NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series
4,598 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'))
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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'))
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NTSB FTW01LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Oklahoma City, OKthe loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributory factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI01LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Dekalb, ILFuel starvation, the pilot not switching the fuel selector to the other fuel tank, and the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane through the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate fuel management, the…NTSB DEN01LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Grand Junction, COthe student pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in porpoising and subsequently a nose over.NTSB DEN01LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Logan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB NYC01LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, RIThe loose fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.NTSB CHI01LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mankato, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were the student pilot's lack of total experience, the icy runway, the strong crosswind, the wind gusts, and the snowbank.NTSB MIA01LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Naples, FLThe student's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing due to his improper landing flare height and improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a nose landing gear collapse, and excursion off the runway.NTSB CHI01LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Overton, NEThe open exhaust valve. Factors relating to the accident were the sticking exhaust valve guide and the snow drift the airplane encountered during the precautionary landing.NTSB LAX01LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB LAX01FA101Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAThe failure of the flight crews of both airplanes to maintain adequate visual lookout for traffic.NTSB MIA01LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Edgewater, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout with a crosswind. This resulted in the airplane departing the runway, colliding with a berm/ridge, becoming airborne, and colliding with the terrain in a nose down attitude.NTSB NYC01LA132Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Falmouth, MAThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff and attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions.NTSB CHI01LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mattoon, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the crosswind, the pilots lack of total experience, and the snow covered terrain adjacent to the runway.NTSB DEN01LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spanish Fork, UTImproper weather evaluation by both the pilot and pilot/passenger, and the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC resulting in his spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot rated passenger's spatial disorientation, fog, and night conditions.NTSB LAX01LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Livermore, CAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for a tailwind during final approach and her improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB FTW01LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bristow, OKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane striking a snow bank during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the crosswind weather condition.NTSB CHI01LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sturtevant, WIThe unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the student pilot, the inadequate initial training by the flight instructor, and the flight instructor's decision to send the student pilot on a solo flight in known adverse weather conditions. Factors to the…NTSB SEA01LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Gleneden Beach, ORThe pilot's excessive application of main wheel brakes. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate remedial action during his attempt to regain control.NTSB ATL01LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cleveland, TNA loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice. A factor was unsuitable terrain.NTSB DEN01LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roswell, NMthe flight instructor's failure to adequately preflight the airplane, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night light condition.NTSB SEA01FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Corvallis, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include a dark night, densely forested, hilly terrain near the planned route of flight, and low ceilings in the area of the accident.NTSB NYC01LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDever Firefly · Berlin, NJA loss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN01LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1A · Greeley, COCarburetor ice formation due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. Factors were the fence and fence post.NTSB LAX01LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ramona, CAThe dual student's habit interference, from his previous training in a different type of airplane, that precipitated his improper use of the elevator control during a go-around.NTSB LAX01FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Alpine, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.NTSB NYC01LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · White Plains, NYAn improperly planned approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI01LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Pulaski, WIthe evasive maneuver initiated by the pilot. Factors were the presence of the skydiver on the runway, and the pilot's selection of a closed runway.NTSB CHI01LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenair CH2000 · Springfield, ILthe loose carburetor heat control clamp bolt and carburetor heat not available to the pilot. Factors were the low altitude, the carburetor icing conditions, the fence and the security gate.NTSB IAD01LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Philadelphia, PAA hole in the #4 piston for undetermined reasons which resulted in engine oil starvation and engine stoppage.NTSB DEN00LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Erie, COInadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor. Factors were loss of control by the student pilot, the flight instructor's failure to properly monitor the student pilot's rate of descent on final approach, and the flight instructor's lack of recent…NTSB ANC00LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Slana, AKThe pilot's inadvertent touch down. A factor associated with the accident was deep snow on the airstrip.NTSB CHI00LA282Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Chesaning, MIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was the trees.NTSB FTW00LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Saspamco, TXthe failure of the #3 and #4 connecting rods. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain condition for the forced landing.NTSB CHI00FA288Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Custer, SDThe pilot not maintaining clearance from the tree. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, the high density altitude, the inadequate rate of climb, the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly into…NTSB ANC00TA109Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and in-flight planning/decisions. Factors in the accident were turbulence, and a downdraft.NTSB FTW00LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wichita Falls, TXThe student pilot's delayed landing flare and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing.NTSB NYC00LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Culpeper, VAThe partial loss of power due to an inadequate annual inspection, which resulted in the throttle linkage becoming disconnected from the throttle.NTSB LAX00LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHickey SE5-A · San Bernardino, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to verify adequate fuel for the planned flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power with no suitable forced landing site.NTSB CHI00LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cumberland, WIthe go-around not performed and the inadequate flare by the pilot.NTSB CHI00LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New London, MOthe fuel exhaustion and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot.NTSB ANC00LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Chenega Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate lookout. Factors involved in this accident were sunglare, and a tall bush next to the airstrip.NTSB MIA00LA238Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gainesville, FLThe flight instructor's failure to identify a partial loss of engine power during takeoff roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to return to the airport after takeoff resulting in the airplane stalling and descending uncontrolled until…NTSB IAD00LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Lynchburg, VAPilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll-out.NTSB SEA00LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHamer Lancair 235 · Chiloquin, ORLoss of engine power due to a fracture and separation of the engine's crankshaft. A factor was a vehicle on the roadway.NTSB SEA00LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsboro, ORAn inadequately planned approach. The encounter of wake turbulence and not being able to maintain aircraft control were factors.NTSB NYC00LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Bridgewater, MAThe mechanic's inadequate annual inspection, which resulted in a departure with fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB DEN00LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Duchesne, UTThe pilot's use of excessive braking on soft terrain. Factors included fuel starvation, the fuel selector valve not engaging properly, the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve, and the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.NTSB CHI00LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Arthur, NDthe water contamination found in the fuel and the pilot misjudging his altitude during the emergency procedure. A factor was the terrain condition of the corn crop.NTSB MIA00LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Smyrna Bch., FLthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors in this accident were; a crosswind, and the pilot lack of experience in this kind of aircraft.NTSB CHI00LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFloroski Anderson Kingfisher · Deerwood, MNthe open carburetor heat air box resulting in a loss of engine power, the diminished climb rate and the altitude/clearance not possible by the pilot. Factors were the trees and the bent carburetor heat push-pull rod.