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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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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

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" DESC

Run 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 LAX93LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fresno, CAThe pilot's inadequate flare and his improper recovery from the resulting bounced landing. Factors related to this accident were the alternator failure and the night condition.Jul 31, 1993 · N3053N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA93FA163Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · St Petersburg, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport, and his selection of the wrong runway.Jul 25, 1993 · N60093 · Destroyed NTSB ATL93LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Broadway, NCWater and contaminants in the aircraft fuel system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor was the rough terrain at the forced landing site.Jul 21, 1993 · N1035J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX93LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Selma, CAthe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain direction control, inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions, and improper use of the rudder. The pilot's lack of total experience in the accident airplane make and model is a factor in this accident.Jul 20, 1993 · N9614L · Substantial damage NTSB BFO93LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHancock- Harris Pitts Special · Independent Hil, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Jul 16, 1993 · N3186 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO93FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Berlin, MDFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during pullup from an attempted banner pickup, which resulted in a stall.Jul 12, 1993 · N88189 · Destroyed NTSB CHI93LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Senter, MIThe pilot-in-command's inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors relating to this accident are fuel exhaustion, unsuitable terrain on which to make an emergency landing, as well as an inadvertent stall.Jul 10, 1993 · N1630H · Substantial damage NTSB BFO93FA113Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Madison Heights, VAEngine failure due to oil starvation as a result of inadequate maintenance and inspection of the oil cooler lines.Jul 7, 1993 · N7443P · Destroyed NTSB FTW93LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Shawnee, OKFuel system exhaustion induced power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain.Jul 4, 1993 · N18739 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Rogers, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the tailwind.Jul 3, 1993 · N2839B · Substantial damage NTSB BFO93FA129Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · California, MDThe pilot initiating VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, his lack of sleep, and the existing weather conditions.Jul 1, 1993 · N5291L · Destroyed NTSB NYC93LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Montgomery, NYA power loss due to a collapsed air duct and a consequent blockage of induction air, which resulted in a forced landing and an on ground collision with a ditch.Jun 30, 1993 · N66347 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-180 · Eufaula, OKThe pilots improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswindJun 29, 1993 · N4UM · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Eveleth, MNThe pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.Jun 25, 1993 · N7131V · Substantial damage NTSB SEA93LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Provo, UTThe wild animals on the runway. A factor relating to the accident was the dark night light conditions.Jun 20, 1993 · N8262S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA93LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Tampa, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper landing flare, which resulted in the aircraft bouncing and entering a porpoise maneuver. Contributing to the accident was his failure to recover from the bounced landing and perform a go-around.Jun 6, 1993 · N24693 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL93LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Cummings, GAThe loss of engine power resulting from the formation of carburetor ice during the ground operation. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.May 31, 1993 · N74092 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL93T#A01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Billingsley, ALMay 27, 1993 · N88111 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO93LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Reedsville, PATailwheel landing gear system components failing due to their worn condition resulting in the loss of ground steering capability. A factor in this accident was a gusting crosswind encountered during landing roll.May 26, 1993 · N2510Z · Substantial damage NTSB MIA93LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe failure of the left main gear pivot assembly, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing rollout.May 20, 1993 · N5338V · Substantial damage NTSB ATL93LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca GC-BC · Panama City, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft and his poor inflight decision to attempt a downwind landing at the 975 foot airfield. A factor was the tail wind condition which existed at the airfield at the timeMay 20, 1993 · N2590Z · Substantial damage NTSB SEA93LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLarkin Pitts Special · Nampa, IDThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing ground roll.May 19, 1993 · N100Q · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Dougherty, TXFuel exhaustion power loss due to refueling not performed by the pilot. A factor was lack of suitable terrainMay 14, 1993 · N39663 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO93LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Chesterfield, VAFatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 1 journal. A factor related to the accident was unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.May 9, 1993 · N82836 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO93LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican General AG5B · Princeton, NJThe