NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series
1,553 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-290 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 ('41506'))
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 ('41506'))
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NTSB SEA94FA208Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Butte Falls, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from trees while maneuvering.NTSB CHI94LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Butte Des Mort, WIA delayed remedial action by the instructor. A factor in this accident was a proper airspeed not being attained by the dual student.NTSB SEA94LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Easton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include soft, uneven terrain.NTSB ANC94FA074Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Delta Junction, AKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot did not maintain airspeed resulting in a stall/spin.NTSB ATL94LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22\20 · Kill Devil Hill, NCThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition during a landing rollout.NTSB FTW94FA102Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · San Antonio, TXThe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate clearance during formation flight. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation regarding inflight formation procedures.NTSB SEA94LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFokker DR-1 · Auburn, WAThe pilot failed to maintain clearance while maneuvering near another airplane.NTSB LAX94LA025Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWittman Tailwind W8L · San Jose, CAThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB ANC94LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Bear Creek, AKThe pilot's delayed go-around procedure. A factor in the accident was the improper use of carburetor heat during the go-around.NTSB ANC93LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Yantarni Bay, AKThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB LAX93LA351Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportR&K Special 01 · Reno, NVThe pilot's loss of control due to an undetermined encounter with an unfavorable wind/air condition in the form of a dust devil, windshear, or wake turbulence from a previous lap. A related factor in the accident was: the low altitude at the time of the…NTSB ANC93LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Bernard Glacier, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot, concerning the landing at the remote strip, which resulted in a nose over, while using heavy brakes to stop. A factor related to the accident was: the rough/uneven condition of the landing strip.NTSB LAX93LA292Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSanders S-1C · Saint Johns, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing cross wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB ANC93LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Circle Hot Spri, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during taxi. Factor is the rough/rutted condition of the airstrip.NTSB LAX93LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres Pitts MA-1 · Greenfield, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent application of excessive braking that resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB SEA93LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GC · Gillette, WYThe pilot in command's not maintaining directional control and the overload of the left main landing gear. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in conventionally geared aircraft.NTSB CHI93LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Kewanee, ILThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident is the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the forced landing.NTSB MIA93LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Fort Walton Bch, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to visually inspect the grapple hook/cable after deployment, to ensure it was free from all control surfaces prior to initiating a banner pickup.NTSB CHI93LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Lapeer, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB BFO93LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Boonville, NYThe pilot failed to compensate for wind conditions and encountered a stall. The windshear was a factor.NTSB CHI93LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · White Bear Lake, MNThe pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. The snow covered runway was a factor.NTSB LAX93FA096Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Sun City, CAThe pilot's decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the adverse weather, and the mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX93LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Herald, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate and his failure to take timely remedial action to correct a high sink rate prior to colliding with the ground.NTSB CHI93LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Weeping Water, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA92LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Troutdale, ORSeparation of the number 3 cylinder exhaust valve head and overloading of the nose gear strut. A factor contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain.NTSB CHI92LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Plattsmouth, NEThe pilot-in-command's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and his not maintaining directional control.NTSB ANC92LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kasilof, AKThe pilot in command's inadvertant power off stall entry resulting in the collision with the terrain.NTSB SEA92LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYork Y2 · Mountain Home, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include gusty crosswinds.NTSB SEA92LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Morgan, UTPoor inflight planning/decision by the pilot in command. Factors contributing to the accident were: the gravel/dirt bank, night environmental conditions, and runway lighting unavailable.NTSB ANC92LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the unfavorable wind, the trees, and the fence.NTSB NYC92LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Green Creek, NJThe pilot diverted his attention from flying the airplane and did not maintain a visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB LAX92LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChapuis Spezio Sport · Wells, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the variable and gusty nature of the wind conditions at the airport.NTSB ANC92LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's improper preflight planning/decision, and his delayed aborted takeoff. Contributing was the pilot's failure to use the airplane performance data.NTSB ANC92LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kantishna, AKThe pilot in command's excessive taxi speed. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswind and dusk light conditions.NTSB CHI92DEE02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportVandenbos/Thorp T-18 · Schaumburg, ILShorting of condensers on both magnetos. A factor was inadequate maintenance servicing of the airplane by other maintneance personnel.NTSB ANC92LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Alexander Creek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing flare/touchdown. A factor relating to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.NTSB CHI92LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Greenwood, ILExcessive application of the brakes during landing roll.NTSB ANC92LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Twin Hills, AKDirectional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: a bird.NTSB ANC92LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-135 · Paxson, AKThe pilot failed to attain & maintain takeoff airspeed. Factors to the accident were: takeoff was performed with a tailwind, and inadequate remedial action.NTSB FTW92LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · New Roads, LAThe student pilot's loss of directional control and the resultant ground loop. Factors were the cfi's lack of supervision and the ditch adjacent to the runway.NTSB MIA92LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Hilliard, FLPartial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling encountered and reduced in-flight planning decision time by the pilot-in-command.NTSB ANC92LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Stebbins, AKThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the attempted go aroundNTSB ATL91LA184Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFischer Wagabond · Rossville, TNThe loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing.NTSB ANC91LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThat the pilot inadvertently stall/spun the airplane to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately remove the ice/frost from the wings before starting the takeoff.NTSB CHI91LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMonocoupe 90A · Creve Coeur, MOA premature liftoff and improper remedial action by the pilot during a takeoff ground run.NTSB CHI91LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Saginaw, MIDirectional control was not maintained by the pilot which resulted in a ground loop. A factor related to the accident was a crosswind.NTSB ANC91LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Eagle River, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout and lack of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was both the downdraft and gusting wind.NTSB ANC91LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Eureka, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to mantain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB SEA91LA182Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Ione, WAInadequate clearance. A factor to the accident was: poor inflight planning.NTSB SEA91LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Chehalis, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors include gusty winds and crosswinds.