Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming AEIO-360 series
44 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming AEIO-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
| 1967 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41522', '41601'))
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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41522', '41601'))
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 WPR25FA225Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMooney M20J · Nampa, IDOn August 27, 2025, about 1741 mountain daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N5764H, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Nampa, Idaho. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR22FA195Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMeyer Fred J Hornet · Lucerne Valley, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22FA019Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Marengo, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the steep turn, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to conduct steep turns without sufficient altitude to…NTSB CEN20WA409Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPitts S1 · Kulmbach, GermanyNTSB CEN20LA389Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Groton, SDThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver.NTSB WPR18FA229Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportJames E Causey Acroduster II · Phoenix, AZAn exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB CEN17WA161Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationChampion 8KCAB · Cancun, MexicoThe accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Mexican government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Mexican government. Further information pertaining to…NTSB WPR16FA065Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · San Pedro, CAThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other as they converged nearly head-on, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was sun glare on the pilot.NTSB ERA15FA331Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCornell W F/Sahakian J A JR Giles 202 (G202) · Newburgh, NYSeparation of the vertical and horizontal stabilizers from the fuselage due to a fracture that initiated at the bond between the left horizontal stabilizer and the flange that attached the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage skin. The failure was likely…NTSB CEN12LA112Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Marysville, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude from the terrain while performing low-level aerobatics.NTSB WPR11WA297Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationHitchcock Christen Eagle II · Padang, West Sumatera, IndonesiaOn June 23, 2011 at 1020 universal coordinated time, a Hitchcock Christen Eagle II, N21H, collided with the terrain while performing an aerobatic maneuver at Tabing Airfield, Padang, West Sumatera. The pilot was fatally injured and the airplane was…NTSB CEN11WA463Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationShannon James A JR Aviat Eagle II · Plock Vistula, PolandNTSB CEN11FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Sebewaing, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control following a loss of engine power after takeoff.NTSB CEN10FA130Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Bristow, OKThe pilot’s loss of control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR09LA026Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSilfvast Starduster TOO · Cedar Fort, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and/or angle of attack to avoid a stall/spin during an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB DEN06FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Calhan, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, and the resultant stall/spin.NTSB LAX06FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Oroville, CAThe certified flight instructor and the private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI01FA235Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPayne Giles G-202 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot failed to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertant stall. Factors with the accident were the pilot misjudged the approach and the pilot's lack of total experience in the Giles G-202.NTSB CHI01LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Columbia, MOThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN01FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportVangilder Christen Eagle II · Ogden, UTthe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB DEN01FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRoss G-202 · Grand Junction, COthe pilot's inadvertent entry into a spin while performing aerobatic maneuvers. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of aerobatic experience.NTSB NYC98FA180Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Shunk, PAThe pilot-in-command's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, and his exceeding the airframe design limits resulting in separation of the outboard left wing. Contributing factors were clouds,…NTSB SEA97FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Eagle Point, ORThe failure of the first pilot (flight instructor) to initiate proper aircraft control, and his failure to perform the adequate remedial action to recover from an intentional inverted spin.NTSB CHI96LA108Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBishop-Christian Eagle II · Cambridge, INthe pilot allowed the airplane to enter a flat spin, while performing an acrobatic maneuver, and was unable to recover before ground impact. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, and his lack of familiarity…NTSB FTW94FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Saratoga, ARThe pilot-in-command's performance of aerobatics at an altitude where it was not possible to maintain clearance.NTSB CHI91DEP08Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportJack Thomas Pitts S-IT · Kenosha, WIImproper maintenance, by person or persons unknown, to the elevator control system which allowed a bolt attaching the elevator control rod to the pitch bellcrank to become disconnected during flight.NTSB LAX91FA098Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Santa Paula, CAInadequate visual lookout by the Bell 206B pilot, which resulted in his failure to see-and-avoid the pitts S-2A. A factor related to the accident was: the S-2A pilot's restricted visibility from the tailwheel equipped airplane, once it was in position on the…NTSB NYC91LA024Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Buckland, MAThe pilot's failure to execute an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude sufficient to clear the stand of trees.NTSB ATL91FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPitts Special S-1 · Ocala, FLThe pilot experiencced spatial disorientation, lost control of the airplane during a spin maneuver and collided with the ground.NTSB LAX90DUJ06Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportChristen/Walter Christen Eagle II · Marana, AZThe loss of control by the pilot.NTSB ATL85FA278Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Proctor, WVThe acft was artd msg and was the object of a search from 9-1-85 to 9-12-85. Acft found in remote area of mtns and dense woods by man on foot hunting ginseng on 9-16-85.ND witnesses found. Residents in area reported rain all day on 8-30-85 and it was heavy at…NTSB MIA83FA231Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPitts S-2A · Green Cove Spr., FLThe acft collided with the ground and was destroyed during a pleasure flt. Examination of the wreckage and the accident site revealed evidence to suggest that the acft collided with the ground while in a steep left bank, nose low attitude and a high rate of…NTSB FTW83FA424Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPartenavia P68C · Plainview, TXThe plt was executing a high speed pass over the rwy at about 250 ft AGL. The plt then began a rapid pull-up & both wings separated just outboard of the eng nacelles. Reconstruction of the sequence from a videotape revealed that the acft's speed at the time…NTSB ATL83FA213Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Calhoun, GAThe plt had flown to the arpt to perform aerobatic maneuvers at a fly-in. He had a low altitude waiver to perform down to 500 ft AGL. Before the flight, he told several spectators he was going to do a maneuver right after takeoff. Witnesses reported that the…NTSB ATL82FLQ06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Mayfield, KYThe aircraft crashed while the pilot was performing an aerobatic routine at an airshow. After about 7 minutes in an 8 minute act, the pilot performed an 8-point roll at about 200 ft AGL, then pulled up into a hammerhead stall. After a hammerhead turn to the…NTSB ATL81FA010Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Woodland, GANTSB MIA81FA006Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Ft Lauderdale, FLNTSB FTW79FA082Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Morris, OKNTSB SEA79FYA07Accident · 1 fatalClosedPitts S-2A · Montpelier, IDNTSB MKC78FA064Accident · 1 fatalClosedGreat Lakes 2T-1A · Mason City, IANTSB FTW78FRG51Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Brady, TXNTSB DEN78FA047Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Green River, WYNTSB FTW77DA003Accident · 1 fatalClosedPitts Spcl S-1S · Durant, OKNTSB FTW68A0019Accident · 4 fatalClosedBell 206A · Morgan City, LA