NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series
4,597 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-235 series. 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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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 ('41505'))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41505'))
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 NYC06LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Orient, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was his inadequate weight and balance calculations and the gusty wind conditions.NTSB SEA06LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lantana, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DEN06LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Live Oak, FLa loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.NTSB CHI06CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Dodgeville, WIThe pilot encountering unsuitable terrain during the precautionary landing. A factor was the ditch the pilot encountered.NTSB DFW06CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Gainesville, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a porpoise.NTSB ANC06CA110Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were wind gusts, and rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC06CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a runway light and the ground. Factors contributing to the accident were an inadvertent ground loop, and the…NTSB ANC06CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDahlstrom - Piel Emeraude CP-30 · Venice, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent swerve.NTSB LAX06LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pacoima, CAa loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the top spark plugs, and install the leads for the ignition harness to the top spark plugs.NTSB LAX06LA235Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlfred Long-EZ · Hesperia, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path on final approach as a result of the visual illusions created by a narrow, upsloping runway.NTSB SEA06LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Snohomish, WAThe loss of engine power for undertermined reasons. Conditions for carburetor icing were present at the time of the accident. Factors included the fence and the berm.NTSB ANC06FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cooper Landing, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing a low level pass, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX06CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Concord, CAthe student pilot's unstabilized approach, misjudged landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor to the accident was the in-flight distraction.NTSB NYC06CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · South Boston, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a rising embankment. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB ATL06CA091Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportKearn Breezy · Dover, NCThe pilot's failure to ensure the airplane contained adequate fuel for the flight resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX06CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH2000 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's delayed remedial actions, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the initial takeoff climb. The instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.NTSB LAX06FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Peoria, AZthe failure of both the flight instructor and student pilot to regain control of the airplane in a timely manner during an intentional spin maneuver, resulting in a collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the instructor's inadequate supervision…NTSB SEA06CA108Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA-1B · Bountiful, UTAn obstructed windshield which resulted in the pilot misjudging the distance/altitude during an emergency landing. An oil leak as a result of a leaking crankshaft seal was a factor.NTSB ATL06CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Gadsden, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout,while maneuvering at a low altitude resulting in an in-flight collision with a powerline.NTSB DFW06CA133Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · La Porte, TXThe student pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.NTSB SEA06CA099Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Klamath Falls, ORThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Soft terrain was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA06LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Leesburg, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC06CA109Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Shamokin, PAThe pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, and her improper use of flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB LAX06CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall during initial climb. A contributing factor was his diverted attention.NTSB SEA06CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · Tooele, UTThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare.NTSB LAX06CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Merced, CAthe failure of the student and certified flight instructor to maintain directional control and obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-around. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.NTSB ANC06CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Marana, AZThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions and loss of directional control, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway during the takeoff roll, and striking a sign. A factor associated with the accident was a dust devil.NTSB MIA06LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sanford, FLA loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to contamination (debris) lodged in the carburetor jet, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees.NTSB SEA06LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSessi Midget Mustang SK-1 · Everett, WAThe pilot did not abort the takeoff and subsequently did not maintain aircraft control during the initial takeoff climb. The installation of the wrong propeller assembly and inadequate maintenance were factors.NTSB DFW06LA074Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Forrest City, ARThe pilot's failure to follow proper procedures while attempting to start the engine by hand-proping the engine.NTSB NYC06CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Augusta, METhe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX06CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5 · Carefree, AZthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing and failure to avoid obstacles during the landing roll.NTSB CHI06LA073Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Pontiac, MIThe excessive bank angle executed by the flight crew and their failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which led to the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the low altitude.NTSB MIA06CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Lantana, FLThe student pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nosegear collapsing, the airplane veering off the runway, and nosing over.NTSB SEA06LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kelso, WAEncounter with carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering for the downwind which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The aircraft nosing over during the landing roll in soft sand was a factor.NTSB LAX06CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Rancho Murieta, CAfuel contamination (water) due to the inadequate preflight by both pilots, which failed to detect the residual water contamination in fuel system. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain condition at the forced landing site.NTSB DFW06CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll-out. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI06CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Pelican Lake, WIThe pilot selecting an unsuitable landing area. Factors were the snow and ice covered lake.NTSB CHI06CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Spirit Lake, IAThe pilot using an unsuitable runway and not maintaining directional control during the landing leading to the nose over on impact with snow. A factor was the snow that remained on the runway after plowing.NTSB MIA06LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Opa-Locka, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed following a reported loss of engine power, resulting in a stall/mush, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's intentional operation of the…NTSB CHI06CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Toronto, OHThe pilot's decision to depart from the snow-covered runway, which resulted in the swerve during takeoff roll and subsequent nose over.NTSB MIA06LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Key Largo, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons that resulted in the airplane being ditched into the ocean. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of an airplane with known deficiencies due to it having sat in flooded waters.NTSB MIA06CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in substantial damage during a ground loop.NTSB DFW06CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA38 · Decatur, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC06FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Pohatcong, NJThe inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in both airplanes, which resulted in a midair collision during descent.NTSB ATL06CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Durham, NCThe pilot's improper flare on landing flare touchdown resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the nose gear.NTSB MIA06CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Titusville, FLThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB CHI06CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Cuba, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CHI06CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Peoria, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which resulted in the airplane stalling.NTSB SEA06LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Newberg, ORThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while on approach for landing resulting in an inadvertent stall. Wind gusts, trees and an undetermined loss of engine power were factors.