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Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech A23

25 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech A23. 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 ('1151204')) 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 ('1151204'))
  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 ('1151204'))
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 ERA21FA237Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A23 · Pinnacle, NCThe flight instructor’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jun 1, 2021 · N8780M · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12FA458Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Laytonsville, MDThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector handle was correctly positioned, which resulted in an interruption of fuel to the engine and a loss of engine power during the takeoff, which necessitated a turn away from the trees at the end of the runway…Jul 16, 2012 · N8771M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX06FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Mammoth Lakes, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and, the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering following the loss of power, which resulted in a stall/spin.Dec 12, 2005 · N3590R · Destroyed NTSB CHI01FA297Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Stevens Point, WIthe pilot not obtaining/maintaining aircraft control.Aug 30, 2001 · N3516R · Destroyed NTSB MIA01FA223Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Blairsville, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall an subsequent in-flight collision with trees then the ground during the uncontrolled descent.Aug 19, 2001 · N8869M · Destroyed NTSB NYC00FA094Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Akron, OHThe pilot's improper decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies. A factor in this accident was the inability of the engine to attain full power for undetermined reasons.Mar 19, 2000 · N1410L · Destroyed NTSB SEA99FA112Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Eatonville, WAImproper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.Jul 10, 1999 · N8873M · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA269Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Boyceville, WIthe failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to perform a go-around.Jul 21, 1993 · N3578R · Destroyed NTSB CHI90FA250Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · St Paul, MNImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.Aug 30, 1990 · N8871M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88FA114Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Big Bear City, CAThe passenger told friends that the pilot was going to perform some aerobatic maneuvers near the lodge where they were staying. The other residents in the lodge reported that the airplane flew very low over the house and proceeded towards the east. After…Feb 20, 1988 · N1461L · Destroyed NTSB ATL86FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Russellville, ALOutboard half of one propeller blade separated during cruise flight. During the subsequent forced landing attempt the acft struck trees, severing the right wing, and crashed inverted. Front occupant seats separated from seat tracks. Examination of propeller…Feb 27, 1986 · N3536R · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83FA194Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Dublin, VAThe acft collided with wires and crashed during a training mission. According to one of the cfi's other students the area in which the crash occurred was regularly used by the CFI for airwork. This airwork was normally performed at ABOUT800 ft AGL. On this…May 21, 1983 · N1467L · Destroyed NTSB ATL83FKG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBeech A23 · Junnel Hill, GADuring takeoff, the engine lost power at about 700 ft AGL. A forced landing was made in a pasture that was hilly with a gully running through it. During the landing, the aircraft first contacted the top of a small Hill in the pasture, then became airborne a…Nov 8, 1982 · N3513R · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FA107Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech A23 · Inverness, FLJul 23, 1978 · N1428L · Destroyed NTSB OAK72FJY14Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Castillejos, RPMar 10, 1972 · N3786 · Destroyed NTSB CHI72AC047Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech A23 · Missing AircraftNov 25, 1971 · N3500R · Destroyed NTSB IAD71AI031Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech A-23 · Chadbourn, NCDec 25, 1970 · N8774M · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70A0033Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech B23 · Angels Camp, CADec 26, 1969 · N3565R · Destroyed NTSB CHI68A0010Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech A23 · Joliet, ILJul 19, 1967 · N8896M · Destroyed NTSB MKC67A0040Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech A23 · Hoy, KSJan 1, 1967 · N1430L · Destroyed NTSB LAX67A0061Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Chatsworth, CADec 23, 1966 · N3556R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67A0069Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech A23 · Forest, INNov 26, 1966 · N1439L · Destroyed NTSB MIA67A0023Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech A23 · North Atlantic (Atlantic Ocean)Aug 12, 1966 · N3517R · Destroyed NTSB CHI66A0065Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A23 · Findlay, OHFeb 3, 1966 · N3510R · Destroyed NTSB MIA66F0402Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeechcraft A-23 · Southern Pines, NCDec 16, 1965 · N8867M · Destroyed