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NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8A, AK

20 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Luscombe 8A. 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" = 'AK' 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 ('8190104', '8190111')) 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\" = 'AK' 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 ('8190104', '8190111'))
  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" = 'AK' 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 ('8190104', '8190111'))
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 ANC03LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the nose over of the airplane.Nov 3, 2002 · N1933B · Substantial damage NTSB ANC02LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Cordova, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for takeoff, which precipitated an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.Jul 18, 2002 · N45796 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC99LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in the accident were snow showers and snow-covered terrain.Apr 6, 1999 · N39091 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC98LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Paxson, AKA loss of engine power due to a failure of the engine's number 3 intake valve. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.May 27, 1998 · N1322B · Substantial damage NTSB ANC97LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Kake, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, the pilot's becoming lost/disoriented, and rocks and boulders in the emergency landing…Mar 27, 1997 · N1295K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC93LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Kijik River, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the low pass.Sep 1, 1993 · N71585 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC93LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe SL8 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control of his airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot in commands improper taxi speed.Dec 4, 1992 · N71585 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA87LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Juneau, AKDue to a low battery charge, the plt elected to hand prop the acft to start the eng. He rprtd the eng became flooded, so he shut off the mags & opened the throttle, to clear the eng while hand turning the prop. He then turned on the master sw & mags, but…Aug 17, 1987 · N2507K · Substantial damage NTSB SEA86FA213Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Pelican, AKAt about 1500 adt on 8/19/86, the plt departed on a flt to hoonak, AK. When he did not return, a search was initiated. The acft was located at 1400 adt on the following day where it had crashed on rising mountainous terrain at an elev of about 1740 ft. an…Aug 19, 1986 · N45830 · Destroyed NTSB ANC76DAG57Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Willow, AKOct 18, 1975 · N71299 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC76DAG18Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Girdwood, AKJul 27, 1975 · N1101B · Substantial damage NTSB ANC74FAA12Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Big Delta, AKSep 15, 1973 · N23040 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC71DAA04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscomb 8A · Bettles, AKAug 15, 1970 · N72089 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC70D0003Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · College, AKMay 30, 1969 · N2080K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC69F0080Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Anchorage, AKDec 8, 1968 · N23040 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC68D0076Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Fairbanks, AKDec 24, 1967 · N71596 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC68F0017Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Anchorage, AKJun 11, 1967 · N71921 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC67D0093Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Seldovia, AKNov 20, 1966 · N71988 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC67D0006Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Beaver, AKJul 6, 1966 · N2252B · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1383Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Ketchikan, AKFeb 1, 1965 · N45862 · Substantial damage