Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, WA
44 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
| 1964 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WA' 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.
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" = 'WA' 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" 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 WPR27FA014Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wauconda, WAOn October 10, 2026, about 2014 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-18-150, N927JS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wauconda, Washington. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The airplane was operated…NTSB WPR27FA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportStoddard Hamilton Glasair · Everett, WAOn October 1, 2026, about 1450 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur built Glasair FT airplane, N314SR, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Everett, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB WPR19FA124Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV 6 · Ridgefield, WAThe pilots' inadvertent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following an inflight collision with a bird.NTSB WPR18FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · La Center, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB WPR17FA215Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Brinnon, WAThe flight instructor's failure to completely and properly evaluate the student pilot's incorrectly- planned flight, and his failure to use all available resources to maintain situation awareness during the flight, which resulted in controlled flight into…NTSB WPR15FA215Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Twin Sisters Mtn, WAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR09FA316Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Rimrock, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience, and his delayed initiation of a go-around.NTSB LAX08FA246Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · McMurray, WAThe pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA08LA127Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThorp T-18 · Kent, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the lack of a suitable landing area and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in response to the loss of engine power.NTSB LAX08LA059Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMunson RV-6A · Stanwood, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall (Vs) during an emergency landing that lead to a stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA06FA007Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Everett, WAThe pilot's inadequate airspeed during his aborted landing takeoff/climb which lead to a series of stall/mushes and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's loss of aircraft control during his initial landing approach and his…NTSB SEA05FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Arlington, WAThe divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, resulting in rotor contact with the aircraft's left windscreen. The failure of the door pins to be installed was a factor.NTSB SEA05FA013Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Olympia, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in known adverse weather conditions. Clouds, rain, high wind, dark night, trees, mountainous terrain and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision were factors.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 SEA03LA170Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAvid Magnum · Greenwater, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while manuevering for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA03FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Malaga, WAThe pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and up sloping terrain. Contributing factors were clouds, trees, and uphill terrain. The pilot’s performance and judgment were likely impaired by the effects of…NTSB SEA02FA002Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Decatur Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn, resulting in a stall. The pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum gross takeoff weight was a factor.NTSB SEA01LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMatey Hawker Hurricane · Buckley, WAA loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inflight decision to attempt a 180 degree turn back to the runway from low altitude and his failure to maintain sufficient flying airspeed during the turn. A contributing factor was drug impairment of…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 SEA98FA170Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Anacortes, WATerrain clearance was not maintained. A low ceiling and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision were factors.NTSB SEA97FA215Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were dark night conditions, the pilot's improper decision to conduct the flight at night,…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 SEA95FAMS1Accident · 3 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Missing, WAUndetermined until the Missing aircraft is located.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 SEA93FA125Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Enumclaw, WAInadvertent VFR flight into IMC. Factors to the accident were: fog and rain.NTSB SEA90FA149Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's misjudgement in preflight planning when departing toward rising terrain. Contributing factors in this accident were his decision to attempt a climb-out with full flaps extended, and the minimal performance data available to him upon which he could…NTSB SEA90FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Nordland, WAUndetermined.NTSB SEA89FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportColonial C-1 · Bremerton, WAMalfunction of both magnetos due to deterioration of the coils, which resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: an inadequate airworthiness directive (no calendar time limits), and the lack of suitable terrain (rough/uneven)…NTSB SEA86FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Kelso, WAEnroute to dest. Plt diverted to nearby airfield due deteriorating weather. One hr later, telephone weather brief for continued flt to dest was VFR not recommended. Less than 2 hrs. Later, with no further brief, acft departed. A following acft revsd course…NTSB SEA85FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Sunnyside, WAThe acft crashed after colliding with electrical power lines near an open field. Initial impact with the power lines occurred where the wires were routed over a draw between 2 ridges. The acft came to rest inverted between the power lines & the open field.…NTSB SEA85FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140D · Kent, WAThe acft contacted trees and the terrain aprx 1/2 mile south of the arpt shortly after takeoff. Witnesses stated the eng was running rough and black smoke was trailing from the exhaust during the takeoff. Examination of the eng revealed the spark plugs were…NTSB SEA85FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Aberdeen, WAAcft wreckage indicates impact was nose down inverted. No evidence was found of acft failure/malfunction. Plt departed on night cross-country after an evening out with friends. Wreckage found two months later, no toxicological tests possible.NTSB SEA83FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Everett, WAThe acft collided with trees and the ground in an attempt to return to the arpt after takeoff. The acft crashed one milesouth of the arpt in IMC weather in the early hours of the morning. Witnesses said dense fog existed at the time with zero visibility. The…NTSB SEA83FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlasair SH-2 · 5 Nm E. Of Kent, WAThe homebuilt acft collided with powerlines on final approach and crashed. The pilot was on a flight from one airport toanother to demonstrate his acrt to other builders of the acft. He was observed to enter the pattern and fly a low base leg and final…NTSB SEA82FYP09Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna 172M · Wenatchee, WAReportedly, the pilot, a geologist, was on a flight to check rock formations. Prior to the accident, the plane was observed flying up a canyon at low altitude and airspeed. About 3/4 mile from the accident site, two witnesses on a rocky cliff at about 3500 ft…NTSB SEA82FA001Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7GCAA · Goldendale, WANTSB SEA81FA026Accident · 1 fatalClosedMuir RV-3 · Renton, WANTSB SEA81FA019Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Seattle, WANTSB SEA81FA058Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 172M · Quinault, WANTSB SEA71AS043Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Wishram, WANTSB SEA69A0050Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172I · Spokane, WANTSB UNK64X3204Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M20 · La Touche, WA