NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, TX
66 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming IO-540 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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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\" = 'TX' 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 ('41530', '41585'))
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" = 'TX' 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 ('41530', '41585'))
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 FTW94LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Nacogdoches, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind during landing rollout. A factor was the variable crosswind.NTSB FTW93FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Goree, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.NTSB FTW91DRA03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBronner Skybolt · Alvin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the pilot's decision to perform a low pass.NTSB FTW90DQG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca BL-DW-1 · Petersberg, TXLoss of directional control as the result of an encounter with a dust devil.NTSB FTW89DQA01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportIntermountain Mfg. Callair A-9B · El Paso, TXEngine failure due to the pilot's failure to select the fullest tanks and, failure to maintain adequate flying speed.NTSB FTW87LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Mc Allen, TXThe right main landing gear collapsed for unknown reasons as the aircraft was taxiing for takeoff. The pilot has not responded to requests to complete an accident report form. According to airman records, the pilot did not have a multiengine rating.NTSB FTW86FPA18Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportEagle Eagle DW-1 · Howe, TXThe acft appeared to stall during a sharp pull-up and turn during a test flt after a low pass over the airstrip. The plt was testing the spray equipment and made the low pass so the ground observer could see the spray pattern. No malfunctions in equipment…NTSB FTW86LRA04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Bremond, TXAccording to the pilot, the aircraft was being operated by thompson flyers of garwood, inc., rt 1, box 214, marlin, TX. In agricultural aircraft operations under FAA ag operation certificate no. SW-HOU-97-AG. The aircraft had completed its last swath run…NTSB FTW85LRG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHomebuilt Tiger Bird · Kerrville, TXThe acft nosed over on landing following a loss of directional control. The plt reported touchdown was made on the first 100 ft of the rwy and as the acft slowed to aprx 10 mph directional control was lost. The acft traveled off the left side of the airstrip…NTSB FTW85LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601 · Balmorhea, TXThe acft was involved in illegal activity when it was intentionally landed in an open pasture. During the landing, the acft veered left and struck a 30 inch high concrete culvert. The gear collapsed on contact with the culvert. Unknown personnel subsequently…NTSB FTW84LA403Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Plainview, TXThe CFI stated that at the time of the accident the private plt, in preparation for his commercial certificate, was flying a power off 'spot landing' with a desired touchdown point at the second centerline stripe. In an effort to reach the landing point with…NTSB FTW84LA359Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M6-235 · Corpus Christi, TXOn a heading of 165 deg at 3,500 ft the plt saw another acft at the same altitude on a collision course. Evasive action was taken by pushing the nose over forcing both occupants into the cabin overhead. According to the plt, both seatbelts and shoulder…NTSB FTW82DA151Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-23-250T · Lake Dallas, TXThe pilot stated the landing gear indicated down and locked and the touchdown was normal. During the landing roll the gear retracted. During the slide down the runway the left engine caught on fire causing substantial damage to the aircraft. Examination by a…NTSB FTW80FPD37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Henrietta, TXNTSB FTW69D0084Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Santa Rosa, TXNTSB UNK64X0790Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA23 · San Antonio, TX