NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series
18 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming IO-320 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
Where
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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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41509')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 350))
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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41509')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350))
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 SEA07LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarnhart RV-6 · Auburn, WAA loss of engine power due to the obstruction of the engine's air inlet by a fabricated neoprene seal, and inadequate maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC06CA164Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBaker, Timithy Falco F8L · Montgomery, NYThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB NYC06LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Norfolk, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a single-engine go-around. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.NTSB MIA03LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Immokalee, FLA loss of engine power on takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02FA215Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Marble Hill, MOThe solid fuel system contamination resulting in a loss of engine power. The inadequate emergency procedures, and the airspeed not maintained by the pilot were additional causes.NTSB SEA01FA175Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · McCall, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of power on the left engine, resulting in loss of aircraft control. Factors included a loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to properly configure…NTSB MIA01FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Ponce, PRThe pilot's decision to attempt flight with known deficiencies in the airplanes right engine, his failure to feather the right propeller after the engine failed , his failure to retract the landing gear following the engine failure, and his failure to…NTSB NYC00LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Morristown, NJThe pilot's failure to obtain proper takeoff airspeed and his failure to follow published emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight and water contamination of the fuel system.NTSB FTW99FA222Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 · Holdenville, OKthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb. Factors were the loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB IAD99LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Fairfield, VAThe owner's failure to comply with the Airworthiness Directive and the subsequent fuel system filter blockage by ice leading to fuel starvation and power loss of the right engine. Additionally, the pilot's improper selection of the left auxiliary fuel tank…NTSB BFO94LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Sandy Hook, NJThe loss of engine power for reasons undetermined and the inability of the pilot to feather the propeller.NTSB CHI87DEX08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Sheridan, INOn initial climbout at approximately 400' AGL the aircraft experienced a total power failure. The pilot attempted to maneuver the aircraft to return to the airport, however, the aircraft was forced to land in a farm field 1/4 mile short of the airport. The…NTSB DEN87LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Beulah, WYThe acft lost power during a normal climb on a personal trip. The private plt noticed a drop in fuel flow pressure and smelled fuel. The plt then selected boost pump on but the pressure stayed low. The plt elected to make a forced landing and selected a…NTSB MIA87LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlasair Glasair · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe plt stated that while in the pattern, the engine started to run rough and then quit. He attempted to return to the runway, but the aircraft crashed into trees about one mile from the airport. No reason was found for the loss of power as described by the…NTSB LAX87LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Holbrook, AZJust after takeoff, the right engine lost power at an altitude of approximately 450 feet. The right propeller was feathered, but the pilot was unable to maintain altitude. Subsequently, the aircraft collided with terrain about 3 miles south of the airport.…NTSB CHI85LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Germantown, OHOn return to the airfield, the acft lost pwr in the turn to final apch. The plt turned to an unprepared fld in order to avoid obstacles. During the landing roll the acft struck a fence post and fence. The plt stated the accident could have been avoided by…NTSB MIA83LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-39 · N. Ft. Lauderda, FLPilot says he refueled at nassau with 20 gals in aux. Tanks. Estimated 10 gals each main tank. 45 minutes after departure #1 eng. Failed. 5 minutes later #2 failed. Aircraft sank.NTSB LAX82DA315Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Santa Catalina, CAThe aircraft lost right engine power following departure from Santa Catalina. Unable to climb the aircraft to airport altitude the pilot decided to proceed over the open sea to san clemente. About 19 miles from the island the pilot stated he switched fuel…