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Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech 200

24 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech 200. 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 ('1152920')) 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 ('1152920'))
  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 ('1152920'))
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 CEN20LA352Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 200 · Rockford, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following a reduction of thrust in the left engine during takeoff. The reason for the reduction in thrust could not be determined based on the available evidence.Aug 20, 2020 · N198DM · Destroyed NTSB CEN18FA387Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Oscoda, MIThe pilot's descent below minimum descent altitude during the nonprecision instrument approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Sep 25, 2018 · N241CK · Destroyed NTSB WPR11FA166Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a momentary interruption of power from the left engine during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the power interruption due to water contamination of the fuel,…Mar 16, 2011 · N849BM · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09RA052Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech 200 · Punta Chivato, MexicoOn November 3, 2008 at approximately 1800 pacific standard time (PST) a twin-engine turbo prop, Beechcraft BE200, N200JL, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Punta Chivato Airstrip, located near Punto Chivato, Baja California…Nov 4, 2008 · N200JL · Destroyed NTSB SEA08FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Salmon, IDAn in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's failure to remove ice and snow from the airplane prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper preflight preparation/actions, falling snow, and a low ambient temperature.Dec 10, 2007 · N925TT · Destroyed NTSB SEA07FA051Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Belgrade, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude and descent rate during a night visual approach. Dark night conditions and mountainous terrain are factors in the accident.Feb 7, 2007 · N45MF · Substantial damage NTSB ATL06FA044Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · N Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing approach for undetermined reasons.Feb 4, 2006 · N266EB · Destroyed NTSB IAD05MA006Accident · 10 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBeech 200 · Stuart, VAThe flight crew's failure to properly execute the published instrument approach procedure, including the published missed approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the cause of the accident was the flight crew's…Oct 24, 2004 · N501RH · Destroyed NTSB NYC04FA139Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Rupert, WVThe pilot-in-command's improper decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors were the FAA Principle Operations Inspector's inadequate surveillance of the operator, and a low ceiling.Jun 13, 2004 · N200BE · Destroyed NTSB DCA03WA056Accident · 9 fatalForeign investigationBeech King Air B200 · Madeira Islands, PortugalSep 12, 2003 · N600BV · Destroyed NTSB NYC01FA215Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-200 · Piqua, OHThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual landing under instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the ground fog.Aug 24, 2001 · N18260 · Destroyed NTSB DCA01MA017Accident · 10 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBeech 200 · Strasburg, COThe pilot’s spatial disorientation resulting from his failure to maintain positive manual control of the airplane with the available flight instrumentation. Contributing to the cause of the accident was the loss of a.c. electrical power during instrument…Jan 27, 2001 · N81PF · Destroyed NTSB CHI00FA027Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Chicago, ILOn ground collision with the lake for undetermined reasons.Nov 12, 1999 · N869 · Destroyed NTSB NYC00FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon Corporate Jets BE-200 · Williamstown, MAThe pilot-in-command's failure comply with an air traffic control clearance which resulted in a collision with terrain. A factor in this accident was clouds.Oct 5, 1999 · N208MS · Destroyed NTSB MIA97FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Dalton, GAthe pilot's improper IFR procedure, by failing to maintain the minimum descent altitude (MDA) during the ILS localizer approach, until the runway environment was in sight, which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Factors relating to the…Aug 14, 1997 · N74EJ · Substantial damage NTSB NYC92FA118Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-200 · New Castle, DEThe pilot's improper execution of an emergency procedure, after an engine failure, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and subsequent stall at an altitude too low for recovery. A factor related to the accident was the fatigue failure of a compressor turbine…Jun 16, 1992 · N32HG · Destroyed NTSB LAX89FA192Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Azusa, CAImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in has inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain. The weather and terrain conditions were considered to be related…May 10, 1989 · N39YV · Destroyed NTSB ATL89MA123Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Pensacola, FLAn in flight cabin fire of undetermined origin, and smoke (toxic condition) in the crew compartment, which resulted in physical impairment of the flight crew.Apr 10, 1989 · N30PC · Destroyed NTSB DEN88FA202Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Jackson, WYThe plt and his two pax had just arrived at the Jackson hole airport (jax) approximately 30 minutes prior to the accident. The plt dropped off his pax and stepped into operations for a short break. He then returned to the acft by himself for a return flt to…Sep 12, 1988 · N1283 · Destroyed NTSB NYC85FA141Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-200 · Hamptonburgh, NYPlt filed IFR for 2 flight legs; baltimore, MD to teterboro, NJ & teterboro to montgomert, NY (orange co arpt). The plt received a preflight wx briefing & was advised that the forecast for stewart, NY, about 10 mis form montgomery was sky partially obscured…Jun 9, 1985 · N148CP · Destroyed NTSB ANC82FA080Accident · 6 fatalClosedBeech 200 · King Cove, AKJul 15, 1981 · N631SR · Destroyed NTSB DEN80AA029Accident · 10 fatalClosedBeech 200 · Parker, COMar 27, 1980 · N456L · Destroyed NTSB CHI78FA003Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 200 · Valparaiso, INOct 19, 1977 · N17530 · Destroyed NTSB FTW77FA049Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech BE200 · Ruddock, LAApr 18, 1977 · N256TM · Destroyed