NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, 2002, TX

6 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-540 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

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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, 2002, TX per year, 1964–2026: 302 cases
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Latest cases

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\") = 2002
    AND 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 ('41532'))
  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.

NTSB FTW03LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Bryson, TXthe pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and dark night conditions were contributing factors.Dec 14, 2002 · N8925W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA268Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Del Rio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the reported gusting wind conditions.Sep 29, 2002 · N952LC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Houston, TXThe pilot's loss of control after encountering dynamic rollover during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.Jun 28, 2002 · N144WT · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Pecos, TXThe pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.Jun 17, 2002 · N675MP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T182 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power plant while maneuvering, and his intentional flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were low clouds, fog, the power plant, and low altitude flight.Apr 12, 2002 · N983HH · DestroyedNTSB FTW02LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Cypress, TXthe total loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation due to a missing oil filler cap, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 11, 2002 · N9321R · Substantial damage