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NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 series, MA

38 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming I0360 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19662026

NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 series, MA per year, 1966–2026: 38 cases
1966	2
1967	1
1968	1
1970	1
1971	2
1972	2
1973	1
1974	1
1975	3
1976	1
1977	1
1978	1
1980	1
1981	2
1983	1
1987	1
1988	1
1989	1
1996	1
1998	1
1999	1
2000	1
2002	1
2004	1
2006	1
2007	2
2010	1
2016	1
2017	1
2018	1
2025	1

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" = 'MA' 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 ('41515')) 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\" = 'MA' 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 ('41515'))
  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" = 'MA' 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 ('41515'))
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 ERA25FA230Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20F · Beverly, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to return to the airport which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the improperly installed No. 2 cylinder bottom spark plug by maintenance personnel,…Jun 19, 2025 · N9573M · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · New Bedford, MAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.Mar 29, 2018 · N803BW · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA557Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellet James J Vans RV 8 · Orange, MAThe pilot's failure to remove the engine cowl plugs during preflight, which resulted in excessive engine cylinder head temperatures during climb and a total loss of engine power.Sep 26, 2017 · N184SJ · Substantial damage NTSB ERA16LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201 · Northampton, MAThe failure of the alternate air valve plate hinge pin, which caused the alternate air valve plate to lodge in the fuel servo assembly, which resulted in a restriction of air to the fuel servo assembly, a loss of engine power, and an off-airport emergency…Aug 6, 2016 · N3783M · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10CA513Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA34 · Northampton, MAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Sep 23, 2010 · N56196 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC07LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Boston, MAThe air traffic controller's improper taxi clearance.Sep 4, 2007 · N445AF · Substantial damage NTSB NYC07FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Canton, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.Jun 4, 2007 · N4126H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC06LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Norwood, MAImproper maintenance, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the dual magneto mounting flange, and a subsequent loss of engine power.Apr 24, 2006 · N201BD · Substantial damage NTSB IAD04LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Bedford, MAFailure of the #2 piston connecting rod cap, which resulted in a hole in the engine crankcase and a loss of engine power. A factor was dark night lighting condition.Jan 25, 2004 · N1381J · Destroyed NTSB IAD02LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGoff Glassair · Stow, MAThe pilot's improper positioning of the throttle during engine start, which resulted in his inability to maintain control of the airplane.Sep 6, 2002 · N7223R · Substantial damage NTSB NYC01LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Norwood, MAThe pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a parked aircraft.Dec 24, 2000 · N1307J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC00LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Hopedale, MAThe nose landing gear was not locked in the extended position.Oct 25, 1999 · N16397 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC98FA124Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Dalton, MAThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in a loss of control, and airplane stress limits to be exceeded. Factors in the accident, the pilot's decision to disregard the preflight weather briefing, and…Jun 3, 1998 · N75137 · Destroyed NTSB NYC97LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Norwood, MAfailure of the pilot to perform a go-around, when an animal obstructed the runway; and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction (VASI). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, an animal (deer) on the runway, and the proximity of the…Nov 2, 1996 · N1216T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC89LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28A · Boston, MAFailue of pilot to maintain control of the helicopter when a passenger inadvertently pushed the cyclic control. The fence (near the helipad) was considered to be a factor.Sep 8, 1989 · N203Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC89LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 24R · Oxford, MAFailure of the pilot to stop the aircraft on the available runway due to a long landing.Dec 11, 1988 · N9233S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC87LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Marlboro, MAThe pilot allowed the aircraft to stall and touch down hard causing substantial damage. The pilot was unfamiliar with the short field at this airport.Feb 6, 1987 · N1486X · Substantial damage NTSB NYC83LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Marshville, MAThe plt reported that during landing, just before touchdown, the passenger accidently pulled back on the yoke causing a left wing nose-up attitude. The plt was unable to correct and a hard landing occurred.Jun 26, 1983 · N7401V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81FNE22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · N.Egremont, MAJul 9, 1981 · N15931 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81FNA09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Falmouth, MAJan 25, 1981 · N2123M · Substantial damage NTSB NYC80FNA21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Edgartown, MAAug 11, 1980 · N74HB · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FNA24Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech 24R · Beverly, MAMay 25, 1978 · N9349S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FA017Accident · 2 fatalClosedHughes 269B · Quincy, MADec 27, 1977 · N9364F · Destroyed NTSB NYC76FNE31Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLake LA-4 · Grt Barrington, MAAug 10, 1976 · N39359 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FNA13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-34 · Newburyport, MAAug 22, 1975 · N4519T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FNA12Accident · No injuriesClosedEnstrom F28 · Falmouth, MAAug 16, 1975 · N9578 · Destroyed NTSB NYC76FNA01Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Methuen, MAJul 8, 1975 · N9456V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FNA19Accident · No injuriesClosedEnstrom F-28A · Marshfied, MAOct 3, 1974 · N4879 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74DNA20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Marlboro, MASep 26, 1973 · N2279T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FNA33Accident · No injuriesClosedEnstrom F-28A · Marshfield, MADec 23, 1972 · N4879 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FNA38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Plymouth, MAApr 29, 1972 · N7530J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71FNA57Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Tewksbury, MAJun 30, 1971 · N9456V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71DNA48Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Bedford, MAApr 9, 1971 · N4599J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71FFD24Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D95A · Norwood, MADec 19, 1970 · N8855M · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69D0075Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Falmouth, MAJul 3, 1968 · N6393Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68D0312Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A23 · New Bedford, MADec 16, 1967 · N5784V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0461Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney MK21 · East Boston, MADec 28, 1966 · N9254M · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67F0404Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A23-24 · Marlboro, MAOct 2, 1966 · N5784V · Substantial damage