Final NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series
14,451 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 | 302 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 338 |
| 1966 | 427 |
| 1967 | 453 |
| 1968 | 424 |
| 1969 | 392 |
| 1970 | 393 |
| 1971 | 396 |
| 1972 | 335 |
| 1973 | 316 |
| 1974 | 328 |
| 1975 | 332 |
| 1976 | 346 |
| 1977 | 365 |
| 1978 | 417 |
| 1979 | 355 |
| 1980 | 341 |
| 1981 | 324 |
| 1982 | 314 |
| 1983 | 244 |
| 1984 | 242 |
| 1985 | 222 |
| 1986 | 244 |
| 1987 | 209 |
| 1988 | 197 |
| 1989 | 203 |
| 1990 | 189 |
| 1991 | 218 |
| 1992 | 201 |
| 1993 | 206 |
| 1994 | 187 |
| 1995 | 186 |
| 1996 | 168 |
| 1997 | 198 |
| 1998 | 203 |
| 1999 | 206 |
| 2000 | 202 |
| 2001 | 205 |
| 2002 | 234 |
| 2003 | 210 |
| 2004 | 226 |
| 2005 | 191 |
| 2006 | 186 |
| 2007 | 168 |
| 2008 | 188 |
| 2009 | 155 |
| 2010 | 165 |
| 2011 | 159 |
| 2012 | 163 |
| 2013 | 130 |
| 2014 | 123 |
| 2015 | 123 |
| 2016 | 120 |
| 2017 | 113 |
| 2018 | 137 |
| 2019 | 124 |
| 2020 | 127 |
| 2021 | 110 |
| 2022 | 141 |
| 2023 | 113 |
| 2024 | 113 |
| 2025 | 66 |
| 2026 | 38 |
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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
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 CEN26LA304Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Hudson Oaks, TXThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff after the airplane had accelerated above its normal rotation speed. Also…NTSB ERA26LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Rural Retreat, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA26LA304Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Miramar, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover, which resulted in the left skid contacting ground and a subsequent dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA26LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Morgantown, WVThe fuel truck driver’s distraction and inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with an airplane.NTSB ERA26LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Sanford, METhe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA26LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Lakeland, FLAn in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.NTSB ERA26LA284Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Palmetto, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a fence.NTSB WPR26LA272Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Metaline Falls, WAThe pilot’s distracted attention on approach to landing on their failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inability to stop the landing roll on the grass runway.,NTSB ERA26LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Mooresville, NCThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB ERA26LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStits Playmate · Green Cove Springs, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA26LA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Lafayette, TNThe passenger’s abrupt manipulation of the flight controls during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence.NTSB ERA26LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Greensboro, NCThe flight instructor’s improper decision to leave the airplane with the engine running, which resulted in the airplane rolling forward and impacting a hangar.NTSB ERA26LA247Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Morganton, NCThe pilot and flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to complete a positive exchange of flight control following…NTSB WPR26LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Minden, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR26LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStoddard Hamilton Glastar · Summer Lake, ORThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll.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 CEN26LA206Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPitts Special S-1S · Bartlesville, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing rollout and subsequent aborted landing.NTSB WPR26LA182Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-5 · Jurupa Valley, CAThe pilot’s decision to land at night on a runway without illuminated runway lights. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to review NOTAMs for a nightly airport closure.NTSB WPR26LA184Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-6A · Kooskia, IDThe pilot’s collision with a hole in the runway surface during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR26LA174Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Big Water, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the airplanes critical angle of attack while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a subsequent stall and impact with trees during stall recovery.NTSB ERA26LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Quakertown, PAThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain aircraft directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing was the flight crew’s failure to ensure a positive exchange of flight controls during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC26LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Lapeer, MIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, runway excursion, and on ground collision with an object. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to…NTSB WPR26LA169Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Carlsbad, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA26LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Lanett, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway sign.NTSB ANC26LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC26LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Centennial, COThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the flare which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamic stall at a low altitude and loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN26LA167Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Topeka, KSThe student pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness while taxiing which resulted in a collision with fence poles on either side of a gate which was not intended for airplanes.NTSB CEN26LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Tahlequah, OKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB CEN26LA151Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCB · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR26LA142Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Spanaway, WAThe pilot’s excessive application of brakes, which resulted in the airplane tipping forward onto its nose.NTSB CEN26LA138Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Solon Springs, WIThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN26LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Sonora, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing.NTSB ERA26LA132Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Bennettsville, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees on takeoff from a rural road.NTSB WPR26LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to verify that the seat locking pins were fully engaged before takeoff, which allowed the seat to slide aft during the takeoff roll and resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR26LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Newkirk, NMThe pilots inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.NTSB ERA26LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Flemington, GAThe pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb and a subsequent forced lading.NTSB CEN26LA092Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · San Marcos, TXThe flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the elevator trim for the takeoff, that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to follow the before takeoff checklist.NTSB CEN26LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Sealy, TXThe failure of the nose wheel during landing that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA26LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVarga 2150A · Frostproof, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA26LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · East Farmingdale, NYA loss of brake effectiveness during taxi, which resulted in a collision with another airplane.NTSB ANC26LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Palmer, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA26LA062Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Pensacola, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack during initial climb which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA26LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Zanesville, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during an approach to land.NTSB ERA26LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Oxford, CTThe pilot’s failure to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB CEN26LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Grantsburg, WIThe collision with a white-tail deer during the landing in dark night visual conditions.NTSB CEN26LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Reserve, LAThe pilot’s inadvertent application of the wheel brakes after touchdown.NTSB CEN26LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Bonilla, SDThe pilot’s inadequate flight planning and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the precautionary off-airport landing.NTSB ERA26LA005Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Reedville, VAThe pilot’s sudden incapacitation by an episode of abnormal heartbeat due to heart disease during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB ERA26LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Bluffton, OHThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB CEN26LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chaseley, NDThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.