NTSB investigations: Enstrom F-28A, TX
14 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Enstrom F-28A. 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
| 1974 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
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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\" = 'TX' 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 ('3300406'))
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" = 'TX' 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 ('3300406'))
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 CEN20LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom F28 · Danbury, TXThe failure of the engine's No.3 intake valve resulting is a loss of engine power and a rollover following the autorotation to soft ground.NTSB CEN13LA437Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Danbury, TXThe loss of collective control for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive fire damage.NTSB CEN13LA360Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Danbury, TXThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB CEN12CA647Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Fort Worth, TXThe noncertificated pilot's operation of the helicopter, which resulted in the tail boom's contact with the refueling pump.NTSB DFW07CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F28A · Bruceville, TXThe instructor pilot's improper demonstration of an autorotation, resulting in the helicopter's main rotor blades impacting the ground.NTSB FTW96LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Killeen, TXThe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing (autorotation).NTSB FTW90LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Danbury, TXPilot in command's failure to see and avoid wires during the final stage of an approach to a confined area. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's disregard of the operator's instructions after he landed the first time.NTSB FTW88DRG11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEnstrom F28A · Port Isabel, TXThe pilot reported that he had accomplished a max-performance takeoff, cleared an obstacle, and when he attempted forward flight, the main rotor RPM decreased. He stated he was unable to recover the RPM and maintain altitude so he selected a landing area. Due…NTSB FTW79FA078Accident · No injuriesClosedEnstrom F-28A · Friendswood, TXNTSB FTW77FQG48Accident · No injuriesClosedEnstrom F-28A · Lubbock, TXNTSB FTW76FRG83Accident · Minor injuriesClosedEnstrom F-28A · Brownsville, TXNTSB FTW76FRA16Accident · No injuriesClosedEnstrom F-28A · Houston, TXNTSB FTW75FPA10Accident · No injuriesClosedEnstrom F-28A · Dallas, TXNTSB FTW74DRG67Accident · No injuriesClosedEnstrom F-28A · Olmito, TX