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 WPR10CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB ERA10CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Scranton, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter.NTSB ERA10CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Meadville, PAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB WPR10CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.NTSB ERA10CA017Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lebanon, VAThe pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into known deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB CEN10CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bingham, NEThe pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption and failure to maintain aircraft control.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 WPR10CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · San Diego, CAThe pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10CA006Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Gainesboro, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. Contributing to the accident were the rising terrain and night light conditions.NTSB ERA09CA541Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection.NTSB ERA09CA539Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Factoryville, PAThe flight instructor's delayed decision to take control of the airplane and execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the certificated flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction.NTSB ANC09CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Fairbanks, AKThe student pilot's decision to attempt an off-airport landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR09CA466Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23-19 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's failure to attain an established approach path while on final approach resulting in an improper flare and bounced landing.NTSB ANC09CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll at an off-airport site.NTSB ANC09CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Seward, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR09FA459Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Forest Grove, ORThe flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor speed while maneuvering, which resulted in a main rotor blade stall and an uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB ANC09LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nabesna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.NTSB ANC09CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Tok, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose over during takeoff.NTSB ERA09LA517Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hillsville, VAThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN09CA584Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportYates W/Lazar M Safari Helicopter · Cedar Park, TXAn in-flight separation of the tail rotor blades and the tail rotor gearbox for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09FA437Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Coolidge, AZThe failure of both safety/spotter pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.NTSB WPR09CA447Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Long Beach, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle during taxi.NTSB ERA09LA510Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB 9 Tampi · Milner, GAThe failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA501Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKeithley Thomas E Starduster Too · St. Matthews, SCA loss of airplane control during approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC09CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKA tailwheel malfunction that limited directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a building.NTSB ANC09CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in a nose over during takeoff.NTSB ERA09LA496Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Mansfield, MAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.NTSB WPR09FA428Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Canyonville, ORThe non-instrument-rated and non-certificated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA09CA493Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Thomasville, PAA partial loss of engine power due to a partial blockage of the carburetor fuel inlet filter.NTSB WPR09LA419Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJames B. Taplin RV-6 · Orland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB WPR09FA414Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Creswell, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for a glider tow operation. Contributing to the accident were the tow pilot's impairment due to marijuana use and the low altitude of the flight that reduced the time available to recover from an…NTSB CEN09LA538Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrown Joseph B JR RV-6 · Ama, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA537Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRewey William M CH 801 · Cottage Grove, WIA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation from a blocked fuel screen that resulted from the pilot/owner's inadequate inspection and maintenance of the fuel system.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 ERA09LA549Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Pensacola, FLThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN09CA532Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Washington, IAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB ANC09CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kaktovik, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR09FA379Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Saint Charles, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering.NTSB ERA09LA456Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure an adequate quantity of fuel was available for the flight.NTSB WPR09LA378Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGray RV-6 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to a stall/spin while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.NTSB CEN09CA479Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Purcell, OKThe student pilot's failure to see and avoid the power lines.NTSB ERA09CA430Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Manassas, VAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA09CA425Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Towanda, PAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a go around following a bounced landing.NTSB CEN09CA455Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportForster SA-300 · Iowa City, IAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA453Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Malvern, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach to landing.NTSB ANC09LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's unfamiliarity with the airport environment, which resulted in his taxiing the airplane onto a no-taxi section of roadway and into a road sign. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to avail himself of additional information that…NTSB WPR09CA348Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Thermopolis, WYThe instructor pilot's failure to ensure that his dual student maintained clearance from the terrain during a dark night visual flight rules descent.NTSB CEN09LA441Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot's loss of situational awareness during the approach to an unfamiliar airport at night and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's navigational equipment.NTSB CEN09CA437Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Pine River, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR09LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Taylor, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.