NTSB investigations: Lycoming GO-435C&D series, AK

8 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming GO-435C&D 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

19702026
NTSB investigations: Lycoming GO-435C&D series, AK per year, 1970–2026: 8 cases
19701
19711
19761
19821
19841
19901
19941
20011

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Query with SQL
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\" = 'AK' 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 ('41521'))
  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.

NTSB ANC01LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-391B · Anvik, AKThe pilot's continued operation of the accident airplane with known equipment deficiencies, and an improper installation of the float assembly by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.Jun 2, 2001 · N25BA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Anchorage, AKThe binding in the mechanical fuel selector valve, and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Aug 31, 1994 · N9130K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-391B · Circle, AKPilot-in-command's failure to maintain airplane control and the pilot's failure to identify the stall.Sep 13, 1990 · N316HW · Substantial damageNTSB ANC84LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44A · Shanin Lake, AKThe plt reported that shortly after takeoff the acft encountered severe wind shear. The plt lost directional control of the acft & it collided with a mud bank.Jul 28, 1984 · N9900H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC83LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 50 · Quinhagak, AKLeft engine lost power after takeoff. Pilot feathered left engine and returned to runway on one engine. Since he was overshooting he elected to land on grass wheels up to avoid overrun and collision with ditch. The following discrepancies were found: exhaust…Nov 3, 1982 · N3582B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC77DAH05Accident · No injuriesClosedHelio Acft H-391B · Anchorage, AKOct 23, 1976 · N4144D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC71DAG83Accident · No injuriesClosedHelio H391B · Anchorage, AKApr 10, 1971 · N4123D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC71DAG19Accident · No injuriesClosedHelio Acft H-391B · Ninilchik, AKAug 24, 1970 · N4123D · Substantial damage