NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, AR
168 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 4 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 3 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND 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 CEN26LA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Jonesboro, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to practice slow flight maneuvers at an…NTSB CEN25LA075Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Batesville, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while flying at low altitude.NTSB CEN24LA069Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Texarkana, ARThe pilot’s improper decision to attempt a go-around with full flaps extended, which resulted in decreased climb performance and led to a collision with trees.NTSB CEN23LA271Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Siloam Springs, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while on final approach to land.NTSB CEN23FA258Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177 · Hot Springs, ARThe pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel mismanagement, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in the…NTSB CEN23LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Conway, ARThe solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN23LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Osage, ARA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CEN22LA121Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Furlow, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN20CA351Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Conway, ARThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN12CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Greers Ferry, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain a positive rate of climb while taking off with a high density altitude.NTSB CEN10CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Jacksonville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed and his delayed decision not to initiate a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane type.NTSB CEN10CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rogers, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach to land.NTSB CEN10LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGross Cozy · Pine Bluff, ARThe inadvertent opening of the cockpit canopy during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which allowed debris to impact and damage the pusher propeller with a resulting total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN09CA453Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Malvern, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach to landing.NTSB CEN09CA292Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Springdale, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent go-around.NTSB CEN09CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · North Little Rock, ARThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Carlisle, ARThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN09CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Little Rock, ARThe loss of engine power due to the missing nut on the bolt connecting the throttle cable and carburetor's lever arm.NTSB DEN08CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Star City, ARThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the rough terrain near the runway.NTSB DFW08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Rose Bud, ARThe pilot landed long and collided with a fence.NTSB CHI08CA005Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Hot Springs, ARThe total loss of engine power due to inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot resulting in fuel starvation while maneuvering over a lake at too low altitude for a safe landing. An additional cause was the unsuitable terrain encountered during…NTSB DFW06CA096Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, ARThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.NTSB DFW06CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cherokee City, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · El Dorado, ARThe student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.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 FTW03LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Needham, ARThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain while maneuvering.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 FTW01LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hot Springs, ARthe student pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees during the aborted landing.NTSB FTW00LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Calico Rock, ARthe pilot's inability to maintain airplane control during the landing roll due to the airplane hydroplaning on the wet runway.NTSB FTW00LA214Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurton/Boyton Celerity · Horseshoe Bend, ARThe loss of control while maneuvering for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW00LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Manilla, ARThe pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.NTSB FTW00LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Jonesboro, ARThe flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to recover from a low rotor rpm situation. A factor was the student's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm.NTSB FTW99LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Mountain Home, ARThe pilot's failure to obtain runway alignment. Factors were the dark night conditions, an embankment, and the pilot's lack of total experience flying at night.NTSB FTW99LA219Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Wayton, ARThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with trees during a go-around. Factors were the gusty wind condition, and the high density altitude. Factors associated with the accident were gusty winds, and a…NTSB FTW99LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hot Springs, ARthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Turrell, ARThe total loss of engine power as the result of improper maintenance which led to the number one cylinder intake valve rocker assembly stud bolt backing out rendering the valve inoperative. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Stuttgart, ARThe separation of the left main landing gear bolt.NTSB FTW98FA358Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Cord, ARThe pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB FTW98LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Searcy, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB FTW98LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaxenfelter Thorp T-18 · Morrilton, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB FTW98LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Pocahontas, ARfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A related factor was: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.NTSB FTW97FA221Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Greenbrier, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low altitude maneuver. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation and inadequate training by the company management.NTSB FTW96LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Weiner, ARan improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW95FA393Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Witter, ARfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from high/wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, high terrain, and foggy weather conditions. Also, the pilot's use of Methamphetamine (not approved by the FAA) was a…NTSB FTW94LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Russellville, ARVFR flight into IMC.NTSB FTW94LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · England, ARThe inadvertent stall during initial takeoff climb. A factor was the tall grass.NTSB FTW94LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Flippin, ARThe student pilot's premature flare and the resultant inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW94LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Georgetown, ARA carburetor icing induced power loss due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.NTSB FTW94FA014Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Texarkana, ARThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors that contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the existing weather, his lack of instrument flying experience, and the dark night…