NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, 2018
27 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\") = 2018
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") = 2018
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 GAA19CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Strykersville, NYThe structural failure of the home-built landing platform during landing, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over.NTSB GAA19CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32R · Versailles, OHThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in landing on the landing gear first and a subsequent loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and impact with a tree and a fence during an attempted go-around.NTSB GAA19CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRIchard Silva Seawind · Pocono Summit, PAThe pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off from a lake in high crosswind conditions, which resulted in the right wing lifting, the left wing impacting the water, and the airplane bouncing and then impacting the water hard.NTSB CEN19FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Poolville, TXThe pilot's loss of airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation and the exceedance of the structural capabilities of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in instrument conditions.NTSB GAA19CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Medford, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA18LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Westminster, MDThe pilot's attempt to move the helicopter from a sloped surface after an overspeed event, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and impact with a car. The overspeed event resulted from misrouted and damaged wiring in the magneto, which subsequently…NTSB CEN18LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Sugar Land, TXFatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB WPR18LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Roche Harbor, WAThe pilot’s failure to secure his seat position prior to takeoff, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR18FA253Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCommander 114 · Jean, NVThe pilot failed to maintain adequate speed while maneuvering at a low attitude during night and entered an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.NTSB GAA18CA532Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · London, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB CEN18WA379Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA32 · Belize City, BelizeOn August 29, about 1804 local time (LCL), a Piper PA32 300 airplane, N3073W, operated by Wings of Hope, had a hard landing at the Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport, in Belize City, Belize. The airplane originated from the San Pedro Airport.This investigation…NTSB CEN18LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Falcon, COThe pilot's decision to depart with an inoperative left magneto, which resulted in degraded climb performance in high-density altitude conditions and a subsequent emergency landing.NTSB GAA18CA462Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Evanston, WYThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and his failure to complete the appropriate checklist before landing.NTSB ANC18LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Bettles, AKMaintenance personnel's application of insufficient preload on the attachment hardware for the idler gear shaft during engine overhaul, which resulted in the dismounting of the idler gear shaft assembly due to wear and deformation and the subsequent total…NTSB WPR18LA203Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's delayed decision to conduct a go-around following an unstable landing approach and long landing.NTSB ERA18FA197Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Lincolnton, NCThe noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete…NTSB ERA18FA187Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot's failure to safely operate the helicopter due to his impaired cognitive and physical abilities, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA18LA184Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SX300 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall and hard landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse, loss of directional control, and…NTSB GAA18CA449Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Swainsboro, GAThe pilot's unstabilized approach during the initial landing with a right quartering tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent go-around and the collapse of the nose landing gear during the subsequent landing.NTSB GAA18CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32R · Cape Carteret, NCThe pilot’s steep approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the landing gear during touchdown.NTSB ANC18LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while in a hovering turn, which resulted in a collision with obstacles.NTSB GAA18CA140Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Woodland, CAThe pilot’s distraction due to her malfunctioning iPad, which led to her inadvertent forward cyclic application.NTSB GAA18CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHarris Pierce Velocity XL RG · Locust Grove, GAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear due to his distraction by talking on the radio, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB WPR18FA084Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Santee, CAThe pilot's decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA18CA111Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 6 · Boerne, TXThe ground vehicle driver’s decision to drive on an active taxiway at night and failure to yield to taxiing aircraft, resulting in a collision with a taxiing aircraft.NTSB ERA18LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Marathon, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN18LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Albany, TXA loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures of the main rotor and tail rotor systems that would have precluded normal operation.