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Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech 23

35 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech 23. 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 ('1151202')) 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 ('1151202'))
  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 ('1151202'))
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 CEN12FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · West Milton, OHThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to attempt a flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.Nov 24, 2011 · N8700M · Substantial damage NTSB NYC07LA177Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Science Hill, KYA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Jul 26, 2007 · N2354J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC02FA098Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · King George, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform low passes; and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with trees.May 19, 2002 · N2351Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI01FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Rolla, MOThe pilot's inadequate preflight during the pre-buy inspection, the pilot's incapacitation due to carbon monoxide, and the fractured muffler.Dec 18, 2000 · N2324J · Destroyed NTSB ATL00FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Macon, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.Jan 8, 2000 · N2336Z · Destroyed NTSB FTW97RA101Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech 23 · Santa Catarina, MexicoFeb 5, 1997 · N8723M NTSB CHI96FA327Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Tomahawk, WIthe student pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his initiation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of control. Factors were: the dark night and the weather conditions.Sep 5, 1996 · N2338Z · Destroyed NTSB FTW96FA339Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Wimberley, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the high density altitude, the tail wind, and the pilot's failure to adhere to the limitations prescribed by his flight instructor.Aug 11, 1996 · N2382Z · Destroyed NTSB CHI96FA209Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Fulton, MOthe inadequate intake valve springs on the #1 cylinder.Jun 22, 1996 · N2397J · Destroyed NTSB LAX92FA313Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Fall River Mill, CAThe pilots decision to turn down wind at a critical phase of the go around with inadequate airspeed resulting in a stall mush uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind conditions and a stabilator interference caused by a…Jul 22, 1992 · N2359J · Destroyed NTSB MIA87FA250Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCommonwealth 185 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot of the Commonwealth erroneously reported his positon to the tower for landing instructions. He then failed to follow the instructions and collided with a Beech 23 acft that was on downwind to land at albert whitted airport. Both aircraft involved in…Sep 19, 1987 · N92919 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB MIA87FA189Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Miramar, FLAfter the plt lndd, the acft was serviced with 58.9 gal of fuel. Its fuel capacity was 60 gal. Subsequently, when the plt took off, the acft remained on the rwy for about 2500' of the available 3000'. After lift-off, the acft entered a rgt turn & reached a…Jun 20, 1987 · N2387J · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FA036Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Morris, ILMar 19, 1977 · N2309Z · Destroyed NTSB IAD75AI064Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Kenly, NCJun 11, 1975 · N2359Z · Destroyed NTSB NYC74AN108Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Sparta, NJJun 7, 1974 · N8717M · Destroyed NTSB LAX74AL043Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Gorman, CANov 30, 1973 · N2360Z · Destroyed NTSB MIA74AM016Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Fitzgerald, GAAug 4, 1973 · N2386L · Destroyed NTSB CHI73AC032Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Kenosha, WISep 14, 1972 · N2348L · Destroyed NTSB NYC72AN157Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Spring Run, PAJun 18, 1972 · N2378Q · Destroyed NTSB MIA71AM028Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Gates, TNSep 18, 1970 · N2331Q · Destroyed NTSB MIA71AM004Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Ocala, FLJul 9, 1970 · N8715M · Destroyed NTSB DEN70A0011Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Colo.Springs, COAug 13, 1969 · N2349J · Destroyed NTSB IAD70A0004Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Selbyville, DEJul 19, 1969 · N2329J · Destroyed NTSB CHI69A0098Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Mackinaw Cty, MIJun 1, 1969 · N2365J · Destroyed NTSB FTW71AF045Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Helena, ARFeb 8, 1969 · N2392J · Destroyed NTSB CHI69A0059Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Marion, OHDec 10, 1968 · N2314Q · Destroyed NTSB OAK69A0035Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 23 · ZNov 27, 1968 · N2353L · Destroyed NTSB NYC67A0152Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Naushon Isl, MAApr 30, 1967 · N8728M · Destroyed NTSB MKC67A0049Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Maquoketa, IAFeb 15, 1967 · N2318Q · Destroyed NTSB NYC66A0037Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Rutland, VTSep 20, 1965 · N8768M · Destroyed NTSB LAX66A0003Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft 23 · Steamboat, NVJul 6, 1965 · N8752M · Destroyed NTSB NYC65A0139Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Lodi-Garfield, NJMay 14, 1965 · N5342Z · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X0603Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft 23 · Grd Junction, TNNov 7, 1964 · N8713M · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X2629Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeechraft 23 · Linton Que, CanadaJul 4, 1964 · N2379J · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X1816Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeechraft M-23 · Washougal, WAMay 17, 1964 · N2344J · Destroyed