NTSB investigations: Beech A36, 1989
14 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech A36. 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
| 1965 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 4 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 6 |
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\") = 1989
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151604'))
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") = 1989
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151604'))
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 ATL90LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Nashville, NCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the ditch the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI90FA028Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Shell Lake, WIThe pilot-in-command's failure to perform a missed approach, his descending below the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain proper altitude to avoid impact with the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of total…NTSB CHI90LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Angola, INFailure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda). Factors related to the accident were: darkness and adverse weather conditions.NTSB ATL89LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Charleston, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from other parked aircraft while taxiing.NTSB DEN89LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Santa Fe, NMImproper use of the mixture control by the pilot during takeoff which resulted in fuel starvation. Rough/uneven terrain contributed to the aircraft damage.NTSB ATL89FA196Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Chapel Hill, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering for a landing. Contributing factors were: the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedures for an autopilot malfunction, and pilot fatigue.NTSB NYC89FA177Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Salisbury Twp, PAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor to the accident was that neither pilot was heard over the radio announcing their position and intentions.NTSB MIA89FA178Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Shelby, MSFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering back to the runway which resulted in an inadvertentstall. Contributing factors were: failure of the pilot to insure the cabin door (on the passenger's side) was properlyclosed and secured…NTSB DEN89FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · South Lake Taho, CAThe pilot's falure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff due to diverted attention toward an open acft door.NTSB LAX89LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Sacramento, CAFailure of the number four piston assembly. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB ATL89LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Macon, GAThe pilot delayed remedial action when the imminent loss of electrical power was observed. Additionally, the pilot's failure to execute the appropriate emergency procedure and manually lower the landing gear, resulted in its collapse upon landing.…NTSB ATL89LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Chamblee, GAThe inattention of the pilot which resulted in the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB NYC89FA086Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Glen Falls, NYFailure of both pilots to see-and-avoid each other. Related factors were: failure of the Beech aircrew to make a normal left turn out of traffic and the Stinson pilot's visual perception due to sunglare.NTSB NYC89LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Kennebunk, METhe pilot's failure to assure the fuel selector was properly positioned which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.