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Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 207A

28 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 207A. 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 ('2073605', '2073604')) 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 ('2073605', '2073604'))
  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 ('2073605', '2073604'))
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 ANC15FA049Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 207A · Juneau, AKThe pilot's decision to initiate and continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of situational awareness and controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the company's failure to follow its…Jul 17, 2015 · N62AK · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Matinicus Island, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach after encountering a gusty crosswind, which resulted in an accelerated stall and uncontrolled descent.Oct 5, 2011 · N70437 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC07FA013Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Kenai, AKThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the disintegration of engine bearings and the fracture of a connecting rod, which resulted in a ditching into ice covered ocean water. Factors contributing to the survivability of the accident were…Jan 9, 2007 · N9941M · Substantial damage NTSB ANC99FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, spatial disorientation, and an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of snow and mist, and flat lighting conditions.Apr 14, 1999 · N73188 · Destroyed NTSB ANC98FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, mountainous/hilly terrain features, rain, and fog.Sep 17, 1998 · N1809Q · Destroyed NTSB ANC97FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Twin Hills, AKImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were downdraft conditions, mountainous/hilly terrain, and the use of over-the-counter medications.Sep 26, 1997 · N9984M · Destroyed NTSB ANC97FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Nome, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction (antenna tower). Factors in the accident were low ceilings and visibility, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with…Jun 28, 1997 · N207SP · Destroyed NTSB ANC97FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SC7 · Nunapitchuk, AKinadequate visual look-out by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's airplanes.Mar 25, 1997 · N451SA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX95FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Kotzebue, AKthe pilot's decision to enter a box canyon area at an altitude inadequate to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's lack of mountain flying experience was a factor in this accident.Feb 25, 1995 · N6479H · Destroyed NTSB ANC94FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude for terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's lack of usual sleep, the night light condition and hilly terrain.Oct 16, 1993 · N208SC · Destroyed NTSB ANC93FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Nome, AKThe pilot initiated VFR flight into instrument meteorological and whiteout conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: inadequate supervision of the pilot by the company, inadequate oversight by the federal aviation administration, the pilot's…Apr 3, 1993 · N6467H · Destroyed NTSB ANC92FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Mcgrath, AKThe pilot in command's improper inflight planning/decision and his attempt to fly VFR through IMC conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow, whiteout conditions, and darkness.Dec 22, 1991 · N6390H · Destroyed NTSB ANC90FA101Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Aialak Bay, AKThe pilot-in-command's attempt to fly under visual flight rules while in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors to the accident were the low ceiling and surrounding mountainous terrain.Jun 25, 1990 · N9985M · Destroyed NTSB ANC88FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Ambler, AKThe plt of the air taxi cargo flt was operg at night in marginal VFR conds when the acft struck rising terrain. The acft was fnd the next day at aprx 1000 ast, some 15 mi off the intended route. The plt was unconscious & suffering fm hypothermia & other…Dec 11, 1987 · N9979M · Substantial damage NTSB ANC87FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Crooked Creek, AKThe acft overflew the destination due to fog. The station manager stated that after transmitting to the plt that the wx was 'zero zero', the plt stated that he would continue on to red devil and she heard it fly overhead. The first pieces of acft debris were…Aug 8, 1987 · N7371U · Destroyed NTSB ANC87FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Kenai, AKWx conds on the day of the acdnt were rprtd to be extremely variable. Initially, when the plt obtained a wx briefing, VFR flt was not rcmdd. Later, the wx improved & the plt elected to proceed on the flt. While en route, he enctrd snow showers & dscndd to…Jan 14, 1987 · N9395M · Destroyed NTSB ANC86FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Saint Marys, AKThe pilot stalled the airplane while making a steep turn to avoid high voltage power lines. The airplane caught fire on impact and the air taxi pilot subsequently died of extensive thermal injuries. The plt was flying in formation with another acft at low…Jun 17, 1986 · N9699M · Destroyed NTSB ANC85FA085Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-207A · Golovin, AKAccording to the pilot-in-command, he was attempting to fly through a mountain saddle. As he turned towards the mountain and began his climb the weather deteriorated rapidly with ceilings zero, visibility zero and severe turbulence. The airplane struck the…May 16, 1985 · N73635 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC85LA046Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Koyuk, AKThe acft landed about 630 ft short of the threshold of rwy 02. The plt said he purposely landed short to take advantage of a rwy upslope and because of the location of snow removal equipment at the other end of the rwy. In landing short however he landed on…Feb 7, 1985 · N7329U · Minor damage NTSB FTW82FRD10Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 207 · Franklinton, LAThe passenger stated that after sharp turns at low altitude over a farm house they did a roll & were too low to recover prior to striking trees. The acft came to rest inverted in a 4-5 ft deep farm pond. The autopsy report shows the plt's death by asphyxia…May 5, 1982 · N73013 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC82FA010Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 207A · Tyonek, AKDec 10, 1981 · N9461M · Destroyed NTSB ANC81FA091Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 207A · Dillingham, AKAug 4, 1981 · N9552M · Destroyed NTSB ANC80DA002Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 207A · Anchorage, AKOct 8, 1979 · N6424H · Destroyed NTSB ANC79FA097Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 2 207 · Rainy Pass, AKSep 24, 1979 · N6405H · Destroyed NTSB ANC79FA076Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 207A · Nikishki, AKAug 7, 1979 · N6469H · Substantial damage NTSB ANC79FA028Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 207 · Chevak, AKDec 21, 1978 · N7378U · Destroyed NTSB ANC78FA042Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 207 · Omalik, AKJun 30, 1978 · N1789U · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FA037Accident · 6 fatalClosedCessna T207A · Riverside, CAMar 22, 1978 · N7354U · Destroyed