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 ANC05LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in ski assembly damage during the takeoff run from a frozen, snow-covered lake, and subsequent nose over during an emergency landing. Factors contributing to the accident were an overload…NTSB CHI05LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Grafton, NDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition and the snow bank.NTSB SEA05LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Superior, MTA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning/decision and improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the berm.NTSB CHI05CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Larimore, NDThe CFI's delay in applying remedial action which resulted in a loss of directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the student's excessive application of rudder and the snow bank which the airplane contacted.NTSB IAD05CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Cross Keys, NJThe pilots failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilots lack of experience, and the snow bank.NTSB CHI05LA065Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRamsey RV-8A · Rochester, INThe pilot failed to obtain a preflight weather briefing for his destination airport and he initiated the flight into known adverse weather conditions at the departure airport. The pilot subsequently failed to maintain adequate altitude while circling the…NTSB SEA05CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Idaho Falls, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A contributing factor was the deep snow beside the runway.NTSB DEN05LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Loveland, COThe dual student's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.. A contributing factor was the inadequate communication between the flight instructor and the dual student,NTSB MIA05CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Ocala, FLThe pilot-rated passengers improper use of the rudder control and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a loss of control on the ground.NTSB SEA05LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Prineville, OROther maintenance personnel's inadequate reassembly of the tail wheel assembly and the left main landing gear breaking assembly resulting in an inadvertent loss of control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadvertent swerve…NTSB MIA05CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Gulf Port, MSThe student pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain rotor rpm which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB LAX05LA064Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJimmy Hill Lancair 235 · El Cajon, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath to avoid obstacles and terrain.NTSB MIA05LA046Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Orlando, FLThe failure of the CFI to initiate a precautionary landing after noticing zero oil pressure with corresponding oil temperature increase, resulting in total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of…NTSB MIA05FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Leesburg, FLThe pilot's decision to continue VMC flight into IMC conditions.NTSB LAX05CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Tucson, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.NTSB LAX05CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Tucson, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.NTSB DFW05LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Decatur, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and the instructor's inadequate supervision. Contributing factors were the prevailing dark night conditions, and the power line.NTSB LAX05FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportVail Lancair 235 · Sacaton, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB IAD05LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Poughkeepsie, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB NYC05LA033Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Mount Gilead, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the rapidly deteriorating weather.NTSB DFW05CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the muddy condition of the terrain.NTSB ATL05CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7-GCAA · Talladega, ALThe binding right wheel brake that resulted in a loss of control during landing roll. A factor was the drainage ditch.NTSB DEN05LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArctic S-1B2 · Steamboat Spngs, COthe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors include the conditions conducive for carburetor icing, the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, the inadequate preflight planning and decision making and the fence.NTSB DFW05LA043Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAkers Douglas RA40 Defiant · Slaton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the opening of the canopy in-flight and the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB ANC05LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sleetmute, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured exhaust valve, which resulted in a forced landing, and subsequent nose over of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a successful emergency…NTSB LAX05LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Los Angeles, CAThe activation of the low main rotor rpm warning system for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX05CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Kapolei, HIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with an obstacle.NTSB MIA05CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Holly Springs, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane while performing a go-around after a bounced landing, resulting in the on ground collision with trees.NTSB DEN05LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Englewood, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB DEN05TA033Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Jal, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Contributing factors include the power lines, the sun glare, the pilot's reduced visual lookout, the pilot’s improper in-flight planning and decision making and the pilot's failure to perform a…NTSB IAD05LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PAThe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight with known deficiencies in equipment. Also causal was the failure of the right main landing gear due to overstress cracking.NTSB ATL05LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Smyrna, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB SEA05FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Arlington, WAThe divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, resulting in rotor contact with the aircraft's left windscreen. The failure of the door pins to be installed was a factor.NTSB LAX05LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Prescott, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.NTSB CHI05CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Lakeville, MNThe pilot misjudged his distance and speed which resulted in an overrun.. Factors were the wet runway, the grass and the berm.NTSB DEN05LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Loveland, COthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the quartering tail wind, the high airspeed, and the airport sign.NTSB ATL05CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Wilmington, NCThe student pilot's failure to recognize the proper emergency procedure, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field and subsequent collision with a ditch. Factors were the undetermined electrical malfunction, smoke in the cockpit, and the student…NTSB LAX05LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A · San Diego, CAthe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB MIA05LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sanford, FLThe improper flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing, Restricted movement of the throttle was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA05CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Pierson, FLThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command resulting in the airplane encountering uneven terrain, propeller contact to the ground, and subsequent nose over.NTSB LAX05FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB ATL05CA019Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Columbia, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DEN05LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMiller Vans RV4 · Dotsero, COthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making and the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors include the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA05FA013Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Olympia, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in known adverse weather conditions. Clouds, rain, high wind, dark night, trees, mountainous terrain and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision were factors.NTSB LAX05CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Vacaville, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB ATL05CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mobile, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB LAX05CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Petaluma, CAthe pilot's failure to follow the published prestart, start, and shutdown procedures.NTSB NYC05CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lehighton, PAThe pilot inadequate flare, and failure to recover from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA05CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Valkaria, FLThe inadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff which resulted in damage to the right brake system and the airplane being unable to stop prior to the end of the runway.NTSB MIA05CA009Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Vega Baja, PRThe pilot's failure to select a suitable landing area resulting in a tangled skid with vegetation during an aborted landing and subsequent dynamic roll over.