Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, NJ

15 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-320 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.

Cases per year

19762026
Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, NJ per year, 1976–2026: 15 cases
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NJ' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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'))
  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 ERA23FA357Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kingston, NJA loss of control, which resulted in the main rotor blade severing the tail boom, for reasons that could not be determined.Aug 31, 2023 · N2356M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pittstown, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from trees during the night landing approach and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action.Dec 31, 2008 · N95156 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Howell, NJThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a flight with known serious medical conditions, which resulted in impairment during cruise flight, likely due to a stroke or transient ischemic attack. A factor was the pilot providing false information on his medical…Mar 29, 2007 · N33521 · DestroyedNTSB NYC06LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pompton Lakes, NJImproper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing.Jul 14, 2006 · N4792D · DestroyedNTSB NYC04FA185Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Kinnelon, NJBoth pilots inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.Aug 7, 2004 · N6186F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWehrlen Glassair II RG · Jackson, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.Jul 20, 2002 · N79CW · DestroyedNTSB NYC02FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Jul 1, 2002 · N2414P · DestroyedNTSB NYC00FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the entanglement of the tow rope with the rudder horn, restricted rudder movement, the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation, and no stall warning…Jul 3, 2000 · N8384V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hillsborough, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane's make and model.May 29, 1999 · N98122 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95FA212Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Egg Harbor, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during pull-up from a banner pickup, which resulted in a stall and collision with trees before recovering from the stall.Sep 3, 1995 · N9374D · DestroyedNTSB NYC93FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lincoln Park, NJThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an in-flight collision.Aug 15, 1993 · N5226E · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB NYC90FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Washington Twp, NJThe failure of the pilot to properly pre-flight plan and execute the VFR flight. Factor's related to the accident were: the pilot's inexperience; no visual cues (lights) due to dark night conditions; the pilot's disregard of the weather briefing.Dec 26, 1989 · N3353E · DestroyedNTSB NYC85FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Cape May, NJThe tow plane came in for a banner pickup. The ground handler holding the tail of the double banner had his left foot caught by the banner as it went airborne. The ground handler was carried 50 to 100 ft in the air prior to falling to the ground. The ground…Jul 4, 1985 · N1880G · No damageNTSB NYC80FA019Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech B19 · Bogota, NJJan 19, 1980 · N1946W · DestroyedNTSB NYC76AN090Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Franklin, NJMar 26, 1976 · N6901W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage