NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series
14,588 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-320 series. 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'))
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'))
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 ANC21LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Chandalar Shelf, AKA separation of the rudder cable from the rudder pedal due to the connecting bolt detaching for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ERA21LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Ayer, MAThe pilot’ improper preflight and inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC21LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Gustavus, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an off-airport beach landing.NTSB ANC21LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare while landing off-airport with a tailwind.NTSB ANC21LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA392Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Olive Branch, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a direct crosswind that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA386Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAcro Sport II · Fishers, INThe airplane’s total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of leaking fuel from a loose fuel inlet fitting to the fuel control unit.NTSB WPR21LA331Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Hayward, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.NTSB ERA21LA328Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Orlando, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from improper maintenance of the fuel selector valve and fuel selector valve cover.NTSB WPR21LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Panguitch, UTThe airplane’s inability to maintain altitude during the initial climb due to a degradation in the airplane’s performance due to high-density altitude conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to conduct preflight performance planning…NTSB ANC21LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rohn, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC21LA075Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe malfunction of the control stick during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA21LA320Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Miami, FLThe failure of the flight instructor to maintain the proper rate of descent during the aborted takeoff.NTSB WPR21LA301Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Amado, AZThe inflight separation of a section of a propeller blade due to a fatigue crack, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB CEN21LA365Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Urbana, OHThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR21FA288Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBorom Long-EZ · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and to retract the speed brake during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct a flight review in an…NTSB ERA21LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Farmingdale, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a fuel truck while taxiingNTSB ANC21FA065Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172P · Eagle River, AKAn inflight collision with terrain under unknown circumstances. Contributing to the delayed rescue response was the failure of the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) to activate as designed, and the mechanic’s failure to ensure the correct ELT was installed…NTSB WPR21LA311Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Kernville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing after an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB CEN21LA337Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Larimore, NDThe pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ANC21LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Anchorage, AKThe fatigue fracture of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 1025 carbon steel rudder post, which resulted in structural failure of the rudder. Contributing to the fatigue failure was the post’s susceptibility to fatigue cracking under normal service…NTSB WPR21LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172I · Renton, WAThe boat operator’s failure to remain a safe distance from the floatplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in a collision.NTSB ERA21LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Easton, MDA total loss of left engine power and uncommanded feathering of the left propeller for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA21LA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greensboro, NCThe student pilot’s improper flare which resulted in abnormal ground contact and loss of control.NTSB ERA21LA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Bishopville, SCThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student during a go-around, which resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent collision with the VASI lights.NTSB ANC21LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s improper flight control inputs which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose-over.NTSB ANC21LA052Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC21LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and the gusty tailwind conditions.NTSB CEN21LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Porter, TXThe pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff with degraded engine performance, which resulted in an inability to climb and a subsequent forced landing. The reason for the engine’s degraded performance could not be determined based on available information.NTSB ERA21LA267Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Easton, MDA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR21LA241Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Moose Creek Ranger Station, IDThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced hard landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR21FA231Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rush Valley, UTThe pilot’s misidentification of a mountain pass at night, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s overconfidence based on her previous aviation experience and fatigue due to both the time of the flight…NTSB ERA21LA261Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Jupiter, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the improper service and subsequent inadequate inspection of the single-drive, dual magneto, which resulted in a total loss of…NTSB ERA21LA254Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ozark, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN21LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-1 · Roanoke, TXInadequate maintenance of the brake system which resulted in the caliper binding closed and the subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR21LA230Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Fields, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a highway, which resulted in an impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN21LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Fulshear, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach, which led to an impact with a fence.NTSB CEN21LA260Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Denton, TXThe flight instructor and student pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s available fuel resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB CEN21LA249Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Justin, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons based upon the available information.NTSB CEN21LA256Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · San Angelo, TXInadequate maintenance of the left main landing gear strut, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.NTSB ANC21LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Perryville, AKThe airplane’s encounter with windshear on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground.NTSB ANC21LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Birchwood, AKThe pilot's use of excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA21FA232Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Crossville, TNA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat following the initial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN21LA228Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pinecreek, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA21LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Gulf Shores, ALThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.NTSB ANC21LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 Special · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and ground loop.NTSB ERA21LA255Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPage Joseph E Vans RV-4 · Martinsburg, WVThe pilot’s improper landing flare in variable crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC21LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the airplane’s wheel brakes while landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR21LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Tucson, AZThe student pilot’s improper pitch control and landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounce and subsequent porpoised landing.NTSB ANC21LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Willow, AKThe pilots over application of the brakes while landing on a wet grass runway, which resulted in a loss of control and nose-over.