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NTSB investigations: Cessna 140, MN

45 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 140. 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" = 'MN' 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 ('2071602', '2071603')) 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\" = 'MN' 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 ('2071602', '2071603'))
  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" = 'MN' 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 ('2071602', '2071603'))
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 CEN21LA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Alexandria, MNThe pilot did not maintain aircraft and directional control during the landing in variable wind conditions resulting in abnormal contact with the terrain.Jun 5, 2021 · N3697V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI08LA080Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Grand Meadow, MNThe pilot's continued visual flight into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.Feb 8, 2008 · N3537V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Cook, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.Jul 23, 2002 · N2070N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · St. Francis, MNthe pilot selected to land in a field that was unsuitable for landing. A factor was the soft field.Jul 13, 2000 · N76427 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Big Lake, MNThe pilot's maneuvers which exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane and resulted in structural overload of the horizontal tail followed by a structural overload of the wings.Mar 29, 1997 · N77166 · Destroyed NTSB CHI93LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Warren, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for variable wind conditions during landing. The crosswind was a factor.Feb 1, 1993 · N3571V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Minneapolis, MNRemedial action was not performed by the CFI. A factor related to the accident was directional control was not maintained by the student pilot.Dec 10, 1991 · N72625 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79FER73Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Thief Riv Fls, MNSep 24, 1979 · N3073N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78DER37Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Windom, MNMar 31, 1978 · N3587V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77DER54Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Monticello, MNJul 1, 1977 · N1867V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DER33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Blaine, MNOct 6, 1975 · N89884 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75FER59Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Eden Prairie, MNMar 19, 1975 · N76865 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75DER52Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Maple Lake, MNFeb 17, 1975 · N76111 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75DER03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Albert Lea, MNJul 15, 1974 · N2314V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73FER58Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Grand Rapids, MNMay 14, 1973 · N2917N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73FER57Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Anoka, MNMay 9, 1973 · N77095 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73DER05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Princeton, MNJun 8, 1972 · N3577V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72FER60Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Albert Lea, MNMay 19, 1972 · N2085N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72DER23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Delavan, MNSep 17, 1971 · N2748N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71FDM52Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Lake Elmo, MNMar 28, 1971 · N89459 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71FDD20Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Elbow Lake, MNFeb 18, 1971 · N76346 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71FDM31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Burnsville, MNOct 6, 1970 · N3555V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71DDM13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Rosemount, MNJul 14, 1970 · N77425 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70FDM24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Eden Prairie, MNMay 4, 1970 · N72393 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70FDM07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Onamia, MNJan 31, 1970 · N4243N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70D0267Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Claremont, MNNov 15, 1969 · N77189 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70D0024Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Buffalo, MNJun 14, 1969 · N4280N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0422Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Willmar, MNApr 19, 1969 · N3577V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68D0334Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Fairmont, MNSep 17, 1967 · N73081 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68F0175Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Two Harbors, MNAug 20, 1967 · N1824V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0578Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Thief R Flls, MNMar 27, 1967 · N3612V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0483Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Cohasset, MNFeb 25, 1967 · N3709V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0301Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Winona, MNOct 27, 1966 · N2181N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67F0238Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Franklin, MNSep 17, 1966 · N2237V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0098Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Wells, MNAug 7, 1966 · N76346 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66F0342Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Monticello, MNDec 27, 1965 · N3587V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66D0266Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Melrose, MNSep 19, 1965 · N76280 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66F0201Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Robbinsdale, MNJul 29, 1965 · N77095 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66D0017Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Lamberton, MNMay 30, 1965 · N89297 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66D0099Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Ely, MNMay 28, 1965 · N72683 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC65F0108Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Minneapolis, MNMar 30, 1965 · N72108 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC65F0090Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Aitkin, MNFeb 28, 1965 · N89164 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X3973Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Rosemount, MNSep 13, 1964 · N72393 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3194Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Minneapolis, MNAug 3, 1964 · N76346 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X0564Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Hopkins, MNFeb 14, 1964 · N76111 · Substantial damage