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NTSB investigations: Taylorcraft F19, AK

27 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Taylorcraft F19. 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 ('8850904')) 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 ('8850904'))
  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 ('8850904'))
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 ANC22LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Lake Louise, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in a hard landing short of the airstrip.Jul 15, 2022 · N3980T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC22LA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.May 17, 2022 · N927AP · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Goose Bay, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing in dusky, flat light conditions, which resulted in a tree strike.Jun 25, 2018 · N3570T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC13CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Napakiak, AKThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student.May 28, 2013 · N3617T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC06CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Hoonah, AKThe pilot's delayed go-around during an aborted landing, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was high vegetation.Jul 28, 2006 · N8216E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC06LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Chenga Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees, and subsequent collision with the ground.Dec 22, 2005 · N3615T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC05CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude on final approach to land, which resulted in an undershoot and structural damage to the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft.Aug 20, 2005 · N3575T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC05FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a minimum airspeed during a low-altitude turn to return to the airport, and his improper in-flight decision to initiate a steep, low altitude turn, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and an in-flight collision with…May 1, 2005 · N3691T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC03CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's inadvertent touchdown, and failure to maintain clearance from trees during an aborted landing, which resulted in the nose over of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain.Aug 1, 2003 · N3694T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC02LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Dillingham, AKThe collapse of the airplane's right main landing gear, for an undetermined reason, during the landing roll.Mar 20, 2002 · N3947T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's failure to touchdown at the proper point on the landing area. Factors associated with this accident were the rough landing area, and the brush along the gravel bar.Aug 12, 2000 · N3569T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area. Factors associated with the accident were snow-covered terrain, and a tree.Dec 5, 1999 · N3719T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC99LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's diverted attention in the cockpit, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane.Jul 5, 1999 · N3676T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC99LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot misjudging the taxi clearance between the airplane's wingtip and the parked vehicle.May 19, 1999 · N3585T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC97LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft TC-19 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's excessive descent rate during a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in damage to the landing gear and inability to control the airplane during a subsequent landing. A factor was his lack of total experience in tailwheel-equipped airplanes.Aug 11, 1997 · N3560T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC93LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft TC19 · Resurrect'N Bay, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control upon landing.Jul 14, 1993 · N3541T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC92LA085Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Suckling Hills, AKThe pilot failed to maintain airspeed and stalled the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain.Jun 3, 1992 · N3550T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC87LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Kuskatan River, AKThe pilot stated that he was maneuvering the aircraft at approximately 400 feet MSL when he stalled the aircraft and spun down until striking the trees. At the time of the accident the pilot did not hold a valid FAA pilot or medical certificate. He also did…Sep 14, 1987 · N3686T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC86LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft TC-19 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot stalled the acft during approach to a gravel bar and made a hard landing. The plt said that he needed to improve his proficiency at slow flying.May 20, 1986 · N2002V · Substantial damage NTSB ANC85LAG03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft 19 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot stated that after he recovered from the spiral theaircraft struck the tree tops. At the time of the accident the weather was below VFR.Sep 8, 1985 · N3588T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC84LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Rainbow Lake, AKThe plt stated that the acft 'was sluggish getting on the step. After lift-off it still performed under par. We cleared the hills and trees. On the downside of the hill we hit a downdraft. We hit the trees nose high; climb power.' The reported wind was calm.…Jun 21, 1984 · N3694T · Destroyed NTSB ANC82DAG20Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Kenai, AKThe pilot-in-command had just purchased the aircraft and was in the porcess of improving her skills. The other occupant was an instructor pilot. While landing on runway 01 with a wind from 310 degrees at 14 knots, the aircraft bounced and veered to the right.…Apr 11, 1982 · N3577T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC81FAD04Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft F19 · Wht Sulphr Spg, AKMar 19, 1981 · N3694T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC81FA030Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft F-19 · Susitna Lake, AKMar 16, 1981 · N20022 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC80DAG88Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft F19 · Wasilla, AKAug 1, 1980 · N3615T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC79DAG58Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft F-19 · Anchorage, AKJun 1, 1979 · N3571T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC76DAG27Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft 19 · Kodiak, AKAug 10, 1975 · N3542T · Substantial damage