Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 SER A&C
114 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming I0360 SER A&C. 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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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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41511'))
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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41511'))
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 FTW04FA206Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Olney, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.NTSB CHI04FA198Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Fox Lake, ILThe flight crew's failure to maintain airspeed which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. An additional cause was the flight instructor's unsuccessful remedial action during the course of the accident sequence. The slow flight performed was a factor.NTSB NYC04LA178Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGarrett Stephens Akro · Westport, NYThe pilot's loss of aircraft control while maneuvering, due to incapacitation, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB NYC04FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Wilmot, NHThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time.NTSB SEA04LA100Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGann Glasair II-S RG · Baker City, ORThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed (Vs) after encountering airframe icing during cruise flight. Factors include the pilot's intentional continuation of his flight along the planned…NTSB NYC04FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Corry, PAThe loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lost of control after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid trees during a forced landing at night. Factors related to the accident were a rough running engine and the pilot's…NTSB ATL04LA021Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGodwin Lancair 360 · Knoxville, TNA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and subsequent inflight collision with rocks during forced landing.NTSB FTW04LA004Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportColliander RV-8 · Van, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, rain, and fog.NTSB MIA03LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Atlantic OceanPilot incapacitation due to a cardiovascular event which led to loss of control and subsequent impact with water.NTSB FTW03LA173Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportApex CAP 10B · Gladewater, TXThe failure of the left wing, which resulted from progressive compressive fractures in the upper wooden spar cap. Contributing the accident was the difficulty in performing adequate inspections of the spar caps in an attempt to detect the compressive…NTSB CHI03FA149Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Sidnaw, MIThe improper short/soft field landing procedure by the pilot and his lack of recent experience in type of operation. Contributing factors were the short/soft field runway, the trees and his delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB ATL03FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Monroe, GAThe pilot’s exceedence of the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in the overload failure of the horizontal stabilizers, followed by the overload separation of the right wing and subsequent loss of control.NTSB MIA03FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAaa Aircraft Leasing 192 · Miami, FLThe inflight fire of undetermined origin, which resulted in pilot incapacitation, loss of aircraft control and an inflight collision with a building.NTSB MIA03LA001Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBowers Velocity SR6E · Valkaria, FLthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain.NTSB MIA02GA137Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna 172S · Tyner, NCThe loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB ATL02FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Lebanon, TNThe certified flight instructor attempted flight with known deficiencies in equipment, inoperative magneto, and subsequent lost engine power and collided with a transmission line while maneuvering for a forced landing.NTSB MIA02FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Lutz, FLThe suicidal act by the pilot resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then the ground. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's depression. Findings in the investigation were the pilot's overdose of zolpidem and citalopram before the…NTSB FTW02FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-20 · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into the rising mountainous terrain, and subsequent failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Contributing factors were the rising mountainous terrain, and the high density altitude,NTSB ATL02FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Tampa, FLThe pilot's unauthorized use of an aircraft for the purpose of commiting suicide.NTSB DEN01FA151Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Montrose, COthe pilot's intentional abrupt maneuver immediately after takeoff and the subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were high density altitude weather conditions, and the airplane improper weight and balance.NTSB IAD01FA096Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Rohrersville, MDThe pilot's continued VFR flight into obscured, mountanous terrain. Factors included the rising terrain and weather obscuration.NTSB MIA01LA202Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLancair 360 · St. Marys, GAThe flight instructor/pilot in command's continued flight into known adverse weather, which resulted in a loss of control, and uncontrolled descent, and the airplane crashing into the Atlantic Ocean.NTSB MIA01LA175Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBucker-Jungmann Aero Z-131 · Rupert, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB MIA01FA151Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20J · Monroe, NCThe pilot in command’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid objects, resulting in a stall/mush and collision with the terrain during uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the improper approach to land