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NTSB investigations: Taylorcraft BC12-D, OR

19 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" = 'OR' 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\" = 'OR' 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" = 'OR' 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 WPR13CA365Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Independence, ORThe pilot's improper flare with a crosswind condition, and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.Aug 10, 2013 · N96037 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Madras, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.Aug 28, 2009 · N95333 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA02LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Gaston, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from object(s) while executing a forced landing following a total loss of power for undetermined cause(s). Contributing factors where the pole impacted during the emergency landing and the pilot's diverted attention.May 16, 2002 · N43085 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA01LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Winston, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during the initial takeoff. A fence was a factor.Sep 2, 2001 · N95223 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA98LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Flying M Ranch, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), and the resultant stall/mush of the aircraft into the terrain. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around into rising terrain, landing with a tailwind, and trees…Sep 20, 1998 · N95318 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA98LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Lincoln City, ORThe pilot's inadequate remedial action to correct for a crosswind gust. The crosswind gust was a factor.Sep 13, 1998 · N46TC · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Burns, ORThe student pilot in command's application of excessive braking during the landing roll.Jan 17, 1994 · N95169 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA90LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Ashland, ORPilot displayed poor inflight planning and decisions by allowing the airplane's speed to deteriorate to the point that the airplane stalled. The pilot could not fully correct the situation due to a loss of altitude and insufficient clearance from the terrain.Mar 15, 1990 · N39205 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA84LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Medford, ORThe pilot had been advised by his CFI to avoid using this airstrip during midday due to thermal disturbances. During power-off approach, updrafts were encountered and a right turn out for go-around was initiated; however, power was not added. The aircraft…Aug 23, 1984 · N5153M · Substantial damage NTSB SEA82DA028Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Medford, ORAfter landing the pilot of Taylorcraft, N9507B, was cleared to proceed to his parking area. At 1054:50, ground control advised him of stearman, N56270, approaching from the opposite direction. The Taylorcraft pilot adjusted his taxi path to the right of the…Feb 6, 1982 · N56270 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB SEA77DYM26Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Lebanon, ORApr 3, 1977 · N43144 · Destroyed NTSB SEA76DYC68Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Oregon City, ORSep 6, 1976 · N5071M · Substantial damage NTSB SEA71FYC36Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Sandy, ORApr 25, 1971 · N96324 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA69D0187Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Lakeview, ORJan 18, 1969 · N95825 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA67F0147Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Tigard, ORAug 13, 1966 · N5033M · Substantial damage NTSB SEA66F0014Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC-12D · Madras, ORMay 15, 1965 · N43669 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA65A0046Accident · 2 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Pacific City, ORMar 13, 1965 · N43141 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X4199Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Bly, ORSep 28, 1964 · N34239 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X2612Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Gaston, ORJul 3, 1964 · N96033 · Destroyed