NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series
105 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming O&VO-360 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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
| 1982 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
Where
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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.\"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\" = 350))
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."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" = 350))
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 NYC07LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTemco GC-1B · New Smyrna Bch, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which was the result of a blocked fuel tank vent.NTSB ANC07LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB DFW07CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Lubbock, TXThe failure of the engine fuel supply line and the separation of the number one cylinder exhaust pipe resulting in an engine fire.NTSB DFW07LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Hilltop Lakes, TXThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice.NTSB DFW07LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Laredo, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN07CA035Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Falcon, COloss of power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the tree.NTSB DFW06LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Bishop, TXThe delayed landing flare by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI06CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Holly, MIA loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the guard rail and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB SEA06LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Cottage Grove, ORFuel starvation while on approach for landing resulting in a loss of engine power, and an inadequately accomplished annual inspection. Incorrect hardware which impeded the movement of the fuel selector valve, improper fuel management and not identifying the…NTSB MIA06LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · West Palm Beach, FLA loss of engine power during descent due to an undetermined reason, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing and collision with a culvert.NTSB CHI06LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Milwaukee, WIThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement. Factors to the accident included the pilot's impairment due to alcohol, the FAA's inadequate oversight when it issued the pilot a second class medical certificate,…NTSB ATL05CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Destin, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD05LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Denton, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC05LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Elyria, OHA loss of engine power during initial climb, as reported by the pilot, for an undetermined reason which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB DFW05FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hammond, LAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's in-flight mismanagement of the available fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tank position, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the low ceilings and the prevailing dark night conditions.NTSB MIA05LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Milton, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper fuel selector position.NTSB CHI05CA001Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-23-180 · Beatrice, NEThe loss of right engine power undetermined reasons. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power at a low altitude and below the single engine best rate of climb airspeed (Vyse), and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the subsequent forced…NTSB FTW04LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Shreveport, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI04LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Rockville, INThe restriction of airflow in the carburetor due to a foreign substance blockage of the venturi. A contributing factor was the trees.NTSB LAX04LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mariposa, CAThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX04LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Palmdale, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA04LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Enumclaw, WAA loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the failure of the heads of six of the eight cam followers. Factors include the pilot's decision to keep the gear retracted during the forced landing, and the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB LAX04LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Temecula, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA04FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Chinook, MTThe total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the separation of the carburetor from its mounting bolts, and the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for strong crosswinds while attempting the subsequent forced landing. Additional factors include…NTSB NYC03LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Leonardtown, MDA loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the fuel cap not being secured to the tank.NTSB CHI03LA213Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAllenberg Swick BC 12-D · Winsted, MNThe inadequate aircraft preflight by both pilots of the closed main fuel valve which led to fuel starvation of the engine. Additional causes were the lack of recent experience in the accident airplane and the inadvertent stall by both pilots after a loss of…NTSB CHI03LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Winamac, INA loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear due to the omission of the retaining bolt and subsequent shear failure of the anti-rotation pin. The unsuitable terrain encountered, and the rough field were factors.NTSB FTW03LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bonham, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the unapproved fuel selector valve handle installed on the aircraft by an unknown person. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC03LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Blue Bell, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI03LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Osage Beach, MOFuel Starvation due to the failure of the mechanical fuel pump and the inoperable electric fuel pump caused by the electrical system failure. Factors were the unsuitable terrain and the trees.NTSB CHI02LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Warroad, MNThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the muffler baffles which blocked the exhaust system. A factor to the accident was the treeline.NTSB NYC02LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Newburyport, MAA power loss for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB ATL02LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEames Acro Sport · Burlington, NCA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. This resulted in a forced landing and subsequent hard landing while maneuvering around trees.NTSB FTW02LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Alamogordo, NMthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff.NTSB ATL02FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Gainesville, GAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting from fuel system blockage and improper maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX02LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B95 · Henderson, NVthe loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the check pilot's failure to completely configure the airplane for a single engine go-around in a timely way.NTSB MIA02LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Deland, FLThe loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI01FA204Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · West Lafayette, INThe fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's alcohol impaired decision making. Additional factors were the trees and night.NTSB ATL01LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Zephyrhills, FLThe pilots failure to adequately preflight plan fuel for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB MIA01LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Osteen, FLThe pilot in command, flight instructor's delayed feathering of the right propeller after engine failure resulting in the airplane being unable to maintain altitude with the remaining engine and damage to the airplane during a forced landing in a field.NTSB ATL01LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Cross City, FLThe fracture of the crankshaft assembly that resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB SEA01LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Saint Helens, ORthe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat while attempting to determine if there was ice accumulating in the carburetor throat. Factors include flight in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and a fence running across the field in which the forced…NTSB MIA01LA062Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Milton, FLa loss of right engine power due to chaffed and frayed wiring on the right and left magnetos on the right engine resulting in a forced landing, an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB MIA01FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Zolfo Springs, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot executing a forced landing to an open field, and the aircraft subsequently impacting a tree during the landing rollout.NTSB FTW00LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Tulsa, OKthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC00LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Delta Junction, AKA loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX00LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Rialto, CAThe failure of the maintenance personnel to follow the manufacturer's procedures and directives regarding the proper torquing of the screws securing the oil pressure screen housing, which resulted in the loss of lubricating oil, and the subsequent seizure of…NTSB CHI99LA270Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Port Washington, WIthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI99LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Boscobel, WIthe pilot's improper approach to landing. Factors included the carburetor icing, the delayed use of carburetor heat, the unsuitable terrain for landing, and the ditch.NTSB SEA99LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20G · Burlington, WAA loss of engine power due to carburetor contamination. Factors include the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance when he performed his forced landing.