NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, WA
401 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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 WPR12LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWillerton Vans RV6A · Sequim, WAThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR12CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Randle, WAThe pilot exceeded the helicopter's performance, resulting in low rotor rpm and settling.NTSB WPR12LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Cusick, WAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Chehalis, WAThe pilot did not correctly manage his glide profile during a simulated engine-out forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to add additional engine power, which resulted in a runway undershoot.NTSB WPR12CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Richland, WAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate directional control during landing.NTSB WPR12LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Friday Harbor, WAA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR11LA306Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Yacoit, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB WPR11CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Olympia, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.NTSB WPR11CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Yakima, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control upon landing.NTSB WPR11CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Snohomish, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar while taxiing.NTSB WPR11CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWalker Louie H Super 18 Cuby · Toutle, WAThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over onto its back. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a sandbar that he had not adequately inspected and his improper airspeed while on…NTSB WPR11LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Lopez, WAA loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Pullman, WAThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while maneuvering, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB WPR11CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Carnation, WAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a practice off-airport landing.NTSB WPR11CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Valley, WAThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll after overshooting the intended touchdown point, resulting in a nose over.NTSB WPR10FA384Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Roche Harbor, WAThe pilot’s failure to attain an adequate climb airspeed due to his use of flaps for takeoff, and his selection of a runway, which resulted in an uphill, and possibly downwind, takeoff and subsequent collision with a known obstacle. Contributing to the…NTSB WPR10CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Okanogan, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence at the end of the runway.NTSB WPR10CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTarantola Leonard RV-6A · Onalaska, WAThe pilot's bounced landing on a soft turf runway, resulting in a collapsed nose landing gear.NTSB WPR10CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Diamond Point, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB WPR10CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Renton, WAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch-and-go landing resulting in a collision with a sign.NTSB WPR09LA408Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions resulting in a gear leg collapse.NTSB WPR09FA316Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Rimrock, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience, and his delayed initiation of a go-around.NTSB WPR09FA246Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Burlington, WAThe failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain adequate visual lookout during the approach.NTSB WPR09CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Richland, WAThe pilot's improper landing flare.NTSB WPR09CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Snohomish, WAAn in-flight collision with a crow.NTSB WPR09CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTarantola RV6A · Onalaska, WAThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in the runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.NTSB SEA08LA200Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Napavine, WAThe pilot's decision to make a low-altitude pass, and his failure to maintain clearance from all structures while maneuvering.NTSB LAX08FA246Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · McMurray, WAThe pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX08CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude and short runway.NTSB LAX08CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Skykomish, WAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to execute a go-around when the airplane floated during the flare. Contributing to the accident was the short and wet turf runway surface, which reduced braking action.NTSB LAX08CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Bremerton, WAThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA08LA127Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThorp T-18 · Kent, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the lack of a suitable landing area and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in response to the loss of engine power.NTSB SEA08CA115Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Twisp, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a ground obstacle while taxiing.NTSB LAX08LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Concrete, WAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08LA059Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMunson RV-6A · Stanwood, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall (Vs) during an emergency landing that lead to a stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Centerville, WAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to use the correct amount of carburetor heat for the existing conditions.NTSB SEA08LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Tacoma, WAThe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight.NTSB SEA07LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Blaine, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the unsuitable rough/uneven terrain.NTSB SEA06CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-20-150 · Auburn, WAThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing roll in response to the student's loss of directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor associated with the accident was the student's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA06LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · White Salmon, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. Contributing factors were the inadequate preflight by the pilot, and the airplane's fuel contamination by water.NTSB SEA06LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Snohomish, WACarburetor heat was not used during the initial climb in probable serious carburetor icing conditions during cruise power. Carburetor icing conditions and wet terrain were factors.NTSB SEA06FA007Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Everett, WAThe pilot's inadequate airspeed during his aborted landing takeoff/climb which lead to a series of stall/mushes and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's loss of aircraft control during his initial landing approach and his…NTSB SEA05LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Mead, WASeparation of the tailwheel assembly spring resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a berm. The berm was a factor in the accident.NTSB SEA05LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteele Safari · Leavenworth, WAThe failure of the tail rotor drive shaft during cruise flight. Factors include soft, grassy terrain at the location where the pilot executed the autorotational landing.NTSB SEA05CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Hoquiam, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence. The fence was a factor.NTSB SEA05LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Puyallup, WAThe fatigue cracking of the upper torque link attach lugs on the right main landing gear strut, which resulted in separation of the right main landing gear.NTSB SEA05FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Arlington, WAThe divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, resulting in rotor contact with the aircraft's left windscreen. The failure of the door pins to be installed was a factor.NTSB SEA05FA013Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Olympia, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in known adverse weather conditions. Clouds, rain, high wind, dark night, trees, mountainous terrain and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision were factors.NTSB SEA04CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Deer Harbor, WAThe pilot's failure to perform remedial action during the landing sequence. A factor contributing to the accident was the wet runway surface.NTSB SEA04LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Blaine, WAThe instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action during his student's final approach for a simulated engine out water landing.