NTSB investigations: Eiriavion PIK 20D
13 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Eiriavion PIK 20D. 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
| 1979 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('5760206'))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('5760206'))
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 ERA23LA115Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEiriavion PIK-20D · Benton, TNThe pilot’s decision to turn toward a mountain ridge in a thermal, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN20CA406Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPik PIK-20D · Union, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff that resulted in a collision with another glider that was parked close to the departure runway, and the pilot’s improper decision to attempt a takeoff without ensuring he had safe clearance…NTSB ERA12CA321Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Eagleville, TNThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB FTW02LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance with small trees during a precautionary landing.NTSB LAX96LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Hollister, CAthe pilot's improper in-flight decision to take a longer than necessary route back to the airport during a period of marginal lift.NTSB SEA94LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK20D-78 · Rexberg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include a vehicle parked near the runway.NTSB LAX88LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Saint Helena, CAThe flight departed vacaville gliderport on an aero tow. The plt intended to fly to calistoga, CA and return. After passing st. Helena, CA, the thermal activity began to decrease. The plt executed a 180 deg turn to return to vacaville. When the flt was over…NTSB SEA86LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20-D · Minden, NVThe cockpit canopy opened during takeoff roll. The glider became airborne and climbed to an alt of aprx 10 ft AGL before descending to ground impact in a nose low attitude.NTSB LAX84LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Boron, CAPlt stated that while soaring a 'heavy sink' was encountered. He attempted to reach borax airport but was unable to and landed in terrain 1/4 mile west of the airport. Lancaster, CA, fss stated pilot reports of 'moderate turbulence' were received throughout…NTSB DEN82FTE22Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportEiriavion PIK-20D · Crested Butte, COThe pilot was attending an "aviation weekend" sponsored by the town of Crested Butte, CO. He had flown in this area often and was acquainted with the terrain and weather. After being towed to an area near the northwest corner of mt Crested Butte, a normal…NTSB LAX81DXQ18Accident · No injuriesClosedEiriavion PIK-20 · Minden, NVNTSB LAX80DUJ61Accident · No injuriesClosedEiriavion PIK-20 · Tucson, AZNTSB CHI79DEC30Accident · No injuriesClosedEiriavion PIK-20 · Manchester, MI