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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 2001

26 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.

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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\") = 2001
    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\" = 250))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB MIA02LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · New Smyrna Bch, FLthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, during initial climb out, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the terrain.Dec 19, 2001 · N9882V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Reedsburg, WIThe pilot inadvertently released the seat adjustment mechanism which resulted in the seat sliding back during takeoff, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the runway light control box,…Dec 9, 2001 · N4303Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Barceloneta, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot due to alcohol.Nov 23, 2001 · N61582 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Ben Wheeler, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Nov 22, 2001 · N6321W · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Hillman, MNThe inadvertent stall by the pilot. Factors were the tailwind, and the improper decision of the pilot to takeoff with a tailwind.Nov 10, 2001 · N3761X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02FA002Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Decatur Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn, resulting in a stall. The pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum gross takeoff weight was a factor.Oct 3, 2001 · N733SW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grand Forks, NDThe student pilot's improper flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Sep 5, 2001 · N240ND · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01TA194Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Van Horn, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.Aug 23, 2001 · N91187 · DestroyedNTSB ATL01FA094Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Rienzi, MSThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. A factor was the dark night condition.Aug 19, 2001 · N57297 · DestroyedNTSB DEN01LA147Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Peyton, COThe pilot's improper go-around procedure and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience.Aug 15, 2001 · N733BW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01FA201Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Sedgwick, METhe failure of the pilot to maintain control while maneuvering.Aug 5, 2001 · N80195 · DestroyedNTSB DEN01FA133Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWilson Glastar · Henefer, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for an undetermined reason.Jul 30, 2001 · N533WW · DestroyedNTSB LAX01LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Placerville, CAInadequate airspeed during climb out following an aborted landing that was precipitated by the pilot's misjudged speed/distance on final approach. Also, contributing to the accident was the pilot's inexperience in the type of operation, his failure to…Jul 25, 2001 · N8962V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01FA234Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Benton, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall.Jul 22, 2001 · N235LA · DestroyedNTSB NYC01LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Stevensville, MDThe pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.Jul 2, 2001 · N54576 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD01LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Columbus, OHThe pilot's loss of control after turning his head into the slipstream outside of the helicopter.Jul 2, 2001 · N9077Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Lewistown, MTPilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing.Jul 1, 2001 · N3251Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA181Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMasko Mustang MII · Ann Arbor, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.Jun 21, 2001 · N24898 · DestroyedNTSB MIA01LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Miami, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in the airplane stalling, descending uncontrolled, impacting the runway, and sliding off the runway and nosing over.Jun 8, 2001 · N64429 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01FA129Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Pryor, OKthe failure of the glider pilot to maintain aircraft control and his delay in releasing the towrope. A contributing factor was the glider's worn elevator trim friction, which resulted in its disengagement.May 26, 2001 · N5617E · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB NYC01FA128Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Danvers, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were the dark night, low ceiling, reduced visibility, and the pilot's decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in marginal weather conditions.May 22, 2001 · N8365M · DestroyedNTSB LAX01LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLeonard Walters Avid Magnum · Lake Shasta, CAA loss of control on final approach due to encountering a strong wind gust and downdraft.May 13, 2001 · N21911 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Grants Pass, ORThe pilot's failure or inability to maintain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors included gusty crosswind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in crosswind landings.May 12, 2001 · N62961 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · West Chicago, ILThe inadequate compensation for the crosswind by the student pilot. Additional factors included the student pilot's lack of total flight time, the runway sign and the crosswind.May 9, 2001 · N13474 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Eveleth, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition, the pilot's lack of experience, and the trees which were contacted.Apr 29, 2001 · N12891 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01FA129Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Santa Monica, CAthe pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the dark night, the marine cloud layer that restricted the pilot's cruising altitude, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with nighttime flight…Mar 29, 2001 · N2838E · Destroyed