Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 2002
45 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 43 |
| 1979 | 42 |
| 1980 | 36 |
| 1981 | 39 |
| 1982 | 50 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 15 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2002
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2002
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 FTW03LA068Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBarber Glasair · Conroe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB LAX03FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Phelan, CAthe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that lead to a stall spin and impact with flat desert terrain.NTSB FTW03FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lindsay, OKThe in-flight separation of the right wing due to the missing nut that secures the right wing's strut to fuselage fitting to the fuselage.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 FTW03LA049Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGirard RV-4 · Homer, LAThe pilot's VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance from trees during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing factors were fog and trees.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 MIA03FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Coral Springs, FLThe failure of the dual students and flight instructors on both N9840V and N6101F to see and avoid each other, which resulted in a midair collision.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 LAX03FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Phoenix, AZfailure of the lubricating system resulting in a total loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing.NTSB FTW03FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain while maneuvering.NTSB ATL02FA175Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Milton, FLA sheared mixture cable which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB DEN02FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Delta, COthe pilot's failure to properly plan and compensate for the high density altitude conditions, resulting in partial engine power during takeoff, his failure to abort the takeoff, and his failure to maintain aircraft control on initial climb. Contributing…NTSB MIA02FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Greeneville, TNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.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 DEN02GA097Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportArctic S-1B2 · Meeteetse, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the intentional low pass/slow flight maneuver.NTSB IAD02TA081Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCrawford Widebody Long EZ · Martha's Vineyard, MAPilot incapacitation from a massive subarachnoid hemorrhage (stroke.)NTSB ATL02FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Spartanburg, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with an embankment.NTSB DEN02FA084Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Greeley, COthe student pilot's improper handling of the airplane's controls (for reason undetermined), and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor. A contributing factor was the high density altitude weather condition.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 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.NTSB LAX02FA227Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Hana, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall.NTSB MIA02FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican General AA-5 · Boca Raton, FLThe owner/operator's failure to perform an overhaul or comply with a service bulletin 240 which would have probably precluded the continued installation of the number four cylinder exhaust valve and its subsequent failure.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 NYC02FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB DEN02LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRich RV-4 · Grand Junction, COthe pilot failing to maintain aircraft control during the pull up maneuver. A factor relating to the accident was the inadvertent stall spin.NTSB CHI02LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJacobs Rutan Vari Viggen · Urbana, ILThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Additional factors included the partial loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture as a result of a bad accelerator pump housing seal, and the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB LAX02FA191Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Rio Rico, AZa loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the flying pilot to maintain an adequate single engine minimum control airspeed and aircraft control. Also causal was the decision of all three of the pilots to continue…NTSB ANC02FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Lime Village, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather and his inability to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was high winds due to thunderstorm outflow activity.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 NYC02FA098Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · King George, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform low passes; and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with trees.NTSB SEA02FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Silesia, MTThe non-certificated pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall condition at low altitude.NTSB ATL02FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Lakeland, FLThe failure of the PA-16 pilot to maintain a visual lookout and to yield the right-of-way to a lower aircraft while on final approach resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilot's to adhere to an ATC clearance…NTSB IAD02FA037Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Ocean City, MDThe pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in his subsequent loss of control of the airplane. A factor was the dark night, over water visual conditions.NTSB LAX02LA109Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTrenti RV-4 · Jacumba, CAin-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL02FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Laurens, SCThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with terrain. Factors were low clouds and dark-night.NTSB CHI02FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Niles, MIFlight into known adverse weather conditions by the pilot and the spatial disorientation of pilot. Contributing factors were the lack of certification by the pilot and the weather conditions.NTSB ATL02LA061Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoore Sammie M-Breezy · Pell City, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, followed by an inadvertent stall spin, and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB MIA02FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Bunnell, FLInadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane by comapny maintenance personnel which resulted in corrosion in an aileron control cable going undetected, failure of the aileron control cable, and impact with terrain following loss of control of the…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 LAX02LA085Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEllenberger/Werner Glasair I TD · Minden, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane entering a flat spin from which the pilot did not recover.NTSB IAD02LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWilburn Jodel F-12 · Clarksville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Also causal, was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW02FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Farmington, NMthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern at the destination airport.NTSB WAS02WA018Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationGrandman Cozy · Los Barriles, MexicoNTSB ATL02LA035Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSpringer Longbow 150 · Oak Hill, FLThe improper modification of the exhaust muffler which resulted in fractures that enabled the contamination of the cabin heating and ventilation system. The pilot subsequently became incapacitated by carbon monoxide poisoning, and the airplane descended…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.