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Fatal NTSB investigations: Hughes 269A

20 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Hughes 269A. 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 ('4470402')) 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 ('4470402'))
  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 ('4470402'))
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 DFW05LA159Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Rusk, TXA loss of engine power for undermined reasons, and the subsequent collision with power lines and the ground. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 15, 2005 · N8768F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW03FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Fort Gibson, OKThe in-flight separation of the tail boom resulting from the failure of the fuselage to tail boom attachment fitting lugs, due to fatigue.Nov 1, 2002 · N8885F · Destroyed NTSB SEA98LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Emmett, IDThe instructor pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on landing. Factors were a sudden wind shift, the instructor pilot's lack of recent experience, and terrain drop-off.Apr 10, 1998 · N5161E · Destroyed NTSB LAX93FA260Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Henderson, NVthe pilot's improper use of the collective control and his failure to maintain adequate RPM during an autorotative descent during a practice power off landing. A factor which contributed to the accident related to the pilot's lack of recent experience…Jun 19, 1993 · N9048R · Destroyed NTSB FTW90FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Kingsville, TXThe fatigue failure of the left flange on the tail boom saddle fitting.Sep 17, 1990 · N403SD · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA324Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · AganaInadequate visual lookout by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to see-and-avoid the power line. The power line was a related factor.Sep 18, 1989 · N8134Y · Destroyed NTSB ATL88FA168Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Ozark, ALThree months prior to the accident a mechanic repaired the left magneto. He reinstalled it and timed it with the right magneto. Both magnetos were found to have advanced timing. Internal examination showed discrepancies which would lead to electrical…May 9, 1988 · N1038Y · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82FA013Accident · 2 fatalClosedHughes 269A · Elizabethton, TNNov 1, 1981 · N8833F · Destroyed NTSB SEA78FA033Accident · 1 fatalClosedHughes 269A · Vancouver, WAMay 25, 1978 · N8850F · Destroyed NTSB OAK74FJA19Accident · 1 fatalClosedHughes 269A · Kekaha, HIApr 24, 1974 · N8732F · Destroyed NTSB FTW73AF064Accident · 1 fatalClosedHughes 269A · Uvalde, TXMay 1, 1973 · N8774F · Destroyed NTSB MKC70AK060Accident · 1 fatalClosedHughes 269A · Kansas City, KSMay 15, 1970 · N8868F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70F0309Accident · 1 fatalClosedHughes 269A · Moreland Hil, OHJul 24, 1969 · N8884F · Destroyed NTSB MIA69A0094Accident · 1 fatalClosedHughes 269A · Brunson, SCJun 27, 1969 · N8809F · Destroyed NTSB CHI69A0032Accident · 1 fatalClosedHughes 269A · Camp Denison, OHSep 19, 1968 · N8930F · Destroyed NTSB NYC67A0049Accident · 1 fatalClosedHughes 269A · Lincoln, RISep 16, 1966 · N8799F · Destroyed NTSB FTW66A0005Accident · 2 fatalClosedHughes 269A · Woodward, OKJul 17, 1965 · N8710F · Destroyed NTSB NYC65A0135Accident · 3 fatalClosedHughes 269A · Westerlo, NYMay 2, 1965 · N8905F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X0970Accident · 1 fatalClosedHughes 269A · Moraga, CADec 10, 1964 · N8811F · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X0279Accident · 2 fatalClosedHughes 269A · Houston, TXOct 14, 1964 · N1010F · Destroyed