NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 2021
113 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 |
Where
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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\") = 2021
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") = 2021
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 WPR22LA069Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Auburn, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in an impact with power lines.NTSB WPR22FA067Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV6 · Show Low, AZThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following an aborted landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB WPR22LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Ivanhoe, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN22FA067Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Houston, TXThe student pilot’s decision to depart into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB ANC22LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, off-airport landing, and nose over.NTSB CEN22LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Wheeling, ILThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the student pilot’s self-induced pressure to land after being admonished by the controller.NTSB CEN22LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Miamisburg, OHThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a low-altitude hover shortly after liftoff.NTSB CEN22LA040Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 23 · Abilene, TXThe flight instructor’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the missing placard showing the usable fuel quantity.NTSB CEN22LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · West Union, OHA malfunction of the flight controls for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB GAA22WA031AccidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172N · Worms, GermanyNTSB ERA22LA066Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot’s inadvertent selection of an off fuel selector position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA22LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Sarasota, FLA partial loss of engine power due to a failed throttle cable.NTSB CEN22LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Hudson Oaks, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing was the pilot’s improper fuel planning.NTSB WPR22LA030Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Newdale, IDThe flight instructor’s failure to monitor the flight to ensure terrain clearance during the dark night conditions.NTSB WPR22FA022Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Ukiah, CAA power interruption due to water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in the student pilot aborting the takeoff and landing hard. Contributing to the accident were a leak in the left fuel tank that allowed water to enter and damage to the fuel tank that…NTSB ERA22LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 23 · Ballston Spa, NYThe flight instructor’s and student pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR22LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · White Swan, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.NTSB ERA22LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Inverness, FLThe pilots inadequate recovery from a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the fuselage.NTSB WPR22LA009Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Albany, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA22LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Williston, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain on approach which resulted in controlled flight into trees. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach path, the dark night conditions and the landing…NTSB ANC21LA098Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance to terrain following a go-around.NTSB ERA22LA068Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and initial climb. Contributing was the pilot’s physical limitation which caused an inadvertent application of left rudder.NTSB ANC21LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cordova, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR21LA364Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Auburn, CAThe student pilot’s inadequate flare which resulted in a hard and bounced landing.NTSB WPR21LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to an electrical issue.NTSB ERA21LA370Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Walnut Cove, NCThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun, collision with an airport boundary fence, and a nose over event.NTSB ANC21LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Homer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC21LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Nenana, AKThe pilots over application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC21LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Chandalar Shelf, AKA separation of the rudder cable from the rudder pedal due to the connecting bolt detaching for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ERA21LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Ayer, MAThe pilot’ improper preflight and inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC21LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Gustavus, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an off-airport beach landing.NTSB ANC21LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare while landing off-airport with a tailwind.NTSB ANC21LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA392Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Olive Branch, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a direct crosswind that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA386Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAcro Sport II · Fishers, INThe airplane’s total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of leaking fuel from a loose fuel inlet fitting to the fuel control unit.NTSB WPR21LA331Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Hayward, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.NTSB ERA21LA328Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Orlando, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from improper maintenance of the fuel selector valve and fuel selector valve cover.NTSB WPR21LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Panguitch, UTThe airplane’s inability to maintain altitude during the initial climb due to a degradation in the airplane’s performance due to high-density altitude conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to conduct preflight performance planning…NTSB ANC21LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rohn, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC21LA075Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe malfunction of the control stick during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA21LA320Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Miami, FLThe failure of the flight instructor to maintain the proper rate of descent during the aborted takeoff.NTSB WPR21LA301Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Amado, AZThe inflight separation of a section of a propeller blade due to a fatigue crack, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB CEN21LA365Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Urbana, OHThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR21FA288Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBorom Long-EZ · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and to retract the speed brake during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct a flight review in an…NTSB ERA21LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Farmingdale, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a fuel truck while taxiingNTSB ANC21FA065Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172P · Eagle River, AKAn inflight collision with terrain under unknown circumstances. Contributing to the delayed rescue response was the failure of the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) to activate as designed, and the mechanic’s failure to ensure the correct ELT was installed…NTSB WPR21LA311Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Kernville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing after an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB CEN21LA337Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Larimore, NDThe pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ANC21LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Anchorage, AKThe fatigue fracture of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 1025 carbon steel rudder post, which resulted in structural failure of the rudder. Contributing to the fatigue failure was the post’s susceptibility to fatigue cracking under normal service…NTSB WPR21LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172I · Renton, WAThe boat operator’s failure to remain a safe distance from the floatplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in a collision.