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 ANC08CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.NTSB LAX08CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Sells, AZThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment.NTSB SEA08LA137Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNolan RV-4 · Tolani Lake, AZAn in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind.NTSB LAX08CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Troutdale, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in collision with a runway light.NTSB CHI08CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Blue Ash, OHThe separation of the throttle cable from the linkage during the approach to land and the altitude/clearance not being available to the pilot during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the electrical wires the airplane impacted.NTSB MIA08CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind.NTSB NYC08CA191Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Chuckey, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB LAX08CA149Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX08CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Rockport, CAThe pilot's performance of VFR flight into IMC, resulting in failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the fog.NTSB DFW08CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna CE-172M · San Antonio, TXThe student pilots improper short field landing procedure and excessive rate of descent. A contributing factor was the student pilots improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC08LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Lewisburg, TNA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting to return to the airport resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB DFW08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Rose Bud, ARThe pilot landed long and collided with a fence.NTSB DFW08LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Roanoke, TXThe departing pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his airplane colliding with the landing airplane. Contributing to the accident was the trees/visual obstructions along the runway's approach path.NTSB CHI08FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stevens Point, WIThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Burns, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The shifting wind was a factor.NTSB DFW08LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Marine · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB SEA08LA127Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThorp T-18 · Kent, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the lack of a suitable landing area and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in response to the loss of engine power.NTSB LAX08CA125Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Atlanta, IDThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff to clear trees during the initial climb. Contributing factors were the soft and rough nature of the short runway surface.NTSB SEA08FA116Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · McCall, IDThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from another airplane while attempting to land on the same runway. Contributing to the accident was the non-standard pattern entry of the pilot.NTSB SEA08CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Dixie, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the vegetation during takeoff.NTSB ANC08CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorge, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a road sign while taxiing from landing.NTSB NYC08LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Richmond Hill, GAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ANC08LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Tetlin, AKThe instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student, resulting in a loss of control while landing.NTSB NYC08LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ellijay, GAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Fairfax, IAFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and inaccurate fuel calculations.NTSB LAX08CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Plant City, FLThe pilot's excessive taxi speed, which led to a loss of control.NTSB LAX08CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMurphy Murphy Rebel · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX08FA109Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · San Dimas, CAA loss of engine power in the left engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff following the power loss.NTSB ANC08CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Tyndall AFB, FLThe pilot's misjudged flare and subsequent hard landing, and her inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA08CA115Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Twisp, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a ground obstacle while taxiing.NTSB ANC08CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Stevensville, MDThe pilot's misjudged speed/distance during landing.NTSB LAX08LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Concrete, WAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN08LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Beaumont, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control in cruise flight and encounter with a thunderstorm. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB CHI08LA101Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Roseglen, NDThe pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night conditions, and pilot impairment due to alcohol.NTSB CHI08LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVic Tatelman Baby Belle · Lakeland, FLThe failure of the tailrotor driveshaft hanger bearing and jamming of the tailrotor.NTSB CHI08CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowell Vans RV-6A · French Lick, INThe pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB NYC08CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GAThe flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.NTSB LAX08IA093Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBennett Lancair 320 · Hillsboro, ORThe malfunction of the airplane's battery and alternator that resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend and lock in place.NTSB DEN08CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Mankato, KSthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the fence and trees.NTSB SEA08LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenney RV6 · Aurora, ORA propeller malfunction for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Venice, FLThe pilot's inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08CA074Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Richfield, UTThe pilot's improper use of the flight controls and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA08CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCAA · Tracy, CAThe flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC08CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's improper engine starting procedures.NTSB DFW08FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Gun Barrel City, TXThe pilot's failure to avoid the transmission line. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to perform a low-level maneuver.NTSB ANC08LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Nikolai, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB SEA08LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot's delay in initiating the go-around, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident were the momentary failure of the engine to respond, the failure of both the…NTSB MIA08CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Centre, ALThe pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB MIA08CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff.