NTSB investigations: Air Tractor AT-802A
71 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Air Tractor AT-802A. 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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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0390308'))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0390308'))
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 CEN11LA296Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · New Madrid, MOThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB CEN11CA294Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Horseshoe Lake, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tower due to his inadequate visual lookout.NTSB CEN10LA463Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Lindsay, NEThe loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and evidence was insufficient to definitively establish whether the…NTSB CEN10LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Alpine, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09GA407Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Austin, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach prior to the retardant drop and his subsequent failure to release the retardant load, resulting in a stall/mush and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN09LA527Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Corning, IAThe in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's impairment as a result of hypoxia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the unpressurized airplane at an altitude requiring supplemental oxygen without having any oxygen available.NTSB DFW08TA224Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Meeker, COThe pilot's improper decision to continue an aerial application following an uncommanded opening of the cabin door in flight, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB CHI08CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Turton, SDThe failure of the starter generator which resulted in the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude at which the airplane was operating, the tall grass, and the ditch.NTSB LAX07TA277Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Big Bear City, CALoss of engine power while maneuvering due to the failure of the number 1 bearing that was caused by electrical discharge damage to the bearing originating from the starter-generator. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to follow the…NTSB LAX07TA222Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain while maneuvering.NTSB ATL07CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Linden, ALThe pilot's attempt to takeoff downwind resulting in the airplane not clearing trees at the end of the runway.NTSB DFW06CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802 · Tuckerman, ARThe loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Jasper, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable landing for the pilot to execute the forced landing.NTSB DEN03LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Las Vegas, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and visual lookout. Contributing factors were his attention being diverted and the trees.NTSB DEN02TA092Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Broomfield, COthe airplane's left main landing gear tire separated from its wheel during takeoff roll for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll and the subsequent impact with the Visual…NTSB LAX02LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Kingman, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB FTW02LA034Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Benton, LAin-flight collision with trees while on final approach to land for an undetermined reason.NTSB SEA00LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802F · Salmon River, IDCompressor turbine blade failure due to high-cycle fatigue initiating in the surface of the fir-tree root. Factors include unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB FTW00TA142Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Fort Stockton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the antenna tower. A factor was the smoke weather condition.NTSB LAX99TA274Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/obstacle clearance altitude margin while engaged in fire fighting operations.NTSB FTW97LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Pineland, TXfailure of the right main wheel brake, during the landing roll. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure (or inability) to maintain directional control of the airplane, after loss of right braking action.