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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 1994

187 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1994
    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 LAX95LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-161 · Elko, NVThe pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff.Dec 29, 1994 · N2269Z · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.Dec 29, 1994 · N737ZJ · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Missing, FLUndetermined.Dec 25, 1994 · N5916V · DestroyedNTSB MIA95LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tavares, FLThe failure of the no.3 connecting rod resulting in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.Dec 24, 1994 · N2829P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · La Belle, FLPartial loss of engine power due to total failure of the no. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons. Also, unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.Dec 23, 1994 · N41774 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Auburn, WAThe pilot-in-command's not maintaining clearance from the power lines. A factor was the pilot-in-command's not maintaining the proper VASI glideslope.Dec 15, 1994 · N8388Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Corona, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his improper use of the rudder and brakes.Dec 11, 1994 · N6882W · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.Dec 11, 1994 · N6466D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Oxnard, CAthe pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft was secured prior to attempting an engine start by handpropping.Dec 8, 1994 · N2027P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172J · Batavia, OHFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/toughdown. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind and proximity of the ditch to the runway.Dec 2, 1994 · N12395 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Glenburn, METhe pilot's (1) improper decision to initiate a takeoff with ice on the wing.Nov 24, 1994 · N112KF · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Crystal River, FLThe pilot in command's failure to maintain visual outlook during taxiing.Nov 23, 1994 · N1385U · Substantial damageNTSB BFO95LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Bethel, MEthe flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate control of the airplane during a go-around. The gusty wind conditions were contributing factors.Nov 22, 1994 · N19735 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Blanco, TXThe pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were the uphill terrain, the long vegetation, and short takeoff area available.Nov 21, 1994 · N65275 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Stow, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. Other related factors were: heavy rain, moderate turbulence, dark night, and high winds.Nov 18, 1994 · N14315 · DestroyedNTSB SEA95LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Casper, WYFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel.Nov 14, 1994 · N3323P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC95LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. A crosswind and icy runway conditions were factors in the accident.Nov 12, 1994 · N6322D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Mc Cordsville, INthe pilot's improper use of the cyclic control. Factors were the diversion of attention and total lack of experience in the type of aircraft, by the pilot.Nov 8, 1994 · N317GB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95FA031Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Honolulu, HIImproper loading of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed.Nov 4, 1994 · N3198Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW95LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Colorado Spgs, COThe pilot's improper landing flare, the resultant porpoise and an inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.Oct 29, 1994 · N52521 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Grand Forks, NDthe fatigue failure of the crankshaft.Oct 22, 1994 · N587PA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Winfield, ILCollision with the ground for an undetermined reason. The pilot's psychological condition was a probable factor.Oct 16, 1994 · N9089U · DestroyedNTSB FTW95LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Farmington, NMThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were wind shear, crosswinds, and gusts.Oct 13, 1994 · N20384 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Center Harbor, NHThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition.Oct 9, 1994 · N733MV · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Coalinga, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path.Oct 8, 1994 · N5061R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grt Barrington, MAthe pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapsed landing gear. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total recent flying experience and recent experience in make and model.Oct 7, 1994 · N44794 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA351Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · West Chicago, ILthe pilot's failure to use the manual hydraulic pump to lower the landing gear. Factors were the failure of the fuel selector handle, the subsequent fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to properly crossfeed and restart the left engine.Sep 30, 1994 · N5272A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Knightdale, NCDivergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason(s) resulting in rotor blade contact with the tailcone.Sep 28, 1994 · N83112 · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Woodland, CAthe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed during a short field approach and the inadvertent entry into a stall/mush condition. In addition, the instructor failed to take proper remedial action.Sep 25, 1994 · N4813T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Galena, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing. A factor was the unfavorable winds at the remote landing area.Sep 25, 1994 · N7513K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dale, INthe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight. Factors associated with the accident were poor preflight planning, inattentiveness to the fuel supply during the flight, the ditch, and the utility pole which was contacted during the…Sep 23, 1994 · N6244W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA370Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJames B. Edwards Cozy · Skull Valley, AZThe pilot's poorly planned approach by failing to maintain the proper airspeed and alignment. The pilot's total expereince, and lack of experience in the airplane make and model were factors in this accident.Sep 21, 1994 · N151JE · DestroyedNTSB NYC94LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · New London, PAThe pilot failed to maintain adequate airpseed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with terrain.Sep 18, 1994 · N13510 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · W. Lafayette, INThe pilot's improper level-off and recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of training for recovery from bounced landings and/or aborted takeoffs.Sep 17, 1994 · N523PU · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available to complete the flight. A factor in the accident was the siphoning of fuel from the fuel cap.Sep 17, 1994 · N9359D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb.Sep 15, 1994 · N3930Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kodiak, AKA failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions. A crosswind and rough/uneven terrain were factors in the accident.Sep 13, 1994 · N8653Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA362Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Big Bear City, CAthe failure and separation of the right main landing gear wheel assembly due to a preexisting and undetected crack.Sep 11, 1994 · N19NH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA322Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Boone, IAthe failure of both pilots to adequately monitor radio communications during an exceptionally busy period. Factors related to the accident were the high vegetation and the failure of airport personnel to recognize and correct a hazardous situation.Sep 11, 1994 · N2105E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Warrenton, MOthe pilot's failure to use the proper procedure for an aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, the pilot's poor preflight/preparation, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.Sep 10, 1994 · N98525 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bullfrog, UTThe pilot-in-command exceeded the airplane's maximum crosswind component capability. A factor related to the accident was the gusty crosswind.Sep 9, 1994 · N9918Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Englewood, COThe pilot's inadvertent groundloop of the airplane.Sep 9, 1994 · N5056V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA326Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Brookfield, WIthe commercial pilot's poor planning/decision making. A related factor is the wet, grass runway selected for landing.Sep 8, 1994 · N7384G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's improper flare during the landing touchdown. The pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft make and model was a factor in the accident.Sep 8, 1994 · N3363M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA235Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Coolin, IDThe failure of the engine manufacturer to properly remanufacture and adequately inspect the no. 1 rocker arm prior to its installation on the engine. This resulted in fatigue cracking of the rocker arm and a subsequent loss of engine power.Sep 7, 1994 · N61838 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA350Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Rescue, CAThe pilot's delayed go-around. His inadequate compensation for the wind was a factor.Sep 4, 1994 · N9699Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Orlando, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper landing flare/touchdown, resulting in a hard landing, and subsequent separation of the nose gear.Sep 3, 1994 · N734QA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThalman Thorp T-18 · Kenosha, WIthe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions. A factor associated with the accident is the prevailing carburetor icing conditions.Sep 2, 1994 · N2911 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tok, AKThe worn cam shaft lobe and worn valve lifter.Sep 2, 1994 · N8597D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Everett, WAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control.Aug 31, 1994 · N1329C · Substantial damage