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 MIA01LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Daytona Beach, FLa total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper procedures by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, after a reported restricted movement of the flight controls for undetermined reasons, which resulted in fuel starvation and a…NTSB IAD01LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Augusta, METhe pilot's failure to maintain the proper distance from a sign post during taxi.NTSB CHI01LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Pierre, SDThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CHI01LA303Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sheldon, IAthe in-flight planning/decision and proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the ingested exhaust valve and lack of experience of the pilot.NTSB CHI01LA295Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Romeo, MIthe reason for the loss of engine power is undetermined.NTSB SEA01LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMatey Hawker Hurricane · Buckley, WAA loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inflight decision to attempt a 180 degree turn back to the runway from low altitude and his failure to maintain sufficient flying airspeed during the turn. A contributing factor was drug impairment of…NTSB NYC01LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Danbury, CTAn inoperative airspeed indicator and the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing.NTSB IAD01LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19 · Augusta, METhe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW01LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ardmore, OKthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll.NTSB FTW01TA194Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Van Horn, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB CHI01LA294Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Alice, NDThe pilot's unsuccessful recovery from an intentional aerobatic stall/spin maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment (alcohol), and his psychological condition.NTSB ANC01LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were rough/uneven terrain, and an overload failure of the main landing gear landing strut.NTSB NYC01LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Davidsville, PAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff attempt. Factors included the pilot's failure to use both magnetos, and his failure to utilize soft field takeoff procedures.NTSB ATL01FA094Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Rienzi, MSThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. A factor was the dark night condition.NTSB MIA01LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wilgrove, NCThe failure of maintenance personal to properly reconnect the throttle-cable-to carburetor attachment, resulting in a throttle cable disconnection while in the landing pattern, and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to…NTSB ANC01LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll.NTSB SEA01LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts Special SC-1 · Jerome, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors included: an incorrectly manufactured or adjusted rudder travel setting, resulting in restricted movement of the left brake; the mechanic's failure to adjust the rudder travel to the…NTSB DEN01LA147Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Peyton, COThe pilot's improper go-around procedure and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB CHI01LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · South Haven, MIThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot not performing a go-around and the ditch.NTSB NYC01LA210Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Brockport, NYThe pilot's delayed go-around during the landing attempt. Factors included the dark night conditions and the pilot's inadequate preflight decision to fly to an airport with inoperative surface lighting.NTSB ANC01LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArctic S-1B2 · Wrangell, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions during a downwind landing at a remote lake. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, rough/uneven terrain, and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision(s).NTSB IAD01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Odenton, MDImproper maintenance inspections, which resulted in a blocked carburetor.NTSB CHI01LA264Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · West Bend, WIThe pilot not following the aircraft fuel management procedures. Factors were the fuel starvation, the low altitude, the manufacturers service instruction not complied with, and the tree.NTSB ANC01LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKA failure of the landing gear strut assembly due to corrosion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate maintenance of the airplane.NTSB NYC01LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Islip, NYThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation. Factors included the flight instructor's overconfidence in the pilot receiving instruction, and that pilot's improper recovery from a practice autorotation.NTSB NYC01FA201Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Sedgwick, METhe failure of the pilot to maintain control while maneuvering.NTSB CHI01LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Milton, WIThe unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the high vegetation and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC01LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Parkersburg, WVThe student pilot's failure to obtain a proper rate of climb, resulting in a collision with trees.NTSB MIA01LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Covington, GAThe flight instructor's improper monitoring of the dual student during a simulated engine out approach and her delayed decision to initiate a go-around resulting in the airplane colliding with trees at the departure end of the runway during the go-around.NTSB MIA01WA203Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172N · Cojimar, CubaNTSB LAX01LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Hesperia, CAthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while maneuvering in an attempt to locate the runway. Contributing factors were the inadequate runway maintenance that resulted in inoperative runway edge lights, and the night light conditions.NTSB FTW01LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Tulsa, OKthe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN01FA133Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWilson Glastar · Henefer, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for an undetermined reason.NTSB DEN01LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Farmington, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline while descending for an emergency landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC01LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Odenton, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX01LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Placerville, CAInadequate airspeed during climb out following an aborted landing that was precipitated by the pilot's misjudged speed/distance on final approach. Also, contributing to the accident was the pilot's inexperience in the type of operation, his failure to…NTSB NYC01LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Dayton, OHThe pilot excessive flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX01LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tulelake, CAThe right main tire blew out resulting in a loss of directional control and a ground loop.NTSB CHI01FA234Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Benton, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall.NTSB CHI01FA232Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith Kelly-D · Poplar Grove, ILThe right upper wing failed due to overload. A factor was the pilot performing aerobatic manuevers.NTSB LAX01LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to follow the approved procedures for the aircraft when he attempted to takeoff at high density altitude with the wing flaps fully extended.NTSB ATL01LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI01FA209Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Eden Prairie, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing, her failure to recover from the bounced landing, and the nose gear overload.NTSB ANC01LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff roll.NTSB SEA01LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Friday Harbor, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB NYC01LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Schuyler, NYThe pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.NTSB FTW01LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kingston, OKthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which required his evasive maneuver and resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI01LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · West Chicago, ILThe instructor pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and inadequate supervision of the dual students alignment with the runway. A factor was the student pilot not maintaining proper alignment with the runway during landing.NTSB FTW01LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Caldwell, TXthe solo student pilot's intentional engine shutdown, while practicing emergency landing prodecures. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL01LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to abort the landing resulted in the collision with water. A factor was the variable wind condition.