NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 2012
13 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-320 series, where the defining event was Loss of engine power (total). 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.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 13 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Where
Latest cases
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2012
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41508')
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\" = '341'))
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2012
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41508')
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" = '341'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 CEN13LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Arcola, TXThe loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers Little Toot · Roanoke, TXThe total loss of engine power due to partially obstructed fuel lines.NTSB CEN12LA651Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Boonville, INA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not verify whether the fuel selector was properly positioned before takeoff.NTSB ANC12LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Homer, AKThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine could not be examined because of the extent of time in salt water.NTSB CEN12FA586Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Canton, MOThe pilot's improper decision to attempt to execute a forced landing to an open field with obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the left engine’s total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the introduction of air into the fuel system…NTSB ERA12LA468Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · North Myrtle Beach, SCA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN12LA508Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · South Wayne, WIInternal engine component failures, which resulted from oil starvation due to debris in the oil system.NTSB CEN12LA401Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Baltic, OHLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of particulate contaminant on the carburetor screens.NTSB WPR12LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · San Diego, CAA total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Pensacola, FLA total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear bolt or lockplate by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CEN12LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Rapid City, SDThe loss of engine power during climb due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the limited travel of the carburetor heat valve which prevented application of maximum carburetor heat.NTSB ERA12LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Springfield, TNThe pilot did not apply carburetor heat during approach to landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN12LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · San Angelo, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.