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 SEA03LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Trident, MTFuel exhaustion while in cruise flight due to inadequate preflight planning / preparation. A fence was a factor.NTSB ANC03LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground encounter with ocean water. A factor associated with the accident was a gusty wind condition.NTSB MIA03CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Olive Branch, MSThe CFI's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the off position which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI03LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Rose Hill, KSThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto and the pilot's failure to identify the malfunctioning magneto. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition encountered during the forced landing.NTSB SEA03LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Butte, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty variable wind conditions and his improper flare. Factors include gusty and variable winds .NTSB LAX03LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDeer/Reffalt BD · Greenfield, CAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW03LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Durant, OKThe student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.NTSB ATL03LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Summerville, SCThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ATL03LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDaigneault EAA BI-PLANE · Easley, SCThe pilots failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering on initial climb out resulting in an in-flight collision with a residence.NTSB CHI03LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Raymond, MNThe altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot and his ostentatious display. The power lines and the pilot's maneuvering at low altitude were contributing factors.NTSB ATL03LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Peachtree City, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a nose over after the airplane departed the runway surface. A factor is muddy terrain.NTSB FTW03FA111Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Prattsville, ARThe pilot's execution of VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Fog conditions and the pilot's lack of an instrument rating are contributing factors.NTSB ATL03LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenwood, SCThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground.NTSB NYC03LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, OHThe student pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and the instructor's delayed remedial action,NTSB FTW03LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lockhart, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.NTSB SEA03LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ellensburg, WAAircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. A tailwind and a snow bank were factors.NTSB LAX03LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F21 · Payson, AZfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB LAX03LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Salinas, CAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were wet and dirt terrain.NTSB CHI03LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mansfield, MOThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power.NTSB CHI03LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Traverse City, MIThe student pilot's improper rerecovery from a bounced landing and his improper flare. Factors were the gusting crosswinds, the misjudged flare and the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB FTW03FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1A · Shreveport, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall.NTSB DEN03LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH2000 · Milford, UTthe inadequate altitude chosen by the flight instructor, resulting in inadequate clearance and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the instructor's failure to consult pertinent VFR sectional charts for the area, and the…NTSB LAX03LA055Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLipscomb Lancair 235 · Payson, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing that resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB SEA03LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1 · Chehalis, WAThe total loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, while the aircraft was on a VFR final approach. No suitable terrain for landing and water were factors.NTSB ANC03LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his failure to achieve takeoff speed which resulted in an on ground collision with a ditch. Contributing factors were soft and snow-covered terrain, and a ditch.NTSB LAX03LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fallon, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the inadequate passenger briefing regarding the flight controls and the passenger's inadvertent use of the rudder.NTSB SEA03LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Rigby, IDThe pilot's selection of a fuel tank with inadequate fuel resulting in fuel starvation and a complete power loss during the initial climb. A contributing factor was the ditch which the aircraft impacted during the forced landing resulting in the collapse of…NTSB CHI03LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Coffeyville, KSThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the maneuver to avoid an unconfirmed object on the side of the runway.NTSB CHI03LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Faulkton, SDThe directional control not maintained during an after landing taxi on the runway by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience and downhill terrain off the runway were contributing factors.NTSB LAX03LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Livermore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.NTSB NYC03LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Turner, METhe pilot's misjudgment of distance which resulted in an overrun.NTSB FTW03FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Justin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB IAD03LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Springfield, OHInadequate installation of the number 3 cylinder.NTSB NYC03LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Salisbury, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Factors in this accident were the corroded fuel tanks caps, and an inadequate annual inspection.NTSB FTW03LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain airspeed. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to align with the runway.NTSB LAX03LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKline KSE5A · Sedona, AZthe pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's incorrect installation of the left wheel, which resulted in a locked left wheel when the brakes…NTSB ATL02LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring City, TNThe flight instructor's failure to follow standard training procedures that resulted in the loss of engine power during a simulated loss of engine power.NTSB LAX02LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW02LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tulsa, OKthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI02LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Brooklyn Park, MNThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the power transmission line and the trees.NTSB NYC02LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Stow, MAThe pilot's improper recover from a bounce landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a vehicle. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB MIA02LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sanford, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and into a ditch where it nosed over incurring substantial damage.NTSB ATL02LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarker Experimental · Panacea, FLThe builders inadequate weld on the nose gear u-shaped bracket, that resulted in the nose wheel strut failure, and subsequent nose over during an attempted landing.NTSB NYC02LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Athens, OHThe student pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation during cruise flight. A factor was the operator's failure to perform maintenance on a fuel gauge that was noted twice in a discrepancy log.NTSB FTW02LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhittman Tailwind W-8 · Albuquerque, NMThe structural failure and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot to execute a forced landing.NTSB NYC02FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Mayville, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the landing approach and the private pilot's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a collision with a marked utility pole. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of…NTSB SEA02LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Darrington, WALoss of engine power during takeoff due to an undersized gascolator gasket resulting in a loss of fuel flow to the engine. A ditch was a factor.NTSB FTW02FA233Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ithaca, NEThe pilot's intentional flight of the airplane into terrain in an act of suicide.NTSB NYC02LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Danbury, CTThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during a simulated forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain.NTSB MIA02LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hialeah, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch and subsequent nose over of the airplane.