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Final NTSB investigations: Lycoming T0-360 series

19 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming T0-360 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.

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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."completionStatus" = 'Completed' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41528')) 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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41528'))
  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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41528'))
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 GAA16CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · Goodland, KSThe pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.Oct 24, 2015 · N5638K · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11FA504Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHutchinson Kenneth A Velocity RG · Sanford, NCThe pilot/owner's intentional flight of his airplane with known mechanical discrepancies (frozen turbocharger waste gate), which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees and terrain shortly after takeoff. Contributing to…Sep 25, 2011 · N360TV · Substantial damage NTSB MIA08LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJ. E. Douglas Starduster 2 · Tappahannock, VALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 15, 2008 · N27ED · Substantial damage NTSB ANC06LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TCA · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent ditching. Factors contributing to the accident were a low fuel level at departure, and fuel contamination.Jun 23, 2006 · N1052D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX04LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TCA · San Rafael, CAA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation, which was caused by the pilot's failure to turn on the electric boost pump and an undetermined failure of the engine driven pump to supply sufficient fuel to the carburetor.Aug 31, 2004 · N44MH · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03FA187Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell International Aero-Commander 112TC · Santa Nella, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by conducting VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were low clouds, fog, and mountainous terrain.Jun 9, 2003 · N4696W · Destroyed NTSB DEN00LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180T · Englewood, COFailure of the instructor pilot-in-command and the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control. Factors were the pilot receiving instruction allowing the airplane to approach low and slow, and failure of the instructor to maintain adequate…Jun 12, 2000 · N838PC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB DEN00LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180T · Englewood, COIn-flight planning and decision by the flight instructor by allowing the student to fly into a hazardous situation. Factors were the flight instructor delaying extending the landing gear and delaying a go-around.May 30, 2000 · N8303P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M5-210TC · Olathe, KSthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the uncontrolled porpoise encountered and the pilot's lack of recent experience in tailwheel airplanes.Jul 21, 1996 · N5646N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA260Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210TC · Mosca, COThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.Aug 3, 1994 · N5641A · Substantial damage NTSB BFO92LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180T · Brandenburg, KYThe pilot's in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Sep 11, 1992 · N83628 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN87LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210TC · Moab, UTThe pilot aborted his approach to runway 21 at canyon lands airport when he had 'indications of a crosswind.' The pilot radioed Moab UNICOM and reported he could not find the windsock and requested wind information. Moab UNICOM reported thewind was 'straight…Sep 13, 1987 · N5637D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX87FAMS2Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-44-180T · Missing Acft (Pacific Ocean)The instructor plt (CFI) & the single-eng, pvt plt (owner) were on a flt to conduct multi-eng training for the new owner. Drg the flt, the crew contacted los angeles TRACON & requested a VOR apch to the santa monica arpt & said they would not be able to maint…Feb 25, 1987 · N8307H · Destroyed NTSB ATL86FA014Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Ocilla, GAThe pilot of the second company aircraft to arrive in the vicinity of the airport held while the first attempted an ndr approach. After the first aircraft made a missed approach the pilot of the second aircraft attempted the approach. The aircraft flew into…Oct 31, 1985 · N8401E · Destroyed NTSB LAX85LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Concord, CAWhile landing on rwy 19R with a wind from 250 deg at 14 KTS, the acft went off the right side of the rwy & was damaged. Personnel in the control tower said that plt appeared to lose control of the acft during the landing flare & the acft cartwheeled to the…May 5, 1985 · N500RG · Substantial damage NTSB SEA83FA118Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28RT-201T · Gov'T Camp, ORWx conditions along the flt route indicated ceilings of 25,000 ft & unrestricted visibility except for the area south & west of mount hood. Mount hood, elevation 11,239 ft MSL, on the sw side of government Camp & clear lake (accident site),was covered by…Jun 8, 1983 · N8402P · Destroyed NTSB SEA83FYK04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHomebuilt Christen Eagle II · Bend, ORUpon completion of his routine during an airshow, the plt stated to the show announcer that he would do a low pass down the rwy followed by a vertical climb to a hammerhead stall & then into a lomcevak aerobatic maneuver. This maneuver is aclimbing outside…Jun 5, 1983 · N4GT · Destroyed NTSB FTW80FA088Accident · 2 fatalClosedRockwell 112TCA · Aspermont, TXJun 26, 1980 · N4684W · Destroyed NTSB CHI80FER38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Hoffman, MNMay 2, 1980 · N1495A · Substantial damage