NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D
328 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D. 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
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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
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NTSB NYC00LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Renick, WVThe pilot's improper weather evaluation, and subsequent improper decision to fly into forecast and known icing conditions that exceeded the capability of the airplane to maintain flight. A factor was the icing conditions.NTSB MIA00FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Columbia, SCThe PIC's inadequate planning and preparation resulting in refueling not being performed and the subsequent fuel exhaustion and forced landing into trees. A factor in the accident was the erratic operation of the right fuel tank quantity indicating system.NTSB MIA99LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Jasper, ALthe pilot inadvertently became disoriented and misjudged his position on the runway/airport, which resulted in him turning the airplane too soon, and subsequently impacting with a tree. Factors in this accident were a loss of electrical power for undetermined…NTSB ANC99LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to extend the airplane landing gear. A factor in the accident was an interference with the pilot's habit pattern.NTSB LAX99LA243Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Quincy, CAthe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed for the existing wind conditions, and, his failure to abort the takeoff when it became apparent that the aircraft performance was not as anticipated. Factors in the accident were the tailwind and…NTSB MIA99LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Timmonsville, SCThe loss of engine power due to the improper installation and in-flight separation of an engine cylinder.NTSB DEN99LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's inadequate flight planning, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Factor's were the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, and the subsequent engine power loss due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL99LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Columbia, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll.NTSB NYC99LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Pottstown, PAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly inspect and torque the crankcase bolts.NTSB MIA98LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Covington, GAslippage of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing resulting in blockage of the oil port, oil starvation, and subsequent connecting rod failure. A factor was the fence.NTSB CHI98LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Tocsin, INthe pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb and the resulting inadvertant stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's premature raising of the flaps.NTSB MIA98LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Cumming, GAThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and airspeed, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB FTW98LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Tomball, TXThe total loss of engine power resulting from the loss of oil and resultant seizure of a cylinder due to inadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the low ceiling.NTSB MIA97FA249Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Sebring, FLcontinued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent until impact in a lake. The adverse weather condition (thunderstorm) was a related factor.NTSB ATL97LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Knoxville, TNthe pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure the oil filler cap was secured during his preflight inspection, and loss of engine oil (oil exhaustion), which resulted in subsequent engine failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of…NTSB FTW96LA393Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Boulder, COFailure of the flight instructor to maintain airspeed above stall speed during initial climb and loss of control on the ground after aborting the takeoff. Factors were inadequate preflight planning and preparation, inaccurate weather evaluation, and high…NTSB FTW96LA384Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Colorado Sprngs, COThe improper installation of the propeller governor by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the total loss of oil and engine seizure. Factors were the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and airspeed, causing him to make a forced landing on unsuitable…NTSB LAX96LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Folsom, CAAn oil starvation failure of the engine due to a mechanic's failure to put the proper gasket stack on when the propeller governor was replaced. The mechanic's omission was due to the airframe manufacturer's failure to ensure that the service and parts manuals…NTSB NYC96LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Rockaway, NJThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his inadequate preflight of the aircraft and his inadequate inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.NTSB ATL96LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Lake Placid, FLmaintenance personnel's failure to properly torque the cylinder installation bolts.NTSB IAD96LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Westminster, MDThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. A factor in this accident was the CFI-rated pilot/passenger's inattention.NTSB BFO96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · College Park, MDthe main landing gear retracted for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX96LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Madera, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB SEA95LA185Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Thompson, UTthe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from the mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, low ceilings, and downdraft.NTSB CHI95LA263Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Delavan, WIthe pilot's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight. A factor was the improperly installed fuel level transmitter.NTSB SEA95FA103Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Kent, WAThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the approach. Factors in the accident were the dusk light condition and the shadows.NTSB LAX95LA187Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Oakland, CAThe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation by exceeding the airplane certificated maximum allowable takeoff gross weight and failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. The ditch was a factor in this accident.NTSB FTW95FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Dalhart, TXThe pilot's VFR flight into IMC conditions and the ensuing spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot's self-induced pressure to reach his destination, his failure to obtain a weather briefing for the flight, and the weather conditions.NTSB FTW95FA111Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Larkspur, COThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions after being advised that VFR flight was not recommended. The weather and dark night were factors in the accident.NTSB LAX95LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Laytonville, CAwere the pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB LAX94FA318Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · So. Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's decision to take off from a high density altitude airport at an over allowable gross weight condition. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude, down drafts, and the pilot's lack of familiarity operting from high density altitude…NTSB LAX94LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Sedona, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation of the existing wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB CHI94LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Charlotte, MIthe deer which ran onto the runway. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions and the runway lights which were contacted.NTSB FTW94LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Longmont, COAn inadvertent stall due to improper preflight and the pilot's failure to adequately remove ice from the aircraft. A factor was airframe icing.NTSB FTW94FA059Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · La Veta, COThe pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a mountain pass at an inadequate altitude, causing the aircraft's climb performance to be exceeded. Factors were turbulence and downdrafts.NTSB FTW94FA057Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Van Horn, TXThe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft after a loss of control which resulted from VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the weather, the pilot's lack of instrument training and experience, and his failure to…NTSB LAX94LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Santa Monica, CAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX94FA004Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Petaluma, CAVFR flight by the pilot(s) into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and failure to maintain a proper altitude and/or clearance from terrain, while approaching the destination airport. Factors related to the accident were: the low ceiling and terrain.NTSB ATL93LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Valdosta, GAThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of inflight weather conditions which resulted in the inflight encounter with severe turbulence and subsequent overstress of the airframe.NTSB LAX93LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Cameron Park, CAThe pilot's failure to assure that the landing gear was down and locked. Factors relating to this accident were the alternator failure due to a broken wire and the low battery output.NTSB CHI93LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Emporia, KSThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI93LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Columbus, INthe pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. A factor involved in this accident is the pilot in command's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.NTSB BFO93WA141Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 177RG · Marseille, FranceNTSB ATL93LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Concord City, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft and his delayed decision to execute a go around. A factor in the accident was the strong gusty wind condition.NTSB LAX93LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Imperial, CAThe flight's encounter with a dust devil.NTSB BFO93LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Corry, PAFailure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's lack of visual cues due to the runway lights being obscured by the plowed snow, and failure of airport personnel to issue a…NTSB DEN92LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Gunnison, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factor(s) included: fuel exhaustion and the misjudging of fuel consumption calculations.NTSB LAX92LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot-in-command's inaccurate weather evaluation, his improper setting of the mixture control, and his failure to maintain proper climb airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude, unfavorable wind with mountain wave activity and…NTSB SEA92LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Scappoose, ORThe loss of engine power, cause undetermined. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN92LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Durango, COA total loss of power due to a mechanical failure of the engine. Factors were: rough and uneven snow covered terrain.