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.
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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 SEA04LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Irby, WALoss of engine power for unknown reasons. Trees and rough/uneven terrain were factors.NTSB SEA04LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHeadrick Vans RV9A · Westport, WAFuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Carburetor icing conditions and trees were a factor.NTSB SEA04LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoot RV-4 · Buckley, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff. The pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank before takeoff and to maintain airspeed during the…NTSB ATL04CA149Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Tallassee, ALThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was pilot fatigue and the unauthorized use of the airplane .NTSB ATL04LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · St. Marys, GAThe pilot failure to use carburetor heat when weather condition were favorable for the for the formation of carburetor ice. .NTSB SEA04LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Mariner · Chehalis, WAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW04LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolmes RV-6A · San Antonio, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA04LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichard A. Denisar RV-4 · Spring Hill, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to fuel contamination, that resulted in a forced landingNTSB MIA04FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Fernandina Bch, FLThe failure of the pilot to feather the left propeller and his failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power from the left engine resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the loss of power…NTSB FTW04LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Goldwaite, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI04LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Casey, ILThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the loss of engine power and his improper remedial action during the encountered uncommanded roll (VMC roll). An additional cause was the pilot's failure to obtain a maintenance inspection by a qualified…NTSB LAX04LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Upland, CAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.NTSB MIA04FA047Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Lake Worth, FLThe pilot's inadequate control of the aircraft by his use of an excessive bank angle, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and a loss of control following a loss of power in one engine. The reason for the loss of the engine power was…NTSB LAX04CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Granada Hills, CAthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply.NTSB LAX04LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Carefree, AZThe pilot's inadequate fuel management by his failure to switch the fuel tank selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC04FA056Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Danbury, CTThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB FTW04LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Lake Charles, LAThe disintegration of the piston, which resulted in the catastrophic failure of the engine. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC04LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRussell Cozy MK III · Holbrook, NYThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB FTW04LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Henryetta, OKA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the inadequate inflight planning procedures for a cross country flight.NTSB ANC03LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a runway light fixture.NTSB FTW03LA232Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Beaumont, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW03LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Wayne, OKA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL03FA142Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Perry, GAThe pilot inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, and also causal was his failure to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in a loss of engine power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an stall.NTSB NYC03LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Midland, VALoss of engine power due to unknown circumstances.NTSB CHI03LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Harrisville, MIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the trees.NTSB MIA03LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Punta Gorda, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX03LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Avenal, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. The reason for the partial loss of engine power was undetermined.NTSB CHI03LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Murdock, NEThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the trees and unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC03LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeltram Glasair-TD · London, KYThe pilot's failure to follow published procedures, which resulted in fuel starvation during approach.NTSB NYC03LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Linden, NJThe mechanic's improper installation of the carburetor, and his failure to secure the mixture control wire to the mixture control arm pivot bolt.NTSB LAX03LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Reno, NVa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW03LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Roanoke, TXThe flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Needham, ARThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC03LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA03LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Mabton, WAA partial loss of power, for undetermined reasons, during a shallow approach, that ultimately lead to a situation where the pilot found it necessary to attempt a forced landing while the helicopter was moving slightly sideways. Factors include rough/uneven…NTSB FTW03LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Jacksonville, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB IAD03LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · New Middleton, OHA jammed throttle control assembly for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Prestonsburg, KYThe loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a failure of connecting rod end bolts, due to an over temperature condition.NTSB FTW03LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Porter, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI03LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLaFerriere Vans RV-4 · Lake Geneva, WIThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the ditch adjacent to the roadway.NTSB LAX03LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Queen Creek, AZa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL03LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pompano Beach, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA02FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Greeneville, TNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB LAX02LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lakeside, CAThe failure of the engine to respond for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the student's decision to continue the simulated emergency maneuver to an altitude that was insufficient to allow for contingency options. The unsuitable nature of the terrain…NTSB FTW02LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Price, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB SEA02LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Eastsound, WALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Seneca, ILThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, the trees, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair 320 · Iola, KSthe engine failure for undetermined reasons and the lack of a suitable landing area to execute a forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Masterson, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blockage of the carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.NTSB IAD02LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Patuxent River, MDThe pilot's inadequate fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.