NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series
889 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming IO-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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41509'))
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'))
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 LAX91LA293Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Shoshone, CAAn electrical short of the battery cable.NTSB NYC91LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Pomeroy, OHAn inflight collision with terrain after the pilot became incapacitated due to an allergic reaction to bee stings. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to recognize the situation in time to make the recovery.NTSB CHI91LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Hill City, SDPoor preflight planning by the pilot and over confidence in the aircrafts ability. Factors related to the accident were a high density altitude and a proper climb rate not attained.NTSB CHI91LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Big Rapids, MIExcessive application of the flight controls by the student pilot. A factor related to the accident is delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.NTSB SEA91FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Butte, MTInadequate inflight decisions, fuel starvation, and failure to perform alternative IFR approach procedures. Factors include operation with known deficiencies in equipment, disorientation, and lack of familiarity with the geographic area.NTSB NYC91LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Miamisburg, OHThe instructor pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in a strong crosswind.NTSB CHI90GA273Incident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-3O · Cape Girardeau, MOExcessive play in the landing gear extension linkage. A factor in the incident was unreliability of the gear indicating system.NTSB CHI90LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Webster, WIThe failure of the nose gear transmission mounting bracket which resulted in nose gear collapse during the landing roll.NTSB LAX90DVA05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportVans RV-3 · Bakersfield, CAThe pilots loss of directional control after a touch and go landing in a newly acquired homebuilt aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the pilots lack of experience in this aircraft.NTSB SEA90FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Pocatello, IDThe instructor pilots poor judgement in performing low altitude steep turn maneuvers resulting in an inadvertant stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Factors in the accident were the over gross weight and out-of-cg aircraft loading, and strong gusty…NTSB SEA90LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Pomeroy, WAA malfunctioning fuel injection system and the pilot's attempted operation above certificated maximum gross weight with a known deficiency in this equipment.NTSB MKC90LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Scott, ARPilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Related to the accident was tall grass and soft terrain.NTSB CHI90FAMS2Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Charlevoix, MIThe probable cause of this accident is undetermined.NTSB MIA90LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Margate, FLLoss of power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing. A factor in the accident was that the pilot did not follow the flight manual to ensure that the fuel tanks were filled to capacity.NTSB MIA90IA072Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Tallahassee, FLProper glidepath not maintained.NTSB FTW90LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Stephenville, TXImproper planning/decision by the pilot.NTSB FTW90LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Friona, TXThe pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver during initial climb out with inadequate altitude for recovery.NTSB MIA90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Naples, FLCollapse of the landing gear during the landing roll due to an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC90LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Montague Island, AKSelection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot. Contributing factors were: rough terrain, gusty winds, high vegetation, and trees.NTSB CHI89DEP09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCabrinha/Free Spirit 412 · Waukesha, WIThe plt became lost/disoriented and allowed fuel exhaustion to occur before accomplishing remedial action. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse environmental conditions and the road sign and vehicles in the emergency landing area.NTSB LAX89LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B-160 · Merced, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB MKC89FA153Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Broken Bow, NEImproper planning/decision by the pilot by performing acrobatic flight with baggage in the rear cockpit of the aircraft, which probably restricted movement of the flight controls and resulted in uncontrolled flight and a spin.NTSB FTW89LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Bristow, OKThe pilot's improper fuel management and failure of the inflight restart attempt.NTSB MIA89FA115Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Daytona Bch Shr, FLIn-flight loss of control while maneuvering to reverse direction due the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the 'steep turn.'NTSB ATL89LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Steubenville, OHThe rudder control cable failed which rendered the control surface inoperative. The loss of rudder precluded the pilot from maintaining directional control after landing.NTSB CHI89LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7KCAB · Pine Creek, WIThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain which resulted in the failure to achieve a proper climb rate which resulted in the collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the uphill, snow covered terrain.NTSB LAX89LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Phoenix, AZThe pilot lost control during the landing roll and collided with a fence. He reported that he was completing his landing roll on runway 25L, when the aircraft was blown sideways by a gust of wind. He stated that he then applied power to avoid a ground loop.