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NTSB investigations: Air Tractor AT-502B, AR

22 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Air Tractor AT-502B. 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0390307')) 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0390307'))
  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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0390307'))
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 CEN23LA223Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Lake Village, ARA reported loss of thrust for reasons that could not be determined.Jun 3, 2023 · N509HB · Substantial damage NTSB CEN21FA270Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Paragould, ARAn inflight loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain during an aerial application flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Jun 15, 2021 · N6088K · Destroyed NTSB GAA17CA030Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Paragould, ARThe pilot's failure to avoid electrical wires during low-altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a wire strike.Oct 18, 2016 · N4218E · Substantial damage NTSB CEN16LA312Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Hickory Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission line while maneuvering at low altitude.Aug 8, 2016 · N634LA · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13LA402Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Tillar, ARThe loss of engine throttle control during takeoff due to an unsecured cockpit throttle control pin, which resulted in a runway overrun.Jul 3, 2013 · N5182C · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Pollard, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jun 4, 2010 · N6083G · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09CA428Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Reydell, ARThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane when it unexpectedly encountered a whirlwind shortly after takeoff.Jul 10, 2009 · N60023 · Substantial damage NTSB DFW08LA143Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Wheatley, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent low-altitude aerodynamic stall.May 15, 2008 · N6112D · Substantial damage NTSB DFW06CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Marvell, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during takeoff.Jul 12, 2006 · N90614 · Substantial damage NTSB DFW06CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Osceola, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.Nov 10, 2005 · N5075P · Substantial damage NTSB DFW05LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Hickory Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during aerial application.Jul 12, 2005 · N9086V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW04LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Weldon, ARThe other pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during approach to landing, which resulted in a midair collision between the two airplanes.Jun 3, 2004 · N5002D · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB FTW03LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Holly Grove, ARThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.Feb 18, 2003 · N61802 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW02LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Palestine, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.Apr 10, 2002 · N9074H · Substantial damage NTSB FTW01LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Newport, ARthe loss of control during takeoff initial climb as a result of encountering wake turbulence due to the pilot's failure to recognize the hazard and delay the takeoff.Jun 19, 2001 · N6082B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW01LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Marvell, ARthe improper decision of the driver of the vehicle(ATV) to enter an active airstrip.Jun 12, 2001 · N6181Q · Substantial damage NTSB FTW00LA246Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Eudora, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering.Aug 28, 2000 · N61389 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW99LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Marvel, ARThe pilot's failure to attain the proper takeoff airspeed.Jul 21, 1999 · N6073U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW98LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Parkin, ARthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees at the departure end of the airstrip. Related factors were: high density altitude and trees at the departure end of the airstrip.May 17, 1998 · N502JF · Destroyed NTSB FTW98LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Lake Village, ARThe pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.Mar 3, 1998 · N60762 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW98FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Eudora, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting an aerobatic manueverJan 16, 1998 · N6093U · Destroyed NTSB FTW94LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-501 · Marianna, ARA premature liftoff. Factors were the tall, wet grass and a tail wind component.Jul 19, 1994 · N6073J · Destroyed