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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, GA

14 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.

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19822026

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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\" = 'GA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    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.

NTSB ATL05CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Eastman, GAThe certified flight instructors failure to maintain a visual look out while demonstrating a simulated emergency landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a known transmission wire.Mar 19, 2005 · N32033 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cumming, GAThe pilot's failure to obtain takeoff performance data, and his intentional takeoff from a closed and short runway which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.Jul 10, 2004 · N56776 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Statesboro, GAThe pilot's failure to establish a positive climb and his failure to maintain clearance during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor was the gusting winds.Apr 3, 2004 · N4874G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Macon, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering after takeoff.Mar 4, 2002 · N41340 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Covington, GAThe flight instructor's improper monitoring of the dual student during a simulated engine out approach and her delayed decision to initiate a go-around resulting in the airplane colliding with trees at the departure end of the runway during the go-around.Aug 2, 2001 · N3467E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE23 · Vidalia, GAPilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unsuitable pasture. A factor contributing to the accident consisted of previous damage to the leading edges of the wings.Jul 23, 1999 · N2381Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Conyers, GAThe pilot's decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing with insufficient runway remaining, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object (tree).Dec 27, 1998 · N8253E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Woodstock, GAThe pilot's failure to establish a positive climb to outclimb obstacle (tree) and his decision to execute a takeoff with a tailwind.May 6, 1998 · N3900P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Jesup, GAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to remain clear of the fence during takeoff.May 29, 1996 · N3797X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Savannah, GAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle (road sign) during the landing.Oct 1, 1995 · N9553H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Stone Mountain, GAthe pilot's improper vertical takeoff in that he allowed the helicopter to drift rearward, and his failure to maintain clearance from the wire.May 8, 1994 · N54BA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Thomson, GAThe airplane struck high-tension power lines while maneuvering at about 100 ft AGL. The collision occurred about 2/10 of a mile from the residence of the plt's girlfriend. One of the wires fell to the ground, damaging an auto and setting a field on fire. The…Nov 22, 1987 · N7109L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LKG06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Brooklet, GAThe plt stated that 2 approaches were made to rwy 09 and he could not locate a wind indicator. He was also unable to contact anyone over the UNICOM to obtain wind information. The plt attempted a landing on rwy 09 during which the acft bounced and a go-around…May 25, 1985 · N32826 · DestroyedNTSB ATL82FLA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hoboken, GAThe pilot reported that during takeoff, he accelerated to 68 mph, then realized he would be unable to clear trees. He stated that he closed the throttle and mixture, aimed the aircraft at an opening in the trees, and maintained a level attitude until impact.…Mar 23, 1982 · N5841U · Destroyed