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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, NV

37 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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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NV' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NV' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NV' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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

Run 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 LAX05LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH-2000 · Jean, NVan in-flight separation of the left cockpit door due to the failure of the hinges from repeated exposure to wind or propeller slip stream forces while in the open position. The hinge failures were the ultimate result of the failure of persons unknown to…Dec 17, 2004 · N285AM · Minor damage NTSB LAX04FA167Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Jean, NVThe student pilot's failure to regain control of the aircraft following an upset due to the disconnected primary right aileron control cable. The failure of the company maintenance personnel to detect and correct the improperly secured turnbuckle fitting at…Mar 19, 2004 · N2421D · Destroyed NTSB LAX03LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Miniplane · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the night light conditions.Jul 24, 2003 · N721SC · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mt. Charleston, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and selection of the wrong route of flight, which led the airplane toward rising terrain in excess of the performance capability of the airplane. Also causal was the pilot's delayed decision to divert her route of…Jun 28, 2003 · N6182U · Substantial damage 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.Dec 13, 2002 · N87800 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Boulder City, NVa loss of engine power due to an undetermined malfunction of the carburetor.Apr 3, 2002 · N48908 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Henderson, NVFuel exhaustion during cruise flight due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision. A contributing factor was his improper preflight planning.Oct 23, 2001 · N67729 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Las Vegas, NVthe student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose gear. A factor relating to the accident was: the flight instructor's inadequate instruction concerning recovery from…Mar 7, 1996 · N5531M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX93LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure in not determining the surface winds prior to landing which resulted in a landing in conditions beyond the demonstrated capability of the airplane.May 11, 1993 · N714ZL · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Indian Springs, NVFuel exhaustion due to improper preflight planning, and failure to refuel the aircraft. Factors in the accident were: 1) the pilot becoming lost/disoriented ; 2) the dark night conditions; 3) the failure of the pilot to seek help in a timely fashion; and 4)…Jul 9, 1991 · N5533B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · Las Vegas, NVFuel exhaustion due to the failure of the pilot to ensure that an adequate fuel supply was on board the aircraft prior to departure.Jun 22, 1991 · N4607P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA90LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Reno, NVThe pilot's use of an inappropriate runway. The gusty tailwind and the pilot's lack of experience were factors related to the accident.Jun 27, 1990 · N64845 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88FA246Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Verdi, NVFailure of the pilot to gain sufficient altitude prior to negotiating mountainous terrain with forecast high winds. Contributing to this accident was the weather phenomena known as 'mountain wave' which created downdrafts that exceeded the aircraft's climb…Jul 4, 1988 · N49787 · Destroyed NTSB SEA88LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Palamino Valley, NVThe student pilot was practicing 's' turns over a roadway when engine power loss occurred. Forced landing attempt on the road resulted in a high flare and hard landing, shearing the nose gear. The acft flipped inverted. Engine inspection and test run revealed…Feb 8, 1988 · N48890 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA87LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 16 · Jean, NVThe plt was landing his acft onto runway 02 with the wind from 230 degrees at 7 knots, which would be a left quartering tailwind. During the rollout the acft veered to the right of the runway onto soft terrain striking rocks.Apr 2, 1987 · N5916H · Substantial damage NTSB SEA86LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Elko, NVPlt executed forced lndg following pwr loss on initial climb. Acft tanks (16 gal cap ea) had been topped two hours prior, fuel receipt shows 16.6 added, refueler recalled abt 8 gals added per tank. Plt checked visually and on gages during preflight.…Aug 9, 1986 · N9148A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA86LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLazarini LONG-EZ · Jackpot, NVDuring takeoff at about rotation speed, the pilot diverted her attention to the right wing. The acft drifted to the edge of the runway and caught a wingtip, then nosed over.Jul 5, 1986 · N8183K · Substantial damage NTSB SEA85LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Las Vegas, NVDuring a local instructional flight a bounced landing was made. The acft bounced nose high to about 20 ft AGL. The acft then veered left of the rwy after full power had been added and flaps reduced from 40 degrees to 25 degrees for an attempted go-around at…Jun 10, 1985 · N6456A · Destroyed NTSB SEA84LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Reno, NVAccording to the CFI, when he & his student were on approach for landing on rwy 16R, he received a report of wind shear. The CFI stated that he was instructing his student in the 'wing down' method for x-wind landings & the acft touched-downon its right wheel…Jul 20, 1984 · N48745 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA84LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Minden, NVThe acft landed fast and during subsequent bouncing the nose gear broke off. This student plt had only about 3 hours of solo flt experience.Feb 11, 1984 · N25807 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA83FYA02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Nr Jackpot, NVPrior to the accident, the acft was observed maneuvering in the vicinity. Subsequently, the acft collided with the ground while it was being flown under a 40 ft power line. Both of the occupants had student plt certificates that had expired. One of the…Aug 14, 1983 · N5533Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Boulder City, NVThe acft collided with rising terrain during a go-around. The pilot attempted a landing at Boulder City in a 20-30 kt. Wind. When the acft bounced the pilot decided to go-around. Instead of climbing into the wind he turned downwind at low altitude where he…Jul 9, 1983 · N1507R · Destroyed NTSB LAX83LXQ03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · 2 Mi East Mina, NVThe aircraft made a forced landing on a dirt road, collided with some rocks and nosed over. The engine had failed because of fuel exhaustion. The pilot said he refueled the previous day but did not physically check the fuel the day of the accident. The…Jan 7, 1983 · N25334 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FVW07Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Las Vegas, NVJan 26, 1981 · N48833 · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FA102Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-38 · Las Vegas, NVMay 31, 1980 · N2493D · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FVW10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Hendson, NVFeb 7, 1980 · N4326E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78FVW17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Las Vegas, NVJul 13, 1978 · N757EL · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76FVW34Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA1-B · Boulder City, NVSep 14, 1976 · N9661L · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DXQ42Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Winnemucca, NVMay 4, 1976 · N3483M · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76FVW01Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7ECA · Henderson, NVJul 14, 1975 · N88457 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75DXQ28Accident · No injuriesClosedAmer Avco AA1-B · Elko, NVOct 16, 1974 · N6289L · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74FVW18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-16 · Sloan, NVApr 16, 1974 · N5916H · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73FVW22Accident · No injuriesClosedAmer Avco AA1 · Laughlin, NVJun 6, 1973 · N5606L · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73FVW15Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Las Vegas, NVFeb 7, 1973 · N9680S · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71FVW12Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Alamo, NVOct 4, 1970 · N9653S · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66D0246Accident · No injuriesClosedLuther Cougar · Montello, NVMar 21, 1966 · N92870 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1083Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Yerington, NVDec 21, 1964 · N3036N · Substantial damage