Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series

22 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming O&VO-360 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. 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

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Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series per year, 1982–2026: 22 cases
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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.\"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 ('41514')
      AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 353))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB NYC08FA020Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Boynton Beach, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' improper in-flight fuel management.Oct 28, 2007 · N8155C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Port Orange, FLThe flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Nov 1, 2006 · N6017U · DestroyedNTSB NYC05FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · S. Hackensack, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment from prescription medication.Sep 3, 2005 · N30491 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05LA134Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Erie, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion on approach, and subsequent loss of engine power.Aug 14, 2005 · N7534W · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05LA159Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Rusk, TXA loss of engine power for undermined reasons, and the subsequent collision with power lines and the ground. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 15, 2005 · N8768F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05FA180Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Lake Michigan, WIThe pilot's inaccurate preflight planning and his delayed en route decision to make a fuel stop, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent ditching.Apr 26, 2005 · N5360F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Avondale, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power.Sep 29, 2004 · N54397 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA038Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCathaway RV-6A · Saticoy, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a loose B-nut fitting for the carburetor fuel inlet line, which allowed fuel to leak out.Nov 7, 2003 · N102RC · DestroyedNTSB SEA03FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLamb RV-4 · Vail, WAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the non-operating (vandalized) runway lights, the pilot's delayed departure to his…Jun 29, 2003 · N6596X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Cheraw, SCThe misrouting of the fuel lines to the fuel selector, which resulted in the use of a fuel tank with inadequate fuel supply, fuel starvation, and the loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's inadequate remedial action for conducting an emergency…Aug 3, 2002 · N3450R · Substantial damageNTSB IAD99FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Dravosburg, PAThe pilot's failure to accurately calculate fuel required for the flight, and his decision not to divert for fuel prior to his intended destination. A factor in the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his ability to operate the airplane with minimal…Mar 15, 1999 · N6638C · DestroyedNTSB ATL99FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Brevard, NCThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.Jan 28, 1999 · N1875H · DestroyedNTSB FTW97FA269Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Sarepta, LAThe pilot's impairment (drugs) resulting in his becoming disoriented and the ensuing loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the inaccurate navigation chart.Jul 15, 1997 · N777TU · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96FA233Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Birmingham, ALThe pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning/decision for electing to continue the flight after observing that the fuel gauges indicated empty. Contributing to the accident was an improperly adjusted economizer jet and an out of adjustment float. Also…Sep 27, 1996 · N8803J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91FA144Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · East Haddam, CTThe non-mechanical loss of engine power due to the failure of the pilot to use the auxiliary fuel boost pump during takeoff.Jun 9, 1991 · N2876Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90FA107Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · North Captiva, FLInadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Apr 19, 1990 · N30962 · DestroyedNTSB CHI89FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Delphi, INImproper planning/decision of the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel, and his failure to maintain flying speed during a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground.Jun 21, 1989 · N30BS · DestroyedNTSB DEN89FA127Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Wilmington, OHThe failure of the pilot to assure an adequate fuel supply and his failure to refuel en route.May 30, 1989 · N8213W · DestroyedNTSB NYC87FA249Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Riverhead, NYThe Piper PA-28-180 experienced a power loss due to fuel exhaustion while flying over the long island sound. The pilot was unable to reach shore prior to ditching. The ditching was successful and both occupants exited the aircraft without injuries. After…Sep 11, 1987 · N15917 · DestroyedNTSB NYC84FA224Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lincoln Park, NJThe acft collided with the ground shortly after takeoff. A following acft plt said the acft was slow and long on takeoffroll and stayed low after takeoff. The acft made a 90 degree right turn and then a 270 degree left turn and was about lined up to land…Jun 28, 1984 · N4342T · DestroyedNTSB ATL83FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Athens, TNThe plt had not flown for a couple of years. On 10/15/82 he received dual instruction in a C-172 & on the day of the accident was checked out in the PA-28. His certificate was not valid for night flight. At 1716 the plt activated a VFR flt plan. At…Oct 22, 1982 · N21678 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Taylorville, NCThe aircraft departed akron, NY at 1154 EST on a flight to charlotte,NC. Toward late afternoon, as the sun began to set, one of the passengers (the pilot's daughter), informed the pilot that the aircraft was getting low on fuel. He diverted toward an airport,…Mar 6, 1982 · N9783J · Substantial damage