NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, TX
31 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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\" = 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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" = 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 FTW03LA232Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Beaumont, TXThe 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 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 FTW03LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Porter, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.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 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 FTW02LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuinn RV-6A · El Paso, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW02LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Glen Rose, TXThe pilot's failure to set the ignition key to the both magnetos position, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the failure of the left magneto, the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night.NTSB FTW02LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mount Selman, TXthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Rio Grande City, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the pilot flying the airplane with known deficiencies, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA141Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Roanoke, TXThe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW98LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Bridgeport, TXThe flight instructor's delay in recognizing and responding to the loss of right engine power which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway. A factor was the loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW98LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Roanoke, TXThe loss of engine power resulting from an excessively rich mixture for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW97LA327Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Terrell, TXthe student pilot's premature flare for landing from an autorotation, and the ensuing loss of rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was: partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).NTSB FTW97LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Weatherford, TXloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Uneven terrain beyond the end of the runway was a related factor.NTSB FTW96LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Abilene, TXfuel mismanagement by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation; and the pilot's failure to reposition the fuel selector (follow emergency procedure) while attempting to restart the engine. A factor relating to aircraft damage was: concrete debris (rocks)…NTSB FTW95LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Porter, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed resulting in overshooting the landing.NTSB FTW93LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lancaster, TXFuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the inadequate fuel supply for the flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landingNTSB FTW92LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Denton, TXFouled spark plugs, loose spark plug ignition lead, exhaust leak, and cylinder leak. Factors were an inadequate annual inspection, poor maintenance, and operation by the pilot with known mechanical deficiencies.NTSB DEN91LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Houston, TXThe flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action, his inadvertently allowing the airplane to stall, and exceeding the aircraft's climb performance. Factors were: the flight instructor's lack of experience in aircraft type, his lack of experience as a…NTSB FTW88DPA04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAtkins ACRO-SPORT · Fort Worth, TXDuring a personal flight, the engine failed and the pilot made a forced landing into an open field. During the landing, the airplane flipped to the inverted position. Investigation revealed no fuel in the tank or fuel system and no fuel spilled on the ground.NTSB FTW84FA074Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Comfort, TXWitnesses stated that the acft barely cleared trees at the end of the arpt & that smoke was seen trailing from the righteng. The acft entered a right turn, stalled & impacted a ridge in a steep, near vertically banked dive. Teardowns of both engs & both props…NTSB FTW84LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Addison, TXThe plt reported that during an ILS apch to land, the eng lost power when the acft was about 1/4 mi from the threshold. He stated that he 'confirmed mixture rich, carb heat on, fuel pump on, fuel fullest tank.' The plt was unable to restart the eng. During an…NTSB FTW82DA367Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172M · Houston, TXAfter making a cruise descent from 1800 to 1500 ft AGL, the pilot adjusted his throttle to maintain his airspeed and altitude. However, there was no response. The throttle could be pushed in and pulled out with no increase in power. A crosswind landing was…