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NTSB investigations: Beech TC-45J

24 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech TC-45J. 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151022')) 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151022'))
  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 ('1151022'))
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 ERA11WA090Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationHawker Beechcraft TC-45J · Nassau, BahamasOn December 14, 2010, about 1442 eastern standard time, a Hawker Beechcraft TC-45J, N38L, registered to and operated by Monarch Air Group, impacted ocean waters about 7 miles southwest of Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN), Nassau, Bahamas. The…Dec 14, 2010 · N38L · Destroyed NTSB CEN09LA444Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech TC-45J · Verdel, NEThe pilot's improper decision to fly an airplane that was not airworthy and for which he was not properly rated to operate, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing to a field following an engine failure. Contributing to the…Jul 19, 2009 · N6688 · Destroyed NTSB CHI94LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 18 · Belleville, MIthe failure of the fuel line on the unique STC'd engine installation. A related factor is the improper installation of a fuel line by company maintenance personnel.Jun 13, 1994 · N231LJ · Substantial damage NTSB NYC93FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 18T · Cleveland, OHThe improper installation of the elevator by company maintenance personnel and the lack of proper inspections by a company certified mechanic/inspector and the FAA certified mechanic with inspector authorization. A factor in this accident was an…Dec 15, 1992 · N706M · Destroyed NTSB MIA91WA134Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech TC-45J · Nassau, BahamasMay 2, 1991 · N6688 · Minor damage NTSB NYC89LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech TC-45J · Johnstown, PAFailure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. The crosswind and snow covered runway were related factors.Mar 6, 1989 · N45861 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88FA024Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech TC-45J · St Clair Shores, MIWhile enroute to home base after delivery of revenue cargo, the pilot experienced a total loss of engine power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot performed emergency procedures and set the aircraft up for a forced landing in a grassy field on…Nov 19, 1987 · N10AS · Destroyed NTSB ATL88FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech HA-1 · Memphis, TNAfter t/o PIC was told by twr that tail stand, used to prevent acft from tipping on tail when loaded, was still attached to acft. PIC req teardrop turn back to departure rwy. Approach controller stated he saw mode c indication of 700'. A/p elev. Is 332'. Acft…Oct 9, 1987 · N9231 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW86LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech TC-45J · Laredo, TXJust after the plt began the takeoff roll, the right main landing gear collapsed. An exam revealed that overload failure of the right main landing gear trunion tube had occurred. There was evidence that the overload resulted from either a previous hard…Sep 30, 1986 · N706M · Substantial damage NTSB MKC84FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech TC-45J · Kansas City, KSThe acft was a Beech TC-45J that had been modified into a hamilton turboliner under STC SA-1821-WE. During arrival, the plt reported that he encountered moderate icing at 4000 ft. he made a localizer-only apch to rwy 35. An ATC specialist stated that they saw…Dec 5, 1983 · N704M · Destroyed NTSB LAX81FA126Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech TC-45J · San Clement Is, CAFeb 2, 1981 · N68392 · Destroyed NTSB NYC80FA054Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech TC-45J · Rochester, NYJul 11, 1980 · N9231 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL80FKM20Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech TC-45J · Maiden, NCMay 28, 1980 · N704M · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEI19Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech TC-45J · North Jackson, OHApr 19, 1979 · N338A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FA028Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech TC-45J · Plain City, OHFeb 21, 1979 · N9231 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD78IA036Incident · No injuriesClosedBeech TC45J · Norfolk, VAJan 25, 1978 · N231LJ · Minor damage NTSB NYC75AN081Accident · No injuriesClosedVolpar TC45J · Norwood, MAJan 20, 1975 · N10AS · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75AC053Accident · No injuriesClosedWestwind TC-45J · Evansville, INJan 14, 1975 · N8794 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74FCG13Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech TC-45J · Lawrence, KSOct 17, 1973 · N200KU · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEC05Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech TC-45J · Detroit, MIAug 4, 1973 · N9231 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73AC056Accident · No injuriesClosedHamilton TC-45J · Cleveland, OHDec 12, 1972 · N10AS · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72OKT67Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech D18S · Pitts Twn, Burkina FasoFeb 13, 1972 · N90291 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70AP054Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech TC-45J · San Franciso, CAMay 6, 1970 · N86415 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70AC044Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech TC-45J · Portage, MIJan 24, 1970 · N3766 · Destroyed