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NTSB investigations: Globe GC-1B, CA

57 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Globe GC-1B. 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 ('9230104')) 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 ('9230104'))
  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 ('9230104'))
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 WPR23LA161Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Concord, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a landing in gusting wind conditions.Apr 14, 2023 · N80922 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlobe GC 1B · Fullerton, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting impact with PAPI lighting.Mar 27, 2018 · N78244 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX04LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Placerville, CAa loss of engine power due to an improperly sized and installed set of sealing gaskets in the gascolator, which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.Mar 18, 2004 · N369BZ · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03FA207Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Truckee, CAan in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's rotation to an excessive pitch up attitude after takeoff and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the lack of stall…Jul 4, 2003 · N78053 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Grass Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.Sep 15, 2000 · N78053 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Pacoima, CAthe pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing.Jul 1, 2000 · N80710 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX99FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Trona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while performing intentional low altitude passes over a campground.Apr 25, 1999 · N80720 · Destroyed NTSB LAX98LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control due to an inadvertent ground loop resulting from a deflated tire.Nov 8, 1997 · N3232K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX94LA344Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Five Points, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and his failure to maintain the proper runway alignment.Aug 31, 1994 · N80642 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Cucamonga, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude to avoid colliding into the rising terrain of the box canyon. A factor in the accident was the pilot having been distracted by an engine gage.Apr 5, 1992 · N3319K · Destroyed NTSB LAX92FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Cucamonga, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude to avoid the rising terrain of the box canyon, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall while maneuvering in an attempt to reverse course. A factor in the accident was the pilot…Apr 5, 1992 · N302CB · Destroyed NTSB LAX87FA300Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Springville, CAThe pilot was flying over sharply rising terrain in a canyon in a mountainous area. There was insufficient room in the canyon to manuever the aircraft. The pilot reported that he had maintained an airspeed just above a stall while attempting to fly through…Aug 9, 1987 · N80806 · Destroyed NTSB LAX86LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe Swift GC-1B · Upland, CAOn February 16, 1986 at 1515 PST, a swift GC-1B, N80561, collided with terrain after a forced landing. After t/o at approximately 400 feet AGL the engine began to run rough and the aircraft would not maintain altitude. Traffic on the rwy prevented an on apt…Feb 16, 1986 · N80561 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Concord, CAWhile landing on rwy 19R with a wind from 250 deg at 14 KTS, the acft went off the right side of the rwy & was damaged. Personnel in the control tower said that plt appeared to lose control of the acft during the landing flare & the acft cartwheeled to the…May 5, 1985 · N500RG · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC1B · Modesto, CAThe plt attempted a simulated forced landing, stalled the acft 10 to 15 feet high and made a hard landing causing the right main gear to fail.Feb 18, 1985 · N80860 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA482Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Calistoga, CAThe starboard entrance hatch opened during takeoff roll. The pilot aborted the takeoff. The acft could not be stopped on the remaining rwy & collided with a ditch. The takeoff was attempted with a light tailwind on a unidirectional rwy.Sep 16, 1984 · N80504 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Death Valley, CAAccording to the plt, the approach to rwy 33 was in a 'no-wind condition until about 30-40 ft AGL when a strong tail wind came up.' He stated that it appeared that there was sufficient rwy remaining and when he realized it was too late to stop or go around he…Apr 29, 1984 · N80762 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FUQ17Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Lancaster, CAMar 10, 1978 · N78272 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75DUG50Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Riverside, CAJun 15, 1975 · N7122Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75FVM18Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Palo Alto, CADec 29, 1974 · N78200 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75A6022Accident · 1 fatalClosedGlobe GC-1B · Claremont, CAOct 27, 1974 · N4962C · Destroyed NTSB OAK75FVG21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Chico, CAAug 28, 1974 · N80549 · Destroyed NTSB OAK74FVD37Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Sohoma, CAJun 22, 1974 · N3311K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73FUM36Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · San Diego, CAJun 11, 1973 · N4962C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73AL036Accident · 1 fatalClosedGlobe GC-1B · Desert Cntr, CAJan 28, 1973 · N3262K · Destroyed NTSB LAX72FUA33Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · S.J.Cpstrno, CAJan 30, 1972 · N3269K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72AL037Accident · 1 fatalClosedGlobe GC-1B · Palos Vrdes, CANov 20, 1971 · N250B · Destroyed NTSB LAX71FUG28Accident · 1 fatalClosedGlobe GC-1B · Running Sprgs, CANov 28, 1970 · N3374K · Destroyed NTSB LAX71FUQ21Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · S Fernando, CASep 26, 1970 · N90368 · Destroyed NTSB OAK71FVM08Accident · 1 fatalClosedGlobe GC-1B · Morgan Hill, CAAug 14, 1970 · N3371K · Destroyed NTSB OAK71FVD04Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · San Lorenzo, CAAug 9, 1970 · N2423B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70D0071Accident · No injuriesClosedSwift GC-1B · Sheltr Cove, CAJun 29, 1969 · N78209 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0310Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Redding, CAApr 20, 1969 · N78291 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69D0060Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Rubidoux, CAJul 14, 1968 · N3762K · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68D0137Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Columbia, CASep 17, 1967 · N78324 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68D0088Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Ramona, CAAug 10, 1967 · N78246 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68F0024Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Hntngtn Bch, CAJun 17, 1967 · N78025 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK67D0328Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · San Jose, CAMay 15, 1967 · N3321K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67D0450Accident · No injuriesClosedSwift GC-1B · Riverside, CAMay 13, 1967 · N4962C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67F0384Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Van Nuys, CAMay 3, 1967 · N3749K · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68D0129Accident · No injuriesClosedSwift GC-1B · Oakland, CASep 5, 1966 · N80545 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67A0011Accident · 2 fatalClosedGlobe GC-1B · El Toro, CAJul 24, 1966 · N3786K · Destroyed NTSB OAK66F0287Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Novato, CAMay 1, 1966 · N80969 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK66D0259Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Sacramento, CAApr 30, 1966 · N3224K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66D0099Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Santa Ana, CAJul 16, 1965 · N78170 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK66F0058Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGlobe GC1B · Al Tahoe, CAJul 5, 1965 · N281D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66F0061Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Upland, CAMay 26, 1965 · N78007 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66D0019Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Thermal, CAMar 30, 1965 · N4962C · Substantial damage NTSB OAK65F0023Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Colusa, CAMar 3, 1965 · N3245K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66F0180Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Huntington B, CAMar 2, 1965 · N21P · Destroyed