pilot's misjudgement of distance and speed during the landing, and his failure to initiate a go around, while there was still sufficient speed and runway remaining. His failure to attain the proper touchdown point for the landing was a related factor.May 7, 1993 · N1192P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA93IA120Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Daytona Beach, FLFatigue failure of the drag link assembly bolt.May 5, 1993 · N21427 · Minor damage NTSB CHI93LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly-Hynes B2B · Greencastle, INContamination of the fuel system by particulate matter of an unknown origin.May 1, 1993 · N2257U · Substantial damage NTSB NYC93LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMacphee RV6 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's improper starting procedure, which caused the airplane to nose down.Apr 30, 1993 · N726WM · Substantial damage NTSB NYC93LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir & Space 18-A · Paducah, KYThe inadequate supervision by the flight instructor resulting in a loss of directional control while conducting a simulated emergency, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during a roll over.Apr 27, 1993 · N6126S · Substantial damage NTSB LAX93LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Yuma, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing and her failure to maintain aircraft control during the attempted go around. Factors in the accident were: 1) the pilot's low total experience, 2) the fuel imbalance between the wing fuel tanks,…Apr 20, 1993 · N3656R · Substantial damage NTSB DEN93FA043Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Elbert, COThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC. Factors were his lack of instrument training/experience, existing weather, and dark night conditions.Apr 17, 1993 · N38481 · Destroyed NTSB FTW93LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Searcy, ARThe pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery for a bounced landing. The crosswind and the pilot's improper compensation for the wind were factors.Apr 15, 1993 · N2150W · Substantial damage NTSB NYC93LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Pawtucket, RIThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid, resulting in a ground collision between their two airplanes.Apr 7, 1993 · N3866R · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB NYC93LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Brookville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing was the lack of recency of experience.Apr 7, 1993 · N11828 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO93LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Springboro, OHThe pilot misjudged his distance, and altitude on final approach, and failed to attain the proper touchdown point.Mar 7, 1993 · N2868Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA93LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoot, Arthur T. Delta Dyke JD-2 · Sebastian, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing which caused landing gear failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight time and flight time in the make and model.Mar 6, 1993 · N641AR · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Magdalena, NMFuel exhaustion power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the unsuitable terrain and the dark nightFeb 13, 1993 · N2187R · Substantial damage NTSB BFO93LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · White Plains, NYThe collapse of the left main landing gear for an undetermined reason.Feb 10, 1993 · N6433V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93FA075Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Wichita, KSAn improper use of the flight controls by the pilot-in-command.Jan 25, 1993 · N444TD · Destroyed NTSB CHI93LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDon Showalter Lancair 320 · Madison, WIA jammed main landing gear brake.Jan 14, 1993 · N18M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX93LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Gorman, CA1) The carburetor inlet fuel line being improperly installed by maintenance personnel which allowed the carburetor to become contaminated with metal particles, and 2) the carburetor float valve being jammed by metal particles which allowed excessive fuel to…Jan 2, 1993 · N6790V · Substantial damage NTSB BFO93LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Philipsburg, PAThe inadequate removal of snow from the runways by airport personnel and the procedures/directives for airport snow removal not understood.Jan 2, 1993 · N15141 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · West Bend, WITotal loss of engine power due to the failure of the pilot to select the fuel tank with the most fuel.Dec 21, 1992 · N8806J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC93LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Oxford, CTThe pilot's improper level off which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing were wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.Dec 20, 1992 · N5135L · Substantial damage NTSB DEN93LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Boulder, COThe pilot's failure to evaluate changing weather conditions.Dec 19, 1992 · N4384A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Gaylord, MIThe pilot-in-command exceeded the airplane's design stress limits.Dec 19, 1992 · N6185P · Destroyed NTSB NYC93LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Danbury, CTThe pilot misjudged the clearance between two snow banks, striking one of the snow banks with the airplane's right wing.Dec 14, 1992 · N2131J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Kansas City, MOThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb during a missed approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: inoperative gyro instruments due to a broken vacuum pump, the dark night, adverse weather conditions, and rising…Dec 7, 1992 · N11889 · Destroyed NTSB LAX93LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Novato, CAFailed to maintain directional control and an inadequate visual lookout. Contributing to this accident were the inoperative runway lights.Dec 4, 1992 · N4338N · Substantial damage NTSB ATL93LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20D · Darien, GAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were fog and the pilot's failure to use available en route weather sources.Nov 24, 1992 · N6742U · Substantial damage