NTSB investigations, AZ
14 cases where the first occurrence was “Fire”.
Cases per year
| 1985 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\" = 'AZ' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 171)
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" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 171) 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 LAX07CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStrategie Ballloon Amazon · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to identify grass clippings in the balloon envelope during a preflight inspection, which resulted in the balloon catching fire in flight.NTSB LAX03LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 L · Williams, AZAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX02FA259Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Mesa, AZAn electrical fire of unknown origin centered near the circuit breaker/throttle area of the instrument panel.NTSB LAX01LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Chandler, AZThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten a fuel line fitting during an engine installation resulting in a fuel leak and fire during the maintenance checkflight. A factor in the accident was inadequate inspection of the installation prior to…NTSB LAX01LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sedona, AZthe induction manifold fire resulting from an engine backfire during engine start. The reason for the engine backfire was not determined.NTSB LAX96LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVan Horn Velocity · Goodyear, AZan engine compartment fire, which originated in flight from loose fuel and/or oil lines near the engine's firewall.NTSB LAX94LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Phoenix, AZThe loose main fuel line 'b' nut due to the improper installation of the right engine by company maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX93LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Executive · Chandler, AZAn engine compartment fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX91LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B95-B55 · Glendale, AZThe pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap during his preflight inspection. As a result, fuel leaked out of the wing tank onto the wing and ignited during the engine start procedures.NTSB LAX91FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's decision to operate the aircraft with a known discrepancy; inadequate maintenance procedures; and the pilot's inflight loss of control due to smoke and fumes in the cockpit.NTSB LAX90LA109Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCameron O-105 · Phoenix, AZImproper modification of the balloon's fuel/heater system by the owner/operator and failure of the fuel line connection, which resulted in a fuel system leak and gondola (basket) fire.NTSB LAX90FA061Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-204 · Tucson, AZFailure of the operator's maintenance personnel to detect an electrical wire which had chafed against a hydraulic line and which eventually arced causing a leak in the hydraulic line and subsequent fire and hydraulic system failure. In addition, previous wear…NTSB LAX87FA306Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Clifton, AZThe flt deptd ry 25 at greenlee cty arpt, Clifton, AZ on a VFR flt to phoenix, AZ. The plt & gnd witnesses rptd that shortly after lift-off, grayish/white smoke emanated from the left engine. The plt was unable to feather the prop, circled the arpt abt 2…NTSB LAX85LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Ajo, AZWhile attempting to start the engine for a planned air taxi flight under conditions including an outside air temp of 118 degs f, a fire erupted in the engine compartment. The occupants safety evacuated the acft & had to walk 1/4 of a mile to obtain…