NTSB investigations: Beech A36
18 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech A36, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
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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 ('1151604')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 350))
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 ('1151604')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350))
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 SEA06LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Ennis, MTThe loss of engine power during takeoff due to an excessively lean fuel-to-air mixture ratio as a result of excessive mating surface wear between the mixture control arm and metering shaft. A factor was the improper installation of the new engine, which…NTSB SEA05CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Sequim, WAThe temporary loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the takeoff initial climb.NTSB SEA05LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Tacoma, WAThe malfunction of the fuel injection control system, for undetermined reasons, while the aircraft was on base leg for a full-stop landing. Factors include soft terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to perform a forced landing.NTSB DFW05LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Early, TXA loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the oil filter resulting in oil starvation and eventual seizure of the engine. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL04FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Morrisville, NCThe failure of the engine for undetermined reasons resulting in the aircraft colliding with powerlines and the ground during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB IAD04LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bedford, MAThe mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine-driven fuel pump's return line B-nut fitting.NTSB NYC03FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's delayed decision to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI00LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Olathe, KSthe pilots improper use of powerplant controls. A factor in the accident was the plowed farm field.NTSB CHI97LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Matherville, ILa loss of engine as a result of the pilot-in-command's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector. A factor was the rough terrain.NTSB BFO95LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Montrose, PATotal loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL95FA012Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's inadequate management of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a complete loss of engine power.NTSB NYC95LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Amityville, NYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the inspector's improper inflight decision to simulate an emergency beyong the gliding distance to a suitable landing area.NTSB MIA93LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Port St. Lucie, FLTotal loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by poor preflight planning preparation by the pilot in command.NTSB LAX92LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Brawley, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's; 1) failure to refuel the aircraft, 2) improper use of the fuel system, and 3) his delayed positioning of the fuel selector valve to a tank containing fuel. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to adhere to the…NTSB FTW91FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Caldwell, TXThe pilot-in-command's failure to properly position the fuel selector handle resulting in a fuel starvation power loss. A factor was the inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW85LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Afton, OKThe acft was ditched in 60 to 80 ft deep water following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. The plt was picked up by a bass boat shortly before the acft sank. The acft was recovered more than a month later and an examination of the eng was not performed.NTSB LAX84FA183Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Santa Monica, CAThe plt stated that after takeoff, the electrical sys failed as he retracted the gear. He elected to return to the arpt & land. Shortly thereafter, the eng lost power. He further stated that he hand cranked the gear to the down position & received a light…NTSB ATL83LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Holly Springs, MSThe acft was at 4,000 ft in cruise flight when the eng failed. The acft crashed 1/4 mi short of an arpt. The right wing bladder was completely torn in two & the left wing bladder contained a minute amount of fuel. There was reportedly a lot of fuel spillage…