NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, PA
152 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 4 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 4 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
Where
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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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 ERA22LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lehighton, PAThe pilot failure to ensure the runway was clear before landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights.NTSB ERA22LA364Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Erwinna, PAThe inability of both pilots to see and avoid the collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the red airplane’s decision to utilize the converging runway for takeoff, contrary to the guidance published in the airport facility directory. Also…NTSB ERA22LA208Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Honesdale, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the edge of the asphalt, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to a goose.NTSB ERA21LA351Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Philadelphia, PAThe pilot’s exceedance of the wing’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control.NTSB ERA21LA161Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · West Chester, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with airport lights and a hangar.NTSB ERA20CA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportSocata TB 10 · Easton, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in landing short of the runway, the airplane’s landing gear contacting the runway lip, and substantial damage to the airplane’s right wing.NTSB ERA17LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · West Chester, PAThe flight instructor's decision to continue the practice autorotation in known gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over.NTSB ERA16LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · West Mifflin, PAThe pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures for an engine fire during start.NTSB ERA16LA126Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20 · Pottstown, PAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and a subsequent off-airport landing.NTSB ERA14LA402Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThibault Michael L RV4 · Polk Township, PAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies.NTSB ERA12FA319Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Honesdale, PAThe pilot pitching the airplane to an excessive nose-up attitude during an aborted landing, which resulted in increased induced drag, diminished airspeed, and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of a sedating…NTSB ERA12FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Thomasville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an approach in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA12CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Honesdale, PAThe pilot’s excessive airspeed during final approach and his delayed decision to abort the landing, resulting in the in-flight collision with trees during the go-around.NTSB ERA11CA340Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M-20G · Monroeville, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.NTSB ERA11LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Reading, PAInadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in a shift of the shock mounted portion of the pilot's instrument panel, causing an interference of the pitch control during takeoff.NTSB ERA09LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Dingman, PAA total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB NYC07CA231Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Allentown, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC06LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Du Bois, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the wind gust as reported by the pilot.NTSB NYC06CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Mount Pocono, PAThe disconnected tailwheel compression spring, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB NYC06CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Jeannette, PAExcessively worn brake pads and rotors, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent collision with a tree.NTSB NYC05LA134Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Erie, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion on approach, and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB IAD05CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · York, PAThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his decision to depart from a rain-soaked runway with strong quartering tailwinds, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence during the aborted takeoff.NTSB NYC04FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Avondale, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC04LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Phillipsburg, PAA loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC04FA179Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Exton, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting a residence. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience.NTSB NYC03FA176Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Pleasantville, PAThe pilot's improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain published altitudes, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was his impairment due to prescription medication.NTSB NYC03LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Waterford, PAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in the collision with the wire. Factors in the accident were the concealment of the poles by trees, the lack of contrast between the wire and grass field.NTSB NYC03LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Zelienople, PAThe failure of the tail rotor assembly due to improper maintenance by the owner/pilot.NTSB NYC03LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Blue Bell, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD01LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Peckville, PAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC01LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Prosperity, PAThe failure of the dual magneto ignition system points to open.NTSB NYC99LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlaherty RV-6 · Jeannette, PAThe pilot-in-command misjudged altitude during a simulated forced landing.NTSB IAD99FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Dravosburg, PAThe pilot's failure to accurately calculate fuel required for the flight, and his decision not to divert for fuel prior to his intended destination. A factor in the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his ability to operate the airplane with minimal…NTSB NYC99LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Myerstown, PAThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC98LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Warren, PAThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point.NTSB IAD98LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bally, PAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Related factors were tailwind, and lack of total experience.NTSB NYC97FA186Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Normalville, PAthe pilot's inadequate clearance above an unlighted ridgeline in clouds and fog at night, and his decision to not file an IFR flight plan and his VFR flight into IMC conditions.NTSB NYC97LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Brickerville, PAFuel starvation as a result of the pilot performing a takeoff with the fuel selector in the 'OFF' position.NTSB NYC96LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bath, PAthe pilot's improper in-flight decision and planning, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Darkness and low clouds in the emergency landing area were related factors.NTSB NYC95LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Allentown, PAthe pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard, bounced landing and impact with the runway. A factor in this accident was an improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC95FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Doylestown, PAthe pilot's descent below the published minimum circling altitude, and his failure to execute the published missed approach procedure during a night IFR instrument approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB BFO95LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ebensburg, PAThe loss of partial engine power due to the failure of the right magneto's nylon gear on the rotating magnet and the low compression in the number three cylinder.NTSB NYC93LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Philadelphia, PAFailure of the cessa pilot to remain clear of the parked Beech C90.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.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.NTSB NYC92DHA03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportParrish, Paul SKY Bolt · Mehoopany, PAThe pilot inadvertently stalled and spun the airplane at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Contributing to the accident was an engine vibration caused by a broken number 3 exhaust valve. The exhaust valve caused extensive internal damage to the engine.NTSB BFO92LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Saxonburg, PAThe pilot mismanaged the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the lost of engine power.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 NYC88LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · West Chester, PAThe pilot was performing a touch and go landing at brandwyine airport and lost directional control during landing. He said he touched down, applied full power then remembered to put the flaps up. When the acft started to veer off the rwy the plt applied…NTSB NYC87LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Waynesburg, PAThe pilot said he flooded the engine of the Piper PA-28-180 and decided to pull the prop through a couple of times by hand. He said he thought he had turned the mags off, pulled the mixture to idle cut-off, and set the parking brake. When he had pulled the…