…NTSB CHI89LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Carbondale, ILThe student pilot, while on the takeoff roll on his first solo flight, experienced a loss of directional control which he failed to correct. The aircraft swerved to the left and departed the runway, striking a VASI installation before coming to a stop. The…NTSB ATL89FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · La Follette, TNThe pilot reported an autopilot problem and was not able to maintain control of the airplane. The airframe components were scattered in a circular pattern. All fractures displayed overload failures. The wreckage examination failed to disclose any system or…NTSB CHI88DEM08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Grand Haven, MIThe pilot's inattentive fuel system monitoring, and the resultant total failure of the aircraft's powerplant due to fuel exhaustion. A forced landing was executed on a stretch of beach with sand dunes, and the aircraft was substantially damaged during the…NTSB BFO88LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30-160R · Chantilly, VAThe instr & stu plt were doing a practice landing on rwy 27 at the front royal airport when the acft landed hard and bounced about 20 ft high. A go around was made, however, the landing gear would not retract. After two flyovers of the arpt it was confirmed…NTSB NYC88FA248Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-39-30 · Margaretville, NYThe acft departed block island, RI en route to stewart international airport, newburgh, new york, the aircraft never arrived and was reported missing August 2, 1988. The aircraft was missing until November 21, 1988 when it was found near Margaretville, NY by…NTSB NYC88FA185Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Egg Harbor Twsp, NJThe Bellanca was maneuvering and had hooked up with a banner, when control was lost and it impacted the ground. Witnesses said the aircraft was at full power when it went into a nose high attitude and stalled to the right. After impact with the ground the…NTSB SEA88LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Palmer, WAWhile on a VFR cross country flight the pilot encountered instrument meteorological conditions along his route. The aircraft was not instrument equipped, even though the pilot is instrument rated. The pilot had to make two precautionary landings prior to the…NTSB SEA88LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Blackfoot, IDThe pilot lost directional control of the aircraft during gusting crosswinds. During landing rollout the aircraft veered from the centerline of the runway to the right striking a fence. The pilot had only 7 hours of flight time in this aircraft.NTSB MIA88LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Jupiter, FLThe plt stated that he had completed a ldg away from his home base without the gear down & locked lights being illuminated. He stated that he had assumed the lights were 'burned out'. Upon departure, he retracted the gear & flew to his home airport. Upon…NTSB LAX88FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Chino Hills, CAFailure of both pilots to see and avoid each other and thus avert the collision.NTSB CHI88LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Decatur, ILThe aircraft experienced a landing with the gear retracted. The pilot stated that he perceived the yellow light indication for the landing gear to mean 'down', instead of looking for a green light.NTSB MKC88LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Leavenworth, KSWhile practicing landings and takeoffs, the PIC inadvertently put the gear switch in the retract cycle while rolling out. The gear began its retraction cycle with the acft still on the rwy, damaging the retraction system. The plt elected to tkof, but once…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 DEN87LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Taos, NMThe plt attempted to land on rwy 22 with a left quartering x-wind. Drg the landing, the acft bounced twice, then veered to the right & went off the rwy. The plt applied power & initiated a go-around. The acft became airborne, but its right wing struck the…NTSB CHI87LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Bad Axe, MIDuring a demonstration of an aborted takeoff, the 'power was cut' after the aircraft accelerated to about 75 mph. At about that time, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind and became airborne. A power recovery was initiated, but the aircraft touched down in…NTSB DEN87LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Grandforks, NDThe commercial plt was flying cross country on a personal flight. After takeoff during gear retraction, a loud noise was heard in the cockpit. Upon reaching the first destination, the plt attempted gear down but gear did not extend. Manual extension was…NTSB NYC87FA204Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Lincolnville, METhe plt was making an approach to knox county arpt, rockland me and after receiving a wx report from UNICOM that the local wx was below approach minimums he indicated that he would make a missed approach. There was no further communications from the acft. A…NTSB LAX87LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Fremont, CAWhile on final apch to lnd on rwy 28, a glider (Schweizer sgs 2-32, N242DB) & a tow plane (Bellanca 7KCAB, N88314) collided in flt at an alt of about 200' AGL. The tow plane was returning fm a LCL tow mission & the glider was returningfm a LCL sightseeing…NTSB LAX87WA216Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-30 · Mexicali, MexicoNTSB ATL87LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot failed to maintain a proper descent rate on the approach for landing. He said the right engine failed to respond when he added power to arrest the rate of descent and thereafter, he applied full power to either go-around or land further down 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 LAX87FA136Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Lebec, CAPrior to the flt, the plt rcvd 2 wx briefings & was adzd of low ceilings, restricted visibilities & mtn obscurement along the route. Also, he was adzd that VFR flt was not recommended. The surviving pax said that after entering the mtn area, they contd 'in…NTSB DEN87LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Erie, COAcft lifted off at slow airspeed and stalled/mushed back to rwy.