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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 1996

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.

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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\") = 1996
    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 LAX97LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Banning, CAThe pilot's intentional low flight in an area of foothills and canyons at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from obstacles.Dec 29, 1996 · N9944U · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Manville, NJThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around, and his failure to retract the flaps in increments.Dec 27, 1996 · N738UW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ellington, CTice ingestion into the engine from the carburetor air box, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing, off airport, on unprepared terrain.Dec 22, 1996 · N55228 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA071Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFarhat RV6A · Julian, CAflight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe ice and an inability to maintain clearance (proper altitude) from mountainous terrain. Moderate to severe icing conditions in clouds, turbulence, and…Dec 22, 1996 · N961CP · DestroyedNTSB IAD97LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 HP · Islip, NYThe students pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.Dec 22, 1996 · N8414H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Lakeport, CAinadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and his delayed corrective action to the student pilot's abrupt control inputs, thereby allowing the main rotor blades to strike the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the CFI's lack of…Dec 15, 1996 · N8311A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Ardmore, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.Dec 11, 1996 · N77974 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Pensacola, FLfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. The crosswind was a related factor.Dec 10, 1996 · N6955D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Van Nuys, CAimproper flare by the pilot during the landing, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing, dragged wing tip, and a collapsed main gear.Nov 25, 1996 · N54686 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Olive Branch, MSthe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a ballooned/bounced landing. The gusty wind was a related factor.Nov 24, 1996 · N739ZA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hart, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on rollout.Nov 22, 1996 · N6804W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoody RV-6 · Cottonwood, AZloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).Nov 14, 1996 · N12033 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Waukegan, ILthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's misjudging the flare.Nov 12, 1996 · N55161 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Bruneau, IDthe pilot's failure to perform adequate preflight planning to ensure that the aircraft could complete a takeoff in the distance available. Factors relating to the accident included: a short takeoff area, and a dirt bank at the end of the road from which the…Nov 7, 1996 · N32518 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB 9 Tampico · Laurens, NYthe student pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for a precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the student becoming lost, the subsequent low fuel condition, and the embankment in the emergency landing area.Nov 4, 1996 · N5541C · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Brandy Station, VAthe certificated flight instructor's failure to ensure that proper altitude/clearance was maintained above the terrain and trees, while on final approach. Darkness was a related factor.Oct 30, 1996 · N7737G · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-19 · Mckinney, TXthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, by selecting a seat/cushion that would not allow adequate knee clearance and ankle movement in the cockpit, which was subsequently attributed to the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during…Oct 30, 1996 · N5102R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · Kasilof, AKthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude on final approach to land, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a dirt bank before reaching the proper touchdown point. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of the frozen dirt bank…Oct 26, 1996 · N7431D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Alliance, NEthe instructor-pilot's inadequate supervision by not taking timely action after the student started losing directional control. A factor was the loss of directional control by the student pilot.Oct 23, 1996 · N3939Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 21OK · Tampa, FLThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the improper planning/decision of the pilot of the Cessna 210 to depart the traffic pattern on the downwind leg rather than on the upwind leg as…Oct 20, 1996 · N81SC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Fruitland Park, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during takeoff. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.Oct 19, 1996 · N5155E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Kingsburg, CAthe student pilot's use of an excessively lean mixture, which led to engine overheating, detonation, subsequent failure of the number 2 piston, and a forced landing.Oct 15, 1996 · N6187K · DestroyedNTSB SEA97GA008Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Holden, UTThe first pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering the airplane in close proximity to the ground. This subsequently led to an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground. Factors contributing to the accident include the…Oct 10, 1996 · N91017 · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Plymouth, CAfailure of the #3 exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with a fence post.Oct 3, 1996 · N5705U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Port Ashton, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts.Oct 3, 1996 · N2821P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Cedar City, UTthe pilot's failure to attain proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a premature lift-off and an encounter with the terrain during the aborted landing. Excessive extension of the wing flaps was a related factor.Oct 1, 1996 · N5459H · Substantial damageNTSB IAD96LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMerritt Acro Sport II · Cumberland, MDThe pilot's failure to select the electric fuel boost pump during take off which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing. A factor to this accident was the owner/builder alteration of the fuel system by…Sep 30, 1996 · N30803 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Delavan, WIthe pilot's failure to assure the airplane was properly secured prior to hand-propping the engine.Sep 29, 1996 · N7216Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Falcon, COFailure by the pilot to select suitable terrain for landing. Factors were inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight by the pilot by failing to check NOTAMS and failing to use communication aids available to him.Sep 25, 1996 · N41369 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Noatak, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.Sep 21, 1996 · N9366D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Minto, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in inadequate airspeed for conditions, an inadvertent stall, and collision with terrain (water).Sep 21, 1996 · N241WH · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain.Sep 17, 1996 · N3086Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Lyon, MSthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in a ground swerve. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.Sep 12, 1996 · N29464 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA379Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palestine, TXThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.Sep 8, 1996 · N7467D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96TA148Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Elmendorf, AKloss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from improper positioning of the fuel tank selector; inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI); and the flight crew's improper emergency procedure.Sep 8, 1996 · N4372A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKthe pilot's improper braking action, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent damage to the airplane. His excessive airspeed during landing was a related factor.Sep 8, 1996 · N9116D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Pacific City, ORthe pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the transmission line. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's low altitude flight, and the transmission line.Sep 7, 1996 · N12382 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA382Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Edgewood, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was a whirlwind.Sep 7, 1996 · N9071L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96FA327Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Tomahawk, WIthe student pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his initiation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of control. Factors were: the dark night and the weather conditions.Sep 5, 1996 · N2338Z · DestroyedNTSB CHI96LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chicago, ILthe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience (or lack of training) in recovery from bounced landings.Sep 2, 1996 · N65785 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Gakona, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with trees/brush. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind and wind gusts.Sep 2, 1996 · N7669D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19 · Augusta, MEthe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in at hard landing.Sep 1, 1996 · N2009A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Skwentna, AKcorrosion and subsequent fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in engine failure and a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the operator's non-compliance with a service…Sep 1, 1996 · N4366Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mccarthy, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, and his selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff site. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind.Sep 1, 1996 · N1879A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Auburn, CAthe pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery. A contributing factor was his lack of recent flying experience.Aug 29, 1996 · N9315E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Williamson, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.Aug 24, 1996 · N7061R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Truckee, CAthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. The encounter with a ditch was a related factor.Aug 24, 1996 · N64198 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Mulino, ORloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).Aug 18, 1996 · N150KS · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Soft terrain was a factor in the accidentAug 17, 1996 · N6119W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Slana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.Aug 16, 1996 · N6760B · Substantial damage