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Fatal NTSB investigations: S N I A S AS350D ASTAR

19 cases on aircraft the registry lists as S N I A S AS350D ASTAR. 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 ('8680803')) 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 ('8680803'))
  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 ('8680803'))
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 ATL05FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350-D · Falkner, MSThe pilot's improper decision to attempt VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions and failure to maintain altitude clearance resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground.Jan 6, 2005 · N350RM · Destroyed NTSB ATL00FA069Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350B · Sumner, GAThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing factors was the dark night.Jul 24, 2000 · N911AM · Destroyed NTSB LAX94FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Lebec, CAThe pilot-in-command's inadequate in-flight planning and inadequate visual lookout. Factors in the accident were mountainous terrain which masked the presence of the wires and the pilot-in-command's lack of familiarity with the geographic area.Jan 20, 1994 · N5795X · Destroyed NTSB LAX92FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Ft. Grant, AZ1) The pilot inadequately evaluating the enroute weather conditions, and, 2) the pilot making the inflight decision to continue VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors in this accident were the inability of the pilot to see the mountainous terrain…Mar 5, 1992 · N350AH · Destroyed NTSB ATL92FA029Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D Astar · Fuquay-Varina, NCThe pilot's improper decision in continuing the flight with a known engine problem, and the subsequent seizure of the number two engine bearing, resulting in engine stoppage. Darkness was a related factor.Dec 7, 1991 · N26FH · Destroyed NTSB MIA90FA081Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale 350D · Miami, FLFatigue failure of an engine turbine blade, which resulted in a loss of power. Rough ocean water in the emergency landing area was a related factor.Mar 8, 1990 · N5778W · Destroyed NTSB ATL89FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 350D · Chamblee, GAFailure of the main rotor swashplate bearing due to lack of lubricant.Sep 28, 1989 · N57689 · Destroyed NTSB DEN89FA202Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Blanchard, IDOverheating and seizure of the swashplate bearing, which resulted in an inflight breakup of the helicopter and subsequent impact with the ground.Aug 28, 1989 · N132SH · Destroyed NTSB FTW89FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350-D · Galveston, TXFailure of both pilots to see-and-avoid the other aircraft (inadequate visual lookout).Jul 11, 1989 · N3595B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB ANC88FA063Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Dillingham, AKA Cessna 206 airplane and an aerospatiale AS350D helicopter collided in midair one-half mile south of the Dillingham airport, Dillingham, AK. Both aircraft had been communicating with the Dillingham flight service station and had received the appropriate…May 25, 1988 · N4882U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX85FA402Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Kula, HIThe helicopter collided with terrain while on a sightseeing tour. The plt stated that the helicopter lost alt as he attempted to cross power lines. Directional control was lost during the ensuing down wind emergency landing. The helicopter contacted the…Sep 26, 1985 · N4268V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85FA300Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportS.N.I.A.S. AS350D Astar · Houma, LAThe plt landed at a microwave antenna tower and did not shut down the eng or deplane. An employee at the tower retrievedcargo from the helicopter (a small box of parts) and went back inside the tower building. Shortly thereafter, the plt apparently initiated…Jul 29, 1985 · N3607C · Destroyed NTSB FTW85FA282Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Matagorda Islng, LAThe acft touched down hard during an attempted autorotation to an abandoned air base. Initial touchdown occurred on the stinger and the acft yawed to the left of rwy heading 30 to 40 degrees. The next touchdown was on the skids and the acft yawed further to…Jul 11, 1985 · N3594N · No damage NTSB FTW83FA238Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Venice, LAThe acft crashed into a swamp with low rotor RPM after a failure of the accessory gearbox power output gear. The pilot radioed an emergency call saying he was experiencing severe vibrations and was landing. A few seconds later, he radioed that he was…May 18, 1983 · N36062 · Destroyed NTSB LAX82DA147Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportS.N.I.A.S. AS350 · Gold Strike, NVThe helicopter had just returned from a sightseeing tour of the grand canyon. The pilot reported that the passengers wanted to get out while the helicopter was undergoing its two-minute, cool-down period. The pilot escorted four of the passengers from the…Apr 24, 1982 · N5768Z · Minor damage NTSB FTW82DA033Accident · 1 fatalClosedAerospatle AS350D · Gulf Of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico)Dec 24, 1981 · N3606U · Destroyed NTSB FTW81FA098Accident · 1 fatalClosedAerospatial AS-350 · Cameron, LAMay 31, 1981 · N3607G · Destroyed NTSB FTW81FA012Accident · 3 fatalClosedAerospatle AS350 · Waxahachie, TXNov 22, 1980 · N8TV · Destroyed NTSB MKC80AA026Accident · 3 fatalClosedAerospatle AS350D · Webster City, IAMar 3, 1980 · N353RM · Destroyed