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NTSB investigations: Rockwell International 112TC

32 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Rockwell International 112TC. 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 ('7630306')) 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 ('7630306'))
  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 ('7630306'))
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 GAA16CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International 112TC · Durango, COThe instructed pilot's interference with the flight controls during landing, which resulted in the flight instructor's inability to maintain directional control, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the firewall and left wing spar.May 4, 2016 · N513CA · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112TC · Waynesboro, GAThe pilot’s deliberate exiting of the airplane by parachute while in flight following a reported flight control malfunction that could not be verified.Oct 21, 2010 · N1154J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Bolivar, MOThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during the go-around attempt. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the gusts.Sep 30, 2006 · N1154J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX04CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Bullhead City, AZthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to use a checklist and to verify that the gear were extended.Aug 16, 2004 · N54RR · Substantial damage NTSB MIA02LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112TC · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The pilot's improper planning/decision and insufficient refueling which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the aircraft being ditched in the ocean.Jul 3, 2002 · N4561W · Destroyed NTSB CHI01LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Cambridge, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the aborted landing.Jun 3, 2001 · N4612W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA98FA121Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell GA-112TC · Allendale, SCthe pilot inadvertently entered instrument meteorological conditions, failed to maintain control of the airplane, and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground. Factors in this accident were fog, low ceilings and a dark night. An additional factor was the…Apr 4, 1998 · N111TC · Destroyed NTSB FTW96LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Santa Rosa, NMloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.Jul 25, 1996 · N1874J · Destroyed NTSB LAX95FA272Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Los Angeles, CAan undetermined aircraft system malfunction, and the pilot's delayed remedial action in response to insufficient braking action and/or inability to control engine power.Jul 29, 1995 · N4569W · Destroyed NTSB MIA93LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Destin, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to abort the takeoff roll, resulting in an on-ground loss of control, and on-ground collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the nose wheel steering cable.May 18, 1993 · N4579W · Substantial damage NTSB NYC92LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112-TC · St Mary'S, WVThe fatigue cracking fracture of the propeller hub, resulting in a forced landing, and collision with a house.Aug 9, 1992 · N4531W · Destroyed NTSB CHI92LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Winner, SDFailure of the carburetor mixture control, resulting in loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: lack of compliance with marvel-schebler service bulletin (sb) #A1-78.Aug 7, 1992 · N30MT · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Glendale, AZA loss of engine power due to excessive carbon deposits on the number one cylinder exhaust valve, and, the pilots attempted operation of the aircraft with known mechanical deficiencies.Jul 31, 1992 · N4581W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112YC · Detroit, MIThe pilot's failure to perform a major repair and continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies.Oct 16, 1991 · N4603W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW91LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Ovilla, TXThe mechanical failure of the turbocharger. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection and the pilot's improper flare in the forced landing.Jun 21, 1991 · N4596W · Substantial damage NTSB NYC90LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Mt. Bethel, PAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were wet grass and poor braking action.Aug 5, 1990 · N112FF · Substantial damage NTSB LAX87FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Gardena, CAThe pilot elected to return and land at his home airport when the aircraft's landing gear failed to retract after a night takeoff. After reentering the traffic pattern the pilot changed his fuel selector to the left tank for landing. As the aircraft turned…Dec 18, 1986 · N112DM · Substantial damage NTSB MIA86LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The aircraft was in cruise flight when the pilot reported an engine failure. The pilot executed a forced landing to the Atlantic Ocean and the aircraft sank, and was not recovered. The cause of the engine failure is undetermined.Jan 21, 1986 · N4535W · Destroyed NTSB LAX86LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · San Carlos, CAThe acft experienced a loss of eng pwr at an alt of aprx 400 ft AGL during a takeoff climb. The plt made a forced landing in a muddy fld next to the rwy and the acft nosed over. The plt thought the single drive dual magneto had failed but could not be…Jan 17, 1986 · N1317J · Substantial damage NTSB DEN83LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Durango, COThe acft ran off the departure end of the rwy and collided with trees during landing. The density alt at the arpt was 8800 ft at the time of the accident. The landing rwy was 19 and the wind was 270 degrees at 3 KTS. The acft landed ABOUT2500 ft down the 5000…Sep 4, 1983 · N4581W · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA214Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 112TC · Morristown, NJWhen pilot extended gear for landing a fire started. The fire continued after landing and pilot was unable to extinguish it. Fire department arrived within 30 minutes but aircraft was destroyed.Sep 7, 1982 · N1547J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DA185Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Fort Apache, AZThe aircraft was observed to fly between two parked campers in a left wing low attitude before hitting a pine tree. The aircraft then went into an inverted position before contacting the ground about 300 yards from the campers. Investigation revealed that the…May 20, 1982 · N4567W · Destroyed NTSB SEA80DYE06Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112A · Vashon Island, WANov 7, 1979 · N1478J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FHA27Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Cmdr 112TC · Pittstown, NJSep 8, 1979 · N4537W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79DUK13Accident · No injuriesClosedRockwell 112TC · Tucson, AZJun 6, 1979 · N4564W · Destroyed NTSB OAK78FVA69Accident · Serious injuriesClosedRockwell 112TC · Hanford, CAAug 2, 1978 · N777TP · Substantial damage NTSB SEA78DYE31Accident · No injuriesClosedNa Rockwell 112TCA · Aberdeen, WAJul 26, 1978 · N112R · Destroyed NTSB IAD77FKM31Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112TC · Charlotte, NCSep 8, 1977 · N4598W · Destroyed NTSB OAK77DXQ29Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112TCA · Truckee, CAJul 24, 1977 · N4569W · Substantial damage NTSB IAD77DLJ15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRockwell 112TC · Wilmington, NCMay 21, 1977 · N4561W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN77DTM11Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112TC · Vernal, UTFeb 18, 1977 · N1866J · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76FTM49Accident · No injuriesClosedNa Rockwell 112TC · Vernal, UTSep 22, 1976 · N4564W · Substantial damage