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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 2002

235 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\") = 2002
    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 NYC03LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB 9 · Mount Union, PAThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the soft runway.Dec 31, 2002 · N136ER · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Blairstown, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Dec 30, 2002 · N6780B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA068Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBarber Glasair · Conroe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent loss of control.Dec 28, 2002 · N3885J · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pacoima, CAthe student pilot's excessive use of the elevator control that resulted in an inadvertent lift-off and his failure to maintain/attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and hard landing.Dec 21, 2002 · N733AM · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Cashiers, NCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by which he conducted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were a low ceiling and mountainous terrain.Dec 14, 2002 · N5899W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Dec 9, 2002 · N2588Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Moline, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during a base to final turn on approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the night conditions and the trees.Dec 6, 2002 · N80213 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Cartersville, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, during the landing roll resulted in the on ground collision with a ravine.Dec 6, 2002 · N5891E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Phelan, CAthe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that lead to a stall spin and impact with flat desert terrain.Dec 4, 2002 · N15969 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Holland, MIThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing roll. Additional factors include the student pilot's lack of total flight experience, the CFI's inadequate supervision, and the ice and snow on the runway.Dec 4, 2002 · N5321D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Vici, OKThe pilot's departure and continued flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the icing conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.Dec 3, 2002 · N4470R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lindsay, OKThe in-flight separation of the right wing due to the missing nut that secures the right wing's strut to fuselage fitting to the fuselage.Nov 29, 2002 · N5155E · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hollister, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.Nov 28, 2002 · N2423E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Cuba, MOThe pilots inadequate flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors to this accident were the crosswind and the ditch.Nov 28, 2002 · N4901S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Malaga, WAThe pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and up sloping terrain. Contributing factors were clouds, trees, and uphill terrain. The pilot’s performance and judgment were likely impaired by the effects of…Nov 26, 2002 · N65564 · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA049Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGirard RV-4 · Homer, LAThe pilot's VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance from trees during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing factors were fog and trees.Nov 25, 2002 · N5246 · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Prestonsburg, KYThe loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a failure of connecting rod end bolts, due to an over temperature condition.Nov 23, 2002 · N7192G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Rosamond, CAThe fatigue failure of left main landing gear strut at the upper fuselage aft attachment hole, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll.Nov 16, 2002 · N548RM · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Climax, NCThe pilot's operation of the airplane at a low altitude during final approach that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, a witness reported pitch-up, and subsequent stall and in-flight collision with terrain.Nov 15, 2002 · N8162N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Carrizo Springs, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter after encountering dynamic rollover. A contributing factor was the deer pulling the aircraft unevenly.Nov 13, 2002 · N7734H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to adequately remove frost/ice from the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush during the takeoff/initial climb.Nov 9, 2002 · N80948 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mesquite, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the ditch.Nov 5, 2002 · N13265 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Porter, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Oct 31, 2002 · N1317E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Coral Springs, FLThe failure of the dual students and flight instructors on both N9840V and N6101F to see and avoid each other, which resulted in a midair collision.Oct 27, 2002 · N9840V · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLaFerriere Vans RV-4 · Lake Geneva, WIThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the ditch adjacent to the roadway.Oct 27, 2002 · N994RV · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sebring, FLThe student pilot's premature rotation and failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.Oct 25, 2002 · N267EP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Morristown, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Oct 24, 2002 · N4599D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lakewood, NJThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a failure to remove carburetor ice, and loss of engine power. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.Oct 24, 2002 · N40059 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Las Palmas, PRThe pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks resulting in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a go-around. Additionally, the pilot's failure to monitor airspeed and proper touchdown point during the emergency landing resulted in another…Oct 23, 2002 · N2838T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Queen Creek, AZa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 21, 2002 · N4332W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Neenah, WIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the post. Factors included the post and the sun glare.Oct 17, 2002 · N46459 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot' inadequate evaluation of weather information, and the selection of the wrong runway that resulted in an attempted takeoff with a tailwind and the subsequent loss of control during takeoff.Oct 17, 2002 · N903WA · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Mount Sterling, KYThe failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an early descent into an antenna tower. A factor was the low ceiling.Oct 15, 2002 · N6413J · DestroyedNTSB SEA03LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Helena, MTThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tower during an aborted landing. Factors include landing with a tailwind and a tower.Oct 13, 2002 · N8752 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance due to her inadequate visual lookout.Oct 13, 2002 · N75164 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pompano Beach, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 13, 2002 · N6542J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Phoenix, AZfailure of the lubricating system resulting in a total loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing.Oct 12, 2002 · N9566U · DestroyedNTSB ANC03LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Wasilla, AKThe instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot-rated dual student, and the dual student's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the nose over of the airplane.Oct 11, 2002 · N7027D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain while maneuvering.Oct 8, 2002 · N4344J · DestroyedNTSB DEN03LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Broomfield, COthe pilot misjudging the clearance between the airplane and a fixed object during taxi. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted and sunglare.Oct 6, 2002 · N65312 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Moorhead, MNThe inadequate fuel management by the certified flight instructor.Sep 30, 2002 · N9714W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ekwok, AKA partial separation of one propeller blade during cruise flight.Sep 30, 2002 · N723C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Spokane, WAThe flight instructor's delay of the remedial action necessary to correct for the student pilot's error during the landing flare. Factors include the student pilot's misjudgment of the aircraft's height above the runway when he initiated the flare.Sep 28, 2002 · N132ND · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA296Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhetzel Thorpe T-18 · Valley Center, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not verifying the fuel supply, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate…Sep 25, 2002 · N60LW · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA175Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Milton, FLA sheared mixture cable which resulted in a loss of engine power.Sep 23, 2002 · N8828N · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Bumpass, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the narrow runway width.Sep 21, 2002 · N737TG · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Edinburg, VAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 18, 2002 · N5033H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Frederick, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the manufacturer's inadequate written guidance regarding simulated engine failures during takeoff.Sep 16, 2002 · N2549R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCharles Maxted RV6 · Bay Minette, ALThe intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the right magneto resulting in the partial loss of engine power during the initial climb.Sep 16, 2002 · N440CM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Sturtevant, WIThe proper touchdown point not attained and the approach speed not obtained/maintained by the pilot.Sep 16, 2002 · N54091 · Substantial damage