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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, 2015

23 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2015
    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.

NTSB GAA16CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · New Castle, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.Dec 20, 2015 · N5667Z · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Eufaula, ALThe student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind, resulting in a loss off directional control, excessive brake application, and a nose over.Nov 16, 2015 · N9649S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Sheridan, ARThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Oct 30, 2015 · N9105L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 38-112 · Jasper, GAThe student pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel state, subsequent fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate oversight of the student…Oct 8, 2015 · N4313E · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land, resulting in a collision with trees.Oct 7, 2015 · N7879H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cedar City, UTThe failure of the pilots to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall from which they did not recover.Oct 5, 2015 · N6449M · DestroyedNTSB GAA15LA284Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to properly calculate the fuel consumption rate and to properly monitor the fuel status in flight and his decision to continue the flight despite signs of an engine problem, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel…Sep 21, 2015 · N9132L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA362Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · McAllen, TXThe flight instructor's loss of airplane control while departing in gusting wind conditions that were conducive to low-level wind shear.Aug 17, 2015 · N26ZA · DestroyedNTSB ERA15LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA1B · Lititz, PAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine found no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Jul 19, 2015 · N8969L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Buhl, IDThe student/instructed pilot lost directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and ground loop.Jul 14, 2015 · N3795M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Augustine, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jun 18, 2015 · N6553L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 16 · Tollville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane impacting a rice field and nosing over.Jun 10, 2015 · N5735H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15IA230Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pilot Point, TXThe loss of engine power due to the separation of the distributor gear arm on the left magneto.Apr 30, 2015 · N49158 · Minor damageNTSB GAA15CA047Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 16 · Hartwell, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Apr 22, 2015 · N5616H · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.Apr 6, 2015 · N179BA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Batesville, ARThe noninstrument-rated pilot's controlled flight into terrain due to an inadvertent encounter with clouds in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night in marginal visual meteorological conditions without the…Apr 2, 2015 · N65463 · DestroyedNTSB GAA15CA012Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Midland, TXThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll.Mar 19, 2015 · N2722M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Venice, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing of the engine revealed no anomalies.Mar 3, 2015 · N498TC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Fort Meade, MDThe mechanic’s failure to detect the incorrect dry valve tappet clearances while troubleshooting ongoing engine issues, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the partial loss of engine power was the mechanic's failure…Feb 8, 2015 · N6116L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Shirley, NYThe student pilot's initiation of the flare while too high above the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and loss of directional control.Feb 7, 2015 · N5416B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's improper landing technique which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.Jan 22, 2015 · N6300Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating under visual flight rules (VFR) in night, instrument meteorological conditions, likely due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the outcome was the radar controller's failure to…Jan 14, 2015 · N757ZM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cullman, ALThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after engine start, which resulted in a ground collision with trees.Jan 10, 2015 · N89921 · Substantial damage