Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 305A
15 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 305A. 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
| 1964 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 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 ('2074002'))
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 ('2074002'))
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 IAD99FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Hilltown, PAThe inadequate lookout of both pilots, and the pilot of the other aircraft.NTSB IAD99FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Warren, VTThe glider pilot's failure to perform the emergency tow release and abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the glider pilot's improper decision to make repeated attempts to close the canopy in flight.NTSB ANC91FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tatitlek, AKFailure of both pilots to see-and-avoid each other (inadequate visual lookout). A factor related to the accident was: inadequate communication among all participating aircrews.NTSB ATL90FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Fruitdale, ALThe pilot exercised poor judgment by attempting to operate the airplane while impaired by alcohol.NTSB NYC89FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Blairstown, NJDelays by both pilots in releasing the glider tow line after the glider pilot allowed the glider to maneuver excessively above the tow aircraft. The weather conditions were factors.NTSB MIA88FA269Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Tampa, FLPlt experienced complete loss of engine power while climbing through 200 ft. the aircraft stalled and mushed, descending out of control and crashing to the ground. The engine was operated to full power after the accident. The cause of the loss of engine power…NTSB SEA88LA046Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A (L-19) · Jean, NVWitnesses observed acft enter 45 deg climb attitude on liftoff, climb to about 200 ft AGL, then enter left turn. Acft appeared to stall, wing dropped and nose fell through to impact 100 yds left of runway. Flaps found set at 60 deg vs. max 30 deg setting…NTSB NYC85FA213Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-305A · Brooklyn, NYDuring an aerial banner tow operation at low level along the beach, witnesses observed the airplane bank sharply to the right and dive into the water. Witnesses recall the engine noise to have been loud yet sputtering before the impact. Inspection of the…NTSB SEA82FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Belden, CADuring a search mission, the subject aircraft was seen to turn, then apparently slow or pause and then disappear inverted into high trees at the 4600 foot level. Parts of the aircraft being searched for were only 300 feet from the crash of the subject…NTSB MKC81FA009Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 305A · Denison, IANTSB NYC80FA064Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 305A · Farmingdale, NYNTSB LAX79FA065Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 305A · Hamilton City, CANTSB DEN77FA045Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 305A · Gunnison, CONTSB FTW67A0084Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 180 · Catahoula, LANTSB UNK64X1924Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 305A · Stuttgart, AR