NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, VA
249 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\" = 'VA' 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" = 'VA' 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 ERA09LA517Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hillsville, VAThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ERA09LA456Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure an adequate quantity of fuel was available for the flight.NTSB ERA09CA430Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Manassas, VAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA09CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Richmond, VAA loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently shutting down the engine.NTSB NYC08CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's improper engine starting procedures.NTSB NYC08LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Suffolk, VAThe V-drive belts' rolling off the sheaves for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of power to the rotor system, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the autorotation, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB MIA08LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Hillsville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.NTSB NYC07FA217Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Syria, VAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB ATL07CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C172N · Manassas, VAThe student pilot's failure to correct for a pilot-induced oscillation/porpoise, during flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL07CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Front Royal, VAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA07CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Emporia, VAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch.NTSB MIA07CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Richmond, VAThe improper positioning of the elevator flight control surface by the pilot-in-command while taxiing with a tailwind, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB NYC07LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Saluda, VAThe improper repair of the carburetor heat control linkage by person(s) unknown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to takeoff, with the engine developing partial power.NTSB NYC06FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Leesburg, VAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.NTSB IAD05LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Chatham, VAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel selector valve was properly engaged, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC05CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Tangier, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB NYC04CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's incorrect aborted landing procedure, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB NYC04LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Quantico, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the tail wind.NTSB NYC03LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Midland, VALoss of engine power due to unknown circumstances.NTSB IAD03FA056Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Montpelier, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB NYC03LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mineral, VAThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB IAD02LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Bumpass, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the narrow runway width.NTSB IAD02LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Edinburg, VAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD02FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Stanardsville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance while descending over mountainous terrain. A factor was the night lighting conditions.NTSB NYC02LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Moneta, VAThe loss of a clip and subsequent loss of the spring on the right side of the tail wheel assembly, for undetermined reasons, which led to a loss of directional control. A factor was the berm.NTSB NYC02LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lynchburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, a factor was the tailwind.NTSB NYC02FA098Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · King George, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform low passes; and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with trees.NTSB NYC02LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Louisa, VAThe airplane's inadvertent collision with a deer while landing at night. A factor in the accident was the night condition.NTSB IAD02LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWilburn Jodel F-12 · Clarksville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Also causal, was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC02LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ashland, VAThe line technician's inadvertent contact with the propeller during a hand-propped engine start.NTSB IAD02LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · White Stone, VAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC01LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VAThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB NYC01LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Suffolk, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC01LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-19 · Louisa, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing. Factor's in this accident were the loss of electrical power due to an alternator failure and the night light conditions.NTSB NYC01LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Farmville, VAthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC01LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Winchester, VAThe pilot's failure to obtain a pre-departure or en route weather briefing, which led to fuel exhaustion, after his destination and alternate airports were covered by fog. A factor was the fog.NTSB IAD00LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Tappahannock, VAthe pilots's inability to maintain aircraft control after a loss of consciosness.NTSB NYC00LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Moneta, VALoss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC99LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · New Castle, VAThe pilot tookoff with the fuel tank selector in an improper position (OFF), resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB NYC98LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Weyers Cave, VAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an encounter with a fence on uneven terrain and a nose over.NTSB IAD98LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Oceana, VAImproper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing. A related factor was the diverted attention.NTSB NYC97LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Harrisonburg, VAthe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. A contributing factor was the transmission line.NTSB IAD97FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Brandy Station, VAthe certificated flight instructor's failure to ensure that proper altitude/clearance was maintained above the terrain and trees, while on final approach. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB IAD96LA063Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlasair GL20 · Rocky Mount, VAthe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions which led to airframe ice and a loss of control. Related factors were: the failure of the FSS briefer to advise the pilot of a valid AIRMET regarding icing conditions, the icing conditions, and…NTSB BFO95LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · South Boston, VALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB BFO95LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInsua L-21 · Petersburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB BFO95LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Head Waters, VAthe pilot's poor planning/decision making in the attempted departure. Contributing factors are the wet, recently mowed grass airstrip, and the embankment/downhill grade encountered during the aborted takeoff.NTSB NYC95FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Toano, VAThe pilot misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the landing area and collision with water. Contributing factors are inadequate helipad lighting and a dark night light condition.NTSB NYC94LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Leesburg, VAThe student pilot's failure to attain adequate airpseed during an aborted landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. A factor is the the student pilot's inexperience.NTSB NYC94LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Newport News, VAThe pilot's (1) improper recovery from a bounced landing and (2) failure to maintain aircraft control.