Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech 77
12 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech 77. 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
| 1981 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 2022 | 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 ('1153007'))
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 ('1153007'))
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 WPR22FA198Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 77 · Hemet, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a cinderblock wall while performing a go-around.NTSB SEA97FA148Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Cottage Grove, ORFuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a forced landing approach, resulting in a stall. A related factor was the pilot's failure to refuel.NTSB MIA97FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Fort Lauderdale, FLloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the student pilot to remain clear of obstructions, while attempting to make a forced landing.NTSB MIA91FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Magnolia, MSThe instructor pilot's (cfi's) improper supervision of flight and a failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the trees.NTSB LAX90FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Kalihi, HIVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.NTSB BFO89FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Cluster Springs, VAThe pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight which resulted in an unlatched fuel filler cap. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel supply during the flight.NTSB ATL88FA106Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Knoxville, TNThe Cessna made a long straight in final approach. The aircraft's radio transmitter was inop. Afterward the Cessna PIC rpted that initially he saw the Beech on a left base. Later he stated the Beech was heading away from the traffic pattern. Witnesses…NTSB SEA87FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Spokane, WAOn takeoff the aircraft climbed to 50-75 ft AGL, descended in a landing attitude, touched down on the runway near the departure end and took off again. When approaching high obstructions off the end of the runway, the aircraft entered a steep climb, rolled…NTSB FTW84FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Fritch, TXThe acft departed on 1/27/84 and failed to return from a 2 hour local flt. Time of departure was 1330 CST. On 1/28/84, afisherman on lake meredith found an acft wheel floating in the water. This wheel was later found to have the same part numbers and paint as…NTSB CHI84FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Sidney, OHThe aircrew took off on an IFR flt from dayton to piqua & Sidney, OH to practice apch's, then they intended to return to dayton. The copilot stated that they entered the clouds at 700 to 800 ft AGL & he did not see the ground again on this flt. He reported…NTSB SEA83FA093Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Renton, WAThe acft was taking off for a 1 hour engine run-in following a top overhaul. After liftoff the engine began a gradual power loss and rough running. The pilot was trying turning back to the runway to land when total power loss occurred. The acft had turned 45…NTSB ATL82FKQ06Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 77 · Brandon, MS