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NTSB investigations: Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR, CA

33 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR. 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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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR, CA per year, 1964–2026: 33 cases
1964	2
1965	2
1967	2
1968	1
1969	1
1971	2
1973	2
1974	1
1976	1
1977	1
1979	1
1980	1
1986	1
1987	1
1989	1
1991	1
1995	1
1996	2
1998	2
2000	1
2001	2
2005	1
2011	1
2015	2

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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 ('7830502')) 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 ('7830502'))
  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 ('7830502'))
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 WPR15LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Hollister, CAThe pilot's failure to observe the runway environment while operating in the traffic pattern and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a lawnmower on the runway during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the lawnmower operator's…Aug 6, 2015 · N48701 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR15FA121Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Santa Monica, CAA total loss of engine power during initial climb when the carburetor main metering jet became unseated, which led to an extremely rich fuel-to-air ratio. Contributing to the accident was the lack of adequate carburetor maintenance instructions. Contributing…Mar 5, 2015 · N53178 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11LA096Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Warner Springs, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wind sock pole during landing.Jan 11, 2011 · N57027 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX06LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.Nov 15, 2005 · N56038 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Camarillo, CAThe improper fabrication/reassembly and inspection of the engine throttle control linkage during aircraft restoration by the operator, and the failure of the operator's inspection personnel to detect the error during subsequent annual inspections.Aug 25, 2001 · N48742 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Murrieta, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi to avoid striking a post. A factor in the accident was the inadequate marking of the obstruction by airport personnel.Apr 22, 2001 · N46503 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01LA020Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Georgetown, CAThe airplane's encounter with a strong updraft at the end of the runway that induced an increase in the wing's angle of attack to the critical point, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.Oct 21, 2000 · N50870 · Destroyed NTSB LAX98LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Los Banos, CAThe pilot's decision to takeoff in adverse wind conditions and inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions, which resulted in a failure to maintain runway alignment.Sep 10, 1998 · N22JK · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan PT22-ST3KR · Davis, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft on the landing roll.Mar 1, 1998 · N57085 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Vacaville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout.Aug 19, 1996 · N57011 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA262Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Santa Paula, CAa partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering toward the runway following the power loss.Jul 5, 1996 · N57017 · Destroyed NTSB LAX95LA169Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST-3-KR · Apple Valley, CAthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, and entering into an inadvertent stall while flying close to the ground.Apr 22, 1995 · N214D · Destroyed NTSB LAX91LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Santa Maria, CAOil starvation due to the pilot's failure to properly configure the aircraft for the flight during the preflight inspection.Jun 16, 1991 · N46795 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA288Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Hawthorne, CAOil starvation of the engine due to the pilot's failure to turn the oil tank supply valve on prior to flight.Aug 26, 1989 · N59466 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX87FA264Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Firebaugh, CAAt about 1650 PDT, the plts of 2 Ryan ST3KR acft depd coalinga on a flt to los banos, CA. At about 1709 PDT, the plt of N48777 made a hand signal to the other plt, pointed toward the ground & entered 'a normal glide.' Subsequently, the plt of N48777…Jul 13, 1987 · N48777 · Destroyed NTSB LAX86LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Camarillo, CAThe owner of the acft reported that he had just purchased the aircraft and was being checked out at the time of the accident. Shortly after departing cma and upon reaching 1200 ft MSL, the engine lost power. Unable to maintain altitude the check pilot assumed…Feb 26, 1986 · N51122 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DVD10Accident · No injuriesClosedRyan PT-22 · Oakland, CAFeb 5, 1980 · N54907 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79DVA26Accident · No injuriesClosedRyan ST3KR · Fresno, CAApr 14, 1979 · N56209 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77FVG62Accident · No injuriesClosedPitts S1C · Redding, CAAug 18, 1977 · N2259C · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB OAK77DVD01Accident · No injuriesClosedRyan ST-3KR · Tracy, CAOct 2, 1976 · N48701 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74FVA70Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Porterville, CAJun 8, 1974 · N56002 · Destroyed NTSB OAK74DVM14Accident · No injuriesClosedRyan PT-22 · Morgan Hill, CADec 2, 1973 · N22JK · No damage NTSB LAX74FUM13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRyan ST-3KR · Ramona, CANov 22, 1973 · N46705 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72AL007Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Brmuda Duns, CAJul 21, 1971 · N46745 · Destroyed NTSB OAK71DVD51Accident · Serious injuriesClosedRyan ST-3KR · Schellville, CAMay 15, 1971 · N51707 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70D0162Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRyan ST-3KR · Sonoma, CANov 2, 1969 · N57081 · Destroyed NTSB LAX69F0108Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRyan ST3KR · Capistrano, CAAug 4, 1968 · N56711 · Destroyed NTSB OAK68A0035Accident · 1 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Moss Beach, CAOct 8, 1967 · N56253 · Destroyed NTSB LAX68A0025Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Tehachapi, CAAug 27, 1967 · N49082 · Destroyed NTSB LAX66F0088Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRyan ST3KR · Newport Bch, CAAug 22, 1965 · N56028 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX65A0067Accident · 1 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Kipley, CAFeb 14, 1965 · N57015 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X2175Accident · 1 fatalClosedRyan ST-3KR · Merced, CAJun 7, 1964 · N57016 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X1329Accident · 2 fatalClosedRyan ST3KR · Merced, CAApr 15, 1964 · N56529 · Destroyed