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NTSB investigations: Bell 47G-3B-1, AZ

24 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bell 47G-3B-1. 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 ('1181028', '118103A')) 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 ('1181028', '118103A'))
  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 ('1181028', '118103A'))
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 LAX94LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Yuma, AZan uncommanded engine deceleration to idle due to the improper installation of the throttle arm on the carburetor shaft.Apr 17, 1994 · N304JP · Substantial damage NTSB LAX87LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Payson, AZA Bell 47G-3B-1 collided with trees and was subsequently destroyed by fire after a loss of power in a remote wilderness area. The pilot reported the engine went to idle during flight. He was unable to regain engine RPM by manipulation of the throttle. The…Jun 2, 1987 · N73916 · Destroyed NTSB LAX83LUJ05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Tucson, AZThe single engine land airplane pilot was on a solo instructional flight, practicing landings in the helicopter. He reported that during a landing, he was too fast. While flaring, the tail rotor hit the ground and one of the tail rotor blades separated.…Nov 21, 1982 · N73991 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DUK06Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Seligam, AZSep 24, 1980 · N7901S · Destroyed NTSB LAX79FUJ51Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G-3B · Williams, AZMar 5, 1979 · N33613 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78DUJ67Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Whiteriver, AZJun 11, 1978 · N1358X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75AL057Accident · 3 fatalClosedBell 47G3B1 · Superior, AZApr 22, 1975 · N1381X · Destroyed NTSB LAX74DUJ75Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Supai, AZFeb 25, 1974 · N1321X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73AL009Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 47G3B1 · Tuba City, AZAug 30, 1972 · N73991 · Destroyed NTSB LAX72FUJ88Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Gila Bend, AZMar 24, 1972 · N1333X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DUJ06Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Elfrida, AZJul 13, 1970 · N1358X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70A0008Accident · 3 fatalClosedBell 47G3B1 · Grnd Canyon, AZJul 30, 1969 · N73909 · Destroyed NTSB LAX69D0357Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Grnd Canyon, AZMay 21, 1969 · N73909 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69D0253Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Grand Canyon, AZDec 16, 1968 · N1321X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69D0079Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Peach Spgs, AZJul 30, 1968 · N6245N · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69D0033Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Alpine, AZJun 21, 1968 · N73285 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69F0010Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Springervill, AZMay 22, 1968 · N73965 · Destroyed NTSB LAX68F0086Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Marana, AZAug 2, 1967 · N1181W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67A0083Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Kingman, AZMar 8, 1967 · N73991 · Destroyed NTSB LAX66A0004Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G-3B · Grand Canyon, AZJul 11, 1966 · N73947 · Destroyed NTSB LAX66A0102Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-3B · Alpine, AZJun 16, 1966 · N73965 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66A0074Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 47G-3B · Grand Canyon, AZApr 12, 1966 · N73909 · Destroyed NTSB DEN66A0051Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Mesa, AZDec 30, 1965 · N73947 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66A0005Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Grand Canyon, AZAug 5, 1965 · N1182W · Substantial damage