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NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series, MO

29 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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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" = 'MO' 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

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\" = 'MO' 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.

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" = 'MO' 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

Run 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 CEN25LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Springfield, MOThe flight instructor’s inability to confirm landing gear position before landing due to the sun glare which resulted in gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was an undetected tripped circuit breaker for the landing gear and the inoperative gear…Oct 10, 2024 · N7577Y · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · El Dorado, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Nov 21, 2017 · N62979 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA512Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Bragg City, MOThe pilot's failure to properly tighten the b-nut from the engine-driven fuel pump to the fuel-metering unit during maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jul 29, 2012 · N8121Y · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10CA258Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCalcote Clarence E Glasair RG · Lee's Summit, MOThe failure of the landing gear to fully extend and lock in the down position for unknown reasons.May 18, 2010 · N236CC · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05FA189Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Aurora, MOThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude. A factor to the accident was the pilot operating the airplane over its certified maximum gross weight.Jul 18, 2005 · N7868Y · Substantial damage 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.Jul 25, 2002 · N8563Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI99LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Troy, MOthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing. Factors in the accident were the proper alignment not attained by the pilot and the trees.Sep 18, 1999 · N53895 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94DCA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-39 · Viburnum, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to final. The gusty tailwind during the turn was a contributing factor.Feb 18, 1994 · N8913Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI92DCA04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportTinsman RV6 · Foristell, MOThe partial failure of the fuel injection system. Factors related to the accident are the pilot's insufficient altitude to reach the runway from the downwind leg, and the presence of transmission wires in the off airport landing site.Sep 13, 1992 · N42JT · Substantial damage 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.Sep 23, 1990 · N752CF · Minor damage NTSB MKC85LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-39 · Peculiar, MODuring the landing roll at the plt's pvt air strip with a runway consisting of wet sod, the brakes were applied to stop the acft. The braking was ineffective and the acft departed the side of the runway. After departing the runway the main gear and nose gear…Apr 29, 1985 · N8943Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC83LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Springfield, MOThe student pilot retracted the landing gear during landing roll. This was to be a touch and go landing and the student had just raised the flaps in preparation for takeoff. The instructor stated that during the landing roll the student pilot moved the gear…Apr 27, 1983 · N8301Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC83LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Miniplane · Bates City, MOThe pilot stated he landed on a sod strip which has a slight uphill incline. He stated the touchdown was hard and the main gear splayed out. The struts then dug into the sod and the aircraft nosed over.Oct 17, 1982 · N41W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC81FCG08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Springfield, MOOct 21, 1980 · N8456Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79FCG07Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Excelsior Spgs, MOOct 14, 1978 · N88063 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79DCG03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Nevada, MOOct 10, 1978 · N7900Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78DCA01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Festus, MOOct 16, 1977 · N7885Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77FCA31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Vichy, MOSep 22, 1977 · N7866Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77FA006Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30B · St Louis, MONov 30, 1976 · N8489Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DCG94Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Excelsior Spgs, MOAug 6, 1976 · N11FS · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76FCG34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Bolivar, MONov 10, 1975 · N7465Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76FCG11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Kansas City, MOJul 24, 1975 · N7103Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75FCG30Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Kansas City, MOFeb 10, 1975 · N300RE · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75FCG26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Bolivar, MODec 19, 1974 · N7465Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74AK007Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Kansas City, MOAug 17, 1973 · N7876Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74FCA02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Summersville, MOJul 20, 1973 · N8400Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73DCA29Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7KCAB · Houston, MOJun 21, 1973 · N2978G · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71DCG28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Cassville, MOOct 23, 1970 · N8161Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0178Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7KC · Gravois Mills, MOAug 17, 1968 · N6315N · Substantial damage