Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series
88 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-320 series, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”. 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.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 9 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 |
Where
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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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41508')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 220))
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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41508')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 SEA08FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Crowley Ranch, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transmission line while maneuvering. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention, and decision to maneuver at a low altitude.NTSB LAX07FA241Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · S. Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff-initial climb. Contributing to the accident were turbulence, downdrafts, and rising terrain.NTSB LAX07LA025Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportOlson Vans RV-6 · Rio Verde, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while intentionally flying at a low altitude.NTSB DFW06FA187Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Petal, MSThe pilot's improper use of flaps, which resulted in an impact with trees during takeoff-initial climb.NTSB CHI06LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVarga 2150A · Columbus, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees during the attempted low altitude pass along the river. Contributing factors were the intentional low altitude flight maneuver, the pilot's improper decision to attempt that maneuver, and his…NTSB NYC06FA154Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Newry, METhe flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an impact with trees.NTSB CHI06FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Atlanta, NEThe non-instrument rated private pilot not maintaining clearance from the marked tower and his continued flight into adverse weather during cruise flight. Factors were the marked tower and the low ceilings present at the accident.NTSB SEA05LA162Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHarmon/Lance RV-4 · Coolin, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering to base leg for landing. Trees and inadequate in-flight planning were factors.NTSB ATL05LA073Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAnderson Mini Mustang · Mullins, SCThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering.NTSB LAX05LA064Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJimmy Hill Lancair 235 · El Cajon, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath to avoid obstacles and terrain.NTSB SEA05FA007Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grand Ronde, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high terrain while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the high terrain.NTSB ATL04LA195Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Gadsden, ALThe flight instructors failure to maintain clearance and his inadequate visual lookout while flying low over a river resulting in an in-flight collision with a wire.NTSB SEA04FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cle Elum, WAThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain a safe rate of climb after takeoff, due to his failure to perform pre-takeoff weight/balance and takeoff/climb performance calculations. Factors include a high density altitude environment, and trees off the…NTSB ATL04FA099Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Moselle, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance and his inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with a radio tower.NTSB CHI03LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Dexter, MOThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires during the aerial application flight. Factors contributing to the accident were the helicopter's low altitude and the transmission wires.NTSB MIA03FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Osteen, FLThe intentional suicidal act by the pilot-in-command resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then the ground.NTSB MIA03FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Climax, NCThe pilot's operation of the airplane at a low altitude during final approach that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, a witness reported pitch-up, and subsequent stall and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB IAD03FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Mount Sterling, KYThe failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an early descent into an antenna tower. A factor was the low ceiling.NTSB IAD02FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Stanardsville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance while descending over mountainous terrain. A factor was the night lighting conditions.NTSB LAX02FA234Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kneeland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees while executing an instrument approach. Contributing factors were the clouds and obscuration weather conditions.NTSB SEA02FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Otis, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with power lines while conducting low altitude flight resulting in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude flight and the power lines.NTSB SEA02FA085Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Mariner · Merlin, ORClearance from a cable running perpendicular to a river was not maintained during low level cruise flight. A cable was a factor.NTSB ATL02FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Macon, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering after takeoff.NTSB FTW02FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Seagoville, TXthe flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with wires while maneuvering along a river.NTSB CHI02LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWoodrow Stolp-Adams Starduster SA-100 · Millstadt, ILThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tree line. Factors to the accident were the pilot attempting the low altitude flight/maneuver and the presence of the tree line.NTSB LAX01LA286Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Tucson, AZthe pilot's controlled descent into a residence for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI01FA130Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Wichita, KSthe student pilot not maintaining clearance from the tower support wire during the practice emergency landing maneuver and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Factors relating to the accident were the static wire and the low…NTSB CHI01FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Sparta, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment on departure and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather, his lack of instrument experience, the fog, and the trees were contributing…NTSB LAX99FA301Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Strathmore, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate terrain and obstacle clearance altitude, which resulted in a collision with power transmission wires.NTSB NYC99FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Saddle Island, METhe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees.NTSB DEN99FA148Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Newcastle, WYThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and inadequate altitude/clearance from the transmission wires.NTSB CHI99FA284Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Titonka, IAThe low altitude maneuver attempted and altitude/clearance not being maintained by the pilot, which resulted in an impact with a pine tree. A factor to the accident was the pine tree.NTSB CHI99FA174Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Drummond Island, MIthe altitude/clearance not obtained/maintained and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot-in-command. The exceeded aircraft performance was an additional cause. The unfavorable wind and trees were contributing factors.NTSB CHI99LA001Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bad Axe, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires.NTSB FTW98FA358Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Cord, ARThe pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB FTW98LA075Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Monticello, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstacles. Also causal was the pilot becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing factors were his lack of familiarity with the geographical area, lack of experience, night conditions, and…NTSB CHI98LA061Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance and her failure to maintain adequate visual lookout. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. A contributing factor was the pilot experiencing a visual illusion.NTSB FTW97FA345Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ethel, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Related factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol and night conditions.NTSB IAD97FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Brandy Station, VAthe certificated flight instructor's failure to ensure that proper altitude/clearance was maintained above the terrain and trees, while on final approach. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB FTW95FA393Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Witter, ARfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from high/wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, high terrain, and foggy weather conditions. Also, the pilot's use of Methamphetamine (not approved by the FAA) was a…NTSB LAX95FA198Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lovelock, NVthe pilot's intentional flight at low altitude and subsequent collision with transmission wires during dusk light conditions.NTSB MIA95FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Mintonville, KYThe flightcrew's intentional VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the inadequate altitude to prevent an inadvertent collision with an obstruction.NTSB SEA95FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Blyn, WAThe pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.NTSB SEA94FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Patos Island, WAThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs (marijuana), and his improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees, while taking off toward the closed end of a cove.NTSB LAX94FA214Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Hacienda Height, CAThe pilot's selection of an en route cruise altitude which provided insufficient obstruction clearance, and his inadequate visual lookout. Factors in the night time accident were the reduced visibility as a result of the fog and haze.NTSB FTW94FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lancaster, TXwas THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT (ALCOHOL).NTSB MIA93FA160Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Morriston, FLVFR flight by the pilot(s) into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain adequate altitude (or clearance) from the tower. The proximity of the tower/guy wires and weather condition were related factors.NTSB LAX93FA215Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot prematurely raising the airplane's flaps at an airspeed insufficient to maintain flight which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush condition. A factor in this accident was the darkness of the night.NTSB CHI93FA103Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Newton, IAVFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident were fog, and the pilot's lack of total instrument time.NTSB NYC92FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Paris, OHThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in the airplane flying over higher terrain with a climb rate that was insufficient to clear the obstacles. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and…