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NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, KY

51 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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Phase of flight

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Cases per year

19652026

NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, KY per year, 1965–2026: 51 cases
1965	2
1966	3
1967	2
1968	2
1969	1
1970	2
1971	3
1973	1
1975	3
1976	1
1977	1
1978	1
1980	1
1983	2
1985	1
1987	1
1988	1
1992	3
1993	3
1995	2
1996	1
2000	1
2003	1
2006	1
2008	1
2010	1
2012	2
2013	1
2019	2
2020	1
2023	1
2024	1
2025	1

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'KY' 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

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\" = 'KY' 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" = 'KY' 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

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 ERA26LA018Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Cynthiana, KYThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the impact with powerlines during final approach.Oct 16, 2025 · N159RJ · Substantial damage NTSB ERA24LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA23 · Louisville, KYThe failure of maintenance personnel to thoroughly inspect and repair the worn-out panel fasteners and fastener holes.Feb 1, 2024 · N1317P · Substantial damage NTSB ERA23LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Somerset, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport navigation antenna.Apr 8, 2023 · N2448R · Substantial damage NTSB ERA20LA245Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Falmouth, KYThe pilot’s failure to ensure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jul 12, 2020 · N30309 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA19LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Louisville, KYThe failure of the magnetos due to a known deficiency, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the applicable service bulletin.Feb 26, 2019 · N2184X · Substantial damage NTSB ERA19TA105Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech 76 · Frankfort, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated single-engine go-around, which resulted in a collision with terrain.Feb 21, 2019 · N7KY · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13CA413Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLake LA-4 · Monticello, KYAn encounter with a large wave during water taxi, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Sep 6, 2013 · N1136L · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Lexington, KYThe rupture of the landing gear’s hydraulic pressure hose, which resulted in the depletion of all of the hydraulic fluid, and the inability of the landing gear to raise or lower. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved hydraulic…Nov 15, 2012 · N9985B · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Georgetown, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after engine start.Apr 10, 2012 · N9518J · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Springfield, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to adequately oversee…Feb 23, 2010 · N7778W · Substantial damage NTSB NYC08LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSorrell Skybolt · Williamstown, KYA loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of improper servicing (removal of preserving fluid) of the engine after it had been returned from storage.Sep 21, 2008 · N3EG · Substantial damage NTSB NYC07CA034Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Benton, KYThe pilot's improper decision to fly between the trees during his approach to the runway.Nov 21, 2006 · N148HW · Substantial damage NTSB NYC03FA206Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Bardstown, KYThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Sep 27, 2003 · N4314Z · Destroyed NTSB NYC01IA046Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Hazard, KYThe incorrect routing of the cabin air scat tubing by an unknown person, which resulted in a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin, and subsequent pilot incapacitation.Nov 30, 2000 · N942TB · No damage NTSB IAD97LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL28 · Ledbetter, KYthe pilot's delay in executing a go-around, and his failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.Oct 20, 1996 · N5029G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC95LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Morehead, KYThe pilot's failure to assure that an inadequate oil supply was available fot the flight.Jun 28, 1995 · N16WW · Substantial damage NTSB NYC95LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Louisville, KYThe pilot's inadequate planning which resulted in his failure to attain adequate airspeed for takeoff.May 19, 1995 · N43786 · Substantial damage 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.Dec 3, 1993 · N39595 · Substantial damage 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…Sep 5, 1993 · N78992 · 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 BFO92LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Pikesville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare. And objects near the runway.Jul 19, 1992 · N75255 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO92LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Clay City, KYFuel starvation for an undetermined reason. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.Jul 9, 1992 · N2857D · Destroyed NTSB BFO92LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Glasgow, KYDeer on the runway. Other related factor ws a dark night.Jan 2, 1992 · N40799 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Gilbertsville, KYDuring preflt inspection fuel was noted to be up to the slots in the tab for the reduced fuel indicators, or 20 gal each tank. A 3 hour, dark night, cross country was flown to destination. PIC said acft arrived with about 5 gal fuel remaining in each tank. On…Dec 23, 1988 · N6046V · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir & Space 18A · Paducah, KYThe plt reported that he spun the rotor up to 350 RPM in preparation for a maximum performance takeoff. During takeoff roll, the gyroplane experienced ground resonance. The plt reduced the throttle to idle, but the oscillations continued and the rt main ldg…Apr 5, 1987 · N6141S · Substantial damage NTSB ATL85FLQ01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bowling Green, KYThe acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing in a corn field following a loss of pwr 5 miles from the destination arpt. The plt reported to Bowling Green fss that he was 'out of gas' at an alt of 3000 ft. post accident examination disclosed a…Sep 27, 1985 · N8450K · Substantial damage NTSB ATL84LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Waverly, KYAbout 8 mi from his destination the plt encountered freezing rain. He decided to retrieve a flashlight from his briefcase in the back seat to use in checking for ice on the wings & in consulting his charts. While leaning over the back seat, the plt lost his…Dec 21, 1983 · N2767M · Substantial damage NTSB ATL84LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Bardstown, KYThe CFI stated that the student preflighted the acft. They climbed to 3,000 ft & were practicing basic instrument maneuvers when a power loss occurred. After maneuvering to clear obstructions, then s-turning to dissipate altitude, thecfi stalled the acft…Oct 15, 1983 · N4006X · Substantial damage NTSB ATL80FA078Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Pikeville, KYJul 26, 1980 · N8357W · Destroyed NTSB IAD78FA105Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Louisville, KYSep 2, 1978 · N18123 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB IAD77FLQ13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Rough River, KYMay 14, 1977 · N5656P · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76DLQ31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Frakes, KYAug 21, 1976 · N7709W · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76FLQ05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 177A · London, KYSep 29, 1975 · N30388 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD75DLQ14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20 · Pine Knot, KYFeb 8, 1975 · N9653M · Substantial damage NTSB IAD75DLQ12Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 23 · Gilbertsville, KYJan 9, 1975 · N9771L · Substantial damage NTSB IAD73FIQ35Accident · No injuriesClosedGreat Lakes 2T-1R · Louisville, KYJun 24, 1973 · N3290 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FLQ04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Somerset, KYAug 24, 1971 · N7977N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71FLQ31Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Carrollton, KYJun 30, 1971 · N5081S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71FLQ30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Junction City, KYJun 3, 1971 · N7119M · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71DGJ07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hebbardsville, KYJul 13, 1970 · N2422Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70DGJ05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Glasgow, KYJan 22, 1970 · N2052R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70D0216Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Georgetown, KYSep 5, 1969 · N8477W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69F0110Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hebron, KYJul 27, 1968 · N7326W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68D0566Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Madisonville, KYFeb 3, 1968 · N9708J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0301Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Hazard, KYSep 1, 1967 · N2553W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0159Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Sonora, KYJul 3, 1967 · N7502P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67D0394Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Greensburg, KYNov 6, 1966 · N6311P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67D0408Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Pikeville, KYOct 25, 1966 · N6064Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67D0308Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Danville, KYOct 21, 1966 · N6176P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66F0302Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Owensboro, KYSep 1, 1965 · N6487U · Substantial damage