NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, PA
377 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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 NYC07LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · E.Stroudsburg, PAThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power.NTSB NYC07LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDever Stits Playmate SA11A · Connellsville, PAThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to an undetermined physiological impairment.NTSB NYC07LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Catherine Twp., PAThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB NYC06FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Montgomery Twp, PAAn impact with mountainous terrain for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC06LA097Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Avondale, PASeparation of the propeller blade due to fatigue.NTSB NYC06LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Smoketown, PAThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC06LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Lehighton, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination, and a subsequent forced landing to a field.NTSB NYC06LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Doylestown, PAThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.NTSB NYC05CA136Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHanek Pitts S1S · Mercer, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an on ground encounter with crops. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition, as reported by the pilot.NTSB IAD05LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PAThe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight with known deficiencies in equipment. Also causal was the failure of the right main landing gear due to overstress cracking.NTSB NYC05CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lehighton, PAThe pilot inadequate flare, and failure to recover from a bounced landing.NTSB IAD05LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Pittsburgh, PAThe delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.NTSB NYC04CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Wilkes-Barre, PAThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing. Factors in this accident were the crosswind condition and the partial failure of the airplane's transceiver, as reported by the pilot.NTSB IAD04FA033Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Toughkenamon, PAThe pilot's decision to add power, in an attempt to abort the landing after the airplane had veered off the runway. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after the landing.NTSB NYC04LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Erwinna, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his failure to follow the go-around procedure which resulted in a stall.NTSB IAD04LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Wellsboro, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB NYC03LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB 9 · Mount Union, PAThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the soft runway.NTSB NYC02LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Titusville, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB IAD02LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mount Pocono, PAThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC02LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Coatesville, PAThe student pilot's loss of aircraft control which resulted in a hard landing, and the CFI's delayed remedial action. Factors related to the accident were the fatigue cracks which initiated at the attachment hole on the landing gear strut, and the crosswind…NTSB IAD02LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Perkasie, PAThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the sun glare.NTSB NYC01LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Davidsville, PAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff attempt. Factors included the pilot's failure to use both magnetos, and his failure to utilize soft field takeoff procedures.NTSB NYC01LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Honesdale, PAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll. A factor was gusting winds.NTSB IAD01LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Lewisberg, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC00LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · E. Stroudsburg, PAThe pilot's decision to takeoff with only partial engine power available.NTSB NYC99LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-5 · Stiefler Corner, PAThe pilot diverting his attention inside the cockpit, and allowing the airplane to enter instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB IAD99LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Zelienople, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning to practice crosswind landings in wind that exceeded the airplane's demonstrated capability and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the high wind.NTSB NYC99LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairfield, PAThe pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Contributing factor were trees.NTSB NYC98LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Duncannon, PAThe pilot's disregard of the fuel condition during the preflight which resulted in a takeoff with contaminated fuel and a loss of power. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB NYC98LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pottstown, PAThe student pilot's excessive application of the right brake, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB NYC98FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · York, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB IAD98LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Blue Bell, PAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to make a go-around, while there was sufficient runway remaining.NTSB NYC98LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Riverside, PAthe pilot's improper response to the low rotor RPM warning. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to turn for the forced landing area and the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB NYC98LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Philadelphia, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper distance and altitude during approach which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a fence.NTSB NYC97LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kutztown, PAthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's pilot's selection of the wrong runway, the resultant tailwind, and the encounter…NTSB NYC97LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Butler, PAthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach; his failure to attain the proper touchdown point; and his failure to perform a go-around, while there was still sufficient airspeed and runway remaining, which resulted in an overrun and…NTSB NYC97LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBerry Vans RV-4 · York, PAthe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and contact with the terrain.NTSB NYC96LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Newry, PAfailure of the pilot to identify the inoperative airspeed indication and abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining; excessive speed during the approach/landing; and the pilot's failure to perform a go-around after not attaining a proper…NTSB NYC96LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Somerset, PAthe pilot's improper planning/decision and use of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collision with an embankment and subsequent nose over of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions,…NTSB NYC95LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Warminster, PAthe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was pilot distraction.NTSB NYC95LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Pittsburgh, PAthe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and excessive airspeed which resulted in an overrun and a subsequent collision with a trailer off the departure end of the runway.NTSB NYC95LA145Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Monogahela, PAThe failure of the pilots of the monney M20C, N2763W, and the Piper PA-28, N7416R, to see and avoid each other.NTSB BFO95LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Factoryville, PAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the subsequent hard landing by the student pilot.NTSB BFO95LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dubois, PAThe failure of valve springs in the number two engine cylinder which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the subsequent forced landing was a factor.NTSB NYC94LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · New London, PAThe pilot failed to maintain adequate airpseed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with terrain.NTSB BFO94LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Freeport, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB NYC94LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Towanda, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB BFO94LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Butler, PAThe pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB BFO94LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Slatington, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain alignment with the runway. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB BFO93LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Scottdale, PAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his delay in performing remedial action.