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NTSB investigations: Taylorcraft BC12-D, CA

41 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Taylorcraft BC12-D. 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" = '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 ('8850316')) 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 ('8850316'))
  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 ('8850316'))
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 WPR11CA432Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Lancaster, CAThe student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.Sep 4, 2011 · N43220 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Copperopolis, CAThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude on final approach to landing, which resulted in a low approach and impact with a fence at the runway threshold. The impact lead to a subsequent loss of control and nose over.Nov 9, 2001 · N43382 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX97FA288Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Corcoran, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles.Aug 15, 1997 · N96294 · Destroyed NTSB LAX93LA313Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Tehachapi, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to correctly position the fuel selector prior to departure, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall while attempting to return to the runway. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's…Aug 4, 1993 · N95907 · Destroyed NTSB LAX93LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Mariposa, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a sufficient airspeed margin while on final approach, and, after encountering a down draft, his failure to correct the resulting descent rate and maintain a glide path which would maintain obstacle clearance.Nov 14, 1992 · N5187M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Tehachapi, CADuring the landing touchdown, on runway 11, a gust of wind was encountered and the airplane became airborne. The pilot attempted to go around. During the go around attempt the pilot was not able to gain control of the airplane. Winds at the time of the…Oct 15, 1988 · N44022 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88LA235Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Agua Dulce, CAThe plt completed his participation in the 'bomb drop' portion of an air show and he attempted to land on rwy 22. The plt reported that his touchdown was normal but he lost control of his acft during the landing rollout. The wind direction was variable & its…Jun 26, 1988 · N96384 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86LA339Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Lompoc, CAAccording to the plt's son the plt routinely overflew his home and rocked the wings. The plt indicated that he was flying at 1100 ft MSL (aprx 650 ft AGL) over his son's ranch and decided to demonstrate slow flt. He slowed the acft to 70 mph and made one…Aug 31, 1986 · N434CW · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft 19 · San Jose, CAThe plt applied the brakes heavily during the landing roll. As the aircraft slowed to approximately 5 mph it nosed over on its back.Jul 22, 1986 · N43876 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DA097Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Half Moon Bay, CAThe pilot of Taylorcraft, N94906, was making mild s-turns as he proceeded down a taxiway. As he was making an s-turn back to the right, he saw a Cessna 150, N5678E, at the right edge of the taxiway on a converging course. He turned left to avoid a collision,…Mar 6, 1982 · N5678E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78DXQ40Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC-12D · Honey Lake, CAJul 29, 1978 · N43319 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78FVA37Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Fresno, CAApr 18, 1978 · N39962 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76FUA29Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Torrance, CAJul 18, 1976 · N39238 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DUQ39Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Pacoima, CAMay 23, 1976 · N95781 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76FUG01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Rialto, CAJul 4, 1975 · N43472 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74FVG35Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Burson, CAMar 18, 1974 · N96325 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74DUQ08Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Goleta, CAJul 23, 1973 · N43132 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73FUQ15Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Santa Paula, CAOct 15, 1972 · N44075 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73FVA20Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Porterville, CASep 14, 1972 · N43850 · Destroyed NTSB OAK72DVD15Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Covelo, CASep 23, 1971 · N95251 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DUG71Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Riverside, CAMar 27, 1971 · N64J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DUA19Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Palos Verde, CASep 27, 1970 · N39967 · Destroyed NTSB OAK70FVA01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Visalia, CAJan 8, 1970 · N96698 · Destroyed NTSB LAX70FUA01Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC-12A · Orange, CAJan 7, 1970 · N96760 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70F0237Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Rubidoux, CADec 20, 1969 · N64J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70F0168Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Pacoima, CAOct 8, 1969 · N95218 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0245Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Eureka, CAFeb 27, 1969 · N43381 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0224Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Chico, CANov 23, 1968 · N96850 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68F0326Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · San Jose, CAFeb 25, 1968 · N43420 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68D0072Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Fremont, CAJun 30, 1967 · N43275 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68D0052Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · 29 Palms, CAJun 30, 1967 · N94999 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK67F0198Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Fair Oaks, CADec 11, 1966 · N43515 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67D0209Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · 29 Palms, CANov 16, 1966 · N5136M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67D0125Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · San Diego, CASep 19, 1966 · N43486 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK67F0133Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Paso Robles, CASep 12, 1966 · N43419 · Destroyed NTSB LAX67F0096Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Santa Susana, CAAug 14, 1966 · N43698 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK66D0203Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC-12D · Nut Tree, CAFeb 20, 1966 · N95792 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0592Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Lancaster, CANov 7, 1964 · N43358 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0558Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Carlsbad, CANov 4, 1964 · N95959 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2625Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Birds Landing, CAJul 3, 1964 · N43095 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X1118Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Barstow, CAMar 31, 1964 · N95153 · Substantial damage