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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, WI

11 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\" = 'WI' 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 CHI06LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVarga 2150A · Columbus, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees during the attempted low altitude pass along the river. Contributing factors were the intentional low altitude flight maneuver, the pilot's improper decision to attempt that maneuver, and his…Jun 25, 2006 · N8267J · DestroyedNTSB CHI06CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Walworth, WIThe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around and the resulting failure to maintain clearance to the vehicle on the adjacent roadway. The short length of the runway selected by the pilot and the vehicle were contributing factors.Jun 25, 2006 · N1910T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Waunakee, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the delay in aborting the landing which resulted in the subsequent insufficient airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the night light conditions, the fence, and the pole which the airplane contacted.Apr 3, 2005 · N56715 · DestroyedNTSB CHI00LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Crandon, WIthe deer that ran out onto the runway and collided with the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions.Oct 25, 1999 · N4776E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Eagle River, WIthe pilot failed to compensate for the wind conditions, improperly executed a go-around when he raised the flaps, and failed to maintain obstacle clearance with the trees.Apr 25, 1998 · N79006 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA061Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance and her failure to maintain adequate visual lookout. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. A contributing factor was the pilot experiencing a visual illusion.Dec 13, 1997 · N5454S · DestroyedNTSB CHI95LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Camp Lake, WIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power line, while on short final approach. The downdraft was a related factor.Sep 16, 1995 · N3497T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Kenosha, WIWhile on a VFR approach to the airport, at night, the pilot misidentified the street lights in a mobile home park as the runway lights and descended into wires. Afterward the pilot was able to continue to the intended runway and made a successful landing.…Sep 18, 1988 · N6252J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Milwaukee, WIThe aircraft was approximately 180 lbs over max recommended takeoff gross weight and used almost all of a 3560 foot runway to take off. The pilot stated that after liftoff the aircraft would not turn left and began to turn right on its own. He climbed to…Mar 1, 1986 · N80167 · DestroyedNTSB CHI83FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Beloit, WIReportedly, the plt had not flown for 2 or 3 months before his flts on 2/27/83. On that day, he took off & made 5 touch-and-go landings, then stopped for a cup of coffee. The plt then departed again on a 2nd flt. Aprx 1/2 hr later, smoke was observed from the…Feb 27, 1983 · N5769F · DestroyedNTSB CHI82DA251Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Washington Island, WIDuring arrival, the pilot made an approach to runway 14 for a night landing. After flaring to land, the aircraft was observed to float. The pilot stated that he had come in high, and during a go-around, the aircraft did not seem to climb properly, then…Jul 17, 1982 · N64947 · Destroyed