and his failure to…NTSB CHI01LA138Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrault Glasair SH2F · Green Bay, WIThe pilot allowed the airspeed to get too low and inadvertently stalled the airplane.NTSB CHI01LA131Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMadsen Lancair 320 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff and the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor to the accident was the pilot's total lack of experience in accident airplane.NTSB NYC01WA104Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationMooney M20E · Saint Mamet, FranceNTSB IAD01FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-RT201 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's spatial disorientation due to a night visual illusion. A factor was the dark night condition.NTSB LAX01FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20J · Wheaton Springs, CAThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and attempted VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB NYC00FA118Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Norton, VAThe pilot's improper weather evaluation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors in this accident were icing conditions, and aircraft loading which exceed the airplane's weight and balance limitations.NTSB ATL00FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Odessa, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. A factor was the utility pole.NTSB CHI98LA209Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTillman Christen II · Howell, MIthe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the go-around maneuver. A factor in this accident was the pilot s lack of recent experience in the accident airplane.NTSB NYC98FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Bridgeport, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were dark night conditions, low ceilings, rain, and his decision to divert to an airport under instrument meteorological conditions…NTSB LAX97FA272Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Hesperia, CAfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid high voltage power lines, while coping with a lack of engine power during a go-around in a high density altitude condition. Factors relating to the accident were: high density altitude that resulted in a normal reduction…NTSB MIA97LA202Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDFL Holdings Tango · Keystone, FLan in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD96FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Pittsburgh, PAThe pilot's utilization of airspeeds greater than the manufacturer recommended maneuvering airspeeds which exceed the design limits of the airplane and resulted in the subsequent failure of the wing spar.NTSB SEA96FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Bozeman, MTfailure of the pilot to follow the specified approach track (proper IFR procedure), and his associated failure to maintain altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to abide by the aircraft…NTSB MIA95FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Cedar Key, FLContinued flight by the pilot into known adverse weather (vip level three thunderstorm). The thunderstorm was a related factor.NTSB BFO94FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Ravenna, OHThe pilot attempted to fly the airplane with known deficiencies in the attitude indicator and became spatially disoriented during the takeoff climb. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, night conditions, and an inaccurate attitude indicator.NTSB FTW92LA150Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLewis-Starduster SA300 · Wills Point, TXThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout.NTSB LAX92FA172Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Placerville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and his improper use of the flight controls which endured airframe loads that exceeded the aircraft's design stress limits. Factors which contributed to the accident related to the pilot's encounter with…NTSB LAX91LA316Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJurca MJ5 Sirocco · Lake Mathews, CAThe pilot's intentional low altitude flight which resulted in a collision with a power line static cable. Contributing to the accident was inadequate light conditions which reduced the pilot's ability to detect the power line.NTSB FTW91FA089Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSteen Skybolt JW5 · Grand Prairie, TXThe pilot's failure to perform refueling and maintain airspeed above vs (stall). A factor was unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA90FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNeal Christen Eagle II · Akron, ALFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft and to recover from (or avoid) a subsequent (flat) spin. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow established procedures, his lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and the…NTSB DEN90DQA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMichael C. Quigley Velocity · Santa Teresa, NMFailure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground.NTSB FTW90DPJ04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMooney M20F · Bethany, OKLoss of control in flight when the pilot stalled and spun the airplane inadvertently while turning to the base leg. A factor was lack of night flying time.NTSB LAX89DUG03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportVan'S/Fish RV-4 · Hesperia, CAThe pilot's failure to properly latch the canopy prior to takeoff and by allowing the aircraft to enter into a stall during a critical phase of flight at an attitude insufficient to recover safely. A factor in the accident was the loss of his eyeglasses when…NTSB BFO89FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Frederick, MDNonsubmittedNTSB CHI89FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Ludington, MIThe pilot in command failed to maintain proper altitude utilizing basic flight instruments while experiencing a loss of gyro instruments.NTSB LAX86FA278Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Meyers, CAWith a density altitude of about 8400 ft, and an aircraft near its max certificated gross weight, the plt & 3 pax departed on rwy 18. During takeoff either the pilot's door was not closed or it came open. The open door degraded the acft's climb performance.…