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Fatal NTSB investigations: Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR

34 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR. 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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Cases per year

19642026

Fatal NTSB investigations: Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR per year, 1964–2026: 34 cases
1964	3
1965	2
1966	2
1967	3
1968	2
1970	1
1971	1
1972	1
1973	1
1974	2
1975	1
1977	1
1978	1
1979	1
1980	1
1981	2
1983	1
1987	1
1995	1
1996	1
1998	1
2000	1
2011	1
2015	1
2020	1

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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 ('7830502')) 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 ('7830502'))
  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 ('7830502'))
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 CEN20WA441Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Les Chariots, FranceFeb 23, 2020 · N53018 · Destroyed NTSB WPR15LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Hollister, CAThe pilot's failure to observe the runway environment while operating in the traffic pattern and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a lawnmower on the runway during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the lawnmower operator's…Aug 6, 2015 · N48701 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11LA096Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Warner Springs, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wind sock pole during landing.Jan 11, 2011 · N57027 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01LA020Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Georgetown, CAThe airplane's encounter with a strong updraft at the end of the runway that induced an increase in the wing's angle of attack to the critical point, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.Oct 21, 2000 · N50870 · Destroyed NTSB MIA99LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Rossville, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering in a recovery from a spin.Oct 14, 1998 · N59514 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA262Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Santa Paula, CAa partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering toward the runway following the power loss.Jul 5, 1996 · N57017 · Destroyed NTSB LAX95LA169Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST-3-KR · Apple Valley, CAthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, and entering into an inadvertent stall while flying close to the ground.Apr 22, 1995 · N214D · Destroyed NTSB LAX87FA264Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Firebaugh, CAAt about 1650 PDT, the plts of 2 Ryan ST3KR acft depd coalinga on a flt to los banos, CA. At about 1709 PDT, the plt of N48777 made a hand signal to the other plt, pointed toward the ground & entered 'a normal glide.' Subsequently, the plt of N48777…Jul 13, 1987 · N48777 · Destroyed NTSB LAX83FA240Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyan PT-22/ST-3KR · Mesa, AZThe acft departed with another Ryan PT-22 as a flt of two, in formation. Two rated plts were aboard the acft. After breaking formation, the acft was observed to enter a snap roll at aprx 2000 ft AGL. A witness observed the plane before it crashed. His…May 21, 1983 · N721R · Destroyed NTSB SEA81FA051Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan Acft ST-3KR · Shelton, WAAug 8, 1981 · N56005 · Destroyed NTSB FTW81FA078Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan PT-22 · Fulshear, TXApr 25, 1981 · N883D · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FUJ53Accident · 1 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Scottsdale, AZMay 3, 1980 · N60155 · Destroyed NTSB NYC79FA080Accident · 1 fatalClosedRyan PT-22 · Pittstown, NJAug 19, 1979 · N99994 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEC40Accident · 1 fatalClosedRyan ST3KR · Petersburg, MIJul 14, 1978 · N48700 · Destroyed NTSB FTW77FA054Accident · 1 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · San Angelo, TXMay 15, 1977 · N47432 · Destroyed NTSB MKC76AK025Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Frederika, IAOct 4, 1975 · N47080 · Destroyed NTSB LAX74FVA70Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Porterville, CAJun 8, 1974 · N56002 · Destroyed NTSB MIA74AM052Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan PT-22 · Auburn, ALJan 1, 1974 · N170P · Destroyed NTSB CHI73AC095Accident · 1 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Greenfield, INJun 9, 1973 · N47368 · Destroyed NTSB MIA72AM137Accident · 1 fatalClosedRyan PT-22 · Arlington, TNJun 17, 1972 · N47554 · Destroyed NTSB LAX72AL007Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Brmuda Duns, CAJul 21, 1971 · N46745 · Destroyed NTSB MIA71AM021Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · W.Hollywood, FLSep 1, 1970 · N46739 · Destroyed NTSB NYC68A0115Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan PT-22 · Pipersville, PAApr 14, 1968 · N50998 · Destroyed NTSB MIA68A0087Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Fort Myers, FLApr 13, 1968 · N50881 · Destroyed NTSB OAK68A0035Accident · 1 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Moss Beach, CAOct 8, 1967 · N56253 · Destroyed NTSB LAX68A0025Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Tehachapi, CAAug 27, 1967 · N49082 · Destroyed NTSB CHI68A0007Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Palatine, ILJul 15, 1967 · N46504 · Destroyed NTSB SEA67A0001Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Beaverton, ORJul 3, 1966 · N50879 · Destroyed NTSB CHI66A0090Accident · 1 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · St.Charles, ILMay 21, 1966 · N60155 · Destroyed NTSB MIA65A0100Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan PT-22 · Jacksonville, FLApr 11, 1965 · N47623 · Destroyed NTSB LAX65A0067Accident · 1 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Kipley, CAFeb 14, 1965 · N57015 · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X0992Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan ST3KR · Altus, OKDec 12, 1964 · N88717 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X2175Accident · 1 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Merced, CAJun 7, 1964 · N57016 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X1329Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan ST3KR · Merced, CAApr 15, 1964 · N56529 · Destroyed