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 LAX00LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Prescott, AZAn improper engine installation by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a fuel leak at the main fuel line fitting to the carburetor and subsequent fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.NTSB DEN00LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sheridan, WYThe pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a canyon at an altitude insufficient to clear rising terrain. A factor was the aircraft's climb performance being exceeded due to the rising terrain.NTSB DEN00FA169Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Englewood, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the high-density altitude weather condition.NTSB IAD00FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Carrollton, OHPilot's improper decision to delay the aborted landing, which resulted in an insufficient airspeed during climb and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor was the wet runway and tailwind.NTSB IAD00LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Headwaters, VAPilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during take-off, which resulted in a stall.NTSB DEN00LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Laramie, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was his improper inflight decision in selecting a less-than-favorable runway on which to land that resulted in a ground loop.NTSB LAX00LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1S · Westminister, CAThe pilot of the Pitts misjudged the clearance while maneuvering under the Cessna.NTSB CHI00LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Plattsmouth, NEthe pilot's improper preflight planning, improper in-flight planning and decision not to land before exhausting the airplane's fuel. Factors relating to this accident were the power lines, the roadway, and the ditch.NTSB NYC00FA240Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Lake Hopatcong, NJThe flight instructor's improper placement of both fuel-selector switches, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on both engines.NTSB MIA00LA240Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4 · Pensacola, FLThe pilot receiving instruction failure to achieve the proper touch down point during a water landing, and the CFI's improper supervision and failure to initiate a go-around in sufficient time to avoid and in-flight collision with trees, water, and subsequent…NTSB LAX00LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Reno, NVThe fatigue failure and separation of the right main landing gear.NTSB LAX00LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway during approach for landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate and improper preflight planning and in-flight decision.NTSB DCA00MA080Accident · 11 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 Navajo · Burlington Twp., NJthe failure of the pilots of the two airplanes to see and avoid each other and maintain proper airspace separation during visual flight rules flight.NTSB NYC00LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-180 · Taberg, NYThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a second takeoff from the short grass runway at maximum gross weight, which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush. Factors in this accident were the airplane's high gross weight and the short grass surface runway.NTSB LAX00LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Phoenix, AZThe helicopter had a tail rotor failure. The reason for the failure is undetermined.NTSB DEN00LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Erie, COFailure by the pilot to follow procedures and lower the landing gear.NTSB DEN00LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Longmont, COThe pilot's improper fuel tank selector position resulting in fuel starvation and the ditch impacted during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to follow published procedures and directives.NTSB NYC00LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Norwood, MAthe pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB LAX00LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Lake Piru, CAThe improper use of the cyclic control by the pilot under instruction, and the flight instructor's lack of remedial action.NTSB LAX00LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Santa Maria, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure that an adequate fuel supply was on board at last departure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane at the en route stop was also causal.NTSB DEN00LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Erie, COAircraft control was not possible by the flight instructor due to the inadequate maintenance adjustment of the tail wheel steering system by maintenance personnel. Factors were the inadequate aircraft preflight by the second pilot who was receiving a…NTSB MIA00LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Husky · Dayton, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing flare into a crosswind, resulting in a runway excursion off the runway edge and collision of the wingtip with the terrain.NTSB LAX00LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Tucson, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB FTW00LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Whitney, TXThe partial loss of engine power, which resulted from the worn carburetor.NTSB LAX00LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20D · Baker, CAThe fuel flow became restricted by remnants of fuel tank sealant that had accumulated in the fuel selector screen. Contributing to the pilot's inability to restart the engine in flight was the empty fuel tank in the left wing and the fuel gauge indication.…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 MIA00LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Bryson City, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout with a known quartering crosswind, resulting in an on-ground collision with a known fixed object (wooden pallet.)NTSB CHI00LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Galesburg, NDthe pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX00LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Marana, AZthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane as required by the airplane's published flight manual resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.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 NYC00LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Middletown, RIan inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which did not detect the water in the fuel tanks prior to departure.NTSB LAX00LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Herlong, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB FTW00LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Houston, TXThe pilot's delayed go-around and his failure to maintain the aircraft's clearance with trees.NTSB LAX00LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · San Diego, CAThe pilot's selection of an inadequate takeoff area which precluded his ability to remain in ground effect until entering translational lift and resulted in his failure to maintain main rotor rpm.NTSB SEA00LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Richland, WAFailure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. Factors include unsuitable terrain for the forced landing attempt.NTSB NYC00LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Center Harbor, NHThe pilot-in-command attempted a low pass and misjudged his altitude.NTSB MIA00LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Salisbury, NCThe flight instructors inadequate supervision of a dual student who attempted a go around using one engine which resulted in loss of control and impact with the ground.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 LAX00FA093Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGray Questair Venture · Sylmar, CAThe pilots' inadequate visual lookout in visual conditions and class 'E' airspace. Contributing to the accident were the initial position report location and the approach speed of the Questair.NTSB NYC00LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Alton Bay, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.NTSB MIA00LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Andrews, NCThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in a timely manner while maneuvering in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in the loss of engine power and collision with trees during the subsequent emergency descent.NTSB MIA00LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ocean Reef Club, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing after landing resulting in the on-ground collision with high vegetation.NTSB LAX00LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AG5B · Oakland, CAThe inadvertent porpoise and improper remedial action of the pilot during the landing attempt.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 NYC00LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action to recover the airplane from porpoising during the landing roll out.NTSB CHI00LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mankato, MNthe pilots failure to maintain a proper glidepath. Factors were the dark night and the pilots lack of recent night flying experience.NTSB LAX00LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Palo Alto, CAThe failure of the pilot to properly calculate fuel consumption rate, and his improper in-flight planning to continue the flight to the destination airport instead of landing at a closer alternate airport. A factor was the pilot's inadequate aircraft control…NTSB NYC00LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Fincastle, VAThe restricted movement of the fuel selector and the pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel selector was in a proper position.NTSB LAX00LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican General AG5B · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's encounter with unknown and unanticipated wake turbulence from a heavy transport aircraft, which was landing at another airport. A factor in the accident was the tower controller's failure to repeat a previously broadcast wake turbulence cautionary…NTSB CHI99LA355Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Hermosa, SDthe pilot's improper fuel management, improper in-flight decision and the precautionary landing. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the fence post.