NTSB investigations: Lycoming O-320-B2C
13 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming O-320-B2C. 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
| 1989 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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 ('42139'))
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 ('42139'))
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 CEN26LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportVans RV4 · Harrisonville, MOOn September 13, 2026, about 0930 central daylight time, a Vans Aircraft Inc, RV-4, N254MM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Harrisonville, Missouri. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB CEN20CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Cotulla, TXThe pilot's failure to remove the right skid trailer tie-down before attempting to take off, which resulted in a dynamic roll-over.NTSB WPR19LA170Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJames Experimental Cub · Stanley, IDOverstress failure of the right-wing spar due to an encounter with turbulence.NTSB GAA18CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Homstead, FLThe pilot’s diverted attention to his phone while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in collision with terrain.NTSB GAA17CA112Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Champaign, ILThe flight instructor’s failure to arrest the descent rate during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA13LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Alexander City, ALThe pilot’s delayed decision to initiate an autorotation and her subsequent improper conduct of the autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing, after the helicopter started vibrating for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident…NTSB ERA11LA392Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Palm Beach, FLSeparation of the auxiliary fuel tank cap, which entered the tail rotor system. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a fuel tank cap restraint.NTSB CEN10CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeers Tailwind 10 · Delta, COA loss of control on the ground due to a malfunction of the right brake caliper.NTSB CEN10LA414Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWogenstahl Wallace L Wogenstahl 281 MR · Mount Cory, OHThe improper installation of the rivets at the aft fuselage bulkhead which resulted in the pilot not having full elevator control on landing.NTSB CHI08CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Buffalo, NDThe pilot's excessive descent rate and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the spray run entry.NTSB ATL07CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans RV-9A · Harvest, ALThe pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown.NTSB FTW95LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Johnson City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trailer while landing.NTSB FTW89LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Austin, TXThe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in a situation where he was unable to maintain adequate rotor RPM. Factors related to the accident were: high temperature, tailwind, and trees.