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NTSB investigations: Beech F33A, AZ

27 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech F33A. 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" = 'AZ' 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 ('1151425')) 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\" = 'AZ' 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 ('1151425'))
  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" = 'AZ' 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 ('1151425'))
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 WPR22LA083Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Williams, AZThe pilot’s activation of the auxiliary fuel boost pump shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an excess amount of fuel to the engine and a total loss of engine power.Jan 26, 2022 · N1HH · Substantial damage NTSB WPR18FA266Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBeech 33 · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Sep 17, 2018 · N2031D · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33 · Marana, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the base to final turn resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain during recovery by the flight instructor.Oct 12, 2015 · N5581T · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10FA473Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft F33 · Phoenix, AZA partial loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Sep 27, 2010 · N1600W · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33 · Marana, AZThe loss of engine power while maneuvering to land for undetermined reasons.Jun 5, 2010 · N1565A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX06FA130Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Kingman, AZThe noninstrument rated pilot's cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the…Mar 20, 2006 · N41PT · Destroyed NTSB LAX06FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft F33A · Buckeye, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Feb 1, 2006 · N1563A · Destroyed NTSB DEN03FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportBeech F33A · Greer, AZThe airplane is missing for unknown reason.Sep 21, 2003 · N927JL · Destroyed NTSB LAX01FA279Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Mobile, AZThe flying pilot's initiation of an intentional maneuver at an altitude inadequate to maintain terrain clearance. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.Aug 15, 2001 · N3172P · Destroyed NTSB LAX01LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Mobile, AZThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student who failed to recognize the extent of the crosswind and lost directional control. A factor in the accident was the variable wind condition.Apr 5, 2001 · N5544P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Mobile, AZthe manufacturer representative's improper reinstallation of the crankshaft counterweight snap rings which subsequently separated, allowing the crankshaft counterweight to contact the crankshaft resulting in a total power loss of engine power.Jan 11, 2000 · N1565A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX99LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33 · Prescott, AZA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Feb 18, 1999 · N8253C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX97LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Marana, AZimproper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in his failure to recover from a descent during demonstration of a simulated (engine-out) emergency procedure.Nov 14, 1996 · N1567P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Tucson, AZthe student pilot's poor short field takeoff procedure and excessive nose rotation resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor is the student pilot's lack of total experience.Jan 31, 1995 · N6635C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX93LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Phoenix, AZThe dual students premature retraction of the landing gear during the takeoff portion of a touch and go, and, the inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor pilot. Factors which contributed to the accident were the deactivation of the landing gear…Nov 13, 1992 · N1553A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA153Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Payson, AZThe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation by intentionally flying into known adverse weather and his poor in-flight decision by not flying to an alternate airport when the airplane began to encounter icing. Contributing to this accident was the icing…Mar 27, 1992 · N8000J · Destroyed NTSB LAX91LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Mobile, AZThe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to exit the runway onto the taxiway at a speed sufficient to stop prior to colliding with the stopped aircraft.Jun 11, 1991 · N6486N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Goodyear, AZThe pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was extended by the passenger who he was allowing fly the airplane. A contributing factor related to the pilot's inadequate supervision of the passenger.Apr 29, 1991 · N5585Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Mobile, AZA fuel flow interruption due to a fuel system seal fragment becoming lodged in the fuel control unit and the manufacturer's inadequate quality control procedures.Oct 24, 1990 · N1568A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Goodyear, AZThe pilot's failure to follow directives and his misjudgement of distance. Contributing to the accident was the airport management's failure to ensure that the building did not pose a hazard.Apr 17, 1990 · N6508V · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Oro Valley, AZThe pilot's poor judgement in performing low level aerobatic maneuvers.Feb 12, 1990 · N3SN · Destroyed NTSB LAX90FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Goodyear, AZThe inflight separation of one propeller blade due to a fatigue fracture of undetermined origin, and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an attempt to return to the runway. A factor in the accident was the oil covered windsheild,…Oct 11, 1989 · N67536 · Destroyed NTSB LAX88DUJ03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech F33A · Goodyear, AZDuring an instructional flight, after takeoff, at 300 feet, the pilot and student said they heard a loud bang. The engine experienced a loss of power and the pilot noted that the top of the engine cowling was gone. A forced landing was made off the runway.…Feb 18, 1988 · N6785Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81DUJ59Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech F33A · Goodyear, AZMay 4, 1981 · N2036M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81DUJ34Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech F33A · Goodyear, AZFeb 13, 1981 · N4764M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FUJ01Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech F33A · Arlington, AZOct 1, 1980 · N6742D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79DUJ63Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech F33A · Goodyear, AZApr 18, 1979 · N4753M · Substantial damage