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 BFO92LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Glasgow, KYDeer on the runway. Other related factor ws a dark night.NTSB FTW92LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors were the fuel starvation and the tough terrain.NTSB BFO92LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohn W Upton SA-300 · Leon, WVThe defective welding between the axle and the wheel assembly causing the right main gear to collapse.NTSB BFO92FA011Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Sandston, VAThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilots selection of unsuitable terrain for the force landing. A factor was the pilot's improper inflight decision.NTSB CHI92FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Coffeyville, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed (above stall speed) during the emergency procedure. Related factors are the pilot's poor planning/decision, inattentiveness, and the weather (low ceiling, gusty tailwinds).NTSB NYC92LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Bombay, NYFailure of the pilot to use all the available take off area.NTSB FTW91LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Lake Charles, LAThe pilot's failure to perform a complete preflight inspection which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inadequate fuel supply.NTSB DEN91LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Broomfield, COThe pilot's failure to refuel and his misjudged fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion power loss.NTSB CHI91DEV04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPitts Special S-1 · Lincoln, ILLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC91LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Hampton, NHThe pilot rotated the airplane prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Factors related to the accident were, the pilot's complacency, failure to determine the airplane's performance capabilities prior to take…NTSB SEA91LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sunriver, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to maintain runway alignment. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.NTSB LAX91LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Sacramento, CAA fatigue failure of the landing gear strut due to an inadequate design by the manufacturer. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel not having completed an inspection of the gear strut, in accordance with the manufacturer's service bulletin.NTSB FTW91LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThorp T-18CW · Wimberley, TXThe failure of the airport personnel to maintain the airstrip in an operable condition and the pilots failure to maintain runway alignment on touchdown.NTSB FTW91LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Ovilla, TXThe mechanical failure of the turbocharger. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection and the pilot's improper flare in the forced landing.NTSB NYC91FA144Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · East Haddam, CTThe non-mechanical loss of engine power due to the failure of the pilot to use the auxiliary fuel boost pump during takeoff.NTSB ATL91LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Huntsville, ALThe pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to attempting flight and his failure to follow the 'before takeoff' checklist. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB FTW91LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream AA5B · La Grange, TXThe pilot's improper aircraft handling.NTSB CHI91LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · New Lothrop, MIFuel exhaustion and misjudged fuel calculations by the pilot. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for an emergency landing.NTSB SEA91LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot did not adequately recover from a bounced landing. Factors to the accident were: a poorly planned approach, and the pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB LAX91LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFarrington 18A · Long Beach, CAGround resonance remedial action not performed by the pilot.NTSB FTW91LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Longview, TXFuel exhaustion resulting in a complete power loss due to the pic/cfi's failure to refuel at intermediate destinations.NTSB BFO91LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · College Park, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Related factors were: hydroplaning conditions on the wet runway and the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB LAX91FA181Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Carpenteria, CA1) Inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot, 2) poor inflight decision to try and continue VMC flight, and 3) the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB ANC91LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot in command's poor preflight planning/preparation. A factor in the accident was the snow covered runway.NTSB NYC91LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 180 · Andes, NYThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a landing with unfavorable winds.NTSB CHI91LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · West Branch, MIThe pilot's failure to follow recommeded starting procedures/directives and precautions.NTSB CHI91IA120Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · West Chicago, ILFailure of the splined shaft on the right main landing gear pivot assembly. A factor related to the incident was inadequate design of the landing gear pivot assembly.NTSB SEA91LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Wamic, ORThe pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank for takeoff.NTSB CHI91LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Burwell, NEDirectional control not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind and lack of recent experience by the pilot.NTSB LAX91LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20D · Herlong, CAThe inadequate preparation of the propeller during overhaul. The installation of an improper pitched propeller and the fatigue failure of the propeller blade emanating from corrosion were factors in the accident.NTSB MIA91WA088Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech C23 · Alice Town, BahamasNTSB LAX91LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B95 · Riverside, CAFailure of the pilot to follow the emergency gear extension procedure to fully extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to monitor the condition of the electrical power system, leading to the complete loss of…NTSB CHI91LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Marshfield, WIImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush onto snow covered terrain beside the runway. The adverse weather conditions and snow covered terrain were related factors.NTSB ATL91FA046Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Greensboro, NCAn encounter with wake turbulence which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. An additional cause was pilot's physiological conditions and his use of medication.NTSB LAX91LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M5-180C · Owayhee, NVThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor was sun glare.NTSB NYC91LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Sherburne, VTThe pilots intentional flight into icing conditions with an airplane not equipped for flight in known icing conditions. This resulted in an uncontrolled descent and contact with trees in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors related to the accident…NTSB LAX91LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mokuleia, HIThe cfi's failure to use carburetor heat. A factor was the manufacturer's inadequate procedure.NTSB MIA91IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Sanford, FLCollapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll due to inadequate nose gear assembly and failure of the nose landing gear drag link bolt.NTSB ATL91LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hickory, NCThe pilots's inadequate visual lookout during flight. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude.NTSB CHI91LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Mount Ayr, IAProper touch-down point not attained and go-around delayed by the PIC. Contributing factors were a downwind, crosswind, weather evaluation misjudged, wrong runway selected and lack of total experience by the PIC.NTSB MIA91LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Inverness, MSThe student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were: uel exhaustion, the pilot's lack of total aeronautical experience, and soft terrain.NTSB LAX91LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Prescott, AZThe failure of the main landing gear trunion attach fitting for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC91LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Columbia, PAThe failure of the pilot to maintain a proper altitude on final approach and compensate for the headwind. A factor to the accident was the failure of the pilot to recognize his low altitude and execute a go-around.NTSB MIA91LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Orlando, FLInadequate planning by the pilot.NTSB ANC91LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Madison Creek, AKThe pilot's premature lift off at an inadequate airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the unplowed snow on the runway.NTSB ATL91LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Greensboro, NCThe failure of the rubber/metal coupling in the landing gear actuator assembly, which resulted in the inability of the pilot to lower and lock the landing gear.NTSB CHI90LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Amana, IAProper touchdown point not attained and go-around delayed by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were ATC communications inadequate and wet, grass runway with a tailwind environment plus a fence.NTSB ATL90LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Ozark, ALInadequate engine overhaul procedures which allowed the installation of the engine plug without safety wire to hold it in place, and which resulted in oil starvation of the engine.NTSB FTW90FA170Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAir & Space 18A · Shreveport, LAFailure of the pilot in command to follow published takeoff procedures.NTSB CHI90LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fridley, MNEngine failure due to fuel exhaustion because of fuel consumption calculations mis-judged by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and a railroad sign.