NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 2014
123 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2014
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2014
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 ERA14CA375Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Valkaria, FLThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach during a precautionary landing, resulting in a touchdown off the departure end of the runway and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons…NTSB CEN14CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Beach, NDThe student pilot's failure to initiate a go-around sooner, and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CEN14FA396Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRender RV 9A · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to establish a stabilized approach and to maintain airspeed during final approach over obstacles resulting in a stall/mush.NTSB CEN14CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Caputa, SDThe student pilot's improper takeoff procedure and the flight instructor's failure to take control of the airplane and abort the takeoff.NTSB ERA14FA350Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportWilderoder Great Lakes 2TIA · Lillian, ALA loss of engine power due to an inoperative magneto and possible carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing into unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate magneto overhaul by unknown personnel and the modification to the…NTSB ERA14CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Chatham, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB WPR14FA302Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Littlefield, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane encountered high gusting wind while conducting low altitude flight in a narrow canyon, which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain.NTSB WPR14CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in variable wind conditions, resulting in a ground-loop.NTSB ERA14LA346Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Elliott Key, FLThe airplane’s vertical descent into water for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident airplane examinations revealed no mechanical anomalies.NTSB CEN14CA378Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the deer on the runway and the pilot's mismanagement of airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC14LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s inadvertent application of excessive brake pressure during landing on a rough surface, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN14CA383Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · St. Louis, MOThe pilot's decision to operate an airplane with a known deficiency and to not properly secure the airplane before hand-starting the engine.NTSB ERA14CA354Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Hagerstown, MDThe student pilot's improper landing flare.NTSB CEN14LA374Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rockville, INA partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the dual magneto system. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the duel magneto system.NTSB CEN14CA457Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Murphysboro, ILA hard landing by person(s) unknown.NTSB CEN14LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Monte Vista, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around following impact with a barley crop, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…NTSB WPR14CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Chandler, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC14CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Prudhoe Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and attempted go-around, resulting in contact with terrain and a ground loop.NTSB ERA14CA334Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Edgewater, MDThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unanticipated convective gust front or low-level wind shear while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN14LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Granbury, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve.NTSB ERA14CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Danbury, CTThe pilot's use of a person unfamiliar with aviation and his failure to properly secure the airplane during hand starting of the engine.NTSB ERA14CA331Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Miami, FLThe pilot's failure to ensure the security of the seat prior to flight, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN14CA348Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZach Vans RV-6A · Wayne, NEThe pilot became distracted and landed short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the hole in the ground.NTSB ANC14CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's excessive braking following his overshoot of the intended touchdown point on a short airstrip, which resulted in nose-over of the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's mental distraction during the landing.NTSB WPR14CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Jackson, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.NTSB WPR14LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Page, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, his inadequate recovery from the subsequent bounced landing, and his decision to perform a go-around with insufficient airspeed to climb.NTSB ERA14LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Newport, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's alcohol impairment.NTSB WPR14LA230Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Laytonville, CAThe pilot’s impairment due to alcohol ingestion, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low-altitude flyby.NTSB WPR14CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A 150 · Leeds, UTThe pilot's failure to confirm the flaps had been retracted during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB CEN14LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Padre Island, TXThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN14CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Bluffton, OHThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC14CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's inadequate remedial action during landing on soft terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA14FA256Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStolp Starduster SA-300 · Newton, NCThe pilot’s failure to recover from an intentional spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of adequate spin entry and recovery training.NTSB CEN14LA259Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSibley Glasair · Midlothian, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain sufficient training and experience to operate the high-performance airplane.NTSB WPR14FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while flying at a low altitude.NTSB ERA14CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sussex, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed while on approach, and his subsequent failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN14CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLauritsen Ralph M RV 4 · Rockwell City, IAThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA14CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Norfolk, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA14CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Meadville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go around in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR14FA183Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 - F · Santa Clara, UTThe flight instructor’s failure to arrest the airplane’s descent and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB ERA14LA222Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Bardwell, KYThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering shortly after takeoff, resulting in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall, uncontrolled descent, and impact with the ground.NTSB ERA14CA217Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Frederick, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the hover, and the flight instructors lack of remedial action, resulting in a dynamic rollover and structural damage to the helicopter.NTSB ERA14CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172I · Huntsville, ALThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC14CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A 150 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, resulting in a collision with terrain and ground loop.NTSB CEN14LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA 1 · Peyton, COThe loss of directional control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of fire damage.NTSB CEN14CA203Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Kalamazoo, MIAn inadvertent stall during gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA14CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Bethel, METhe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing after landing during gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR14CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Anacortes, WAThe pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing roll resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB WPR14CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · Wheatland, WYThe front seat pilot's excessive approach speed and subsequent brake application during the landing which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to maintain situational awareness.NTSB WPR14LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · InarajanA 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.