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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-20, CA

22 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-20. 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" = 'CA' 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 ('7102002')) 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('7102002'))
  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" = 'CA' 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 ('7102002'))
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 WPR10LA268Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Nelson, CAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during an undetermined phase of flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.May 31, 2010 · N7013K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX08CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his foot slipping off one rudder pedal while braking.Aug 3, 2008 · N7635K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX04CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Petaluma, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop.Oct 25, 2003 · N7409K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Quincy, CAThe fracture and failure of the main landing gear strut to shock absorber attachment fitting.Jun 13, 2000 · N7451K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Rio Vista, CAFailure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing wind condition and maintain directional control on rollout.Aug 16, 1998 · N1540A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92FA351Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20-135 · Fort Bidwell, CAAn inadvertent stall while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was pilot's diverted attention.Aug 16, 1992 · N1974A · Destroyed NTSB LAX86LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Calexico, CAThe acft ground looped during a landing on rwy 08 at Calexico arpt. The plt reported that upon touchdown the acft began to swerve to the right. The plt applied left rudder to arrest the right swerve. The acft then began a swerve to the left and the plt was…Dec 1, 1985 · N7728K · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DVA24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Mariposa, CAMar 11, 1977 · N1592A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75AL041Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Ramona, CAFeb 18, 1975 · N7056K · Destroyed NTSB LAX75DUG25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Rubidoux, CADec 29, 1974 · N7382K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75AUM05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Santee, CASep 5, 1974 · N7387K · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73DVD33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Concord, CAApr 22, 1973 · N7454K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72FUA04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Buena Park, CAJul 25, 1971 · N7647K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69D0342Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · San Diego, CAMay 4, 1969 · N7387K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69D0008Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Big Bear Lake, CAMay 20, 1968 · N7060K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68D0084Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Upland, CAAug 9, 1967 · N7754K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67D0062Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Apple Valley, CAJul 30, 1966 · N7624K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66F0072Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Van Nuys, CAAug 4, 1965 · N7325K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX65F0086Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Huntington Bc, CAMay 25, 1965 · N7336K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66D0026Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Corona, CAMay 6, 1965 · N7013K · Substantial damage NTSB OAK65A0049Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA20 · San Carlos, CAJan 9, 1965 · N7459K · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X0533Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA20 · Half Moon Bay, CANov 2, 1964 · N7719K · Substantial damage