Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series
64 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-320 series, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with terrain/water”. 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 3 |
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\" = 230))
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" = 230))
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 SEA07FA246Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Alsea, ORTerrain clearance was not maintained while maneuvering. A low altitude during the maneuver and hilly terrain were factors.NTSB LAX07FA272Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Joshua Tree, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during descent. Contributing to the accident were dark night conditions and mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX07LA113Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Lincoln City, ORIn-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX07FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Big Pine, CAThe inadequate in-flight/planning decision of both pilots to fly up a box canyon at low altitude, and their failure to maintain clearance from the terrain.NTSB LAX06LA275Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTerry Tevis RV-6A · Novato, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Rising terrain, fog and dark night conditions were factors.NTSB NYC06FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Montgomery Twp, PAAn impact with mountainous terrain for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI04FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Webster, WIThe high velocity impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX04FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Jean, NV!!This case was modified January 31, 2006!! the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the rising terrain, while maneuvering at low altitude in a mountainous area.NTSB LAX03FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Big Bear Lake, CAthe pilot's inadequate decision regarding a departure route and his failure to maintain clearance with rapidly rising mountainous terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment by the effects of exposure to marijuana within the 10-hour period…NTSB LAX03FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ely, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while flying in a box canyon.NTSB FTW03FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain while maneuvering.NTSB DEN02FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Boulder, COthe pilot's intentional suicidal flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's psychological depressive state, and his use of inappropriate medication.NTSB CHI01LA294Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Alice, NDThe pilot's unsuccessful recovery from an intentional aerobatic stall/spin maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment (alcohol), and his psychological condition.NTSB DEN01FA111Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Meeker, COthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance as a result of his drug induced impairment. A factor was his exceeding the airplane's gross weight limits.NTSB SEA01FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greenwater, WAFailure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA99FA105Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGadbury RV-6A · Arlington, WAThe pilot's excessive climb rate, which lead to his failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs). Factors include the pilot's lack of total experience in the aircraft make and model.NTSB SEA98FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Red Lodge, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude over, or clearance with, mountainous terrain during night visual flight rules flight. Factors included night lighting conditions and mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX98LA195Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBlackmore RV-4 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's attempt to perform aerobatics with insufficient terrain clearance altitude available to complete the maneuver. A factor was high density altitude.NTSB LAX98FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · La Jolla, CAthe pilot's act of suicide by intentionally diving his aircraft into the ocean.NTSB MIA98FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Rabun Gap, GAThe pilot's continued flight under visual flight rules into known instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a safe altitude for terrain clearance resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and the ground on the side of a mountain.NTSB IAD97LA108Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRiekkenen Ryelong LE · Wurtsboro, NYThe pilot performed an aerobatic maneuver and misjudged the altitude.NTSB NYC96FA126Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Cortland, NYthe pilot failure to maintain directional control of the airplane which resulted in the airplane striking trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's spatial disorientation, dark night conditions, fog, and the pilot's self induced pressure to reach the…NTSB LAX96FA139Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Moreno Valley, CAVFR flight by the noninstrument-rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The terrain and adverse weather conditions were related factors.NTSB LAX96FA115Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Julian, CAthe pilot's delay in requesting assistance to avoid high terrain. Factors were: the downdrafts, mountainous terrain, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning.NTSB SEA96FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kapowsin, WAthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and terrain clearance. Turbulence was a factor.NTSB ANC95FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision by flying into a box canyon.NTSB NYC95FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Toano, VAThe pilot misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the landing area and collision with water. Contributing factors are inadequate helipad lighting and a dark night light condition.NTSB LAX95FA129Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Oceanside, CAThe pilot's intentional VFR flight into known adverse weather. The low ceiling was a factor.NTSB CHI95DTK01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGay RV-4 · Lennox, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while performing aerobatic maneuvers. The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs was a factor.NTSB CHI95FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Winfield, ILCollision with the ground for an undetermined reason. The pilot's psychological condition was a probable factor.NTSB SEA93FA125Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Enumclaw, WAInadvertent VFR flight into IMC. Factors to the accident were: fog and rain.NTSB ANC93FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kashwitna, AKThe pilot in command not maintaining control of the airplane and his inadequate preflight preparation for high mountain terrain big game operations. Factors contributing to the accident were: the high terrain condition and the lack of total experience in the…NTSB ANC93FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Rainey Pass, AKThe pilot-in-command's attempt to fly VFR in IMC conditions. Factors were the mountainous terrain and whiteout conditions.NTSB BFO92LA150Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Bethel, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude to avoid the terrain. The dark night was a factor.NTSB SEA92FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ogden, UTThe improper decision by the instructor pilot to perform maintenance in flight and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors relating to the accident were the dark night light conditions, mountainous terrain in the area, and the instructor diverting…NTSB SEA91FA170Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Driggs, IDThe pilot's poor inflight decision and his improper compensation for wind. Factors were rising, mountainous terrain; high, gusty winds; and a high density altitude.NTSB LAX91FA251Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportVarga 2150A · Livermore, CAAn inflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO91FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lebanon, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing was mountainous terrain, low clouds, and VFR flight into IMC.NTSB SEA91FA262Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dayville, ORThe pilot's poor in flight decision. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB LAX90FA135Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGardner Pitts S-1 · Eloy, AZThe pilot delayed the recovery from the inverted flat spin maneuver and misjudged his altitude.NTSB SEA90FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Nordland, WAUndetermined.NTSB DEN89FA184Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot deliberately flew his aircraft into the face of a mountain. A contributing factor was: the psychological condition of the pilot.NTSB FTW89FA065Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · New Orleans, LAThe pilot diverting his attention from flying the aircraft while complying with the departure control instructions, and allowing the aircraft to descend into the water.NTSB MIA88FA262Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCommens Midget Mustang I · Davie, FLThe private pilot flying the homebuilt aircraft crashed into a swamp, and there were no witnesses. The aircraft was located 4 days later. Friends of the pilot recalled that in the 3 weeks prior to the accident the pilot had bragged to them about the high 'g'…NTSB ATL88DMG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRogers-Gibson 1 · Bennettsville, SCThe homebuilt aerobatic airplane impacted flat terrain adjacent to the rwy shortly after takeoff. A pilot/witness who was in the arpt terminal lobby at the time rptd that he briefly observed the airplane pass by the terminal at a low level in a near…NTSB ANC87LA142Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AKA local hunting guide crashed his airplane in a remote mountain pass in central Alaska. Another guide who overflew the crash site shortly after the accident saw the airplane burning, but was unable to land due to strong winds, severe turbulence and strong…NTSB NYC87FAMS2Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Nantucket, MAThe Piper PA-28-161 with a pilot and passenger onboard disappeared from the radar scope while being vectored to an ILS approach to rwy 24 at Nantucket, MA. The controller observed the aircraft in a southeasterly heading and asked the tower controller to…NTSB DEN87FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rawlins, WYThe plt took off on a 7000 ft long runway with a heavy coat of frost on the acft. The acft became airborne and flew in ground effect until it impacted a 30 ft high pile of sand 200 yards beyond the end of the runway.NTSB NYC87FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Glen Mawr, PADrg arrival, the acft was vectored to intercept the ILS rwy 27 localizer (LOC) bfr reaching the munci initial apch fix (iaf), which was 21.5 mi fm the rwy. The ATC controller (ctlr) told the plt to maint 4000' until on the LOC, then clrd him for the apch.…NTSB ANC86FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AKUndetermined.