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Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech 65

25 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech 65. 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 ('1152802')) 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 ('1152802'))
  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 ('1152802'))
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 WPR10FA448Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Redwood City, CAA loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the loss of control was the regulatory certification basis of the airplane that…Sep 2, 2010 · N832B · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Lawrenceville, GAThe failure of both engines for undetermined reasons.Feb 8, 2010 · N130SP · Substantial damage NTSB NYC95MA220Accident · 12 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · West Point, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation, his failure to ensure proper weight and balance of the airplane, and his failure to obtain/maintain minimum control speed, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control after loss of power in one engine. A factor…Sep 10, 1995 · N945PA · Destroyed NTSB MIA93FA031Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Orlando, FLThe pilot's failure to feather the propeller to maintain altitude following a loss of power of the left engine. The power loss was due to an improperly maintained fuel system. In addition, the right engine lost power for an undetermined reason(s).Dec 19, 1992 · N555GC · Destroyed NTSB BFO92FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Madison, VAThe pilot initiated VFR flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was low ceiling, high terrain, and low altitude.May 16, 1992 · N30RR · Destroyed NTSB LAX91FA282Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Pioneer, CAImproper emergency procedures by the pilot, when he inadvertently shut down the left engine after encountering a partial loss of power in the right engine. Factors related to the accident were: improper installation of the right engine's #6 exhaust valve seat…Jun 30, 1991 · N713JB · Destroyed NTSB SEA89FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Elko, NVApprox 10 min after t/o, the pilot stated he was returning to land due to a problem. On final the acft rolled inverted and descended nose down into a residence. Engine exam revealed a failed supercharger intermediate drive shaft gear resulting in loss of…Nov 2, 1988 · N9AG · Destroyed NTSB FTW86FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Montague, TXThe pilot was observed in the area for several minutes while he was performing steep climbs and descents, low passes, and buzzing. Witnesses reported power was removed from both engines simultaneously, as if the throttles were retarded, followed by a loud…Apr 5, 1986 · N810Q · Destroyed NTSB FTW84FA190Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Jennings, LAA popping or backfiring sound was heard by several people who later observed the acft flying at low altitude on what appeared to be a final approach to rwy 13 at Jennings arpt (located about 75 mi sw of the departure point.) No radios were onboard the acft so…Apr 5, 1984 · N6RG · Destroyed NTSB DEN81FA007Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 65 · Sula, MTOct 17, 1980 · N35CS · Destroyed NTSB MIA80FA099Accident · 6 fatalClosedBeech 65 · Clearwater, FLSep 12, 1980 · N625GP · Destroyed NTSB MIA80FA077Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 65 · Ft.Pierce, FLJun 29, 1980 · N156F · Destroyed NTSB IAD80FA017Accident · 7 fatalClosedBeech A65 · Lexington, KYDec 16, 1979 · N154F · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FAQ96Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 65 · Preston, GAJun 13, 1979 · N111WP · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FA090Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 65 · Boca Raton, FLMay 27, 1979 · N72DR · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FA058Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 65 · Arcadia, FLMar 19, 1979 · N70GC · Destroyed NTSB MIA78DA117Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 65 · Missing AircraftMay 26, 1978 · N809Q · Destroyed NTSB IAD74AI045Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 65 · Williamstown, WVFeb 24, 1974 · N9535Q · Destroyed NTSB MIA74AM056Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech 65 · Jacksonville, FLJan 10, 1974 · N671T · Destroyed NTSB FTW70AF080Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech A65 · Bethany, OKJun 4, 1970 · N988Q · Destroyed NTSB MIA70A0016Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 65 · Mobile, ALAug 26, 1969 · N3333M · Destroyed NTSB NYC69A0056Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 65 · Latham, NYNov 18, 1968 · N1401M · Destroyed NTSB FTW68A0090Accident · 7 fatalClosedBeech 65 · Beaumont, TXApr 28, 1968 · N968Q · Destroyed NTSB NYC67A0107Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 65 · Armonk, NYJan 25, 1967 · N345F · Destroyed NTSB MIA65A0116Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeechcraft 65 · Greenville, MSMay 30, 1965 · N196BG · Destroyed