NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, OR
298 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'OR' 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'))
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" = 'OR' 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'))
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 SEA08CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Burns, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The shifting wind was a factor.NTSB LAX08IA093Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBennett Lancair 320 · Hillsboro, ORThe malfunction of the airplane's battery and alternator that resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend and lock in place.NTSB SEA08LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenney RV6 · Aurora, ORA propeller malfunction for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08CA053Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Beaver Marsh, ORThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to land on a snow covered runway without first determining the depth of the snow.NTSB SEA08FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Crowley Ranch, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transmission line while maneuvering. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention, and decision to maneuver at a low altitude.NTSB SEA07CA269Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Bend, ORProper descent rate not obtained/maintained during a pinnacle approach.NTSB SEA07FA246Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Alsea, ORTerrain clearance was not maintained while maneuvering. A low altitude during the maneuver and hilly terrain were factors.NTSB SEA07CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB SEA07CA122Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Chiloquin, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and initial climb. High vegetation was a factor.NTSB SEA07CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Astoria, ORThe student pilot's failure to adequately correct for changing wind conditions, leading to a loss of directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Factors include wet, soft terrain along the side of the runway.NTSB SEA07CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Prineville, ORThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot failing to correctly read the fuel quantity sight gauges. Factors include soft, brushy terrain, and the pilot's intentional excessive braking during the forced landing.NTSB LAX07LA113Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Lincoln City, ORIn-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.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 SEA07LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAveryt Vans RV-4 · Grants Pass, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during performance of a go-around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in flight collision with the ground. A contributing factor was the in-flight loss of a portion of one propeller blade.NTSB SEA07FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bandon, ORThe loss of aircraft control in the traffic pattern for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA07CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlexander Lancair 320 · Scappoose, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around.NTSB SEA06LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Factors were the en route high wind condition and the soft terrain.NTSB SEA06CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Aurora, ORThe student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A related factor was the crosswind.NTSB SEA06CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Prineville, ORAircraft control not maintained by the private pilot during the initial takeoff climb, and the improper remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor was the wind gust.NTSB SEA05FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Yamhill, ORThe flight instructor's excessive climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's improper…NTSB SEA05CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the cross wind weather condition.NTSB SEA05CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Yamhill, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. A crosswind, a fence post and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition were contributing factors.NTSB SEA05LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Corvallis, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to turn in the direction necessary to air-taxi to the landing pad, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action soon enough to correct the problems created when the…NTSB SEA05CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJeffs J-Bird · St. Paul, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude.NTSB SEA05LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSimpkins RV-6A · Yamhill, ORThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in a nose over. Factors contributing to the accident included the wet runway and the embankment.NTSB SEA05LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Prineville, OROther maintenance personnel's inadequate reassembly of the tail wheel assembly and the left main landing gear breaking assembly resulting in an inadvertent loss of control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadvertent swerve…NTSB SEA05FA007Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grand Ronde, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high terrain while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the high terrain.NTSB SEA05CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · Medford, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the presence of crosswinds.NTSB SEA04CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Brooks, ORThe flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance on final approach to land resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach and the flight…NTSB SEA04FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering for an approach to land.NTSB SEA04CA122Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Mariner · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent roll over. Low altitude flight and the pilot's encounter with settling with power were contributing factors.NTSB SEA04CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCB · Florence, ORPilot's improper touchdown point during landing. A sand mound was a factor in the accident.NTSB SEA04LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Vernonia, ORThe instructor pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and his failure to execute a go-around resulting in an overrun of the runway.NTSB SEA04LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Creswell, ORThe pilot's attempting takeoff with the fuel selector in the OFF position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the change in habit pattern and expectancy of the fuel selector position as well as the fence and tree.NTSB SEA04LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bandon, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while on final approach. Dark night conditions, trees and a low glidepath were factors.NTSB SEA04LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarnett-Robert Barnett J4B · Prineville, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff climb. A factor was the lack of pilot certification.NTSB SEA03LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Lexington, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the cosswind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB SEA03LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Troutdale, ORAircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing was a factor.NTSB SEA03LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · McMinnville, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds and soft terrain in the area where the aircraft departed the side of the runway.NTSB SEA02LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBredl Fokker DR1 · Troutdale, ORThe collapse, for undetermined reasons, of the left main landing gear spoked-wheel structure.NTSB SEA02FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Otis, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with power lines while conducting low altitude flight resulting in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude flight and the power lines.NTSB SEA02FA085Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Mariner · Merlin, ORClearance from a cable running perpendicular to a river was not maintained during low level cruise flight. A cable was a factor.NTSB SEA02LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Eagle Point, ORThe pilot inadvertently failed to retract the landing gear for the water landing and the aircraft nosed over.NTSB SEA01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · McMinnville, ORThe student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while doing a touch-and-go landing.NTSB SEA01LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Grants Pass, ORThe pilot's failure or inability to maintain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors included gusty crosswind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in crosswind landings.NTSB SEA01LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Scapoose, ORthe pilot's failure to maintain a speed above minimum in-flight stall speed (Vs). Factors include gusty winds at the time of the attempted landing.NTSB SEA01LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Troutdale, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while taxiing the airplane.NTSB SEA00LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Newberg, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path on final approach. Factors include a vehicle on the roadway and a downdraft.NTSB SEA00LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeard Lancair 320 · Bend, ORThe pilot's failure to take adequate remedial action upon encountering aircraft control difficulties during landing. Factors included gusty wind conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB SEA00LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · North Plains, ORThe pilot's excessive use of brakes. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed (landing long and fast) and lack of experience in the make/model of aircraft.