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'))
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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'))
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NTSB CHI92LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStitts SA-11A · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the homebuilt airplane during the landing. A related factor was the pilot's improper planned approach.NTSB CHI92FA059Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Cumberland, WIFailure to maintain aircraft control by the pilot in commnd. Factors in the accident are the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, a blocked pitot static system, lack of total expereince in type of operation, and lack of total expereince in…NTSB CHI91LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sheboygan, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors are the pilot's lack of total expereince, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI91LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22/20 · Stevens Point, WIThe improper installation of the flight control system rudder control rod (rudder cable bellcrank torque tube) by maintenance personnel. A factor contributing to this accident was the inoperative tailwheel steering.NTSB CHI90DEP11Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportVarga Kachina 2150A · Neenah, WIThe pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, and his failure to refuel the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable, soft terrain encountered.NTSB CHI90LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBryant Rowland T-18 · Fisk, WIThe pilot-in-command of the thorp T-18'S failure to maintain a sufficient visual lookout to avoid a collision with the Cessna 170A. Contributing was the limited visibility forward and to the right in the thorp T-18.NTSB CHI90LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Pulaski, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain positive control of the airplane while landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total flight experience, and inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions.NTSB CHI90DER01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · New Richmond, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the gascolator drain being left open.NTSB CHI90LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Barron, WIImproper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot and subsequent carburetor ice. Contributing factors were: carburetor icing conditions, slick (wet/snow covered) runway, and trees/brush near the departure end of the runway.NTSB CHI89LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Eau Claire, WIInadvertent retraction of the landing gear by the pilot. His habit interference and lack of experience in the type of aircraft were contributing factors.NTSB CHI89FA174Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Superior, WIThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI89FA153Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot of Cessna N95914 misjudging the distance necessary to avoid collisions with a the standing Piper N5937W.NTSB CHI89FA150Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportProspector FK-1 · Chilton, WIThe pilot's poor in flight planning in that he diverted his attention and continued the flight beyond the original period planned. Before takeoff the pilot was aware of his fuel endurance.NTSB CHI89LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Superior, WIFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were the icy and snow covered runway conditions and the snowbank.NTSB CHI88LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Kenosha, WIWhile on a VFR approach to the airport, at night, the pilot misidentified the street lights in a mobile home park as the runway lights and descended into wires. Afterward the pilot was able to continue to the intended runway and made a successful landing.…NTSB CHI88DEP05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGriffin Pitts S-1S · Rio, WIWhen the pilot of the amateur built biplane initiated a go-around from a VFR approach, he found that he had no response to throttle application. He then executed an intentional forced landing in an adjacent field. During this landing the aircraft collapsed a…NTSB CHI88LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Madison, WIThe pilot was landing on the 40 foot wide rnwy in a 10-12 knot x-wind. He stated he had little rnwy reference in the dark night due to a very faded rnwy centerline. The acft ran off the hard surface into the mud, ran into a depression in the soil and nosed…NTSB CHI87LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Jefferson, WIThe aircraft was en route on a personal cross country flight when it experienced an engine failure and was forced to make an emergency landing in an alfalfa field. The aircraft landed long and collided with a telephone pole and fence at the end of the field.…NTSB MKC87FA161Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Solon Springs, WIThe surviving pax rprtd that drg initial climb after takeoff, the eng suddenly stopped & did not respond to atmts of a restart. The plt turned back toward the arpt, but was unable to reach the rwy. The acft impacted large trees in a wooded area, then crashed…NTSB CHI87FA140Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Middleton, WIThe pilot had communicated with other pilots concerning the difficulties he was having with the winds. He had already attempted approaches to two other runways but had failed to complete a landing. He asked the pilot of a recent arrival for the wind…NTSB CHI86FER18Accident · No injuriesFinal reportShanks/Becker Acro Sport · New Richmond, WIAccording to the pilot during landing rollout his left wing encountered three to four foot high grass growing up to the edge of the turf runway. The aircraft then veered off into a ditch. The runway involved is 2100 feet long and 75 feet wide.NTSB CHI86FER07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Webster, WIShortly after lift-off, the plt noted a loss of power as the acft was climbing, about 40 ft above the rwy. He rprtd the eng 'appeared to run a little above idle.' He landed the acft on the remaining rwy, but it contd off the departure end & nosed over. No…NTSB CHI86LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Milwaukee, WIThe aircraft was approximately 180 lbs over max recommended takeoff gross weight and used almost all of a 3560 foot runway to take off. The pilot stated that after liftoff the aircraft would not turn left and began to turn right on its own. He climbed to…NTSB CHI86LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Baraboo, WIThe plt attempted a x-wind landing that was beyond his capabilities. He stated that if the x-wind was excessive he intended to divert to another arpt with a more favorable runway. At touchdown the aircraft drifted right into a two foot high snow bank off the…NTSB CHI85LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Franklin, WIThe pilot used a shortfield