NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series
14,589 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 FTW04LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · New Braunfels, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.NTSB CHI04CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Elkhart, INThe failure of the seat during landing roll and the subsequent pilot's airplane handling not being possible.NTSB SEA04LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Irby, WALoss of engine power for unknown reasons. Trees and rough/uneven terrain were factors.NTSB DEN04LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Spanish Fork, UTthe pilot's improper inflight planning and decision making, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were his intentional low altitude flight and maneuvering, the aircraft's climb performance being exceeded, and the trees.NTSB ANC04LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent.NTSB IAD04LA036Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Brownville Junc, METhe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane's controlled flight into rising terrain. Factors included the instrument meteorological conditions and the rising terrain.NTSB CHI04FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Webster, WIThe high velocity impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN04FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Monarch Crest, COthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall, and his decision to conduct flight beyond the performance capability of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the high density altitude, and an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC04CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Wilkes-Barre, PAThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing. Factors in this accident were the crosswind condition and the partial failure of the airplane's transceiver, as reported by the pilot.NTSB IAD04LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGiles Mustang II · Rainelle, WVThe partial loss of engine power due to a broken throttle mechanism, which resulted in a forced landing over unsuitable terrainNTSB SEA04LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHeadrick Vans RV9A · Westport, WAFuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Carburetor icing conditions and trees were a factor.NTSB NYC04FA185Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Kinnelon, NJBoth pilots inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB ANC04LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during the final approach phase of landing, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB FTW04CA205Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Cleveland, TXThe student pilot's improper judgment of the airplanes altitude during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's level of anxiety/apprehension after becoming lost/disoriented.NTSB MIA04FA115Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Miami, FLThe failure of company maintenance personnel to secure the push/pull tube to the left lug of the non-rotating portion of the swashplate assembly following maintenance, and the inability of the pilot to control the helicopter resulting in the in-flight…NTSB SEA04CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22-20 · Wht Sulphur Spg, MTThe failure of the private pilot receiving flight training for a tail wheel endorsement to maintain aircraft control, and his excessive braking during the landing roll, subsequently nosing over the airplane. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's…NTSB FTW04LA199Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDrzymala RV-4 · Collinsville, TXThe pilot's improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI04CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStamsta Wittman Tailwind W10 · Waunakee, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach, which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush at a low altitude and subsequent hard landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's unsuccessful remedial action to the encountered…NTSB DEN04LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hurricane, UTthe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing factors include the crosswind, the wind gusts, and the exceeded maximum demonstrated crosswind component.NTSB CHI04LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Custer, SDThe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and the pilot used improper aborted takeoff procedures by not reducing the throttle. Factors associated with the accident were the high density altitude and the tailwind.NTSB CHI04CA209Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Sublette, KSThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and her failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors contributing to the accident included the student pilot's unsuccessful recovery from the bounced landings and the…NTSB MIA04LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R 22 Mariner · Lantana, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain recommended main rotor RPM following a reported total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, during a practice autorotation resulting in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.NTSB CHI04FA197Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Alpha · Mount Clemens, MIA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX04CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Big Bear City, CAthe instructor's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and delayed decision to perform a go-around. Contributing factors were wind gusts, windshear, and an excessive descent rate.NTSB SEA04FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cle Elum, WAThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain a safe rate of climb after takeoff, due to his failure to perform pre-takeoff weight/balance and takeoff/climb performance calculations. Factors include a high density altitude environment, and trees off the…NTSB IAD04FA033Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Toughkenamon, PAThe pilot's decision to add power, in an attempt to abort the landing after the airplane had veered off the runway. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after the landing.NTSB NYC04LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Somerville, NJThe flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with contaminated fuel, and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB MIA04CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Sugar Loaf Key, FLThe failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in a landing overrun and subsequent on-ground collision with trees.NTSB SEA04CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Sequim, WAAircraft control not maintained during the landing roll. A factor was the irrigation pipe.NTSB SEA04LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoot RV-4 · Buckley, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff. The pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank before takeoff and to maintain airspeed during the…NTSB NYC04FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Brookville, OHThe student pilot's control interference while the flight instructor was maneuvering to avoid a tree, which resulted in a failure to maintain airspeed and a stall/mush.NTSB FTW04LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCalhoun RV-4 · Latexo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and attain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention with closing the canopy, and the quartering crosswind.NTSB NYC04LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Erwinna, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his failure to follow the go-around procedure which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI04LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVarga 2150A · Winterset, IAThe inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor, fuel starvation, visual/aural detection precluded by the certified flight instructor's seat position, and the inadequate crew coordination of both pilots during the instructional flight. A…NTSB LAX04LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNewell RV-6A · San Jose, CAThe pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance/speed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway. Contributing factors were failure of an oil line, and the fence.NTSB SEA04FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering for an approach to land.NTSB ANC04IA078Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Aniak, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB LAX04LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bridgeport, CAthe pilot's failure to attain an adequate altitude to clear mountainous terrain during a high density altitude condition.NTSB DEN04FA104Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Paris, ARthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees resulting in the airplane's collision with the trees and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors…NTSB ATL04CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. A factor was a tailwind condition.NTSB ATL04LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cumming, GAThe pilot's failure to obtain takeoff performance data, and his intentional takeoff from a closed and short runway which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB ATL04CA149Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Tallassee, ALThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was pilot fatigue and the unauthorized use of the airplane .NTSB CHI04LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Waubun, MNThe pilot's failure to get the proper rest prior to the night cross country flight and the pilot's failure to maintain altitude. Contributing factors to the accident were fatigue as a result of inadequate sleep, conditions conducive to fatigue, and night.NTSB CHI04FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Rochester, MNThe loss of control due to the student pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB ANC04LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear, and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.NTSB LAX04CA255Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Chemehuevi, CAthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB SEA04CA122Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Mariner · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent roll over. Low altitude flight and the pilot's encounter with settling with power were contributing factors.NTSB DEN04CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Laramie, WYfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper inflight decision not to stop and refuel. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB CHI04CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Lake City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CHI04CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Rush City, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which led to his loss of aircraft control. Factors were the wind gusts, the ditch, and the fence.