NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-360-L2A
404 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming IO-360-L2A. 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
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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41597'))
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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41597'))
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 SEA07LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Richfield, UTThe student pilot's inability to compensate for the gusty crosswinds during the initial part of the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a noseover. Factors associated with the accident are gusty crosswinds, and a mound/berm of dirt alongside…NTSB MIA07CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Ormond Beach, FLThe failure of the student pilot to initiate a recovery from the bounced landing resulting in a hard landing.NTSB NYC06CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Cambridge, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB SEA06CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Naples, FLThe student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. A drainage ditch and wind were contributing factors.NTSB ANC06CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Palatka, FLThe student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering over the runway, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot, which resulted in a collision with the runway. A factor in the accident was an…NTSB ATL06CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Thomson, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an on-ground collision with an embankment.NTSB NYC06IA143Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Lawrence, MAForeign object damage to the leading edge of the propeller blade, which resulted in fatigue cracking and subsequent blade failure.NTSB LAX06CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Madera, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB NYC06CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Louisville, KYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ATL06CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Gainsville, GAThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL06CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-172S · Sanford, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DFW06CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Denton, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC06CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Prescott, AZThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in structural damage to the firewall and fuselage.NTSB DEN06FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Pinon, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN06CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Lawrence, KSthe student pilot's improper decision to continue taxiing through the field. Contributing factor's include student pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll and the drainage ditch masked by snow.NTSB LAX05CA302Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Show Low, AZthe pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing and his inadequate compensation for the strong and gusty quartering tail wind conditions, which resulted in a tail strike during landing.NTSB MIA05CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172-S · Kendall-Tamiami, FLThe pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in damage to the airplane.NTSB ATL05LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Opa Locka, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL05CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Savannah, GAThe instructor's inadequate supervision and failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an on ground collision with terrain.NTSB MIA05FA140Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Key West, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the dark, night flight over water, resulting in the uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the water. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's…NTSB MIA05LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Glen Saint Mary, FLThe separation of a plastic sleeve off the idle stop of the servo fuel injector for undetermined reasons resulting in decreased fuel flow and subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB MIA05CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA05LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Palm Beach, FLThe flight crews inadvertent encounter with turbulence in clouds while being vectored by ATC while operating in instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the ATC personnel's (ARTCC) inadequate weather avoidance assistance.NTSB LAX05LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Thermal, CAthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB IAD05LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Frederick, MDThe inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in each airplane, which resulted in a ground collision.NTSB LAX05LA073Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172SP · Casa Grande, AZthe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's fatigued condition.NTSB MIA05LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Lakeland, FLThe faulure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a taxiway sign and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB NYC05LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Martinsburg, WVA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI05CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Anderson, INThe student pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX05CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Chandler, AZthe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were his improper recovery from the subsequent bounced landing and pilot-induced oscillations.NTSB ATL05CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · West Columbia, SCThe student pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control during rollout. A factor was the runway sign.NTSB DEN04CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Erie, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot induced oscillation and the high approach airspeed.NTSB LAX04CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Honolulu, HIthe student pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and pilot induced porpoise and failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll, which resulted in…NTSB MIA04CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · Miami, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control while landing with a crosswind and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and incurring damage.NTSB NYC04CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Stevensville, MDThe pilot's improper flare during touch down, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX04CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Glendale, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a veer off the runway and collision with terrain.NTSB ATL04LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Asheville, NCThe CFII's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clear of objects during flight. Factors were clouds and dark night.NTSB FTW04LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · San Antonio, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB FTW04CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · McKinney, TXThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA04CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Key West, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and impacting a sign, incurring damage.NTSB DEN04LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172 · Broomfield, COthe pilot of the Maule's failure to maintain a visual lookout.NTSB LAX04CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Riverside, CAthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper alignment with the taxiway. Factors in the accident were the dusk lighting conditions and pilot not understanding the ground control taxi clearance.NTSB FTW04LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172-SP · McKinney, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the take-off roll.NTSB IAD04CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Fredrick, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the snow bank.NTSB LAX04LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Watsonville, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA04CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Orlando, FLThe student pilots improper landing flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.NTSB CHI03FA284Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Lake Elmo, MNBoth pilots failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from the other aircraft.NTSB LAX03LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Prescott, AZThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight in allowing the student to perform a solo flight with a strong,…NTSB LAX03LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Kapolei, HIThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear and structural damage to the airplane.NTSB MIA03LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Melbourne, FLThe student pilot's improper throttle setting during the braking test, resulting in a collision with a parked airplane.