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NTSB investigations: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51

27 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51. 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3022051')) 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3022051'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3022051'))
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 ENG11IA043Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Atlanta, GAThe probable cause of the No. 2 engine failure and subsequent aborted takeoff was the high cycle fatigue failure of a fan blade near the blade root that resulted in extensive low pressure compressor damage and compressor case breach.Aug 6, 2011 · N676MC · Minor damage NTSB ENG10IA037Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC9 · Minneapolis, MNThe failure of the facility that overhauled the 1st stage fan blade to properly restore the leading edge, which caused a flutter mode resulting in a fatigue crack and fracture of the fan blade.Jun 15, 2010 · N671MC · Minor damage NTSB CEN09LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-50 · Madison, WIThe collision between the tug and the airplane during towing as a result of sliding on the snow covered runway.Dec 3, 2008 · N782NC · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05MA111Accident · Serious injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Minneapolis, MNthe Captain of the other aircraft's decision to shutdown the left engine during taxi with no hydraulic pressure on the right side hydraulic system to effectively operate the brakes, steering, or thrust reversers. A factor was the fatigue fracture of the…May 11, 2005 · N763NC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB NYC03LA199Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Norfolk, VAthe airline ground person's failure to properly control the pushback tug, and her subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance between the tug and the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were the airline ground person's operation of the tug…Sep 12, 2003 · N776NC · Minor damage NTSB CHI01LA245Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Detroit, MIThe passenger (an off duty flight attendant) disregarded the flight crews warning regarding turbulence along with the seat belt sign which had been turned on.Jul 25, 2001 · N780NC · No damage NTSB NYC01FA062Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Jamaica, NYThe low cycle fatigue fracturing of the approach lighting cover securing bolts.Dec 28, 2000 · N769NC · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00FA229Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Lihue, Kauai, HIThe first officer's delayed and misjudged landing flare resulting in a tail strike and hard landing. Contributing factors were his relative inexperience flying the type of airplane, and the captain's and the first officer's failure to adhere to required…Jun 15, 2000 · N649HA · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00IA009Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Chicago, ILThe landing gear's wheel separation due to the improper installation of the wheel by company maintenance personnel using incomplete maintenance steps, and the maintenance steps not listed in the manufacturer's manual. Factors were the airport perimeter wall…Oct 14, 1999 · N766NC · No damage NTSB LAX98IA085Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Honolulu, HIthe disintegration of the No. 6 bearing in the No. 2 engine which resulted in an aborted takeoff. In addition, the malfunction of the slide in the right forward service door was the result of a faulty seal in the inflation system. The inflation gauge had not…Feb 9, 1998 · N601AP · Minor damage NTSB CHI98LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-50 · Memphis, TNthe flight attendant lost his balance during pushback and struck his head on a galley door.Dec 7, 1997 · N774NC · No damage NTSB CHI97LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Cape Girardeau, MOclear air turbulence encountered by the flight.Jan 28, 1997 · N414EA · No damage NTSB LAX96IA300Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-51 · Honolulu, HIImproper installation of a flexible hydraulic hose by company maintenance personnel and inadequate inspection of the work by company inspectors which resulted in the loose hose becoming entangled in the nose gear linkage, preventing complete extension of the…Aug 8, 1996 · N420EA · Minor damage NTSB ATL90IA136Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-51 · Atlanta, GAInadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in operation of the tire while under inflated and its subsequent failure. A factor in the incident was the inadequate quality control by the tire recapping facility which failed to repair a…Jun 22, 1990 · N415EA · Minor damage NTSB NYC90IA050Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Philadelphia, PAThe flight crew of EAL121 taking off on a taxiway. Contributing was failure of the flight crew of eal 121 to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi and takeoff.Jan 18, 1990 · N405EA · No damage NTSB MIA90IA038Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Tallahassee, FLFailure of the first officer to properly align the aircraft for landing, and the captain's delay in taking remedial action.Dec 8, 1989 · N404EA · Minor damage NTSB ATL88IA227Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-51 · Atlanta, GAAug 5, 1988 · N775NC · Minor damage NTSB ATL88IA226Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-51 · Atlanta, GAThe eastern DC-9 collided with the delta DC-9 during taxi. Ground personnel had cleared the eastern flight forward after the pilot had completed a powerback which left the airplane perpendicular to the delta flight. Due to the long fuselage and the relative…Aug 5, 1988 · N421EA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB CHI87IA039Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-51 · Madison, WIAircraft slid off the right side the runway during the rollout from a cross wind landing and struck 6 runway edge lights causing minor damage to the inboard trailing edge of the right flap. At the time of the incident there was 1/2 inch of snow on the runway…Dec 2, 1986 · N786NC · Minor damage NTSB DCA86IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Raleigh-Durham, NCDrg arrival, the flt crew made a visual apch to rwy 23L in calm wind conds. Flt crew statements indicated that when they were on final apch at about 100 ft AGL, the acft was on the proper glidepath for landing. However the resulting grnd contact was harder…Sep 26, 1986 · N402EA · Minor damage NTSB MIA84IA242Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Orlando, FLJust prior to V1 and rotation both left main landing gear tires failed. Takeoff was aborted and acft was stopped on rwy. Pax & crew deplaned without injury. Cause of tire failure could not be determined.Aug 25, 1984 · N411EA · Minor damage NTSB MIA84IA064Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-51 · Tampa, FLWhile climbing after takeoff thru about 3000 ft, the crew noted that the #2 epr had dropped about .08, from aprx 1.82 to 1.74 epr. Shortly after that, the 1st officer noted that the avm on the #2 eng was at the max indication. At about 4000 ft, there was a…Jan 21, 1984 · N401EA · Minor damage NTSB MIA83IA165Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Tampa, FLSmoke was observed coming from under the right rear lavatory door during the taxi from landing. The fire was not contained within the waste receptacle. Source of the fire could not be determined.Jun 26, 1983 · N405EA · Minor damage NTSB DCA83IA016Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-50 · Greer, SCAcft drifted to the right before a missed apch was initiated during which it made an inadvertent touchdown & struck a rwy light. The plt erroneously used RVR as his landing minimum. Actual RVR was below the published minimum. The sequenceflasher lights were…Feb 7, 1983 · N421EA · Minor damage NTSB SEA83IA027Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Boise, IDShortly after climbout from denver the first officer noticed the captain twitch and asked if he was okay. The captain answered affirmatively but donned his oxygen mask at the co-pilot's suggestion. About 20 minutes later the captain stiffened with his left…Dec 2, 1982 · N785NC · No damage NTSB ATL80IA093Incident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-9 · Norfolk, VASep 10, 1980 · N415EA · No damage NTSB CHI79FI070Incident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-9 · Chicago, ILAug 30, 1979 · N772NC · Minor damage