NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series, TX
55 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
| 1964 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1968 | 4 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Where
Latest cases
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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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" 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 CEN24LA147Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Bluff Dale, TXAn engine compartment fire for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.NTSB CEN23FA284Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Sherman, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to feather the left propeller following the loss of engine power.NTSB CEN22LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Houston, TXThe instructed pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing resulting in a wheels up landing.NTSB CEN21LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Navasota, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN19LA153Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Fredericksburg, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN18LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteen Skybolt · Lexington, TXThe fatigue failure of the main landing gear (MLG) truss, which resulted in the MLG spreading apart.NTSB CEN16LA380Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Mineral Wells, TXThe pilot's fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines and their subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN15LA357Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Clifton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control during a precautionary landing following a total loss of power to one engine. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN15CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Mesquite, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which exceeded the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.NTSB CEN13FA432Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after a loss of left engine power due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a proper preflight that could have detected water accumulation in the fuel system before takeoff.NTSB CEN12LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Roanoke, TXThe pilot’s failure to follow the published emergency procedures to lower the landing gear following a loss of electrical power.NTSB CEN11CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Austin, TXThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN10FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot’s failure to detect water contaminated fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the worn and loose fuel caps, which allowed water to enter the fuel tanks.NTSB CEN10FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Port Mansfield, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the water while on approach (VFR) to land.NTSB DFW08CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Houston, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB DFW08CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Shallowater, TXFailure of the pilot to maintain a safe clearance from the terrain while manuevering for the landing surface.NTSB DFW07LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.NTSB FTW04LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Galveston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the pilot's failure to evaluate the wind, prior to landing downwind.NTSB FTW03LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · McKinney, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during landing. A contributing factor was flaring too high.NTSB FTW02LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Ozona, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night conditions.NTSB FTW01LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Pleasanton, TXthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributory factors were the gusty wind and the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB FTW99LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Lufkin, TXThe loss of control due to the separation of the left main landing gear as a result of the fatigue failure of the U-bolt which attaches the landing gear to the airframe.NTSB FTW95FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Joaquin, TXThe performance of aerobatics at low altitude and the inadvertent stall.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 FTW85LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Amarillo, TXDuring the lndg roll, all 3 lndg gear collapsed. The plt stated that on short final he inadvertantly retracted the gear instead of the flaps. He immediately cycled it back down butthe gear collapsed shortly after touchdown.NTSB FTW82FRG31Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30 · San Antonio, TXDue to unfavorable weather conditions enroute to austin, TX the pilot diverted to San Antonio, TX. The engines lost power as the aircraft approached the destination airport. The pilot was unable to restart the engines or glide to the airport and the pilot…NTSB FTW82FRG13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-39 · Corpus Christi, TXNTSB FTW82FPA04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Addison, TXNTSB FTW81FPA15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Bonham, TXNTSB FTW80FQG01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Big Spring, TXNTSB FTW79DQG39Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Canadian, TXNTSB FTW78FQG45Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Snyder, TXNTSB FTW78FA062Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Lake Dallas, TXNTSB FTW77FRA26Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Pearland, TXNTSB FTW76DPA23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-39 · Fairfield, TXNTSB FTW76DQG20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Lames, TXNTSB FTW74FRA16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7KCAB · Friendswood, TXNTSB FTW73DRA20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Angleton, TXNTSB FTW72DPD47AccidentClosedPiper PA-30 · Ranger, TXNTSB FTW72FPD16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Wichita Falls, TXNTSB FTW71DRG97Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Leakey, TXNTSB FTW71FPD28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Coleman, TXNTSB FTW70F0083Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper J3C · Shallowater, TXNTSB FTW69F0550Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Abilene, TXNTSB FTW69F0363Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Euless, TXNTSB FTW69F0175Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Lubbock, TXNTSB FTW68A0108Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7KCAB · Georgetown, TXNTSB FTW68F0522Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · San Marcos, TXNTSB FTW68F0261Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Hearne, TX