NTSB investigations: Lycoming HIO-360 series
12 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming HIO-360 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”. 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
| 1985 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
Where
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41524')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 351))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41524')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 351))
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 NYC06LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Kings Park, NYLoss of engine power due to the failure of the number 3 connecting rod bearing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emrgency landing.NTSB LAX03LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Los Banos, CAThe improper engine overhaul by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in an exhaust valve failure and a total loss of engine power while in maneuvering flight.NTSB ATL02LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 300C · Haleyville, ALThe failure of maintenance personnel to perform an adequate inspection of loose intake components, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent emergency descent, forced landing, and collision with terrain in dark night conditions.NTSB IAD97GA054Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Cleveland, OHThe engine failure from the rod cap bolt being sheared and the separation of the number two cylinder separating from the crankcase.NTSB FTW95LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Monticello, ARThe loss of engine power due to a fatigued rod end bolt. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.NTSB FTW94LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Leander, LAInadequate maintenance and a fatigue failure of a #1 cylinder connecting rod bolt. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for a forced landing.NTSB SEA93FA178Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Seattle, WAShorted magneto condensers. Factors include a hidden obstruction in the landing area, and a reduction in rotor RPM from attempting to avoid the obstruction.NTSB CHI93DEE01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMark Streitz Skybolt · Joliet, ILthe failure of the number two connecting rod bolt.NTSB SEA90LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C · Camas, WAThe failure of a sprag clutch in the rotor-drive mechanism, at an altitude and position that precluded or limited the possibility of a successful outcome.NTSB CHI89FA062Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · De Kalb, ILFatigue failure of the number four connecting rod which resulted in an engine failure. Factors in the accident were the broken ring in the number one piston and a deteriorated center main bearing.NTSB CHI86LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Baldwin, WIAfter picking up his passenger at williams pipeline, minneapolis, Minnesota, the plt flew eastward along interstate 90 enroute to a pipeline near wausau, Wisconsin. While flying at approximatelly 400 feet, the plt and passenger stated that the engine started…NTSB SEA86LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Brooks, ORA total loss of power occurred due to the number 4 cylinder failing. A tail boom strike occurred during a hard landing in a parking lot, severing the tail boom.