NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series
795 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-320 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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
| 1982 | 30 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 35 |
| 1984 | 34 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 36 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 36 |
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 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\" = 250))
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."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" = 250))
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 DEN08CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Gallup, NMThe pilot's premature landing flare and an inadvertent stall/mush. A contributing factor is pilot's lack of recent night experience.NTSB NYC08LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Gaithersburg, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the presence of trees in proximity to the side of the runway.NTSB DFW08FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Marlow, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude for recovery and the gusty tailwind.NTSB DFW08CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.NTSB SEA08FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Auburn, CAThe pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment during the flight from the effects of over-the-counter medications.NTSB NYC08CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Statesboro, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain a proper flare at touchdown.NTSB SEA08LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Benson, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall. Contributing to the accident was a variable tailwind.NTSB CHI08FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Gladwin, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to photograph ground objects.NTSB CHI08CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Duluth, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.NTSB DFW08CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · McAllen, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC08CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSlagle Thorp T-18 · Franklin, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB MIA08LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Hillsville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.NTSB DFW08CA003Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Oxford, MSThe pilots inadvertent stall during takeoff. A contributing factor was his failure to calculate the aircraft gross weight prior to the flight.NTSB SEA07CA269Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Bend, ORProper descent rate not obtained/maintained during a pinnacle approach.NTSB SEA07CA265Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a forced landing off the end of the runway. A contributing factor to the accident was the gusting wind.NTSB ATL07FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mansfield, MAThe pilot's improper use of wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight.NTSB ANC07TA093Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Valdez, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB CHI07LA288Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Union Star, MOThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall while buzzing residences. Contributing to the accident was the pilot performing buzzing maneuvers.NTSB NYC07FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rochester, NYThe pilot's failuire to maitain adequate airspeed during a turning maneuver which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC07LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Collegeville, PAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ATL07LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Gardner, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing.NTSB SEA07CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Jordan, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB LAX07CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Newcastle, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty and crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB DEN07LA108Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchwarz RV-6A · Greeley, COthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain.NTSB NYC07LA148Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSyracuse Vans RV-4 · Wallkill, NYThe pilot's improper decision to attempt low altitude aerobatics, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the aerobatics, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.NTSB CHI07LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Rio Creek, WIThe pilot's improper aircraft weight and balance, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during takeoff-initial climb.NTSB NYC07LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDever Stits Playmate SA11A · Connellsville, PAThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to an undetermined physiological impairment.NTSB NYC07CA111Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Montgomery, NYThe pilot's improper flare while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain.NTSB SEA07CA109Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172I · Peach Springs, AZThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty wind condition encountered on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with a dirt berm. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB SEA07LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Cibecue, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain proper control of the airplane during an off airport landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's psychological condition, impairment due to overdose of prescription medication, inadequate in-flight planning and mountainous…NTSB LAX07FA123Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse course in a box canyon. Contributing to the accident were the rising terrain and the box canyon.NTSB CHI07LA098Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWakewood Lancair O-200 · Scottsbluff, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude at which the airplane was operating and the gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC07FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Howell, NJThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a flight with known serious medical conditions, which resulted in impairment during cruise flight, likely due to a stroke or transient ischemic attack. A factor was the pilot providing false information on his medical…NTSB ATL07CA061Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHarrison Robert J. Longez · Morganton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent inflight collision with trees and the ground.NTSB SEA07CA074Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's distracted attention due to the inaccurate flap indicator.NTSB DFW07LA160Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportIngraham RV-6 · Carlsbad, NMThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA07FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bandon, ORThe loss of aircraft control in the traffic pattern for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Morgantown, WVThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's improper planning and supervision of the student's solo cross country flight. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.NTSB SEA07CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlexander Lancair 320 · Scappoose, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around.NTSB ATL07FA002Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Stockbridge, GAThe pilot's attempted takeoff over the allowable takeoff gross weight of the airplane and his failure to maintain airspeed during climb after takeoff.NTSB LAX06FA289Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Santa Maria, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB LAX06CA282Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Auburn, CAthe pilot's failure to comply with weight and balance limitations and failure to attain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and loss of control.NTSB ANC06CA123Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFrisby CH801 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were wind gusts, and trees bordering the airstrip.NTSB LAX06LA264Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchifferer Breezy RLU-1 · Ramona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb, that resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB LAX06CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · San Andreas, CAthe student pilot's improper soft-field takeoff technique and failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush. The certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver was also causal.NTSB DFW06CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Woodworth, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. Contributing factors were the sudden wind shift and the gusty wind conditions.NTSB CHI06CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Jefferson City, MOThe dual student's excessive landing flare and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane stalling. A factor to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and the runway edge light that the airplane struck.NTSB DFW06CA174Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Burnett, TXThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN06CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMalott Mustang II · Peyton, COthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the wind gust.NTSB SEA06LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Laurel, MTThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly reinstall the left-hand control yoke to the left-hand control column, and the failure of other maintenance personnel to properly verify the installation, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control in flight…