NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, WI
268 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\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' 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 CHI05LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Waunakee, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the delay in aborting the landing which resulted in the subsequent insufficient airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the night light conditions, the fence, and the pole which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI05CA075Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Portage, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at a low altitude. Factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience flying from the right pilot station and his failure to maintain…NTSB CHI05CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Altoona, WIThe pilot's inadequate fuel management leading to the fuel starvation in the left tank during the flight's descent. A factor was the impacted power line.NTSB CHI04LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliams Glastar GS-1 · Hayward, WIThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB CHI04FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Webster, WIThe high velocity impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI04CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStamsta Wittman Tailwind W10 · Waunakee, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach, which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush at a low altitude and subsequent hard landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's unsuccessful remedial action to the encountered…NTSB CHI04CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPeck Vans RV-4 · Palmyra, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed resulting in the inadvertent stall during the go-around. The overload failure of the left main landing gear was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI04CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Milwaukee, WIThe CFI failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI04LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · New Munster, WIVisual lookout not maintained by the pilots of both airplanes.NTSB CHI03FA238Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDegair Lancair 360 · Oshkosh, WIThe other airplane pilot's inadequate visual look out and his failure to perform a go-around, and maintain clearance from the other aircraft.NTSB CHI03FA151Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Sheboygan, WIThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane after encountering instrument meteorological conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceiling, fog and lack of instrument rating.NTSB CHI03LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Oshkosh, WIThe directional control not maintained by the unrated helicopter pilot, and the remedial action not performed by the pilot-in-command. The pilot-in-command's lack of certification as a certified flight instructor and the dark night conditions were…NTSB CHI03LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLaFerriere Vans RV-4 · Lake Geneva, WIThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the ditch adjacent to the roadway.NTSB CHI03LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Neenah, WIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the post. Factors included the post and the sun glare.NTSB CHI02LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Sturtevant, WIThe proper touchdown point not attained and the approach speed not obtained/maintained by the pilot.NTSB CHI02LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Buffalo City, WIThe malfunction of the seat positioning system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control. A factor to the accident was the descending embankment.NTSB CHI02LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-150 · Sauk City, WIA loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve. A related factor was the mowed hay field.NTSB CHI02LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Appleton, WIThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CHI02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Reedsburg, WIThe pilot inadvertently released the seat adjustment mechanism which resulted in the seat sliding back during takeoff, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the runway light control box,…NTSB CHI01LA324Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · East Troy, WIThe inadvertent dynamic rollover the student pilot encountered following his excessive control inputs during the takeoff portion of the instructional flight and the instructor not performing the remedial action necessary to reduce the excessive control inputs…NTSB CHI01LA264Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · West Bend, WIThe pilot not following the aircraft fuel management procedures. Factors were the fuel starvation, the low altitude, the manufacturers service instruction not complied with, and the tree.NTSB CHI01LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Milton, WIThe unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the high vegetation and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI01LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Middleton, WIThe pilot attempted a touch and go on unsuitable terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the tall wet grass airstrip on which the touch and go was attempted.NTSB CHI01LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Prairie Du Sac, WIthe improper trim setting and the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the snowbank.NTSB CHI00LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Crandon, WIthe deer that ran out onto the runway and collided with the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions.NTSB CHI98LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Lac Du Flambeau, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the subsequent inadvertant stall.NTSB CHI98LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Stone Lake, WIthe lack of effective braking due to hydroplaning. Contributing factors to the accident were the trees off the end of the runway that made a go-around not possible and the ditch off the end of the runway.NTSB CHI98LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Eagle River, WIthe pilot failed to compensate for the wind conditions, improperly executed a go-around when he raised the flaps, and failed to maintain obstacle clearance with the trees.NTSB CHI98LA061Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance and her failure to maintain adequate visual lookout. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. A contributing factor was the pilot experiencing a visual illusion.NTSB CHI97LA282Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Portage, WIthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to this accident were: the guard rail, the highway, and the ditch.NTSB CHI97FA245Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPeck Osprey 2 · Poygen, WIA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI97LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Madison, WIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty, crosswind conditions and the VASI lights.NTSB CHI97TA070Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Oconto, WIthe failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and thus clearance with the snow drifts during takeoff. A factor was the distance the snow drifts extended past the runway edge.NTSB CHI96LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Delavan, WIthe pilot's failure to assure the airplane was properly secured prior to hand-propping the engine.NTSB CHI96FA327Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Tomahawk, WIthe student pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his initiation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of control. Factors were: the dark night and the weather conditions.NTSB CHI96LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Cottage Grove, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the delayed go-around.NTSB CHI96LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Middleton, WIfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, the pilot's excessive lowering of flaps, and the…NTSB CHI96FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Fond Du Lac, WIthe pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude. Factors included the weather obscuration due to snow and fog, the dark night, and the pilot's lack of recent night flight time.NTSB CHI95LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Camp Lake, WIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power line, while on short final approach. The downdraft was a related factor.NTSB CHI95FA310Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCB · Howard, WIa loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight.NTSB CHI95LA290Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Port Washington, WIthe failure of the #2 cylinder due to fatigue cracking. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB CHI95LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStevens Acro II · Oshkosh, WIthe failure of the pilot of the Acro II, N40LF, to maintain clearance from the Cessna 172, N5542R.NTSB CHI95LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Viroqua, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI94LA326Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Brookfield, WIthe commercial pilot's poor planning/decision making. A related factor is the wet, grass runway selected for landing.NTSB CHI94LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThalman Thorp T-18 · Kenosha, WIthe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions. A factor associated with the accident is the prevailing carburetor icing conditions.NTSB CHI94LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Wausaukee, WIthe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane.NTSB CHI93LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Janesville, WIThe pilot's improper landing flare.NTSB CHI93LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Hartford, WIThe failure of the number four cylinder and unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI93LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Marshfield, WIThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during the takeoff ground run.NTSB CHI93LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · La Pointe, WISpatial disorientation of the pilot.