Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, TX
30 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming O&VO-360 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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'))
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."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'))
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 CEN24FA042Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Plano, TXThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.NTSB CEN20FA012Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Hebbronville, TXThe failure of the spotter helicopter pilot to maintain clearance from the gunner helicopter while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the effects from the pilot’s use of impairing drugs.NTSB CEN19FA170Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Huntsville, TXA total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector to the "off" position.NTSB CEN16FA114Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportOhlgren RV 6A · Abilene, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to his combined use of central…NTSB CEN15FA422Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPierce, Henry Bushby Mustang II · Granbury, TXThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN11LA086Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Emory, TXThe pilot's loss of control and failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around after a hard bounced landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s recent minimal experience in airplane…NTSB CEN11LA067Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Post, TXThe pilot's decision to operate the helicopter over the maximum gross weight and forward of the recommended center of gravity.NTSB 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.NTSB FTW04FA144Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Harwood, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during takeoff.NTSB FTW04FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's incapacitation due to chest pains, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB FTW04FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sugar Land, TXThe pilots failure to maintain clearance with powerlines during a VFR approach. Contributing factors were the prevailing dark night conditions,and the high winds.NTSB FTW00FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · New Braunfels, TXthe seizure of the engine while maneuvering due to the oil pressure relief valve plug ball seat becoming contaminated with metal. Contributing factors were the inadequate engine maintenance, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW90FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Fabens, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a takeoff with less than full power resulting in a stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to lean the mixture to compensate for the high density altitude, and the gross improper,…NTSB FTW89DQG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Lamesa, TXThe pilot was spraying a field of cotton, and was in a turnaround when the airplane descended to the ground. The autopsy indicated the pilot died of acute coronary thrombosis. Although tox results indicate the presence of alcohol in the pilot's blood, the…NTSB FTW88FA028Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lancaster, TXThe pilot received a weather report indicating that IFR conditions prevailed. After takeoff the airplane traveled approximately 1/2 mile before it crashed. Pilot was not instrument rated and had very little total time. He did have three hours of night time…NTSB FTW87FA105Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Eagle Lake, TXOn April 25,1987 a Grumman American AA5B, N28846, impacted the terrain near Eagle Lake, Texas. The private pilot and her husband received fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The…NTSB FTW83FA254Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Haskell, TXThe acft crashed while on a flt in an area where thunderstorm warnings were in effect. There were no known witnesses to the actual crash, but 2 or 3 local residents heard an acft eng at about the estimated time of the accident. One resident about 1/4 mi from…NTSB FTW83LA215Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Port Aransas, TXDuring a wx briefing, the non-instrument rated plt was told to expect no significant en route wx, but was advised of lower ceilings along the coastline, later that night. There were no records of en route wx briefings. When the acft was about 40 mi northwest…NTSB FTW82FA382Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Paris, TXThe PA-24 had departed rwy 17 at cox field & was climbing at the time of the collision. The plt had reported his intended departure on UNICOM. The AA5B had reported 5 mi sw of the arpt descending through 5,000 ft. for landing. The head-on collision occurred…NTSB FTW82FRG34Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBeech C23 · Port Aransas, TXWitnesses observed the acft on a high final approach to rwy 12 when a go-around was initiated over the rwy at approximately 150 to 200 ft AGL. The acft started a steep banked right turn to a downwind position. The bank continued and the acft descended rapidly…NTSB FTW82FA152Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Roanoke, TXWitnesses reported that the aircraft appeared to takeoff and climb normally until it reached an altitude of about 100 ft AGL. It then pitched up abruptly to about a 70 deg nose high attitude. After the pitch-up, the aircraft climbed to about 175 to 200 ft…NTSB FTW82DA024Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA-5B · Eagle Lake, TXNTSB FTW79FA022Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Hempstead, TXNTSB FTW76AF005Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Morgan, TXNTSB FTW74AF015Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Salt Flat, TXNTSB FTW73AF051Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Douglas, TXNTSB FTW70AF048Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M20C · Kerrville, TXNTSB FTW69A0040Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M20 · Fort Mckavett, TXNTSB FTW69A0020Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Gilmer, TXNTSB UNK64X2527Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA18A · Sinton, TX