NTSB investigations: Beech C23, 2002
8 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech C23. 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.
Cases per year
| 1970 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2002
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151242'))
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2002
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151242'))
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 MIA02FA148Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Centerville, TNthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall shortly after takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff in an over gross weight condition and his lack of familiarity with the aircraft.NTSB NYC02LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Newburyport, MAA power loss for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX02FA148Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Oak Shores, CAthe number 1 cylinder exhaust valve fractured and separated resulting in a loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing. A finding in the accident was the owner's failure to maintain the engine in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.NTSB CHI02LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Kahoka, MOThe improper soft field takeoff/procedure by the pilot. Contributing factors were the night condition and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot.NTSB IAD02LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeechcraft C23 · Wilmington, DEthe flight instructor's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's failure to follow the published checklist procedures.NTSB NYC02LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Point Pleasant, WVAn inadvertent collision with a deer while landing at dusk. A factor in the accident was the dusk light condition.NTSB CHI02LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Salina, KSthe student pilot's improper flare and the CFI failed to take remedial action.NTSB FTW02FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Sinton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while executing a missed approach procedure. Contributing factors were the prevailing fog and the dark night conditions.