1 fatalClosedYankee AA-1 · Benton Harbr, MIMar 16, 1969 · N5639L · Destroyed NTSB NYC69A0050Accident · 2 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA-1 · Westwood, MANov 2, 1968 · N5608L · Destroyed