NTSB investigations: Beech 76, CA
18 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech 76. 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
| 1978 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' 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 ('1153005'))
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" = 'CA' 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 ('1153005'))
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 WPR18FA139Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Julian, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude above mountainous terrain while maneuvering during night conditions in an area prone to turbulence, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's…NTSB GAA18CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Vacaville, CAThe pilot under instruction’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended.NTSB GAA17CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Davis, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a simulated left engine failure during takeoff. Also causal to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to maintain directional control and reduce the right engine mixture…NTSB WPR12LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Rio Linda, CAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during descent while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR12LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · San Carlos, CAThe collapse of the right main landing gear during the turn off the runway due to the failure of the A-frame assembly.NTSB WPR11LA361Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Perris, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and the resulting encounter with an aerodynamic stall. Also causal were the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and preflight inspection, his failure to ensure the pitch trim was positioned correctly for…NTSB WPR10CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Willows, CAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB LAX06CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · El Cajon, CAthe failure of the "A" frame tube, which caused the left main landing gear to collapse.NTSB LAX02FA288Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20E · Carlsbad, CAfailure of the pilots of both airplanes to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor was the failure of the controller to detect and resolve the conflict between the airplanes.NTSB LAX02LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Petaluma, CAThe flight instructor's decision to execute a simulated single engine go-around at an altitude insufficient to preclude the inadvertent ground contact of the airplane and the resultant loss of directional control. The flight instructor's delayed remedial…NTSB LAX98LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · San Martin, CAFailure of the instructor to adequately supervise the flight, which included ensuring that the student maintained the proper airspeed during the attempted go-around.NTSB LAX94LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the powerlines. A related factor was the pilot's poor judgment in flying at low altitude.NTSB LAX94LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Livermore, CAthe dual student's improper use of the throttle and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB LAX92FA389Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Mount Shasta, CAThe pilot's improper en route decision to alter his course and to proceed over a mountainous area with inadequate altitude to clear the rising terrain.NTSB LAX91LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Sacramento, CAA fatigue failure of the landing gear strut due to an inadequate design by the manufacturer. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel not having completed an inspection of the gear strut, in accordance with the manufacturer's service bulletin.NTSB LAX88FA264Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Portola Valley, CAWhile dining with friends with whom he resided, the pilot told them that he was 'going flying'. At the completion of the flight he would fly over the house before he returned to palo alto airport (pao). The pilot twice circled the residence which is abt 7…NTSB LAX82DA363Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 76 · Big Sur, CAReportedly, a small flock of birds were encountered while cruising at 8000 ft MSL. One or more of the birds struck the cowling and windshield which resulted in a hole in the top right side of the windshield. The pilot diverted and landed at monterey, CA…NTSB LAX78FA044Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 76 · Ramoma, CA