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

36 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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Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, SD per year, 1964–2026: 36 cases
1964	2
1965	3
1966	2
1967	2
1968	2
1969	2
1970	3
1971	1
1973	1
1974	1
1977	2
1978	1
1981	1
1983	1
1990	1
1992	1
1998	1
1999	1
2003	1
2005	1
2007	1
2011	1
2013	1
2019	1
2024	2

Where

Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'SD' 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\" = 'SD' 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" = 'SD' 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 CEN24FA295Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Irene, SDThe pilot’s poor decision to continue the flight into deteriorating weather conditions and his failure to maintain a safe altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain.Jul 31, 2024 · N903US · Destroyed NTSB CEN24LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Watertown, SDThe stuck No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing due to an undersized exhaust valve guide. Contributing to the accident were the improper manufacture of the engine cylinders, and the operation of…Feb 25, 2024 · N38696 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN19LA053Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Salem, SDThe incapacitating effects of an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), which resulted in the pilot's loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.Jan 13, 2019 · N75191 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13LA367Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · De Smet, SDA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the airplane and engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Jun 21, 2013 · N589FL · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Watertown, SDA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.Dec 9, 2011 · N6717K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07TA241Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Elm Springs, SDThe pilot not maintaining clearance from the rising terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the rising terrain.Jul 30, 2007 · N661FB · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCreed RV-4 · Mitchell, SDThe mechanic's improper installation of the air filter assembly which resulted in foreign debris inside the carburetor. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed.Oct 6, 2005 · N149KC · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Okobojo, SDThe failure of the float strut during a water landing.Jul 5, 2003 · N700KY · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99LA355Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Hermosa, SDthe pilot's improper fuel management, improper in-flight decision and the precautionary landing. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the fence post.Sep 30, 1999 · N3889F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · White River, SDthe pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was flying which limited his landing site selections when the loss of power occurred.Mar 10, 1998 · N6235U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.Apr 29, 1992 · N87020 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sturgis, SDPoor planning/decision, flight into known adverse weather conditions and over confidence in personal ability by the PIC. Contributing factors were thunderstorms, turbulence and unfavorable wind.Aug 10, 1990 · N15803 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN83FTK05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA28-180C · Sturgis Muni., SDThe acft crashed on the approach end to runway 11 during an aborted landing. The plt stated the acft was high so he applied full power and retracted the flaps. He said he retracted the flaps too fast and lost control of the acft. The nose gear was broken off,…Aug 27, 1983 · N8426W · Destroyed NTSB DEN81FTK07Accident · No injuriesClosedGulf Amer AA-5B · Tea, SDMar 22, 1981 · N4527L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79DTK04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Vermillion, SDDec 4, 1978 · N5585P · Substantial damage NTSB MKC7MFTK13Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Lemmon, SDMar 23, 1977 · N8635V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77FTK11Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumann AA-5 · Rapid City, SDMar 13, 1977 · N74878 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75DTK08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Dupree, SDDec 3, 1974 · N7738N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73FTK13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Mud Butte, SDApr 18, 1973 · N6574P · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72DTK12Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Harrington, SDDec 4, 1971 · N8360E · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71DDQ15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Winner, SDOct 4, 1970 · N9156J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70AK056Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20C · Rosholt, SDApr 14, 1970 · N6759U · Destroyed NTSB MKC70DDQ04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Onida, SDJan 29, 1970 · N6616P · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70F0045Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Rapid City, SDJul 10, 1969 · N8927J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69F0457Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M-20C · Lake Andes, SDMay 5, 1969 · N7820V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69F0289Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Spearfish, SDDec 9, 1968 · N7164W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0064Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20D · Chamberlain, SDJul 28, 1968 · N1972Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68D0149Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Willow Lake, SDJul 28, 1967 · N6002Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0623Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Sioux Falls, SDJun 12, 1967 · N6035Q · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0226Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Pickstown, SDSep 24, 1966 · N6430U · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67F0182Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Ellsworth Afb, SDAug 28, 1966 · N8168E · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66F0355Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Rapid City, SDNov 23, 1965 · N1045B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66F0297Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20B · Mission, SDOct 15, 1965 · N74747 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66D0265Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Iona, SDAug 11, 1965 · N79334 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3802Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMooney M20 · Huron, SDSep 5, 1964 · N6534B · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X0424Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA28 · Bowdle, SDFeb 1, 1964 · N7500W · Substantial damage