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 FTW00LA214Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurton/Boyton Celerity · Horseshoe Bend, ARThe loss of control while maneuvering for an undetermined reason.NTSB MIA00LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Jesup, GAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in an excursion off the runway and collision with adjacent foliage. A factor in the accident was the student's decision to takeoff downwind.NTSB CHI00LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Warrensburg, MOinadequate airspeed on takeoff that resulted in a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the wet, grass runway, and the trees near the departure end of the runway.NTSB LAX00LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot of the other airplane's (Cessna) inadequate visual lookout and misjudged distance to the standing Beech.NTSB LAX00LA267Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Lancaster, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty winds conditions that resulted in the collision with a power line during final approach.NTSB CHI00LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Olivia, MNthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor to the accident was the pocket gopher mound in the wheat field.NTSB FTW00LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Rio Grande City, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the pilot flying the airplane with known deficiencies, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC00LA191Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Harpswell, METhe pilot-in-command's improper in-flight decision to maneuver at a low airspeed with a left-quartering tailwind which resulted in a loss of tailrotor effectiveness.NTSB SEA00LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKeith Kinden Rebel · Libby, MTAn improper installation of a rudder control cable Nicopress sleeve by the owner/builder. The rudder control cable disconnection and the slipped cable from the sleeve were factors.NTSB MIA00LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Beaufort, NCA loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 4 cylinder connecting rod during the first flight following engine overhaul for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX00LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chandler, AZfailure of the pilot-in-command to adequately compensate for a crosswind condition and maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a sign.NTSB IAD00LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dansville, NYthe loss of engine power during take-off for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA00LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Sandy, ORThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to go around from the improperly executed approach. Factors included the pilot's failure to attain the proper glidepath on the approach, a short landing runway, and…NTSB NYC00LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Wildwood, NJan improper flare by the pilot which induced an overload failure on the left side landing gear bolts. Factors were the corrosion on the bolts, and the failure of the operator to change the u-bolt in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.NTSB FTW00LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greenville, TXThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI00LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCreed Lancair 235 · Hot Springs, SDthe failure of the pilot to select the correct runway for takeoff. Factors to the accident were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the aborted takeoff not performed, and the tailwind.NTSB NYC00FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the entanglement of the tow rope with the rudder horn, restricted rudder movement, the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation, and no stall warning…NTSB IAD00LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · East North Port, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM and failure to follow published recovery procedures after the low rotor RPM warning horn and caution light activated.NTSB DEN00LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Durango, COThe pilot prematurely flaring the airplane for landing, resulting in a hard landing, followed by an inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise and loss of directional control. A factor was the fence.NTSB MIA00LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Winter Haven, FLthe flight instructor's failure to follow procedures/directives and his misjudgment of distance/altitude following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the proper touchdown point not being attained, an off airport landing being…NTSB FTW00LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · San Antonio, TXThe flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's fatigued condition and diverted attention.NTSB CHI00LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grant, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and gusty wind conditions which resulted in turbulence on takeoff.NTSB CHI00LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Canton, MIthe CFI delayed initiating a go-around during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot's inadequate handling of the airplane, the crosswind condition, and the soft terrain on which the airplane touched down.NTSB ANC00LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nikiski, AKA bear running onto the landing area during the landing flare. A factor associated with the accident was the high vegetation on the edge of the airstrip.NTSB SEA00LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Ephrata, WAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB NYC00LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Robbinsville, NJThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was a crosswind.NTSB FTW00LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Mckinney, TXThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the landing resulting in the loss of directional control by the student pilot.NTSB ANC00LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AKThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB ANC00TA075Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Quinhagak, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the sudden windshift from a crosswind to a tailwind.NTSB ANC00FA076Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Tuntutuliak, AKThe pilot's disregard of the existing wind conditions, and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident are a tailwind, and wind gusts.NTSB SEA00LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Wallace, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Related factors were trees and mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX00LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Santa Ana, CAThe loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb, at too low an altitude to afford remedial action, because of an ingested valve, and the airplane's subsequent collision with the ground adjacent to the runway.NTSB FTW00LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ben Wheeler, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall of the aircraft.NTSB ATL00LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19B · Tampa, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilots lack of experience in the airplane which led to an…NTSB ANC00LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlanc Glastar · Northway, AKThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. A factor associated with the accident were low clouds.NTSB DEN00LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Abuquerque, NMThe pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI00LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Decatur, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the T-hangar while taxiing. A Factor associated with the accident was the pilot's attention was diverted to an other airplane which was taxiing on the same taxi line in the opposite direction.NTSB LAX00LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Quincy, CAThe fracture and failure of the main landing gear strut to shock absorber attachment fitting.NTSB IAD00LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBakeng Double Deuce · West Alexandria, OHthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to properly brief/communicate transfer of the flight controls to the pilot-rated passenger.NTSB FTW00LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Nacogdoches, TXthe loss of engine power during a go-around resulting from the failure of the worn carburetor heat control cable. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStarduster Too SA300 · Spicewood, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the muddy terrain condition.NTSB ATL00LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Indiantown, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during initial climb following takeoff during the commission of a crime, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB ANC00LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Gakona, AKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC00LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeadows Pitts Special S-1 · Meriden, CTThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during the landing roll, due to his locking of the brakes.NTSB NYC00LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Miamisburg, OHThe CFI's delayed remedial action.NTSB NYC00LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19 · West Milford, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.NTSB LAX00TA212Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Austin, NVLoss of engine power caused by a fuel soaked float pontoon causing an over rich fuel/air mixture, in a critical phase of flight.NTSB LAX00LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and his subsequent failure to relinquish control of the airplane.NTSB MIA00LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lincolnton, NCThe inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the CFI for his failure to note that the student was performing a go-around from a low pass with 30-degree of flaps extended instead of the POH recommended 20-degrees. A factor in the accident was the failure…NTSB MIA00WA167Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-28-140 · St. Barthelemy, WN