NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 1989
204 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 | 204 |
| 1990 | 190 |
| 1991 | 219 |
| 1992 | 202 |
| 1993 | 207 |
| 1994 | 187 |
| 1995 | 189 |
| 1996 | 168 |
| 1997 | 200 |
| 1998 | 204 |
| 1999 | 207 |
| 2000 | 206 |
| 2001 | 206 |
| 2002 | 235 |
| 2003 | 213 |
| 2004 | 226 |
| 2005 | 192 |
| 2006 | 188 |
| 2007 | 169 |
| 2008 | 188 |
| 2009 | 155 |
| 2010 | 165 |
| 2011 | 159 |
| 2012 | 165 |
| 2013 | 132 |
| 2014 | 123 |
| 2015 | 123 |
| 2016 | 121 |
| 2017 | 114 |
| 2018 | 138 |
| 2019 | 125 |
| 2020 | 127 |
| 2021 | 113 |
| 2022 | 143 |
| 2023 | 115 |
| 2024 | 115 |
| 2025 | 96 |
| 2026 | 103 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1989
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 DEN90LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Broomfield, COFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The snowbank was a related factor.NTSB DEN90LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Billings, MTThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during adverse wind conditions.NTSB NYC90FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Washington Twp, NJThe failure of the pilot to properly pre-flight plan and execute the VFR flight. Factor's related to the accident were: the pilot's inexperience; no visual cues (lights) due to dark night conditions; the pilot's disregard of the weather briefing.NTSB CHI90LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Middletown, OHThe inability to establish a sufficient climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experinece in this type of aircraft.NTSB ATL90LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Muscle Shoals, ALThe premature flare initiated by the student pilot and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action, which led to an inadvertent stall and a hard landing.NTSB SEA90LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Salem, ORThe pilots inadequate visual lookout while taxiing. Factors related to the accident are: the pilot's diverted attention and the pole.NTSB ANC90LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AKFailure of the non-certificated Pilot to remove ice/frost from the wing(s) prior to flight. His lack of training and qualification were probable contributing factors.NTSB SEA90FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Nordland, WAUndetermined.NTSB LAX90LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bumble Bee, AZThe failure of the student pilot to apply carburetor heat in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the desert terrain.NTSB LAX90LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Placerville, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX90LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Monterey, CAPilot misjudged clearance between the aircraft's wing tip & the fuel truck. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of the vehicle (fuel truck).NTSB CHI90LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · West Chicago, ILFailure of the solo student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the student pilot's lack of total inexperience, and the runway lights.NTSB LAX90LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American P-51D · Van Nuys, CAThe P-51 pilot's failure to see and avoid the standing C-172.NTSB DEN90LA032Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Powderville, MTThe pilot in command left the airplane unattended with the engine running. That the pilot's son did not understand the unsafe condition is considered a contributing factor.NTSB ATL90LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Jackson, TNLoss of power in both engines (probable fuel starvation) due to improper planning/decision by the pilot(s), and lack of supervision by the instructor. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was considered to be a factor.NTSB CHI90LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Barron, WIImproper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot and subsequent carburetor ice. Contributing factors were: carburetor icing conditions, slick (wet/snow covered) runway, and trees/brush near the departure end of the runway.NTSB NYC90LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-23 · Tinton Falls, NJPrecautionary landing in unsuitable terrain following a partial power loss due to a failed exhaust valve.NTSB ATL90LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · New Bern, NCThe failure of the instructor pilot to ensure that the engine fuel selector valves were properly positioned prior to takeoff, which led to fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB DEN90LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Steamboat Spgs, COContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his delay in diverting or reversing course. The terrain, weather conditions, wing ice, and trees were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB ANC90T#A01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB FTW90LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Allen, LAFuel system contamination due to inadequate maintenance/service of the airplane.NTSB BFO90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mitchellville, MDThe pilot allowed the aircraft to enter an inadvertent porpoise during an aborted takeoff.NTSB NYC90LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Coatesville, PAImproper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB MKC90LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Springdale, ARThe banner tow pick up equipment became entangled resulting in a jammed rudder and restricted aircraft control.NTSB FTW90LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Fabens, TXThe pilot's improper flare during landing and inadequate recovery from the ensuing bounced landing. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.NTSB LAX90LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Tucson, AZImproper flare by the student pilot, which resulted in a porpoise, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DEN90TL#01Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA-18-150 · Alamagordo, NMNTSB LAX90LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · S. Juan Batista, CAThe pilot's intentional buzzing and failure to see and avoid a guy wire.NTSB MIA90LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Immokalee, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude and his failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to see and avoid obstructions. The static line (obstruction) was a contributing factor.NTSB LAX90LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palo Alto, CAThe flight instructor improperly supervised the flight and the dual student pilot failed to properly set the fuel selector valve in the proper position. Both pilots failed to use the emergency checklist.NTSB CHI90LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lansing, ILThe pilot's inadvertent selection of unsuitable terrain (taxiway/construction area). The steel marker poles contributed to the aircraft damage.NTSB BFO90LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Wytheville, VAThe loss of propeller control which resulted in engine shutdown and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB BFO90FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Mchenry, MDThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate takeoff airspeed as a result of an improper flap setting. Contributing factors were a takeoff with a tailwind, an upsloping runway, and high density altitude.NTSB CHI90DEK02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEickmeier Pitts Special/S1C · Van Buren, OHA total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB LAX90LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22A · Simi Valley, CAStudent pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude.NTSB ATL90LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Knightdale, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the runway resulting in the airplane colliding with trees while making an approach to landing with no electrical power.NTSB MKC90LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Omaha, NEFailure of the throttle cable assembly which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with a fence.NTSB NYC90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Palmyra, NYThe pilot failed to maintain airspeed during a tight closed pattern turn to final. Contributing factor(s) was: the pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather conditions, which included fog and reduced visibility.NTSB ANC90LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Near Cold Bay, AKImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions and high vegetation in the forced landing area were contributing factors.NTSB FTW90LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Henderson, TXThe loss of engine power as a result of a failure of the number 3 exhaust valve due to undetermined reasons. Factors involved in the accident were the previous owner's delay in overhauling the engine and his failure to adhere to the manufacturer's recommended…NTSB MKC90FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Delavan, MNFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a low pass, and to see-and-avoid obstructions (inadequate visual lookout). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's ostentatious display and the obstructions (powerlines).NTSB MIA90LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Tampa, FLAn animal (cow) that had wandered onto the arpt.NTSB FTW90LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Amarillo, TXThe loss of aircraft control by the pilot.NTSB CHI90LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Toledo, OHFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind and the pilot's improper compensation for wind condition.NTSB MKC90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Jefferson City, MOInadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were the dark night & rainy weather.NTSB ANC90LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Dillingham, AKFailure of the right main gear.NTSB FTW90LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Edmond, OKInadequate supervision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the passenger's impairment from use of a prescription drug (medication).NTSB ANC89LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kiana Creek, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot, and the premature lift-off. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition and the pilot's self-induced pressure.NTSB ANC89LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Iliamna, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in himself and the aircraft, and the strong/gusty wind conditions.NTSB FTW89LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-19 · Mckinney, TXPilot's improper technique in recovery from a bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go around.