NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, CA
42 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-320 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 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\" = 'CA' 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\" = 353))
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" = 'CA' 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" = 353))
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 LAX07CA125Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Stockton, CAThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel while en route.NTSB LAX06CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Watsonville, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, en route fuel consumption calculations, and in-flight decision to continue to the destination instead of stopping en route for fuel.NTSB LAX06LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grass Valley, CAThe loss of available engine power due to vapor lock. A contributing factor was the high temperature.NTSB LAX05LA309Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomas RV4 · Kernville, CAa loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by the pilot's failure to select a tank containing fuel for takeoff. A factor in the accident was the lack of a runway overrun area beyond the departure end of the runway.NTSB LAX05LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNewell Thomas RV6-A · Hayward, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor in the accident was the fuel system not being flushed out after it was involved in a previous accident where the fuel tanks were damaged.NTSB LAX04CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Fresno, CAthe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow engine out emergency procedures as defined by the pilot operating handbook.NTSB LAX03LA238Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lomita, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Also causal was the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB LAX02LA296Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhetzel Thorpe T-18 · Valley Center, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not verifying the fuel supply, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate…NTSB LAX02LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Creston, CAthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB LAX02LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mountain Ranch, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.NTSB LAX02LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · San Diego, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.NTSB LAX01LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Hesperia, CAthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while maneuvering in an attempt to locate the runway. Contributing factors were the inadequate runway maintenance that resulted in inoperative runway edge lights, and the night light conditions.NTSB LAX01LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Livermore, CAThe pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's fuel system. This lead to the pilot inadvertently switching the fuel selector handle to the "OFF" position and subsequently to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB LAX00LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Palo Alto, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff climb.NTSB LAX99LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hayward, CAthe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat to prevent the formation of carburetor ice while operating in IFR conditions which resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB LAX99LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Fort Ord, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's becoming lost and disoriented during multiple attempts at completing an ILS approach.NTSB LAX98LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Clarksburg, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined non-mechanical reasons. A contributing factor in the landing nose-over was the presence of the soft terrain.NTSB LAX98LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · San Luis Obispo, CAThe student pilot's inadvertent pulling of the mixture, instead of the carburetor heat, while preparing for the approach, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB LAX97LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreen Cozy III · San Martin, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor in the accident is the aircraft design, which routes hydraulic lines through the fuel tank.NTSB LAX96LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Raymond, CAThe pilot's failure to verify the quantity of fuel onboard the aircraft prior to departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX95LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Yolo, CAthe pilot's improper preflight preparation which led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX94LA335Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Simi Valley, CAFuel exhaustion after the student pilot became lost/disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the supervising flight instructor (CFI) to follow the FAA approved syllabus, inadequate supervision by the company/operator management, darkness,…NTSB LAX93LA373Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lompoc, CAwas fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the mechanic's inadequate inspection of the airplane.NTSB LAX92LA385Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Ojai, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM to cushion the landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the existing high density altitude.NTSB LAX92FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Anaheim, CAThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during the autorotation.NTSB LAX90LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fullerton, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management technique. A factor was the improperly modified fuel selector valve.NTSB LAX90LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23-19 · Apple Valley, CAFuel contamination and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering.NTSB LAX90LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palo Alto, CAThe flight instructor improperly supervised the flight and the dual student pilot failed to properly set the fuel selector valve in the proper position. Both pilots failed to use the emergency checklist.NTSB LAX89LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Carlsbad, CADuring the initial climb after takeoff, the engine lost power. Subsequently, the airplane collided with terrain as the plt was completing an emergency landing. An examination of the fuel tanks disclosed no evidence of fuel in the left tank. However, aprx 9…NTSB LAX88LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Jackson, CAJust after takeoff, the engine quit at aprx 50 ft AGL. The pilot made an emergency forced landing off the runway, where during the landing roll the airplane collided into a fence. There were no mechanical failures or malfunctions found during an engine…NTSB LAX88LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Big Bear City, CAJust after takeoff the engine experienced a loss of power. A forced landing was made off the airport in a lake. . The airplane partially sank. The engine was removed to a maintenance facility for examination. No preexisting malfunctions or mechanical failures…NTSB LAX87DVG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSmith & R. Mathews RV-4 · Lincoln, CADuring a local test flight of an experimental home built acft, the engine experienced a total loss of power at aprx 3000 ft AGL. Unable to return to the airport, the plt landed in an open field. Aprx one ft above the two foot high grass, the plt raised the…NTSB LAX86LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · San Jose, CAThe acft collided with terrain after a complete loss of pwr while on final apch. Post accident exam of the acft disclosed no fuel in either the main tanks nor in the carburetor fuel line. The plt indicated on his plt/operator accident report the right and…NTSB LAX86LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Likely, CAWhile practicing power-off forced landings in an open, snow covered field, the pilot said he applied the throttle to abort the approach but the engine 'sputtered then quit.' The aircraft landed in the snow covered field and flipped over. The pilot said he…NTSB LAX86LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Stockton, CAAfter performing a preflight inspection of his acft, the PIC along with a CFI who was acting as his safety plt, and another passenger departed. The CFI reportedly had logged over 19,000 hours & possessed an ATP certificate. The PIC did not report having any…NTSB LAX85LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Palo Alto, CALoss of pwr occurred on final apch. Acft contacted a dike during forced landing collapsing the nose gear. Plt said direct route was flown at 10,500 ft MSL descending lower after crossing mountainous area. Plt did not lean mixture during flt or report which…NTSB LAX84FA300Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Corona, CAThe acft experienced an eng power failure during takeoff & collided with the ground while maneuvering to return to the airport. The plt stated that he 'turned right trying to return to the runway,' & at the same time, 'maintain 80 (KTS IAS), but it (the acft)…NTSB LAX83FA442Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Venice, CAThe acft ditched in the ocean after losing power while towing a banner. The pilot stated that the eng quit while the acft was over land. He turned toward the ocean and managed to start the engine 2 times for a brief period while descending. The propeller…NTSB LAX83LA437Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Santa Barbara, CAWhile circling an area near Santa cruise island, CA. During aerial fish spotting operations, the acft eng began to lose pwr. As the acft apchd the island the eng sustained a complete pwr loss and nosed over drng the ensuing forced lndg. An eng exam revealed…NTSB LAX83LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith-Poston BI-PLANE · Banning, CAThe acft collided with a ditch during a forced landing after the engine quit. The plt said he ran out of gas. He said the fuel gauges were inoperative but he was told the acft would operate 2 and 1/2 hours on a tank of fuel. The acft engine stopped after 1…NTSB LAX83LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sun City, CAThe pilot made a wheels up landing on hawn avenue in Sun City, CA and abandoned the aircraft. During the landing, both wing tips struck sign posts and were damaged. No fuel was found in the aircraft after it had crashed, but about 650 lbs of illegal drugs…NTSB LAX82DA276Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMorrisey 2150 · San Carlos, CAThe eng quit from fuel exhaustion & the acft made a forced landing 1/2 mi short of the destination arpt.