Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech A45
22 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech A45. 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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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 ('1152006'))
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 ('1152006'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 WPR24FA184Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A45 · Deer Harbor, WAThe pilot’s decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at low level, and his misjudged entry altitude for the maneuver, which resulted in impact with water.NTSB ERA17FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Climax, GAThe failure of maintenance personnel to ensure that the throttle and fuel metering unit AN "B" nut was secured, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight and a subsequent collision with trees while attempting to land after sunset.NTSB WPR13FA284Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Boulder City, NVThe pilot/mechanic's loss of control during an emergency descent following a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/mechanic's incorrect assembly of the No. 6 cylinder at the last cylinder change, which…NTSB DEN05FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Montgomery, TXthe in-flight separation of the left wing as a result of extensive fatigue cracking throughout the wing carry-through structure.NTSB FTW04FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Montgomery, TXThe non-compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives which required wing spar inspections, and the continued operation of the aircraft beyond the compliance time extension granted as per the approved alternate means of compliance (AMOC). Also causal…NTSB MIA01FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-45/T-34A · Claxton, GAThe pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed while performing an emergency landing after having just taken off with an unsecured fuel cap, which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.NTSB ATL99FA072Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech T-34A · Rydal, GAFracture of the wing spar as a result of fatigue cracking that occurred over an unknown number of flights and flight hours with a wing loading spectrum not anticipated during design of the airplane. This report was modified on November 2, 2005.NTSB ATL89FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Troy, ALThe pilot's improper use of the airplane flight controls during a aerobatic maneuver at low altitude due to his lack of aerobatic experience. A contributing factor was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to perform the maneuver.NTSB LAX87LA325Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Mammoth Lakes, CADuring an airshow performance, the acft collided with the terrain in a near vertical attitude. The maneuver the plt was to perform was a cuban eight. The first half of the maneuver was flown correctly, however, during the second half of it the acft remained…NTSB LAX85FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Fallbrook, CAThe plt was flying to his home arpt under visual flight rules (VFR) from his place of employment when he encountered low ceilings & visibilities. He contd at low alt along an interstate highway toward his original destination. A witness reported that the plt…NTSB MIA78FA044Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech A45 · Moultrie, GANTSB ANC76AA096Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech A-45 · Summit Lake, AKNTSB FTW76AF029Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech A45 · Houston, TXNTSB NYC75AN112Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A45 · Southport, CTNTSB FTW75AF067Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 177RG · Tomball, TXNTSB FTW75AF056Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech T-34A · Granbury, TXNTSB OAK70AP055Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech T-34A · Mammoth Lakes, CANTSB MKC6.A0026Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech T-34A · Glencoe, MNNTSB NYC68F0330Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech T-34 · Butler, PANTSB DEN65A0070Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft T-34A · Glendale, AZNTSB LAX65A0058Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft T34A · Wrightwood, CANTSB UNK64X2756Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeechcraft A45 · Anadarko, OK