NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series, KS

12 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.

Cases per year

19642026
NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series, KS per year, 1964–2026: 12 cases
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'KS' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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.

NTSB GAA19CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV 6 · Paola, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion during the aborted landing and subsequent impact with vegetation and a nose-over.Jun 1, 2019 · N515CW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA297Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 · Topeka, KSThe failure of the pilot and flight instructor to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.Aug 1, 2017 · N22HW · DestroyedNTSB DEN07LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Lawrence, KSTotal failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly. Contributing factors in this accident were worn parts in the landing gear retraction/extension assembly, and mechanical binding of the extension assembly.Aug 31, 2007 · N22HW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Abilene, KSThe pilot failed to achieve clearance over the trees and wires. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot failed to use all available runway, a downwind takeoff was performed, the tailwind, trees, and wires.Jul 29, 2002 · N90TC · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Nov 8, 1987 · N7277Y · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Manhattan, KSThe plt said he put the landing gear selector switch to the down position and thought that he observed a green, down andlocked indicator light; however, the acft landed with the gear retracted. Examination of the acft after the accident revealed that the…Jun 23, 1985 · N7012Y · Substantial damageNTSB MKC77FCQ43Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Wichita, KSJun 24, 1977 · N8695Y · Substantial damageNTSB MKC75FCQ12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Liberal, KSAug 12, 1974 · N41823 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70AK039Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Wichita, KSJan 15, 1970 · N8648Y · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70A0010Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Topeka, KSSep 12, 1969 · N8701Y · Substantial damageNTSB MKC66D0579Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Lawrence, KSMay 26, 1966 · N7898Y · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X0176Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA30 · Lacrosse, KSJan 6, 1964 · N7121Y · Substantial damage