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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 1982

32 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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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\") = 1982
    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"

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NTSB LAX83LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Dateland, AZDuring takeoff, the pilot was using the right side of a private strip to avoid an area of mud. At lift-off speed, the right wing tip struck a power pole near the right side of the runway and veered toward an irrigation ditch. The pilot was able to clear over…Dec 6, 1982 · N55299 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172J · Lowell, FLWhile attempting a go-around maneuver, the aircraft tail struck treetops that were located at the departure end of runway 18. The pilot landed the aircraft safely and discovered damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and the fuselage.Nov 28, 1982 · N79412 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wamego, KSA witness observed the acft flying low along the Kansas river for about 2 mi just before the accident. He stated that the acft was flying below the tops of trees bordering the river. The two lower strands of a power line, which crosses the river, were found…Nov 20, 1982 · N3599E · DestroyedNTSB MIA83LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · St. Augustine, FLUpon landing, the pilot noticed he was too high and executed a go-around. On the next landing the aircraft veered left on the landing roll so the pilot again attempted a go-around. On liftoff the nosewheel hit the airport perimeter fence and the aircraft came…Oct 19, 1982 · N12927 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Toston, MTThe pilot elected to practice some landings on a gravel road. He stated that during the first approach, he was high and elected to go around. On the second approach, a landing was made. However, the pilot reported that during touchdown, the airspeed was fast…Oct 15, 1982 · N5325D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA83FYM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · 1/4nm S. Of Peo, ORThe pilot and passenger were on a pleasure flight over the willamette river. The passenger stated that after following the river the aircraft began to climb and turn east. There was a sudden jolt and the plane began to spin and impacted the water.Oct 10, 1982 · N57457 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Seneca, ILWhile landing on a 2300 ft runway, the plane touched down about 1000 to 1200 ft beyond the approach end. The pilot felt that there was insufficient room to stop safely, so she initiated a go-around. The pilot was unable to attain enough altitude to clear…Oct 3, 1982 · N5308D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA393Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Bracketville, TXPilot stated that while flying low over a ranch looking for lost cows, he flew into high powerlines. He also stated thathe was aware that the powerlines were in the area.Sep 24, 1982 · N8744V · DestroyedNTSB SEA82FYM24Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 172P · 3nm Se Scappoos, ORThe acft struck & severed power lines strung between two 90-foot towers located about 1500 feet apart. The power lines were about 50 to 60 feet above the water at the lowest point of the line sag.Sep 15, 1982 · N7335F · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA380Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Hobbs, NMPilot collided with power line while on pipeline patrol. A sucessful landing was made at hobb, NM airport after accident.Sep 15, 1982 · N6553E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC82DAG57Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot landed on anderson lake to obtain fuel. After refueling, he aborted his first attempt to takeoff when the aircraft was slow to accelerate. About 20 gal of fuel was then drained from the aircraft. Another takeoff was started by making a step turn to…Sep 11, 1982 · N63837 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA370Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportRobinson R22 · Eden, TXThe pilot reportd that he lifted off to a three foot hover, checked his instrument readings, then took off. He reported climbing to 15 feet to clear some bushes and two fences that were in his flight path. As he approached the first fence, the helicopter was…Sep 5, 1982 · N90744 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82DA326Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172M · San Jose, CAThe aircraft was substantially damaged when a landing gear, damaged by a wire strike, collapsed during landing. Witnesses indicated that the aircraft had entered a narrow valley at treetop level. Broken power lines started a grass fire which was eventually…Sep 1, 1982 · N80301 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA312Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 177 · Springer, NMWhile en route on a flight from gallup, NM to dalhart, TX, the left fuel tank would not feed. The pilot made a precautionary landing on rough, grassy terrain with no damage. An examination revealed that the tab for the left filler cap was broken and the cap…Jul 31, 1982 · N30157 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA82FYP10Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tieton, WAAfter takeoff, the pilot turned to the left, but then he was unable to clear trees while climbing over rising terrain. A witness that saw the plane turn after takeoff stated that most airplanes continue climbing over a nearby lake and gain altitude before…Jul 25, 1982 · N8741D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FPJ17Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper 28-140 · Harrah, OKDuring takeoff, the pilot elected to cross under a power line near the end of the runway when he realized he could not fly over. As the plane crossed under the power line, the right main gear struck a steel perimeter fence post. Across the street form the…Jul 22, 1982 · N655FL · DestroyedNTSB FTW82FPJ16Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper 18 · Gage, OKThe aircraft was being used to spray grasshoppers and was flying in an easterly direction. The right wing struck a high line wire that is oriented north and south. After striking the wire the aircraft struck the ground approximately 190 feet east of the high…Jul 21, 1982 · N3937Z · Substantial damageNTSB 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 · DestroyedNTSB MKC82DA120Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Stockton, MOThe aircraft was one of a flight of four, making demonstration flybys at the airport. The pilot stated that he was slow flying, about 80 to 85 ft AGL, when the aircraft started to sink. At that time, he was about 1000 to 1500 ft behind, to the right, and 20…Jul 11, 1982 · N9319D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC82DA054Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172K · Kasilof, AKThe pilot made a landing approach over trees at the approach end of the runway. The runway sloped slightly downhill in the direction of landing. The pilot landed long, then elected to go around, and during the go-around, the left wing struck a tree.Jul 2, 1982 · N84211 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC82FAA06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKDuring the takeoff roll, the aircraft became airborne prematurely as it crossed over a dip in the runway. As it bounced, it also veered to the left toward saplings beside the runway. The pilot reported that he was in a nose high stall, but he lowered the nose…Jun 25, 1982 · N90946 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC82DAG33Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot step taxied the float plane to the north end of neil lake in preparation for a south takeoff. Approaching the north shore, a left step turn was initiated to postion the aircraft to the south for a takeoff. During the turn, while still on a northerly…Jun 24, 1982 · N5173H · DestroyedNTSB NYC82DA123Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Schellsburg, PADuring a cross-country flight the pilot encountered lowering ceilings and rain. The pilot descended to 2200 feet; however, the weather continued to deteriorate and the pilot elected to climb. The aircraft collided with trees and was destroyed.Jun 12, 1982 · N5017E · DestroyedNTSB LAX82FVD18Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Mckinleyville, CAThe aircraft struck and severed 3 power lines about 3 miles south of the departure airport. Prior to the accident, it was observed flying at low altitude in the vicinity. The pilot stated that he flew by a mobile home park to verify that a trailer had been…Jun 12, 1982 · N64187 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FRG35Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18A · San Marcos, TXThe pilot was on a flight to spray his own farm. While maneuvering during aerial application, the left wing tip struck a telephone guy wire and then the plane crashed. The pilot had been spraying his own farm over the previous 10 yrs with the same telephone…Jun 4, 1982 · N3590P · DestroyedNTSB DEN82FTC04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172P · Osage, WYThe aircraft departed gillette, Wyoming on a pipeline patrol mission. This was the pilot's first pipeline patrol over the line that he was patrolling. During the flight, the aircraft struck three powerlines and crashed. The passenger stated that he saw the…May 27, 1982 · N64093 · DestroyedNTSB CHI82DA167Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Harrison, MIDuring takeoff the pilot failed to clear a chain link fence. The aircraft collided with a ditch and the left main landing gear collapsed.May 16, 1982 · N6939B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82FA087Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Westminster, MDThe aircraft crashed after takeoff from a 2930 ft runway with four occupants on board. The aircraft weight was not known, but was estimated to be 2334 lbs during takeoff. There was a light wind from the west and the temperature was 42 degrees fahrenheit.…Mar 28, 1982 · N2490T · 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 · DestroyedNTSB NYC82DA054Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Canastota, NYWhile on a local flight, the pilot made a low pass at a grass landing strip. During pull-up, the left wing hit the tops of trees and was damaged. The pilot maintained control and continued on the return flight. However, approaching the runway, he was unable…Mar 15, 1982 · N9243H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FRJ08Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Near Texarkana, ARDuring flight, the aircraft struck a powerline about 70 ft above the red river. The aircraft crashed in the river and drifted about 2 miles before it was recovered. The passenger's body was recovered on 03/21/82 and the pilot's body was recovered on 05/15/83…Feb 21, 1982 · N53731 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82FLD14Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172M · Odessa, FLWhile maneuvering at low altitude, the aircraft struck a power line and crashed into a field about 1000 ft south of the airport. The accident occurred at night in heavy fog. An examination of the cable marks on the wreckage indicated the aircraft was in a…Jan 8, 1982 · N80264 · Destroyed