NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 1990

190 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

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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 1990 per year, 1964–2026: 14,588 cases
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1990
    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"

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NTSB LAX91LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Tucson, AZBoth pilots used poor visual lookout procedures.Dec 30, 1990 · N739ZV · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Sierra Vista, AZLoss of engine power due to carburetor ice from improper use of the carburetor heat control.Dec 28, 1990 · N5968W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Austin, MNThe pilot-in-command (student)'s failure to properly evaluate and compensate for gusty wind condiitons and to maintain directional of the aircraft during initial climb. Contributing was the student pilot's lack of total experience and wind gusts.Dec 13, 1990 · N1489U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJThe failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to prevent an overrun. Factors related to the accident were a partial power loss due to a faulty ignition system.Dec 7, 1990 · N8339D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff and his incorrect use of full flaps. Factors related to the high density altitude condition and to the pilot's abrupt airplane handling techniques.Dec 4, 1990 · N12943 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Vero Beach, FLThe failure of the pilot to perfrom a proper landing flare and touchdown resulting in a hard landing.Nov 29, 1990 · N733UC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Chamblee, GAPilot's failure to maintain adequate wingtip clearance during taxi.Nov 29, 1990 · N6168F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Marshfield, MAThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the emergency landing was made.Nov 26, 1990 · N4347H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Livermore, CAInadvertent flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and her failure to maintain adequate altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.Nov 26, 1990 · N2601X · DestroyedNTSB FTW91LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Granbury, TXTotal loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, and the darkness of the night.Nov 26, 1990 · N46383 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Taunton, MAThe pilot attempted to land in a strong cross wind, lost control of the airplane, ran off the runway and hit the VASI system.Nov 25, 1990 · N5780U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22Beta · Simi Valley, CAA divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, which resulted in rotor contact to the tailboom and cockpit.Nov 24, 1990 · N80783 · DestroyedNTSB FTW91LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Mount Ida, ARThe pilot in command's failure to compensate for the adverse wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control on touchdown. A factor was the gusty crosswind.Nov 24, 1990 · N4275Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Homestead, FLThe failure of the pilot to insure adequate fuel was present in the aircraft for the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Nov 20, 1990 · N80509 · DestroyedNTSB ATL91LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Winston-Salem, NCFailure of a piston pin plug which resulted in a total loss of power. Factors in the accident were an inadequate engine overhaul which led to premature engine wear, and the pilot's failure to obtain proper maintenance following a loss of engine oil pressure.Nov 20, 1990 · N8774N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Boise, IDThe pilot's delaying remedial action after a poor landing approach.Nov 16, 1990 · N57434 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Saxton, PAAn engine failure due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were the cfi's inadequate execution of emergency procedures.Nov 11, 1990 · N2972D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC91LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Thorne Bay, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.Nov 7, 1990 · N9786P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fort Scott, KSThe mixture control was set incorrectly resulting in fuel starvation, and the check list was not followed by the cfi/pic.Nov 3, 1990 · N739VN · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Torrance, CAThe student pilot failed to properly flare the airplane, made an improper recovery from the subsequent bounced landing. Contributing to this accident was the student pilot's total lack of experience and his improper use of the rudder.Oct 30, 1990 · N9592V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Summerville, SCAn eroded exhaust stack which allowed hot gases to impinge upon the firewall, and ignite cabin insulation.Oct 26, 1990 · N6142D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fort Myers, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control while landing with shifting gusty winds.Oct 25, 1990 · N98077 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC91LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control on landing and the failure to select suitable terrain.Oct 25, 1990 · N1181Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Goleta, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath while on final approach. A contributing factor was sunglare.Oct 22, 1990 · N13670 · DestroyedNTSB FTW91LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Grand Prairie, TXThe student pilot's improper flare technique and use of rudder.Oct 22, 1990 · N734KG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Placerville, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.Oct 20, 1990 · N7815G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's visual lookout was inadequate.Oct 16, 1990 · N73403 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN91LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Englewood, COThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.Oct 16, 1990 · N5523Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91FA011Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fort Wayne, INThe failure of the pilot to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed. Factors associated with the accident are premature rotation and the pilot's lack of recent total experience.Oct 16, 1990 · N5499K · DestroyedNTSB ANC91LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind, the soft runway, and lack of total experience in type of aircraft.Oct 16, 1990 · N4290H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Woonsocket, RIPilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the terrain to avoid getting the right skid caught in the grass, resulting in a loss of control.Oct 14, 1990 · N666U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-5 · Cape Coral, FLA partial loss of engine power, caused by mechanical failure of the number 3 cylinder engine exhaust valve, for an undetermined reason.Oct 14, 1990 · N5825L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Lexington, NCThe pilot's failure to establish an approach profile which would have allowed him to make a safe landing on the runway. The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed throughout the approach. A factor to the accident was the collision with the railroad berm.Oct 14, 1990 · N7103L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Dayton, OHA carburetor fire due to an engine backfire. A factor relating to the accident was improper remedial action taken by the pilot to extinguish the engine fire.Oct 11, 1990 · N2233E · DestroyedNTSB LAX91DUM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. Contributing to the accident was an engine power loss for undetermined reasons.Oct 11, 1990 · N6147J · DestroyedNTSB FTW91LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Claremore, OKFailure of pilot in command to insure the aircraft contained enough fuel for the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 9, 1990 · N46174 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's poor judgement due to consumption of alcohol, and his improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.Sep 30, 1990 · N6523H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Albany, TXFuel starvation power loss due to the inadvertent movement of the fuel selector valve by the passenger.Sep 29, 1990 · N2550B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kotes Lakes, AKThe pilot-in-command's encounter with turbulence while on final approach, and failure to maintain aircraft control.Sep 27, 1990 · N3897Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90FA187Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Birchwood, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to correctly analyze the wind and its effect on the airplane during the landing; thereby failing to maintain proper directional control.Sep 27, 1990 · N9279D · Substantial damageNTSB BFO90LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Maryville, KYThe failure of a hydraulic brake line which resulted in a loss of fluid, and an inoperative brake system during landing roll.Sep 26, 1990 · N96839 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Coal Creek, AKThe pilot's failure to adequately remove snow from the airplane and his delay in aborting the takeoff.Sep 23, 1990 · N7580Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Orovada, NVThe pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. His lack of recent experience in type of operation, (landings), and the inadvertent ground loop were factors in the accident.Sep 22, 1990 · N13686 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA333Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Reno, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the strong crosswind conditions.Sep 22, 1990 · N6617D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90DEP11Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportVarga Kachina 2150A · Neenah, WIThe pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, and his failure to refuel the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable, soft terrain encountered.Sep 22, 1990 · N8422J · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's inadequate removal of snow and ice prior to takeoff.Sep 22, 1990 · N2518A · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Livingston, NYThe pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering for an ILS approach. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience, low cloud ceilings and fog, and failure to follow IFR procedures.Sep 19, 1990 · N3100P · DestroyedNTSB MIA90LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Orlando, FLFailure of the pilot to follow proper procedures.Sep 18, 1990 · N7229F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Montague, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the student pilot's lack of experience performing landings.Sep 17, 1990 · N2894P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172-P · Hood River, ORThe pilot in command's encountering spatial disorientation and his failure to maintain airspeed.Sep 16, 1990 · N5332K · Destroyed