NTSB investigations: Lycoming O-360 series, CA

27 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming O-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.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations: Lycoming O-360 series, CA per year, 1965–2026: 27 cases
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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\" = 'CA' 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 ('41575'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR18LA041Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Truckee, CAThe flight instructor’s failure to execute a power recovery from a non-stabilized autorotative descent, which resulted in a hard landing.Nov 30, 2017 · N47WH · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA551Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Santa Barbara, CAThe student pilot’s unstabilized hover, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Sep 24, 2017 · N177SR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA211Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the crosswind landing approach and his subsequent improper decision to initiate an autorotation instead of applying corrective control inputs after the helicopter experienced normal airframe vibration.…Sep 20, 2017 · N7514S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA165Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLake LA 4 · Byron, CAThe pilot’s failure to activate the hydraulic system during the approach, and his failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with an inoperative…Jul 25, 2017 · N7628L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZwicker Murray R Glastar · Napa, CAThe amphibious float-equipped airplane's encounter with a submerged object during a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over.Apr 30, 2017 · N89SR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17FA047Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · San Pedro, CAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm following the loss of engine…Jan 5, 2017 · N702JJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering for landing.Jun 20, 2014 · N681SH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA298Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Murrieta, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation while making a hovering turn, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.Jul 9, 2012 · N7527Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Antioch, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control personnel to issue the helicopter pilot a prompt and appropriate alternate…Feb 20, 2012 · N7508Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA011Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate drift control and skid clearance from the ground and the CFI's inadequate supervision while hovering, resulting in dynamic rollover.Oct 12, 2010 · N853DS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Parlier, CAThe pilot inadvertently entered a low-G condition during cruise flight, which resulted in a momentary loss of control of the helicopter and mast bumping.Feb 17, 2010 · N313DA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA448Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Irvine, CAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his delayed recovery action during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.Sep 15, 2009 · N796SH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Encinitas, CAA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.Feb 18, 2009 · N588LE · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Truckee, CAThe pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.Dec 2, 2008 · N172MN · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · El Monte, CAa failure of the main rotor drive system V-belts due to damage sustained when the alternator drive belt failed and pieces of that belt got between the main drive belts and their associated pulleys. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain encountered in…Sep 14, 2007 · N877HF · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's loss of directional control while hovering, and the instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to take control of the helicopter.Sep 12, 2007 · N965SH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Chino, CAThe private pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and main rotor rpm, which resulted in a high rate of descent and subsequent hard landing. Also causal was the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Aug 10, 2007 · N10QD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Tulare, CAThe student pilot's improper use of the collective and cyclic control, which induced a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action.Feb 27, 2007 · N199K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCodding/Fluno Sportsman GS-2 · Hopland, CAthe pilot's excessive braking during landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A contributing factor was the erroneous windsock indication, which prompted the pilot to land with a tailwind, and inadvertently increase his landing roll.Oct 20, 2006 · N429AD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Upland, CADisconnection of the throttle control linkage due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb.Oct 8, 2006 · N821SH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was fully extended, by use of the emergency gear extension system, which resulted in its partial collapse during landing rollout. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow POH procedures relating to…Jul 24, 2004 · N5167R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Squaw Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate compensation for tailwind conditions. A factor in the accident was the high density…Apr 27, 2004 · N7521P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Redlands, CAa loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently turning off the magnetos and his failure to initiate an autorotation and to maintain main rotor rpm. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of an over-the-counter medication that impaired his…Dec 15, 2003 · N1225D · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFarrand Vans RV6 · San Jose, CAFailure of the pilot to sufficiently slow the airplane prior to exiting the runway, which lead to the left main landing gear collapsing and a subsequent ground loop.Jan 10, 2002 · N164DF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA020Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Escondido, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while approaching to land at his private helipad. Factors in the accident were night conditions, inadequate illumination of the landing pad, and a likely low visibility condition due to fog.Nov 5, 2001 · N7197Y · DestroyedNTSB LAX91LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair 320 · Fall River Mill, CAFailure of the pilot-in-command to compensate for wind conditions and to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in an on ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the wind conditions and turbulence at the airport at the time of the…May 5, 1991 · N320MC · DestroyedNTSB OAK66D0033Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Tahoe Valley, CAApr 28, 1965 · N1259A · Substantial damage