Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech A24R

16 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech A24R. 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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19732026

Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech A24R per year, 1973–2026: 16 cases
1973	2
1974	1
1975	1
1978	1
1981	2
1982	2
1988	2
1989	1
1995	1
2003	1
2006	1
2022	1

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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 ('1151252')) 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 ('1151252'))
  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 ('1151252'))
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 ERA23FA033Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A24 · Keene, NHImproper maintenance of the fuel injector nozzles and the pilots’ failure to abort the takeoff during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s decision to return the airplane to service with the engine unable to attain its full rated…Oct 21, 2022 · N8020R · Destroyed NTSB MIA06FA098Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation and an in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and thunderstorms.Apr 26, 2006 · N9774L · Destroyed NTSB SEA03FA123Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A24-R · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors include trees and mountainous terrain.Jul 4, 2003 · N254M · Destroyed NTSB SEA95FA198Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Yakima, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgment and ostentatious display to buzz.Sep 3, 1995 · N9726Q · Destroyed NTSB MIA89FA210Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Sarasota, FLFailure of the propeller hub due to previous damage, which resulted in subsequent fatigue failure of the hub; and failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Inadequate maintenance/inspection…Aug 2, 1989 · N24586 · Destroyed NTSB NYC89FA015Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Blue Bell, PAImproper VFR procedures, the pilot failed to maintian adequate airspeed for the attitude of flight of the airplane causing it to stall and collide with trees and a powerline during recovery.Oct 20, 1988 · N1RJ · Destroyed NTSB LAX89FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Mt. Baldy, CAPilot's improper in-flight decision and altitude.Oct 3, 1988 · N8065R · Destroyed NTSB CHI83FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Lansing, MIWitnesses observed the acft flying in an easterly direction, level but in a slightly descending flight path. No smoke, flame or parts falling from the acft were observed. The eng sound was steady & loud. The descent continued at a shallow angle until impact.…Oct 11, 1982 · N24639 · Destroyed NTSB LAX82FA183Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Near Mt. Shasta, CAThe flight originated at reno, NV, but the pilot landed at red bluff, CA after receiving an in-flight weather briefing. After landing, he obtained another weather briefing and was advised that VFR flight was not recommended. He then filed a VFR flight plan…May 17, 1982 · N9715L · Destroyed NTSB ATL82FA026Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A24R · The Plains, VADec 1, 1981 · N8019R · Destroyed NTSB LAX82FA124Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A24R · Yucca Valley, CASep 2, 1981 · N9778L · Destroyed NTSB MKC78FA033Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A24R · Mandan, NDApr 17, 1978 · N8051R · Destroyed NTSB CHI75AC069Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech A24R · Beaver, WIMar 21, 1975 · N9707Q · Destroyed NTSB IAD75AI010Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A24R · Wartburg, TNAug 12, 1974 · N24667 · Destroyed NTSB CHI74AC019Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A24R · Jackson, MIAug 31, 1973 · N8048R · Destroyed NTSB DEN73AD037Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech A24R · Alamogordo, NMFeb 10, 1973 · N24578 · Destroyed