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 BFO94LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5B · Oneonta, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A related factor was the crosswind component.NTSB LAX94LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Hyampom, CAThe pilot's failure to follow proper procedures by assuring that the landing gear locking mechanism was properly engaged.NTSB SEA94LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Driggs, IDDirectional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: inadequate remedial action.NTSB CHI94FA113Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Chesterfield, MOsuicide by the pilot.NTSB CHI94LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Richmond, WIthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC94LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Batavia, OHThe loss of engine power as the result of a fractured cylinder head.NTSB FTW94FA101Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Dulce, NMFailure by the pilot in command to properly plan the flight and calculate performance data.NTSB CHI94DEP03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLancair 360 · Waukesha, WIThe pilot's improper flare during landing. Factors related to the accident were a loss of directional control and rough terrain.NTSB CHI94LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Richland Center, WIimproper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were carburetor icing conditions, and the sign and fence poles.NTSB ATL94LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · St. Matthews, SCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the electric transmission wire located at the forced landing site.NTSB CHI94LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lindsborg, KSwas the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors were fuel exhaustion, the sign, and the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in type of airplane.NTSB CHI94LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Frankfort, MIThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control. The snow covered runway was a factor.NTSB CHI94LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Grand Forks, NDthe improper maintenance installation (cotter pin) by other maintenance personnel. Factors were main landing gear scissors not safetied properly and extension of landing gear not possible by pilot-in-command (CFI).NTSB SEA94LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat. A factor to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB ATL94FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Murphy, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, and the mountainous terrain.NTSB MIA94LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Orlando, FLThe failure of the student pilot to follow instuctions given by ground control and the failure of both pilots to maintain proper obstruction clearance between aircraft.NTSB LAX94LA098Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Borrego Springs, CAThe pilot's intentional decision to abandon the airplane and allow it to fly unattended.NTSB MIA94LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Boynton Beach, FLPartial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL94LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir & Space 18A · Atlanta, GAA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX94LA079Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Chico, CAIssuance of an improper (special VFR) clearance by the tower controller, while the visibility was less than one mile, continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the…NTSB FTW94LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2 · Giddings, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM. The weather conditions and delayed application of carburetor were factors in the accident.NTSB CHI94LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Eden Prairie, MNan inadequate preflight by both the CFI and student pilot. Factors contributing to the accident was poor communications between the CFI and student pilot, and hilly terrain.NTSB FTW94LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · El Paso, TXThe pilot's inadvertent flight into clear air turbulence.NTSB FTW94LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL94LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWonder VAN'S Acft RV-6 · Ridgeland, SCImproper installation of the magnetos by maintenance personnel, which allowed the right magneto to come loose, oil to escape from the engine, and subsequent oil starvation.NTSB MIA94LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot-in-commands failure to monitor fuel consumption.NTSB NYC94LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Hopkinsville, KYthe pilot's improper IFR procedure by conducting flight below minimum descent altitude (MDA) without visual referece which resulted in an inflight collision with wires. A factor was the wire.NTSB SEA94LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Brookings, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and icing of the induction air filter/screen. Factors include weather conditions conducive to icing, and rough/uneven terrain in the area of attempted landing.NTSB LAX94LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Santa Ana, CAwere the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight and his delay in taking remedial action. The dual student's excessive taxi speed and the worn right brake lining were factors in this accident.NTSB LAX94LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Pleasant Grove, CAThe failure of the starter to turn the engine over due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.NTSB LAX94LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Livermore, CAthe dual student's improper use of the throttle and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB LAX94LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Scottsdale, AZthe flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the flight, follow proper procedures/directives regarding leaning and clearing the idling engine, and his delay in applying power to the idling engine. The fouled spark plugs were a factor in this…NTSB MIA94LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Fort Myers, FLImproper decision by the other person (pilot's mother) to go to the airplane, while the pilot was making checks in preparation for flight, and her failure to identify the hazardous condition (turning propeller).NTSB ANC94LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Haines, AKFatigue failure in a weld on the right main landing gear oleo strut tubing.NTSB LAX93LA372Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCryder RV-6 · Ely, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of his conventional gear airplane after the failure of a main landing gear tire.NTSB CHI93LA380Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Fayette, IAthe pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was a road sign and fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA93FA198Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB 10 · Aguadilla, PRIn flight encounter with a level ii thunderstorm and flight into known advese weather by the pilot in command. Contributing to the accident was failure of the pilot in command to obtain a preflight weather briefing.NTSB CHI93LA367Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Crivitz, WIfuel starvation caused by foreign matter in the fuel tank strainer.NTSB SEA93LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Merrill, ORFuel exhaustion and inadequate inflight planning/decision.NTSB CHI93LA355Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Davison, MIImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadequate fuel and fuel exhaustion.NTSB BFO93LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Oak Grove, KYThe pilot's innacurate preflight fuel consuption calculations and inadequate in-flight planning/decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: high obstructions in the emergency landing…NTSB SEA93LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Ilwaco, WAThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning, and his attempt to take off with the aircraft over gross weight.NTSB CHI93LA347Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWells Pitts S-2-S · Bloomington, ILthe pilot in command continued the aerobatic maneuver too long to effect a safe level off.NTSB SEA93LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Lakeview, ORA fractured exhaust valve. The rough terrain was a factor.NTSB ANC93LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Galbraith Lake, AKThe pilots improper preflight planning/preparation. A factor was the unfavorable wind.NTSB ANC93LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Jay Creek, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land.NTSB LAX93LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Showlow, AZA total loss of engine power due to a separation of the mixture control balljoint assembly at the carburetor mixture arm and subsequent forced landing.NTSB MIA93LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Delray Beach, FLThe pilot-in-command's/flight instructor failure to communicate his intentions with the student pilot to effect a positive transfer of the flight controls, and improper handling of the airplane on landing roll out, resulting in an on ground collision with a…NTSB NYC93LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Lawrence, MAThe improper installation of the battery box cover by maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC93LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Philadelphia, PAFailure of the cessa pilot to remain clear of the parked Beech C90.