NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, AZ
172 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 4 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1974 | 3 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 4 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AZ' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND 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 WPR26FA281Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-180 · Chandler, AZOn July 28, 2026, about 1949 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-180, N9062J, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chandler, Arizona. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…NTSB WPR26LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC26LA016Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 177B · Rocky Junction, AZOn February 21, 2026, 1746 Mountain standard time, a Cessna 177B airplane, N12984, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rocky Junction, Arizona. The pilot and passenger sustain minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB WPR25LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1B · Show Low, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff.NTSB WPR24LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mesa, AZA failure of the engine cowling right side latch pin and fasteners, which resulted in the partial separation of the engine cowling during flight.NTSB WPR24LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95 · Yuma, AZAeroelastic flutter of the rudder control surface during the takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in the fracture of the rudder trim control rod end in flight.NTSB WPR23LA201Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177B · Tucson, AZA partial loss of engine power due to restricted fuel flow resulting from foreign object debris in the fuel flow transducer.NTSB WPR23LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mesa, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR22FA361Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Sahuarita, AZThe pilot's loss of control following a separation of the aileron carry-through cable.NTSB WPR22LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCo-Z Development Cozy Mark IV · Page, AZThe failure to install the correct fuse in the landing gear circuit.NTSB WPR21LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Show Low, AZA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve.NTSB WPR20CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Tucson, AZThe student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a pole, and a subsequent ground loop.NTSB WPR20CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB CEN20FA034Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Flower Pot, AZThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the visual flight rules flight into an area of forecast instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control. Contributing was…NTSB GAA19CA084Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Casa Grande, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the approach, which resulted in impact with a fence and terrain.NTSB GAA18CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Wickenburg, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions.NTSB WPR18LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBorom Marcus P Long EZ · Tucson, AZThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the controller's failure to provide adequate traffic information, issue necessary…NTSB WPR17LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Holbrook, AZThe pilot’s failure to compensate for a loss of effective translational lift while turning from an upwind to a downwind condition at a low altitude and low airspeed, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB GAA16CA404Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Wickenburg, AZThe pilot's incorrect balked landing procedure, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, hard landing, a runway excursion, and nose gear collapse.NTSB WPR16LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Prescott, AZThe pilots' improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR15LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M 20G · Phoenix, AZThe pilots' failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach for landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR15LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR14FA262Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Page, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a canyon in high-density altitude conditions.NTSB WPR13LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Overgaard, AZThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the separation of the exhaust baffling, which resulted in a partial blockage of airflow. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance of the exhaust system.NTSB WPR13LA351Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStribling RV4 · San Manuel, AZThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR13CA316Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Casa Grande, AZThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's and the flight examiner's distracted attention.NTSB WPR13LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHoffman RV-4 · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot’s suicidal act.NTSB WPR13FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Wikieup, AZThe manufacture and installation of a nonstandard part by unknown maintenance personnel to compensate for a bent, misaligned crankshaft propeller flange, which resulted in the improper clearance of the bearings on the crankshaft journal, a loss of oil…NTSB WPR12LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because impact damage precluded determination of the preaccident functionality of the braking and steering systems.NTSB WPR11CA357Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Greer, AZThe pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a nose gear collapse.NTSB WPR11FA145Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot and flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the flight task and environment while maneuvering to maintain sufficient altitude with rising terrain in dark night conditions and the flight instructor's improper decision to practice in an area…NTSB WPR10CA400Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Wenden, AZThe pilot’s inadequate bounced landing recovery and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR10CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZThe flight instructor's failure to attain and maintain adequate airspeed while demonstrating a soft-field takeoff.NTSB WPR09LA418Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Chandler, AZAn on-ground fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Glendale, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR09FA400Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Prescott, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway at a high density altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR09LA383Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Glendale, AZThe fatigue failure of the left main landing gear enhanced side brace assembly.NTSB WPR09FA309Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B95 · Holbrook, AZThe pilot’s decision to depart when ill and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a return to the airport, likely because of his physical illness and drug impairment.NTSB WPR09CA238Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Globe, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during landing.NTSB WPR09CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bisbee, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delay in remedial action.NTSB WPR09CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Eloy, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind wind conditions and terrain induced turbulence.NTSB SEA08CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in a high density altitude high gross weight condition that exceeded the takeoff performance capability of the helicopter. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm was also causal. Contributing factors were…NTSB SEA08FA187Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff in high density altitude conditions that resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB LAX08CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B-23 · Bagdad, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind weather conditions and the rocky terrain adjacent to the runway.NTSB LAX08CA126Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Prescott, AZThe instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action that resulted in ground contact and a rollover.NTSB LAX08CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the flare. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.NTSB SEA08CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident included the gusty crosswind condition and the taxiway sign.NTSB LAX07CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Taylor, AZthe student pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing that resulted in a hard landing and a loss of directional control.NTSB LAX07CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB LAX06LA257Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to reverse direction. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, that exceeded the helicopter's performance capability, and the rising mountainous…