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 NYC02LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Cross Keys, NJThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.NTSB FTW02LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · New Braunfels, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.NTSB CHI02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Reedsburg, WIThe pilot inadvertently released the seat adjustment mechanism which resulted in the seat sliding back during takeoff, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the runway light control box,…NTSB NYC02LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Ravenna, OHThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI02LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Devils Lake, NDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of total experience and the runway light which the airplane contacted.NTSB MIA02LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Barceloneta, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot due to alcohol.NTSB FTW02FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Ben Wheeler, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA02LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Crystal River, FLthe pilot's failure to keep a proper visual lookout and ensure proper clearance during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with vehicles.NTSB CHI02LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Vandalia, MOThe student pilot's inadequate directional control on the previous landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose landing gear fork. Factors were the overload of the nose landing gear fork, and the student pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB SEA02LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Brewster, WAThe magneto was inadvertently switched off by the pilot during the climb. A tree was a factor.NTSB LAX02LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Chandler, AZFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CHI02LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchenfield Acro Sport II · Keosauqua, IAAircraft control not maintained by pilot during landing.NTSB CHI02LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Hillman, MNThe inadvertent stall by the pilot. Factors were the tailwind, and the improper decision of the pilot to takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB ATL02LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA300/L · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot of the other airplanes failure to maintain a visual lookout and yield the right-of-way to a lower airplane while landing. This resulted in an inadvertent midair collision. Contributing to the accident was reported excessive radio communication on…NTSB ATL02LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Bunnell, FLThe pilot-in-commands (CFI) failure to follow procedures and directives (positive relinquish of flight controls from a dual student and improper flare (too high) during an autorotation) which resulted in a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident…NTSB MIA02LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Gainesville, FLThe failure of both pilots to insure the airplane contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced landing.NTSB LAX02LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Herald, CAThe pilot's delay initiating a go-around during a downwind approach to a short runway.NTSB CHI02LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · New Ulm, MNThe student and flight instructor not using all of the available runway, the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor and the unsuccessful remedial action by the flight instructor. The student not attaining the proper touchdown point and the plowed…NTSB CHI02LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Hawley, MNthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor was the trees.NTSB CHI02LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Lambertville, MIThe pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB FTW02FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Seagoville, TXthe flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with wires while maneuvering along a river.NTSB LAX02LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Prescott, AZThe CFI's improper remedial action and failure to maintain directional control during landing in a strong crosswind condition.NTSB FTW02LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Wilton, ARthe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point and his excessive approach speed during a forced landing. A contributing factor was the total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN02LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIrwin Thorp T-18 · Longmont, COThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landingNTSB NYC02LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Buckhannon, WVThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor related to the accident were the gusting wind conditions.NTSB DEN02LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Provo, UTThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in aircraft, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in kind of aircraft.NTSB CHI02LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWoodrow Stolp-Adams Starduster SA-100 · Millstadt, ILThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tree line. Factors to the accident were the pilot attempting the low altitude flight/maneuver and the presence of the tree line.NTSB ATL02LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19 · St Clair Spring, ALThe pilot misjudged the touchdown point that resulted in the runway overrun.NTSB ATL02LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Goldsboro, NCThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB NYC02LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ashland, VAThe line technician's inadvertent contact with the propeller during a hand-propped engine start.NTSB NYC02LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Northampton, MAThe pilots' failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control and a hard landing.NTSB MIA02LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's inattentive preflight inspection, non-compliance with the prestart checklist, decision to leave the cockpit unattended with engine running, and his inadvertent deactivation of the parking brake as he exited to remove a wheel chock, resulting in…NTSB LAX02FA004Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Van Nuys, CAThe failure of the air traffic controller to provide effective separation on the runway surface as specified in FAA Order 7110.65, Paragraph 3-9-6.NTSB IAD02LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Perkasie, PAThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the sun glare.NTSB DEN02LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Colo Springs, COthe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach.NTSB CHI02LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Beaver Island, MIThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. The gusty crosswind and the berm were factors.NTSB IAD02LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · White Stone, VAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA02FA002Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Decatur Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn, resulting in a stall. The pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum gross takeoff weight was a factor.NTSB MIA01LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Melbourne, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway and incurring substantial damage when it…NTSB CHI01LA324Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · East Troy, WIThe inadvertent dynamic rollover the student pilot encountered following his excessive control inputs during the takeoff portion of the instructional flight and the instructor not performing the remedial action necessary to reduce the excessive control inputs…NTSB ANC01LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Skwentna, AKA loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC01LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Kenton, OHThe pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway. Factors included the uneven braking and the pilot's lack of experience in airplane make and model.NTSB ANC01LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Mentasta, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and a variable wind.NTSB ANC01LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the presence of a tailwind.NTSB LAX01LA286Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Tucson, AZthe pilot's controlled descent into a residence for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX01FA302Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Chico, CAThe loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to his improper single engine emergency procedures.NTSB SEA01LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Seattle, WAPilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi. A fence was a factor.NTSB SEA01LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pasco, WAThe DHC-8 maintenance crew's failure to maintain radio contact with the tower during its engine run. Factors included the tower controller not issuing a safety advisory on the DHC-8 engine run to the accident pilot as recommended by FAA guidance, and the…NTSB CHI01LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grand Forks, NDThe student pilot's improper flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ANC01LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. An additional factor was a ditch.