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NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8A, OH

29 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" = 'OH' 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\" = 'OH' 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" = 'OH' 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 ERA24LA396Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Elyria, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a direct crosswind.Sep 21, 2024 · N2952K · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Batavia, OHThe student pilot’s use of an improper engine hand-propping procedure, which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement.May 24, 2018 · N77922 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11FA420Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Farmdale, OHThe pilot's decision to initiate an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that did not allow for full recovery of the airplane before ground impact.Jun 26, 2011 · N71687 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · London, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collision with a taxiway sign. Factors contributing to the accident include the…Jun 20, 2007 · N45468 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC93LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Beach City, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his diverted attention which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the ground.Jun 20, 1993 · N71155 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90DEK01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Findlay, OHPilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following engine failure due to fuel starvation, resulting in a stall/spin. Additional causes were a corroded fuel system & carburetor, improper maintenance/rebuild, operation with known deficiencies in…Oct 12, 1989 · N45895 · Destroyed NTSB ATL87LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · London, OHThe pilot was making a planned refueling stop at madison county airport. He stated he made a normal pattern entry, approach and landing. During the roll out the aircraft groundlooped to the right and departed the runway. Investigation revealed no preimpact…Jun 18, 1987 · N1029K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI84LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Center Village, OHThe plt stated that during the takeoff, the acft prematurely became airborne, then settled back onto the rwy & lifted off again. During the second lift-off, he raised the left w ing. Subsequently, the left x-wind blew the acft into a tree line beside the rwy.Jun 12, 1984 · N1244K · Destroyed NTSB CHI81FEI23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Northfield, OHJun 29, 1981 · N2029A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEK23Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Rockbridge, OHFeb 20, 1977 · N77963 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEG03Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Blue Ash, OHAug 9, 1975 · N1201B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEK04Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · West Liberty, OHAug 10, 1972 · N28564 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73DEK02Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Newark, OHJul 7, 1972 · N37001 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72DEG21Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Mcarthur, OHOct 20, 1971 · N1246B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70F0260Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Columbus, OHSep 19, 1969 · N71492 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69D0248Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · North Lima, OHAug 21, 1968 · N2064B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69F0106Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Bainbridge, OHJul 21, 1968 · N71749 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67D0599Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Fremont, OHMar 25, 1967 · N2888K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67F0248Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Northfield, OHJul 24, 1966 · N45615 · Destroyed NTSB CHI66F0645Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Circleville, OHMar 29, 1966 · N2203B · Destroyed NTSB CHI66F0569Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Troy, OHJan 12, 1966 · N25128 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66D0472Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Waldo, OHDec 17, 1965 · N71180 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66F0491Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Findlay, OHDec 10, 1965 · N1274B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI65A0094Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Hiram, OHMay 2, 1965 · N2590K · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X0687Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Woodsfield, OHNov 13, 1964 · N2321K · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3856Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Wellsville, OHSep 7, 1964 · N2565K · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X1907Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Tiffin, OHMay 23, 1964 · N71749 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1590Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Van Wert, OHMay 3, 1964 · N1246B · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1328Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Pleasent Hill, OHApr 15, 1964 · N1473K · Destroyed