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Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech 95

37 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech 95. 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 ('1153402')) 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 ('1153402'))
  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 ('1153402'))
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 LAX05FA099Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Calistoga, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions at an altitude insufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearance and impact with rising terrain.Feb 15, 2005 · N8269D · Destroyed NTSB LAX03FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Rancho Cucamong, CAThe fracture and separation of a propeller blade during cruise flight due to fatigue and corrosion pits in the blade pilot bore, and an improper overhaul of the separated propeller by repair station personnel. Factors contributing to the accident were the…Jan 25, 2003 · N2733Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX03FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Tucson, AZa loss power in the right engine due to an excessively rich mixture that was the result of the pilot's failure to secure the priming control prior to takeoff. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow the single engine procedures specified in the…Jan 1, 2003 · N8212D · Destroyed NTSB CHI94FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Roodhouse, ILwas the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor which resulted in the inadvertent stall/spin by the student.Oct 2, 1993 · N2711Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI91FA291Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Killdeer, NDThe pilot's disregarding the weather forecast; his improper in-flight decision to continue a VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions; and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain. The mountainous hilly terrain and low ceiling were…Sep 11, 1991 · N393B · Destroyed NTSB ATL91FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B95 · Austell, GAThe loss of engine power which resulted from the pilot's failure to properly use the carburetor heat. The pilot failed to maintain flying speed during the emergency descent which resulted in a stall on final approach. A factor in the accident was weather…Dec 30, 1990 · N2794Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX89FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Milpitis, CAThe pilot failed to maintain altitude while performing a maneuver.Nov 18, 1988 · N663Q · Destroyed NTSB LAX87FA331Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Monterey, CAThe coml plt was rcvg mult-eng dual instrn in a Beech 95. After tkof, the aircrew began practicing inst apchs. After making an ILS rwy 10 apch to enter left traffic for rwy 28, the flt was clrd onto a south downwind to be sequenced to follow a psa BAE-146.…Sep 9, 1987 · N845B · Destroyed NTSB NYC84FA234Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Shelter Island, NYAcft level abt 3000 ft. engines sputtered. Acft descended in uncontrolled attitude. Tach 6.9 hrs since last fueling. Acft did not have shoulder harness or metal to metal seat belt buckle for pilot and copilot seats. Pilot biennial and medical not currentJul 8, 1984 · N927M · Destroyed NTSB DEN82FA011Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Cedar City, UTNov 28, 1981 · N1506R · Destroyed NTSB CHI82FA002Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech B95A · Bedford Park, ILOct 12, 1981 · N8286D · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FA127Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Rubidoux, CAJul 27, 1980 · N688Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FA093Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Leesburg, FLJun 6, 1979 · N2032C · Destroyed NTSB OAK79AA020Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Elko, NVMar 3, 1979 · N644SE · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FA005Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Madison, ALOct 30, 1978 · N2753Y · Destroyed NTSB NYC78FA063Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Waterford, CTJun 8, 1978 · N2714Y · Substantial damage NTSB IAD77FA054Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Fletcher, NCJul 29, 1977 · N771B · Destroyed NTSB NYC77FA002Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech B95A · Frankfort, NYOct 14, 1976 · N2056C · Destroyed NTSB CHI77AC095Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95 · L'Anse, MISep 20, 1976 · N2080C · Destroyed NTSB FTW76AF095Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Ardmore, OKMay 12, 1976 · N367B · Destroyed NTSB MIA76AM069Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech B95 · Fort Pierce, FLFeb 29, 1976 · N425L · Destroyed NTSB CHI75AC061Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Waterford, WIMar 5, 1975 · N2061C · Destroyed NTSB MKC75AK041Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Cape Girardeau, MOFeb 11, 1975 · N2090C · Destroyed NTSB MIA75AM013Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Leesburg, FLAug 6, 1974 · N712P · Destroyed NTSB LAX74AL082Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Muscoy, CAJun 16, 1974 · N232H · Destroyed NTSB MIA73AM079Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Miami, FLFeb 3, 1973 · N8285D · Destroyed NTSB FTW72AF076Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Zachary, LAMay 14, 1972 · N362 · Destroyed NTSB MIA72AM106Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Miami, FLApr 5, 1972 · N738CB · Destroyed NTSB OAK70AP059Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech B95 · Sacramento, CAMay 20, 1970 · N2063C · Destroyed NTSB ANC69A0055Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech B95 · North Pole, AKMay 15, 1969 · N2775Y · Destroyed NTSB MIA69A0046Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95 · St.George, GAFeb 6, 1969 · N2724Y · Destroyed NTSB MKC69A0024Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Kansas City, KSOct 15, 1968 · N8217D · Destroyed NTSB DIA67A0024Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Trenton, NCJun 30, 1967 · N2023C · Destroyed NTSB LAX67A0091Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Saugus, CAApr 4, 1967 · N117S · Destroyed NTSB NYC66A0133Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Nixon, NJMay 22, 1966 · N666T · Destroyed NTSB MIA66A0115Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 95 · Milligan, TNApr 6, 1966 · N495AA · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X2182Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeechcraft 95 · Camp Angelus, CAJun 7, 1964 · N2055C · Destroyed