NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series
14,588 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.\"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."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 WPR13CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Needles, CAThe flight instructor, while demonstrating a water landing to the pilot receiving instruction, did not maintain proper alignment with the landing surface, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR13FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Tacna, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to acute psychosis with paranoid thoughts.NTSB ERA13FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while operating in night, instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN13CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Poplar Grove, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.NTSB ERA13FA059Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Owls Head, METhe vehicle driver's failure to verify that the runway was not occupied by an airplane before crossing the runway, which resulted in the vehicle being struck by a departing airplane, and the pilot's continued takeoff with flight control damage, which…NTSB CEN13CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Moline, ILThe student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA13LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Canton, GAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which the pilot could not correct by applying carburetor heat because the movement of the carburetor heat control arm was restricted.NTSB WPR13LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Maricopa, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR13LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Modesto, CAFailure of the throttle control cable during maneuvering flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13FA051Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Anadarko, OKThe pilot’s use of excessive bank angle while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an accelerated stall.NTSB WPR13CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hanapepe, HIThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Contributing to the pilot’s decision to land in an unsuitable landing area was his lack of helicopter experience, which led him to misidentify the precursor event.NTSB WPR13LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Mariner · Lake Havasu, AZThe pilot’s unintentional and unrecognized entry into a vortex ring state as a result of conducting a course reversal turn into a tailwind while at a low altitude and airspeed, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into water.NTSB ERA13LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Fairhope, ALThe Grumman pilot’s loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the Piper pilot…NTSB CEN13FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Maryland Heights, MOThe pilot’s failure to activate the carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB WPR13FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Marana, AZThe pilot’s flight in dark night conditions with no visual reference and his subsequent spatial disorientation.NTSB ANC13FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKUndetermined. The airplane and pilot were not found.NTSB ERA13LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PAThe operator's failure to perform magneto inspections per the manufacturer's recommendations and failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's recommended time interval for engine overhaul, which resulted in defects in the magnetos going undetected and the…NTSB CEN13LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers Little Toot · Roanoke, TXThe total loss of engine power due to partially obstructed fuel lines.NTSB ERA13CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Beltzville, PAThe flight instructor’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR13LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZThe failure of both flight instructors to see and avoid the other airplane while providing instrument flight training, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB WPR13LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Rockport, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient rotor rpm during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA12CA579Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Richmond, KYThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student.NTSB ERA12CA585Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Maryville, TNThe pilot’s failure to plan and execute a takeoff that assured obstacle clearance at the departure end of the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ANC12CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain and a nose over.NTSB ERA12CA568Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Quitman, MSThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR12LA423Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarney Stardustrer SA-100 · Chandler, AZA loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to a fuel line failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adhere to the maintenance inspection criteria for the airplane.NTSB ANC12LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Talkeetna, AKThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB WPR12CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Eloy, AZThe pilot's improper flare, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ANC12CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Atqasuk, AKThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while performing a high-speed taxi in windy conditions.NTSB CEN12LA629Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVarga 2150A · Clinton, IAThe pilot of the other airplane failing to adequately monitor for other aircraft while landing.NTSB CEN12LA651Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Boonville, INA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not verify whether the fuel selector was properly positioned before takeoff.NTSB ERA13WA205Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172N · Acreúna Municipality, BrazilNTSB ANC12LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Homer, AKThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine could not be examined because of the extent of time in salt water.NTSB ANC12CA101Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ekwok, AKThe pilot's diverted attention during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ANC12LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering to reverse course.NTSB ERA12LA539Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Canadensis, PAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath.NTSB ANC12FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Homer, AKThe pilot's failure to see and avoid high tension power lines.NTSB ANC12CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Healy, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in an aborted takeoff and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC12CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA12CA546Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Bardstown, KYThe flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN12FA586Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Canton, MOThe pilot's improper decision to attempt to execute a forced landing to an open field with obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the left engine’s total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the introduction of air into the fuel system…NTSB WPR12CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sand Point, IDA deer strike during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s lack of any deer incursion prevention measures, such as an airport perimeter fence.NTSB ERA12CA531Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Lyman, MSThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of his attempt to close an unsecured cockpit window.NTSB WPR12CA368Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · McMinnville, ORThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA12CA516Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23-19 · West Liberty, KYThe pilot's delayed decision to abort a takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN12LA556Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Sidney, NEThe pilot's misuse of the brakes during landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN12LA569Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Leesburg, OHThe pilot's improper preflight planning and decision to attempt a takeoff from a runway that was too short for conditions, which resulted in the airplane settling into terrain.NTSB ANC12CA088Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's loss of control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ERA12LA505Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Bay Minette, ALThe separation of the tailwheel linkage for reasons that could not be determined because the linkage was not located, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN12FA517Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Imperial, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from rising terrain while flying toward the rising sun, which interfered with his ability to see the terrain.