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 WPR09LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB ERA09CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Dover, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA09LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Sanford, FLAn engine air induction explosion for an undetermined reason during repeated engine start attempts.NTSB CEN09CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Gardner, KSThe pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance between the airplane's right wing and the building.NTSB CEN09LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Shelbyville, INThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. Also causal was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight with known contaminants in the fuel.NTSB ERA09CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Darlington, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB WPR09CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert Frisbey RV4 · Santa Rosa, CAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09LA149Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Oceanside, CAA loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Cleveland, MSThe inadvertent encounter with a bird in flight.NTSB CEN09CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarrero Andres Starduster · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's loss of control during take off. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind component.NTSB WPR09CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKreps Thorp T-18-C · Palm Springs, CAA loss of directional control due to the fatigue failure of a tubular steel gear leg along a corroded weld line.NTSB CEN09CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Carlisle, ARThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ANC09CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing during taxi.NTSB ERA11LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FLThe student pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA09LA176Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Broomfield, COThe pilot and airplane's inability to compensate for the unforecasted gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN09LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Johnson County Exec Airport, KSFailure of the pilot of the Cessna 172S to ensure the taxiway was clear prior to initiating the turn. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172N to obtain taxi clearance prior to entering the movement area.NTSB CEN09CA180Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · O'Donnell, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control while performing a quick stop maneuver to an out of ground effect (OGE) hover. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude and near calm wind condition.NTSB CEN09CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Manhattan, KSThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Ogden, UTThe loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons.NTSB WPR09LA122Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Big Bear Lake, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a ravine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight in an area that exceeded the climb rate capabilities of the airplane.NTSB ERA09CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Reidsville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted recovery from a stall/spin.NTSB CEN09CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Terrell, TXThe commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB ANC09LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Atmautluak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; his improper aircraft weight calculations; and his operation of the airplane over the allowable gross weight limit.NTSB WPR09CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Payson, AZThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB ERA09LA152Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 -150 · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's decision to initiate takeoff in close proximity to other vehicles which were operating on the runway resulting in collision with a vehicle during takeoff.NTSB ERA09CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lexington, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff. Contributing to this accident was the interference of the flight controls by the heavy coat and boots the pilot was wearing.NTSB CEN09CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Little Rock, ARThe loss of engine power due to the missing nut on the bolt connecting the throttle cable and carburetor's lever arm.NTSB CEN09CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172I · Rockford, ILThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll after contacting a low-lying snow bank that was obscured by drifting snow.NTSB CEN09CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 19 · Lafayette, INThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with icing conditions during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the lack of visibility during the landing due to an ice covered windscreen, and the structural ice that adversely affected the flight…NTSB ERA09LA124Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Indiana, PAThe pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions, resulting in a collision with trees during a go-around.NTSB ERA09LA123Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Powder Springs, TNThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue under visual flight rules into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ERA09FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pittstown, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from trees during the night landing approach and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action.NTSB ERA09CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.NTSB ERA09CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Corning, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ANC09CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Willow, AKA partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which prevented the airplane from reaching takeoff airspeed, resulting in an aborted takeoff, and an on-ground collision with a tree.NTSB WPR09FA060Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kapolei, HIThe partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the failure of both pilots to use carburetor heat during a long descent for landing in carburetor icing conditions, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB ERA09CA097Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMiller Long EZ/XP · Wauchula, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Linden, NJThe unknown pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the taxiway sign.NTSB WPR09CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR09CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA09CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172I · Frederick, MDThe student pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.NTSB WPR09CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTarantola RV6A · Onalaska, WAThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in the runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.NTSB ERA09LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Winter Haven, FLBoth pilots’ failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the Beech pilot’s failure to monitor or utilize the common traffic advisory frequency.NTSB ERA09CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.NTSB CEN09CA064Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stafford, KSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDavis Daniel T Cozy · Monte Vista, COThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN09CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172I · Osh Kosh, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxing in strong winds.NTSB ERA09CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tuscaloosa, ALThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was improper preflight planning.NTSB CEN09LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Nacogdoches, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.