NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series
5,181 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.
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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.\"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."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 CEN16LA338Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's improper decision to continue a descent during a night visual approach a for landing which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility and pilot's disregard of the PAPI indications that the…NTSB GAA16CA440Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA427Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Hamburg, NYThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a landing area overshoot, a runway overrun, a landing gear collapse, and a collision with a guard rail.NTSB ERA16LA286Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · McDonough, NYThe pilot’s improper recovery from a slow flight configuration at low altitude, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate at low…NTSB GAA16CA406Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Kalispell, MTThe airplane's hard landing during an aborted takeoff, following an encounter with a downdraft during takeoff initial climb from a remote mountain airstrip, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, attempt to land on the runway remaining, and subsequent nose…NTSB GAA16CA404Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Wickenburg, AZThe pilot's incorrect balked landing procedure, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, hard landing, a runway excursion, and nose gear collapse.NTSB ERA16LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSorensen Danny Pitts S1 S · Somerville, TNThe failure of the left landing gear leg due to fatigue, which resulted in a ground loop during landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane builder's installation of a custom-built landing gear rather than the landing gear included with the…NTSB GAA16CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 44 · Keene, NHThe flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach while operating in atmospheric conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR16LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBert N Norris RV-6 · St. Maries, IDA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.NTSB ANC16CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Nome, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and impacting a barricade. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's improper placement and marking of a metal…NTSB GAA16CA364Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Manhattan, KSThe flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction's omission to use an appropriate checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft's fuselage and bulkhead.NTSB GAA16CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Stamford, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi for departure.NTSB GAA16CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24 · Springfield, MOThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was in the down and locked position prior to touchdown.NTSB ERA16LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Poughkeepsie, NYAn overstress failure of the left main landing gear attachment bolts, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN16LA225Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24 · Houston, TXThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR16LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Prescott, AZThe pilots' improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN16LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 180 · Port Lavaca, TXLoss of engine power due to failure of a connecting rod.NTSB ERA16CA211Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA16CA302Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Rowesville, SCThe fuel line failure between the fuel transducer and the carburetor, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced off airport landing.NTSB GAA16CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Williamstown, NJThe pilot's landing area overshoot and failure to maintain surface speed and braking capability, which resulted in a runway overrun and a collision with a fence.NTSB GAA16CA266Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Pine Bluff, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during a low-altitude turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR16LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Waianae, HIThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in applying carburetor heat during flight while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA16LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Batavia, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with runway signs.NTSB WPR16LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Delano, CAThe student pilot’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR16LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Yucca Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to attain airspeed and a positive rate of climb during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of directional control, an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR16IA100Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · San Carlos, CAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and secure the input swivel boot on the swivel joint, which resulted in excessive vibration that led to fatigue cracks and failure of the throttle cable.NTSB ERA16FA170Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Pompano Beach, FLThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control while demonstrating a simulated engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper response to the simulated engine failure.NTSB CEN16LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Sand Springs, OKA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB GAA16CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Frenchville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a runway contaminated with ice and snow, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with a snowbank.NTSB ERA16LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · West Mifflin, PAThe pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures for an engine fire during start.NTSB GAA16CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Homestead, FLThe pilots decision to hand prop the airplane's engine without securing the airplane, resulting a runaway airplane and collision with a fence.NTSB CEN16LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B 2B · Galena, MOThe pilot’s loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN16LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Wichita, KSThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel management.NTSB GAA16CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Pearland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an airport sign.NTSB ERA16LA126Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20 · Pottstown, PAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and a subsequent off-airport landing.NTSB CEN16LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAriosto James J Ariosto Mustang II · Normangee, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning procedures during the flight.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 ERA16LA109Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Port Jefferson, NYThe flight instructor's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA16LA106Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Destin, FLThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to turn the airplane away from the lighted airport at low altitude, over water, with no visible horizon, in dark night conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR16LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Las Vegas, NVThe loss of helicopter control as a result of the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB CEN16LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Pontiac, MIThe pilot’s operation of the airplane below the glideslope and off course during a night, instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.NTSB GAA16CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5 · West Point, VAThe pilot's decision to fly a traffic pattern following an aborted instrument landing in night instrument metrological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference to the runway, an inadvertent aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA16LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lawrenceville, GAThe flight instructor's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN16LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Sugarland, TXThe overspeed of the main rotor system for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN16LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · New Century, KSThe pilot’s application of excessive brake pressure to maintain a safe taxi speed during a long, slightly downhill taxi with a strong quartering tailwind, which resulted in a brake fire.NTSB ERA16FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Lake Worth, FLA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR16LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Compton, CAA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.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 GAA15CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Lexington, NEThe pilot's improper fuel planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and loss of engine power. Additionally, the pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the emergency landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.