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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, 1993

15 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1993
    AND 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.

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.Oct 27, 1993 · N9052C · DestroyedNTSB 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.Oct 4, 1993 · N2765A · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Sep 19, 1993 · N4259H · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Sep 14, 1993 · N115R · DestroyedNTSB 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.Aug 9, 1993 · N1200A · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 17, 1993 · N128DS · DestroyedNTSB 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.Jul 14, 1993 · N4946M · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 5, 1993 · N81999 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 14, 1993 · N8947R · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 6, 1993 · N8236C · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Apr 3, 1993 · N7011K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Lapeer, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Mar 30, 1993 · N7732K · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Feb 28, 1993 · N1554P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · White Bear Lake, MNThe pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. The snow covered runway was a factor.Feb 2, 1993 · N3854M · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jan 20, 1993 · N53908 · Destroyed