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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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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

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" DESC

Run 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 DEN03LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Colo. Springs, COthe student pilot's failure to obtain and maintain adequate altitude during the go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were the encountered windshear, the student pilot's premature raising of the flaps, the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision,…Apr 26, 2003 · N54202 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Rogersville, TNThe rupture of the carburetor float, which resulted in the loss of engine power and subsequent on ground collision with trees.Apr 25, 2003 · N43266 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA03LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Marion, MTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in the aircraft leaving the runway, crossing a ditch and collapsing the landing gear. A contributing factor was the ditch.Apr 23, 2003 · N60733 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW03LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Ardmore, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during liftoff. A contributing factor was the inadvertent encounter of propeller blast from the other airplane starting at the time of takeoff.Apr 20, 2003 · N2341Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN03LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kemmerer, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop/swerve and impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the wind gust and the ditch.Apr 20, 2003 · N40520 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA03LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Orofino, IDThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulting in a loss of airspeed, stall and undershoot of runway.Apr 19, 2003 · N6268W · Substantial damage NTSB ANC03LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area in deep snow, which resulted in the nose over of the airplane on touchdown. A factor associated with the accident was a snow-covered airstrip.Apr 14, 2003 · N339T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Carbondale, ILThe pilot failed to properly recover from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane porpoising.Apr 11, 2003 · N6317D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA03LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Foxworth, MSThe failure of the pilot to perform a go-around, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delay in applying the normal brakes resulting in his inability to stop the airplane and subsequent on-ground collision with a fence.Apr 10, 2003 · N738QM · Substantial damage NTSB SEA03LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Lexington, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the cosswind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.Apr 7, 2003 · N4857A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW03LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Moran, TXLanding short of the runway due to the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in the airplane impacting a tree. A contributing factor was the short runway.Apr 7, 2003 · N18141 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Baker, CAthe separation of a propeller blade tip due to fatigue cracking that resulted from improper maintenance repair procedures.Apr 6, 2003 · N8465R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Big Bear Lake, CAthe pilot's inadequate decision regarding a departure route and his failure to maintain clearance with rapidly rising mountainous terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment by the effects of exposure to marijuana within the 10-hour period…Apr 6, 2003 · N8719N · Destroyed NTSB LAX03LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Anaheim, CAFailure of company maintenance personnel to correctly install and safety wire the oil drain plug, which led to a loss of engine oil and a catastrophic internal failure of the engine.Apr 5, 2003 · N6272D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW03LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Freer, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel en route. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.Apr 5, 2003 · N9071K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · North Las Vegas, NVthe applicant pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.Apr 4, 2003 · N553CH · Destroyed NTSB DEN03LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Newcastle, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing factors include inadequate in-flight planning and decision making by the pilot, and the ground.Apr 1, 2003 · N6883B · Substantial damage NTSB ANC03LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Mar 31, 2003 · N8106Y · Substantial damage NTSB SEA03LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Troutdale, ORAircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing was a factor.Mar 30, 2003 · N4961T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA03LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Mabton, WAA partial loss of power, for undetermined reasons, during a shallow approach, that ultimately lead to a situation where the pilot found it necessary to attempt a forced landing while the helicopter was moving slightly sideways. Factors include rough/uneven…Mar 30, 2003 · N2629Z · Substantial damage NTSB ANC03LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an encounter with soft snow, and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain.Mar 28, 2003 · N4448Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · South Haven, MIThe inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot and the fuel exhaustion. The inadequate traffic pattern distance from the runway, which precluded his reaching the runway.Mar 24, 2003 · N43456 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC03LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Columbus, OHThe pilot under instruction's failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Mar 23, 2003 · N2968Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Van Nuys, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A contributing factor is the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Mar 23, 2003 · N63788 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Savannah, GAThe pilot misjudged the landing distance, landed with excessive airspeed, did not attempt a go-around resulting in the airplane going off the overrun, and colliding with trees.Mar 23, 2003 · N13591 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA03LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Potts Camp, MSThe pilot's inadequate planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing to a field, and damage to the airplane during the landing rollout.Mar 21, 2003 · N89811 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC03LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · North Pole, AKThe flight instructor's improper usage of the airplane's fuel mixture control, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff.Mar 21, 2003 · N4123X · Substantial damage NTSB SEA03LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Idaho Falls, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment (centerline tracking) during a go around maneuver resulting in the aircraft impacting a runway light. Contributing factors were the gusty/crosswind conditions and the light fixture.Mar 17, 2003 · N64427 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03FA086Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Foley, MNThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing factors was the pilot's lack of instrument rating, the pilot's disregard of the preflight…Mar 16, 2003 · N5315D · Destroyed NTSB ATL03FA061Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Old Fort, NCThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain terrain clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.Mar 14, 2003 · N3275T · Destroyed NTSB NYC03LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mineral, VAThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Mar 12, 2003 · N276T · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Concord, NCThe pilot's improper flare during touchdown and failure to properly recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and inflight collision with the runway. A factor was the pilot did not understand the porpoise condition during landing.Mar 9, 2003 · N52546 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 M · Collegedale, TNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control, impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.Mar 9, 2003 · N1754V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC03LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22/20-150 · South Woodstock, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional controlMar 8, 2003 · N7342D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Rosamond, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall and impact with flat level terrain. Also causal was the pilot's impaired judgment due to recent use of cocaine, and ethanol.Mar 7, 2003 · N19770 · Destroyed NTSB MIA03LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lake Placid, FLthe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed during climb, which resulted in the airplane stalling, and impacting with a house.Mar 5, 2003 · N81549 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZthe CFI's inadequate supervision and delayed decision to abort the takeoff resulted in the runway overrun.Mar 1, 2003 · N62712 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCreitz, Robert D RV-3 · Deer Valley, AZThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and loss of engine power.Feb 28, 2003 · N87BC · Substantial damage NTSB NYC03LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Cincinnati, OHThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Feb 26, 2003 · N733XP · Substantial damage NTSB MIA03FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Osteen, FLThe intentional suicidal act by the pilot-in-command resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then the ground.Feb 25, 2003 · N97890 · Destroyed NTSB LAX03FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ely, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while flying in a box canyon.Feb 23, 2003 · N9885J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03FA090Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Santa Susana, CAThe flight instructor's inadequate in-flight decision to cross mountainous terrain at a inadequate altitude to guarantee terrain clearance.Feb 18, 2003 · N65005 · Destroyed NTSB FTW03LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Jacksonville, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Feb 18, 2003 · N678BC · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Wellington, KSSpatial disorientation experienced by the pilot and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain an updated preflight weather briefing prior to the return flight, his attempted flight into…Feb 15, 2003 · N5898E · Destroyed NTSB MIA03LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Leesburg, MSThe pilot's improper use of flaps, resulting in the degradation of climb performance and collision with the ground.Feb 12, 2003 · N22593 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC03LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was standing puddles of water on the frozen lake.Feb 11, 2003 · N4492A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA03LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · McMinnville, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds and soft terrain in the area where the aircraft departed the side of the runway.Feb 8, 2003 · N734KU · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above the surrounding terrain, and his evasive maneuver to avoid a perceived object. A factor in the accident was the dark night.Feb 1, 2003 · N6087W · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe private pilots improper use of flight controls during a run on landing resulting in a roll over.Feb 1, 2003 · N528EE · Substantial damage NTSB DEN03LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Logan, NMthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his failure to accomplish appropriate checklist items during the go-around, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees and the lamp post. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude,…Jan 29, 2003 · N64312 · Substantial damage