NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, 1997
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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 166 |
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| 1965 | 193 |
| 1966 | 227 |
| 1967 | 228 |
| 1968 | 152 |
| 1969 | 138 |
| 1970 | 142 |
| 1971 | 136 |
| 1972 | 108 |
| 1973 | 112 |
| 1974 | 116 |
| 1975 | 112 |
| 1976 | 113 |
| 1977 | 112 |
| 1978 | 129 |
| 1979 | 114 |
| 1980 | 95 |
| 1981 | 105 |
| 1982 | 97 |
| 1983 | 77 |
| 1984 | 79 |
| 1985 | 86 |
| 1986 | 66 |
| 1987 | 75 |
| 1988 | 69 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1990 | 48 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 59 |
| 1993 | 73 |
| 1994 | 73 |
| 1995 | 67 |
| 1996 | 59 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1998 | 67 |
| 1999 | 58 |
| 2000 | 54 |
| 2001 | 80 |
| 2002 | 74 |
| 2003 | 89 |
| 2004 | 78 |
| 2005 | 91 |
| 2006 | 63 |
| 2007 | 54 |
| 2008 | 73 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 50 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2026 | 37 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1997
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1997
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 MIA98LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Everglades City, FLthe pilot's improper fuel management and improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: the light conditions at dusk, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced…NTSB SEA98LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Thompson Falls, MTThe student pilot's improper remedial action when confronted with a porpoised landing. A factor was his failure to execute a go-around maneuver.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 MIA98FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Lansing, NCthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire.NTSB CHI98LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHall RV-6 · Blair, NEa fatigue failure of the torque tube outside of the weld and the fractured pilot's side left rudder pedal.NTSB MIA98LA033Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Sparta, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight decision and his inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors are self induced pressure, mountainous terrain, and low clouds.NTSB LAX98LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Corona, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough terrain that resulted in a nose over during the landing roll.NTSB FTW98LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Ozona, TXthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW98LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Arnaudville, LAa cracked fuel line, which allowed air to enter the line and lead to fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A related factor was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA98LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Midvale, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the pole. A factor contributing to the accident was the pole.NTSB CHI98LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · St Charles, MOfailure of the alternator's front bearing, depletion of battery power, and failure of the emergency landing gear extension handcrank to engage during the pilot's attempt to perform the emergency procedure.NTSB ATL98LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Hendersonville, NCThe undetermined malfunction of the nose gear steering assembly that resulted in the loss of directional control during a full stop landing. A factor was the rough and uneven runway condition. .NTSB IAD98LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Duxbury, MAFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the wind gusts.NTSB NYC98LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind direction and his failure to initiate a go-around. Contributing factors were the tailwind, wet runway, and utility pole.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 CHI97LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Champaign, ILan undetermined engine and/or oil system failure that resulted in an oil leak and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was: high vegetation (corn crop) in the emergency landing area.NTSB SEA97LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Monroe, WAThe failure of the flight instructor to adequately perform remedial action, and her failure to abort the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident include the premature rotation of the airplane by the dual student, the failure of the dual student to…NTSB FTW97LA355Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican General AG5B · Texarkana, ARthe pilot's improper planning/decision, by failing to ensure timely refueling of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.NTSB LAX97FA328Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Torrance, CAThe failure of the pilot to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with a building.NTSB NYC97LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Leroy, OHa lack of fluid in the brake reservoir, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with defective brakes, which led to an overrun during landing and a collision with trees.NTSB FTW97LA359Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShutt Marquart MA-5 · Pecos, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during a forced landing following a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for an undetermined reason. Factors were the gusty winds and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB LAX97LA314Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHallam RV-6 · Woodlake, CAfailure of the pilot to accurately determine the quantity of fuel onboard the airplane before flight, and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted in a forced landing.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 SEA97LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB CHI97LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-121 · Glencoe, MNfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent collision with trees. Factors associated with the accident were: the crosswind, and proximity of trees.NTSB CHI97FA252Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · New Richmond, WIThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the flight crew's lack of aircraft control. A factor was loss of control while maneuvering downwind by one of the pilot's.NTSB NYC97LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 RG · Quinton, VAThe pilot's failure to identify an unsafe landing gear condition. A factor in the accident was the loss of electrical power.NTSB FTW97FA295Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLancair 320 · Dillon, COthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) conditions, and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: low ceiling, rain, and…NTSB FTW97LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWonder RV-6 · Franktown, COthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was the uneven runway surface.NTSB FTW97LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Arthur City, TXThe pilot's failure to abort the landing. Factors were the wet, grass runway.NTSB ATL97LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Bunnell, FLthe pilot's failure to ensure the airplane had adequate airspeed for banner pickup/towing operations, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent contact with the terrain.NTSB FTW97FA269Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Sarepta, LAThe pilot's impairment (drugs) resulting in his becoming disoriented and the ensuing loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the inaccurate navigation chart.NTSB CHI97FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · White Bear, MNpilot incapacitation due to a stroke.NTSB CHI97LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Chicago, ILthe pilot inadvertently executed a wheels up landing.NTSB ATL97LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Panama City Bch, FLfailure of the pilot to account for the reduced braking effectiveness on the wet/grass airstrip, which resulted in an overrun and encounter with a ditch. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain weather information before…NTSB CHI97LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Wamego, KSinaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight and ultimately fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the powerlines and the parachutists over the runway.NTSB CHI97LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MIthe pilot's improper starting procedures and failure to set the parking brakes.NTSB MIA97LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Yakkama City, FLa complete loss of engine power due to the separation of the connecting rod bolts, resulting in a forced landing and impact with a tree. A factor in this accident was improper installation of the rod bolts by a mechanic.NTSB CHI97LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Grayslake, ILthe pilot's misjudgment of the aircraft's speed and runway distance available. Factors were an off-field ditch and a tailwind condition.NTSB SEA97FA105Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Clinton, UTInadequate prior arrangements for formation flight by the pilot-in-command of the Cessna 182, N5434B, and his subsequent failure to see-and-avoid the Piper PA-28R, N5270T. Factors were: the Cessna pilot's visibility of the Piper impaired by the sun;…NTSB MIA97LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Wilgrove, NCthe pilot's improper planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing short of the intended destination airport.NTSB ANC97LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Togiak, AKfailure of the pilot to properly compensate for crosswind conditions. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB ANC97LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Palmer, AKthe pilot's inadequate preflight, and a foreign object (can) that became jammed under the rudder pedal, which resulted in an inadvertent activation of the right brake.NTSB FTW97LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-95 · San Antonio, TXThe failure of the right main gear due to improper repair by the company maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC97FA069Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Farmingville, NYthe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Related factors were: excessive fuel consumption rate, and obstructions (trees and house) in the emergency landing area.NTSB SEA97LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Everett, WAfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors relating to the accident include: a blown (failed) nose tire, and soft terrain beside the runway.NTSB ATL97LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MXT-7 · Hampton, GAinadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The crosswind, the pilot's lack of experience in crosswind conditions, and the proximity of trees were related factors.NTSB FTW97WA133Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28-181 · Tejupilco, MexicoNTSB FTW97LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Collins, COThe pilot's failure to remove completely ice/frost from the wing, impeding the airplane's aerodynamic performance. Factors were wing contamination by frost and ice.NTSB LAX97LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Corona, CAFailure of the pilot in command to follow the airplane's before landing checklist and verify the landing gear was fully extended before landing. Factors in the accident were anxiety and diversion of the pilot's attention due to fuel gauge readings.