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 ATL02FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Vero Beach, FLThe flight's encounter with isolated severe to extreme turbulence that resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB SEA02LA040Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Scappoose, ORThe pilot's failure to tie down the aircraft prior to hand propping the engine. Factors were a fence, trees, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.NTSB NYC02LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Point Pleasant, WVAn inadvertent collision with a deer while landing at dusk. A factor in the accident was the dusk light condition.NTSB SEA02FA035Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Silver City, MTBoth the pilot/owner and the FAA inspector pilots' failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during a practice auto rotation landing which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot/owner's application of excessive anti-torque pedal during…NTSB FTW02LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Berryville, ARthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the sunglare.NTSB CHI02LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Salina, KSthe student pilot's improper flare and the CFI failed to take remedial action.NTSB DEN02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · St. George, UTThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during take off roll.NTSB LAX02LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Groveland, CAthe pilot's improper preflight planning and improper weather evaluation.NTSB IAD02LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Oxford, MAThe pilot's delayed aborted landing and his failure to attain obstacle clearance. The pilot's misjudgment of distance is a contributing factor.NTSB SEA02LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Renton, WAThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that adequate altitude/clearance above the ground was maintained during hovering flight, resulting in an inadvertent ground contact and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. A factor was the flight…NTSB IAD02LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Martinsville, VAThe pilot's premature rotation and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.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 LAX02LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Kingman, AZthe pilot's failure to complete and verify the prelanding checklist and extend the landing gear, which resulted in the gear-up landing.NTSB SEA02LA037Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Netarts, ORReason for occurrence undetermined.NTSB LAX02LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · La Verne, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control following his misjudged landing flare and hard touchdown.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 MIA02LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · High Springs, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the aircraft when it collided with a fence during the landing…NTSB NYC02FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mansfield, OHthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and subsequent forced landing. Factors were the carburetor icing condition, night conditions, trees, and the pilot's impairment from ingestion of an over-the-counter antihistamine.NTSB DEN02LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEsbenshade Starduster Too SA300 · Evans, COthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the wires. A contributing factor was the trees the airplane struck while the pilot was attempting to regain aircraft control.NTSB ATL02FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · McEwen, TNThe pilot initiated a VFR flight into known IMC conditions which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the low ceilings.NTSB MIA02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Athens, GAthe pilot misjudged the ailment of the airplane on the active runway, inadvertently taking off from a parallel taxiway, and subsequently departing the hard surface into a 40 foot drop off. A factor in this accident was a dark night, and the pilot's total…NTSB CHI02LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Wayne, INThe pilot not maintaining control of the airplane during an attempted go-around. A factor was the trees.NTSB NYC02LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B95A · Pittstown, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB LAX02LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Chandler, AZThe Bellanca pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his improper brake usage.NTSB LAX02FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrock Thorp T-18 · El Mirage, CAthe corrosion and fatigue failure of the tail wheel fork.NTSB SEA01LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Newberg, ORThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures.NTSB CHI01LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColonial C-2 · Faribault, MNThe failure of the landing gear shock strut.NTSB SEA01LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Carbonado, WAThe pilot-in-command's failure to utilize carburetor heat resulting in a loss of power and consequent descent into trees and terrain. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB CHI01LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · St. Helen, MIThe pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed which resulted in a premature lift-off and subsequent stall/mush. A factor to the accident was the fence.NTSB CHI01FA298Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSpears RV-6 · Grayslake, ILThe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the impairment due to marihuana.NTSB LAX01FA274Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Boulder City, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain and obstruction clearance altitude while maneuvering in a non-standard visual approach to land. The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude and distance from the airport was due to impairment by alcohol. Factors…NTSB CHI01LA274Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Union, ILThe total failure of the crankshaft as a result of fatigue and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made and the subsequent gear collapse.NTSB FTW01LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZacharius Acroduster I · Conroe, TXthe mechanic's inadequate inspection which resulted in the undetected corroded rudder cable and its subsequent failure during aerobatic maneuvers.NTSB MIA01LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe failure of the mechanic who installed the carburetor after overhaul to safety the throttle linkage at the carburetor per an Airworthiness Directive resulting in separation of the throttle linkage and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing…NTSB CHI01LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Beaver Island, MIThe pilot misjudged the approach and landing, and his failure to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the trees at the approach end of the runway and the sand/gravel pit that the airplane traveled into.NTSB NYC01LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Milford, CTSeparation of the number two connecting rod for reasons undetermined.NTSB DEN01LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Gunnison, COthe pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate, and his improper inflight planning/decision to attempt to cross mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude. Contributing factors were the downdraft and the pilot's total lack of experience in mountain…NTSB NYC01LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · West Milford, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factor’s in this accident were a wind gust and the rocks located off the left side of the runway.NTSB NYC01LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mattituck, NYThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB LAX01LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWatkins Velocity · Winslow, AZThe separation of the number three cylinder head from the barrel resulting in a loss of engine oil during flight. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the rough uneven ground of the forced landing site.NTSB SEA01LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Oak Harbor, WAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action while on final approach. The encounter with wake turbulence was a factor.NTSB FTW01LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bridgeport, TXthe non-certificated pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.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 LAX01LA239Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohansen/Thiessen RV-6A · Jackpot, NVthe private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain.NTSB DEN01LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172Q · Englewood, COthe pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing. A contributing factor were the adverse wind conditions.NTSB LAX01LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Nixon, NVThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his misjudged distance/speed during landing rollout. Factors were the tailwind condition and the downhill landing area.NTSB LAX01LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Tucson, AZThe airplane's collision with a perimeter roadway vehicular traffic sign due to the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate visual lookout while taxiing from landing. A contributing factor was the lack of sign conspicuity.NTSB MIA01LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Garner, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the terrain while maneuvering, resulting in a collision with the terrain, and subsequent rollover.NTSB CHI01LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Brooklyn, MIThe proper touchdown point exceeded, all of the available runway not used, and aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot mistaking the taxiway for the runway, the pilot not performing a…