NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series

36 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming O&VO-360 series, where the defining event was Hard landing. 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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NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series per year, 2008–2026: 36 cases
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41514')
      AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND e.aircrafts_position = x.position AND e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '092'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA26LA220Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot’s improper decision to continue with an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and collision with a runway marker light and sign.May 28, 2026 · N55739 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Palm Beach Gardens, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.Nov 13, 2024 · N6294C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA310Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177B · Redlands, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with rocky terrain.Sep 22, 2024 · N177SX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA230Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6A · Mimbres, NMThe pilot’s inflight loss of control while landing with wind gusts that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.Jun 11, 2023 · N60605 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Montgomery, ALThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Oct 14, 2022 · N11NT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA232Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJustice Frank K Vans RV-6A · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot’s failure to go-around during an unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and nose over.May 9, 2022 · N7FJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA183Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172RG · Waterville, METhe student pilot’s incorrect landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and nose landing gear collapse.Apr 6, 2022 · N9440D · Substantial damageNTSB GAA22WA047Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignMooney M20B · La Aurora, GuatemalaDec 8, 2021 · N74521 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · West Palm Beach, FLThe examiner’s failure to arrest the helicopter descent during a simulated engine failure maneuver and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.Jan 26, 2021 · N474AT · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA374Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV 6 · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 27, 2019 · N475AH · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Festus, MOThe pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control with a crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing and a tail strike.May 31, 2019 · N11823 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Charlotte, NCThe student pilot's improper attempted go-around and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall followed by a hard landing, runway excursion, and impact with vegetation.May 9, 2019 · N7855W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarr B L RV 4 · Caldwell, IDThe failure of the weld on the airplane’s left main landing gear axle support strut during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Apr 6, 2018 · N66PB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA345Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Hartford, CTThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.Jun 10, 2017 · N9763K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · West Chester, PAThe flight instructor's decision to continue the practice autorotation in known gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over.Nov 15, 2016 · N306RL · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA491Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.Sep 15, 2016 · N3331R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.Aug 16, 2015 · N13HK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 - 181 · Ho'olehua, HIThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.May 6, 2014 · N4338V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Farmingdale, NJThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 13, 2013 · N2854E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA552Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Frankenmuth, MIAn intermittent loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Sep 18, 2013 · N4756L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · New Orleans, LAThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Mar 15, 2012 · N30770 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Furnace Creek, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control.Dec 10, 2011 · N28870 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA357Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Greer, AZThe pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a nose gear collapse.Jul 23, 2011 · N9402B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA352Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Athens, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in the flare which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.May 21, 2011 · N4016X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA441Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Oakland, MDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Aug 19, 2010 · N348TF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Troutdale, ORThe student pilot's improper use of the collective control and the flight instructor’s delayed reaction to the student pilot’s incorrect control inputs.Jul 27, 2009 · N8340S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA357Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Garrison, MNThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the water and subsequent loss of control.Jun 14, 2009 · N190BA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA133Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Cement, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the nearby power lines.Jan 14, 2009 · N2252U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing.Dec 29, 2008 · N3331R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Cedar Hill, TXThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind. A contributing factor was the gusty conditions.Nov 20, 2008 · N2180U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Erie, COthe pilot's improper flare during the practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision.Nov 19, 2008 · N221DS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Manville, NJThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nose-wheel-first landing.Nov 9, 2008 · N6180R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Grayslake, ILThe inadequate flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision and delayed go-around performed by the flight instructor. Contributing to the accident were the student pilot's failure to attain/maintain a stabilized approach.Aug 28, 2008 · N6664N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC08CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind.Jun 5, 2008 · N9752B · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08CA082Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Horseshoe Bay, TXThe certified flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action which resulted in an unsuccessful autorotation.Mar 15, 2008 · N489TJ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the flare. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.Mar 14, 2008 · N9374S · Substantial damage