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NTSB investigations: Globe GC-1B, TX

27 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" = 'TX' 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 CEN24LA256Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Lone Oak, TXThe pilot having to take evasive action during the takeoff run to avoid another airplane being pushed onto the runway in front of him, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and impacting a fence.Jul 5, 2024 · N80740 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA180Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Huntsville, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Apr 14, 2022 · N78096 · Substantial damage NTSB DFW05FA204Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Cypress, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.Aug 6, 2005 · N3209K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW02LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Marion, TXthe pilot's inadvertent stall during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane colliding with a fence and a tree. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.Nov 22, 2001 · N3209K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW00FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Edgewood, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a forced landing which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the failure of the engine driven fuel pump, the engine manufacturer's use of an inadequate fuel pump which was only intended for…Dec 18, 1999 · N80951 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW98LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Lancaster, TXThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.Mar 21, 1998 · N80556 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Gatesville, TXInadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.Apr 28, 1997 · N80737 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW88FA103Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Powderly, TXThe airplane had not been flown for more than seven months. It did not have a current annual inspection. Witnesses said the pilot ran the engine and it ran rough. Then he washed the airplane, then refueled, drained the sumps and ran the engine again at the…May 18, 1988 · N78143 · Destroyed NTSB FTW88LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Pipe Creek, TXShortly after takeoff, the engine started running rough. The pilot said he thought he could make the airport and turned toward it. Just short of the airport, the engine quit completely. The pilot was able to get to the airport but crossways to the runway.…May 2, 1988 · N80799 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Liberty, TXThe plt experienced an inflight partial loss of pwr after which he shut off the master switch, and the fuel valve and attempted to make a forced landing on a nearby arpt. However, there was insufficient alt to clear a powerline. A steep turn was made and the…Apr 16, 1985 · N80577 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA293Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Marion, TXThe acft collided with fences during a forced landing after an engine fuel fire. The left exhaust pipe failed and the misdirected heat burned through a fuel line. The fuel ignited filling the cockpit with smoke. The engine quit due to fuel starvation and the…Jun 26, 1983 · N7BL · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FPD31Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Keller, TXJul 28, 1979 · N80833 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FRA11Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Cypress, TXFeb 16, 1977 · N3249K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FA031Accident · 2 fatalClosedGlobe GC-1B · El Paso, TXJan 15, 1977 · N80566 · Destroyed NTSB FTW76FPA26Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Waco, TXJun 20, 1976 · N3208K · Destroyed NTSB FTW72FFD46Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Weatherford, TXJun 17, 1972 · N3854K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72DPA23Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Dallas, TXMay 19, 1972 · N3803K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DQG26Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Big Spring, TXAug 8, 1970 · N78118 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70F0319Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Abilene, TXNov 30, 1969 · N80833 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0372Accident · 1 fatalClosedGlobe GC-1B · Bellville, TXDec 12, 1966 · N80521 · Destroyed NTSB FTW67F0125Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Dallas, TXJul 25, 1966 · N3834K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0075Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Addison, TXJul 22, 1966 · N3301K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0627Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGlove GC1B · Morgan, TXApr 6, 1966 · N78136 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW65D0019Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Kingsville, TXApr 11, 1965 · N78276 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X4063Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC1B · Texas City, TXSep 20, 1964 · N80813 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1178Accident · No injuriesClosedSwift Gcib · Smithfield, TXApr 5, 1964 · N80521 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0218Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe Swift GC-1B · Midland, TXJan 11, 1964 · N3351K · Substantial damage