NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, 1989
11 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 4 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 16 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1989
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 MKC90LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Norfolk, NEInproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack…NTSB NYC90FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-602P · Frenchtown, NJThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the turbocharger tailpipe exhaust stack on the right engine by the mechanic(s). The failure of the tailpipe permitted heat from the exhaust to weaken the main spar of the right wing resulting in a catastrophic…NTSB MIA90FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Orlando, FLLoss of aircraft control during takeoff for an unknown reason which resulted in a collision with the ground.NTSB CHI90LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to circle and land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the excessive maneuver (steep turn) and terrain conditions (road and curb) short of the runway.NTSB ANC89LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Nebesna Glacier, AKThe pilot allowed the aircraft to inadvertently touch down, he delayed making a go-around, and he did not maintain sufficient speed to continue the go-around. Contributing factors were: the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, high vegetation in the…NTSB DEN89LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCallair A-9 · Cartwright, NDA total loss of power due to an improperly adjusted carburetor which resulted in an excessive rich fuel-air mixture. This required a forced landing in an area where no suitable terrain existed.NTSB CHI89LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Grayslake, ILThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to go around (when there was sufficient speed and runway remaining). A contributing factor was his lack of recent experience in type of aircraft.NTSB CHI89LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Indianapolis, INImproper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, his failure to maintain runway alignment, and his misjudgement of wingtip clearance above the ground as he was maneuvering to avoid the runway & VASI lights. The crosswind and runway/vasi lights were…NTSB MIA89FA113Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 600 · Jacksonville, FLImproper use of the IFR procedure by the pilot, his failure to maintain a proper glide path, and his failure to identify the decision height.NTSB NYC89FA093Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Toms River, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and control of the aircraft, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: autoplt malfunction due to improper installation by maintenance personnel and the pilot's…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.