takeoff and the acft would not fly. The plt aborted the takeoff and landed on the end of therwy, overrunning the rwy and striking a ditch. The plt reported engine RPM normal and the acft was under max gross takeoff weight.NTSB CHI85LA328Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lakewood, WIThe student plt and his pax had landed on an airstrip on a golf course. On takeoff the student plt lifted off early and stalled back on the turf. He then lost directional control, veered off the airstrip and struck a golfer in the back with the outer section…NTSB CHI85LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pepin, WIThe aircraft traveled three quarters down a 2300 foot sod runway and the pilot attempted to takeoff with 55 KIAS. The aircraft mushed into trees off the end of the runway when the pilot couldn't obtain flying speed. The pilot reported full engine RPM was…NTSB CHI85LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-19A · Appleton, WIThe left main landing gear collapsed following a loss of directional control during landing. The landing was made on rwy 21 with winds from 240 degs at 18 KTS gusting to 30 KTS. The plt reported the acft drifted left during the landing and side loads on the…NTSB CHI85LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mosinee, WIThe plt stated that he failed to flare properly following a 'fast and flat' final approach. The acft landed on its nosewheel resulting in substantial damage to the acft.NTSB CHI85LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Osceola, WIThe solo student plt attempted to land the acft with an aprx 90 deg x-wind of 24 KTS gusting to 32 KTS. Feeling unsure of the conditions on his first apch, he decided to make a go around. This he successfully accomplished. On his second attempt, he was able…NTSB CHI85LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Berlin, WIThe plt stated that he attempted to takeoff from a grass strip that is priented north and south. He described the grass as being 'too long' and the wind was from the west. The plt over rotated the acft to raise the nose wheel clear of the grass and was unable…NTSB CHI84LA339Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Washington Is., WIThe acft stalled and crashed after the engine lost power at about 50 ft AGL during takeoff. The acft caught fire after touchdown. The fire consumed the cockpit and cabin. An examination of wreckage showed the fuel selector on the left tank. The left tank had…NTSB CHI84LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lake Geneva, WIAccording to the plt, he was on a short final apch to land when the acft encountered sudden turbulence. At that time, the passenger in the right front seat lurched against the control wheel, causing the nose to pitch down & the acft to bank left.…NTSB CHI84LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-19 · Oshkosh, WIThe student pilot stated that he rounded out a little high, while landing on rwy 09, stalled & contacted the runway in a crabbed position. A hard landing resulted which substantially damaged the aircraft.NTSB CHI84LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5A · Cudahy, WIThe acft struck a storage shed while attempting to reach a golf course during an emergency landing in gusty wind conditions. There were no visible signs or odor of fuel at the accident site. When the acft was inspected the carburetor and fuel sumps were…NTSB CHI84LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Genoa City, WIAfter takeoff, the plt had made 2 turns & had attained an alt of about 200 ft AGL when the eng sputtered & lost power. He was unable to turn & land on the rwy, but continued straight ahead to avoid houses & trees. During an emergency landing, the acft…NTSB CHI83LA367Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Franksville, WIThe acft was intentionally groundlooped as the acft was not stopping at the runways end. The pilot said the brakes malfunctioned. The mechanic who worked on the acft after the accident said brakes were available even though brake fluidwas low. The mechanic…NTSB CHI83LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Juneau, WIThe pilot stated that he made the approach at 85-90 mph with 40 degrees flaps and 1100 RPM. The winds were from 270 degrees at 10 KTS gusting to 20 KTS the acft started to sink on the short final and the pilot applied power and pulled back on the stick in an…NTSB CHI83LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Janesville, WIN13364 had stopped short of the runway for a run-up check prior to takeoff. The pilot of N8576J continued his taxi while he was checking the field elevation and setting his altimeter he taxied into the empennage of N13364.NTSB CHI83FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Beloit, WIReportedly, the plt had not flown for 2 or 3 months before his flts on 2/27/83. On that day, he took off & made 5 touch-and-go landings, then stopped for a cup of coffee. The plt then departed again on a 2nd flt. Aprx 1/2 hr later, smoke was observed from the…NTSB CHI82DA369Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-180 · Baldwin, WIThe pilot attempted to takeoff from a 1200 ft alfalfa field with a load of seed but was unable to obtain flying speed. By the time he realized the situation, there was not enough room to stop. He reported that he released the back pressure until he was near…NTSB CHI82DA251Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Washington Island, WIDuring arrival, the pilot made an approach to runway 14 for a night landing. After flaring to land, the aircraft was observed to float. The pilot stated that he had come in high, and during a go-around, the aircraft did not seem to climb properly, then…NTSB CHI82DA230Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ladysmith, WIThe student pilot collided with a fence and rough terrain during a forced landing on a cross-country flight. The student heard a loud knocking from the engine after about 35 minutes of flight. He reduced power which helped but the engine was still noisy. The…NTSB CHI82DA216Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dodgeville, WIThe student pilot was on a cross-country flight and had made four landings that day. After visually sighting Dodgeville, the pilot cancelled her VFR flight plan with the flight service station. She reported that nobody answered her numerous calls on UNICOM…NTSB CHI82DA140Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech BE-19 · Ridgeville, WIThe student pilot departed oshkosh, WI on a round robin cross country flight. The flight was destined for rockford, IL, lacrosse, WI and oshkosh. The aircraft departed oshkosh with full fuel tanks and was not refueled en route. The total duration of the…NTSB CHI82FEP05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Waukesha, WINTSB CHI81DEP36Accident · No injuriesClosedGulfstream AA-5A · Juneau, WINTSB CHI81DEP29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman AA-5 · Summit Lake, WINTSB CHI81DEP21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Genoa City, WINTSB CHI81FA054Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Johnstown Ctr, WI