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

20 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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19642026

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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" = 'NH' 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\" = 'NH' 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" = 'NH' 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 ERA26LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 177 · Gilford, NHJun 9, 2026 · N316HY · Substantial damage NTSB GAA19CA524Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Manchester, NHThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with approach lights.Sep 1, 2019 · N7777W · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 44 · Keene, NHThe flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach while operating in atmospheric conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Jul 7, 2016 · N190ND · Substantial damage NTSB NYC00LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Center Harbor, NHThe pilot-in-command attempted a low pass and misjudged his altitude.Feb 22, 2000 · N8366N · Substantial damage NTSB NYC00LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Alton Bay, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.Feb 5, 2000 · N6577P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC95LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Dublin, NHThe loss of engine power due to improper major overhaul of the engine by the reuse of worn piston pins. The rough/ uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a factor.Aug 7, 1995 · N9310S · Substantial damage 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…Aug 25, 1991 · N4518B · Substantial damage NTSB NYC88LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Laconia, NHThe plt stated that after pickup on a banner tow operation, the tow became twisted and he elected to return and release. On downwind, the acft began a rapid descent which the plt could not compensate for, even after releasing the banner and adding power.…Jul 2, 1988 · N5041J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC88LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Kensington, NHUpon reaching the destination airport, the pilot decided to do a few touch and go landings. The aircraft touched down about 600 feet downfield at about 45-50 mph. The pilot reported that with application of full throttle, the engine hesitated. The aircraft…May 28, 1988 · N7672S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA047Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Jaffrey, NHDuring takeoff, the engine lost power at about 40 to 50 ft AGL. The aircraft was landed back on the runway with about 400 ft remaining. It hit a snowbank at the end of the runway at about 40 to 50 knots. The plane bounced and came to rest after traveling…Mar 9, 1982 · N9256C · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA043Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C-24R · Manchester, NHThe tower controller advised the flight while on base leg that the winds were from 300 degrees at 15 knots. This information was given at 1045 EST and was the last wind information given to the pilot before landing. According to the pilot moderate turbulence…Mar 5, 1982 · N6135S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77FA052Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Nashua, NHApr 15, 1977 · N75042 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76DNC63Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLake LA-4 · Derry, NHAug 6, 1976 · N1148L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71DFG16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Laconia, NHMar 17, 1971 · N9394J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69F0413Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Laconia, NHMay 4, 1969 · N9685J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69D0298Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · North Conway, NHJan 5, 1969 · N9641J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68D0250Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hampton, NHOct 20, 1967 · N7361W · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0066Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Rochester, NHJun 24, 1967 · N7874V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66A0072Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hampton, NHJan 7, 1966 · N8170W · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3360Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA28 · Plymouth, NHAug 13, 1964 · N7029W · Destroyed