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NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series, OH

24 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" = 'OH' 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\" = 'OH' 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" = 'OH' 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 CEN13LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Dayton, OHThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be undetermined because a postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jun 20, 2013 · N7017Y · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11LA364Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 · Phillipsburg, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff following a loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.May 21, 2011 · N7248Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC03LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWohlers Falco F.8L · Ashland, OHA loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine air intake duct tubing, which resulted in a total blockage of the induction inlet duct. A factor related to the accident was the inadequate 100-hour inspection by maintenance personnel. (This narrative…Jul 7, 2003 · N33LW · Substantial damage NTSB IAD03FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · NewPhiladelphia, OHThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel, and his failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed with one engine inoperative.Jun 16, 2003 · N8162Y · Destroyed NTSB IAD98LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Dayton, OHthe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.Aug 30, 1998 · N8349Y · Substantial damage NTSB IAD96LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Waterford, OHthe pilot's decision to abruptly maneuver the airplane with insufficient altitude to recover.Aug 18, 1996 · N88428 · Substantial damage 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.Jul 5, 1991 · N68560 · Substantial damage 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.Mar 9, 1991 · N64937 · Substantial damage 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.Mar 11, 1989 · N12208 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87DEG03Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportRichard A. Brown Falco F-8L · Mc Arthur, OHPIC and acft owner landed at a/p and req fuel which was not avail. Acft left to fly to another a/p. during initial climb engine quit at 300-400 feet. PIC turned back toward rwy, acft stalled, impacted ground in 90 degree left wing low attitude. Other pilots…Feb 13, 1987 · N894RB · Destroyed 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…Aug 29, 1985 · N53982 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Columbus, OHThe pilot taxiied onto 8 foot culvert after landing. Pilot complained of taxiway markings and lighting. He also said he never saw the culvert.Oct 29, 1982 · N7850Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82FA211Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Vandalia, OHDuring descent at 215 mph the acft entered violent buffeting. Recovery was initiated by reducing power & the acft landed without any further incident. Examination revealed the horizontal stabilator was permanently bent downward on both sides. The acft was…Jun 6, 1982 · N7254Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEK24Accident · No injuriesClosedStarduster SA-300 · Barnesville, OHJul 29, 1977 · N72TD · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEI07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · North Benton, OHDec 22, 1976 · N8084Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEG19Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7KCAB · Lebanon, OHFeb 17, 1973 · N9080L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEK12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · St Clairsvle, OHDec 18, 1972 · N7495Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEG06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Blue Ash, OHSep 21, 1972 · N126PF · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71FGD12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Tiffin, OHAug 14, 1970 · N23301 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB CHI69F0169Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Lebanon, OHAug 10, 1968 · N7601Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0776Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Youngstown, OHJun 7, 1968 · N7850Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68D0558Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Willoughby, OHDec 29, 1967 · N7745Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67F0045Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Gallipolis, OHJun 3, 1966 · N7601Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI65A0086Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Cincinnati, OHApr 1, 1965 · N7442Y · Substantial damage