NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R44, 2002
6 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Robinson Helicopter R44. 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
| 1993 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2002
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7640120'))
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2002
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7640120'))
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 FTW02LA268Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Del Rio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the reported gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC02FA108Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter in-flight due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the surface of a lake. Factors contributing to the accident were the high terrain surrounding the…NTSB NYC02LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Atlantic City, NJThe pilot's improper flare during approach.NTSB FTW02LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Houston, TXThe pilot's loss of control after encountering dynamic rollover during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ANC02LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Shageluk, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB ANC02LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Galena, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which precipitated a grass fire. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's inadequate design of the helicopter's exhaust system, placing it low to the ground, and terrain conditions…