NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series
341 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-320 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 15 |
Where
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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.\"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\" = 350))
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" = 350))
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 ANC08LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · North Pole, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during an attempted go-around, resulting in a forced landing and a collision with snow-covered terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC08LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Sacramento, KYA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Durbin, WVThe loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the partially separated crankshaft oil seal.NTSB CHI08LA006Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Festus, MOThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, fuel system water contamination and fuel starvation which resulted in a loss of engine power during landing approach. An additional cause was the emergency landing procedure not followed by the pilot following a loss…NTSB CHI07LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Marine City, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors contributing to the accident were the insufficient runway remaining and the soft terrain.NTSB NYC07LA177Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Science Hill, KYA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ATL07LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Sussex, NJA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI07LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-177 · Webster, WIThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's misjudged flare during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CHI07LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Columbia, ILThe certified flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate preflight planning/preparation of a test altitude that would afford an on airport landing in the event of engine power loss. Additional causes were the CFI not flying a traffic pattern that would allow for…NTSB LAX07LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Palo Alto, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA07CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · North Las Vegas, NVThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the sign.NTSB DFW07TA089Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sweetwater, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the throttle lever/linkage. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA07CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tulare, CAThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA07LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Crescent Lake, ORThe loss of a significant amount of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include no suitable place in which to make an emergency landing, and densely forested, mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB ANC07LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Gulkana, AKThe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and collision with trees.NTSB SEA07LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Blaine, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the unsuitable rough/uneven terrain.NTSB CHI07CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Cheyboygan, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the lanidng.NTSB DFW06CA212Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV4 · Springtown, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorton Mustang II · Conroe, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI06CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHedeman Tailwind W8 · Platteville, WIThe loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a blocked fuel vent that led to fuel starvation.NTSB DFW06LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Houston, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI06LA230Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDix Acro Sport II · Coldwater, MIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the resulting forced landing which resulted in the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. The rising terrain was a factor.NTSB ANC06LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Anchorage, AKThe possible loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an unknown reason, which resulted in a forced landing in rough terrain and a nose over.NTSB ATL06LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Nashville, TNImproper installation of the fuel line by maintenance personnel which resulted in the fuel line disconnecting and a loss of engine power during approach.NTSB NYC06LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-172N · Vineyard Haven, MAThe pilot's improper preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX06LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Oxnard, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI06CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMiller Rutan Long-Ez · Morris, ILThe partial loss of engine power during the final approach to landing for undetermined reasons, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. The tall grass was a factor.NTSB ANC06LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Naknek, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with high vegetation and the ground.NTSB CHI06LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Muncie, INThe loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI06LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, ILThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb.NTSB MIA06LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lehigh Acres, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a nose-over during the forced landing.NTSB SEA06LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Snohomish, WACarburetor heat was not used during the initial climb in probable serious carburetor icing conditions during cruise power. Carburetor icing conditions and wet terrain were factors.NTSB NYC06LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Yonkers, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a ditching.NTSB DEN06LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Rock Springs, WYthe loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI06FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Bloomington, ILThe aircraft control not possible by the pilot during a visual approach to the runway due to the physical impairment of the pilot.NTSB LAX06LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lodi, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees.NTSB DEN06LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · New Century, KSloss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of carbuetor heat and his improper inflight planning/decision. Contributing factors were the inadequate supervision of the student by the flight instructor, conditions conducive to carburetor ice, dark…NTSB MIA05LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Ponte Vedra, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane being ditched in a marsh.NTSB MIA05LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Ocean Springs, MSThe pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and continued operation with the fuel selector set to the left tank position, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ATL05CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper 28 · Andulusia, ALThe pilot's inadequate planning of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.NTSB IAD05LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Chatham, VAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel selector valve was properly engaged, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB MIA05LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Gulfport, MSA loss engine power for undetermined reasons, that resulted in a forced landing, and damage to the helicopter during the landing.NTSB IAD05LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Cape May, NJA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain to perform a forced landing.NTSB SEA05CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Kamaih, IDFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector, resulting in a loss of engine power, and collision with terrain.NTSB DFW05LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Olney, TXThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC05LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Cameron, WVA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor in this accident was the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB DEN05LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArctic S-1B2 · Steamboat Spngs, COthe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors include the conditions conducive for carburetor icing, the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, the inadequate preflight planning and decision making and the fence.NTSB ANC05LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sleetmute, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured exhaust valve, which resulted in a forced landing, and subsequent nose over of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a successful emergency…NTSB ATL05LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Smyrna, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB ATL05CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mobile, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with the ground.