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NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series, NJ

22 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" = 'NJ' 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\" = 'NJ' 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" = 'NJ' 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 ERA22LA414Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-39 · Caldwell, NJThe pilot’s acute cerebrovascular event, which caused symptoms that diminished his situational awareness and prompted him to abort the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion.Sep 9, 2022 · N8925Y · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Sussex, NJThe pilot's improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Feb 9, 2014 · N103KW · Substantial damage NTSB NYC05LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Millville, NJThe flight instructor's failure to lower the landing gear during landing.Jan 10, 2005 · N7547Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC04LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with wires.Jul 31, 2004 · N53748 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC03LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Linden, NJThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors in the accident were the crosswind and the snowbank.Mar 10, 2003 · N30EF · Substantial damage 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.Dec 19, 1999 · N7397Y · Substantial damage 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.Jun 30, 1994 · N7041Y · Destroyed 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…Jul 18, 1988 · N86628 · Destroyed NTSB NYC84LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Manahawkin, NJThe acft descended out of control into trees and slid down an embankment. The plt said everything seemed normal on takeoff until the acft was put into a climb at about 93 mph at 50 ft AGL the acft began vibrating and veered about 90 degrees to the right. An…Jul 15, 1984 · N68Y · Destroyed NTSB NYC84LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Egg Harbor Town, NJAccording to the pilot at 350 to 400 ft AGL and aprx 85 KTS the acft abruptly pitched nose down. Recovery was attempted but, the pilot related, the flt controls were jammed. Impact occurred in 30 ft deep water about 45 degrees nose down. During recovery the…Jun 25, 1984 · N8888N · Destroyed NTSB NYC84FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · E. Hanover, NJThe acft was observed as it made a low pass over the end of the rwy, then pull up in a roll and/or vertical maneuver. One witness said that on the downward side of the maneuver, the acft appeared to stall or shudder. Before recovering, the acft impacted in a…Mar 25, 1984 · N11678 · Destroyed NTSB NYC83FHM02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportDial-Thorp T-18 · Morristown, NJThe plt had been active in organizing an air show, but was not considered a participant. However, his home built acft was on static display. On the 2nd day of the show, the chairman of the event gave him permission to do a fly-by. Subsequently, he initiated a…Jun 12, 1983 · N11BD · Destroyed NTSB NYC83FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Atlantic City, NJThe plt had landed at Atlantic City, NJ at aprx 1545 while en route to oxford, CT. Before taking off, he contacted two fss's and both advised that VFR flt was not recommended. The non-instrument rated plt took off at aprx 1920 local time with no flt plan. At…Jan 6, 1983 · N7619Y · Destroyed NTSB NYC79FHD03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Lumberton, NJOct 14, 1978 · N7887Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FHD18Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7KCAB · Point Pleasant, NJJun 28, 1978 · N6315N · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FHM10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Newark, NJOct 11, 1974 · N7940Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FHD22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Moorestown, NJJan 12, 1973 · N8452Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FHM06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Fairfield, NJAug 8, 1972 · N8237Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69F0319Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Sussex, NJFeb 4, 1969 · N7617Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67F0452Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Millville, NJJan 17, 1967 · N8192Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0405Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Bridgeport, NJNov 20, 1966 · N8126Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66F0664Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Teterboro, NJApr 22, 1966 · N7689Y · Substantial damage