NTSB investigations: Lycoming O-360-J2A
83 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming O-360-J2A. 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 ('42314'))
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 ('42314'))
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 WPR12LA362Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Spanish Fork, UTThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover.NTSB ERA12LA282Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Farmington, CTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during a high-power, low-speed downwind turn, which resulted in a loss of control due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness and settling with power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land…NTSB WPR12LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot's improper use of the throttle grip, which resulted in the deactivation of the rpm governor and a loss of rotor rpm.NTSB CEN12CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hibbing, MNThe private pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the landing flare.NTSB WPR11CA467Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Douglas, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain yaw control of the helicopter while hover taxiing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR11CA189Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Salt Lake City, UTThe student pilot's inadvertent action of pulling out the engine's mixture control lever to idle cutoff that resulted in a complete loss of engine power.NTSB WPR11LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · North Las Vegas, NVThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's decision to continue the flight after the helicopter exhibited inadequate performance capabilities and an unresolved power production…NTSB ERA10CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Palm Beach, FLThe CFI's failure to prevent ground contact during hover, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR10LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Mendon, UTA loss of engine power due to a failure of the magnetos as a result of inadequate maintenance.NTSB CEN10FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Tahlequah, OKThe pilot's impairment due to recent heavy use of methamphetamine, recent use of a narcotic pain reliever, and fatigue. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience and training.NTSB WPR09FA284Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Morristown, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line.NTSB ERA09LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Winter Haven, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Chandler, AZThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during a hover demonstration and his subsequent loss of helicopter control that resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA09CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Sevierville, TNThe flight instructor's improper remedial action following the student pilot's loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's loss of control.NTSB WPR09FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Fillmore, CAAn in-flight break-up while maneuvering as a result of the main rotor blades diverging from the normal plane of rotation and severing the tailboom. The underlying reason for the main rotor divergence could not be determined.NTSB CEN09LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Cypress, TXBoth pilot's failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.NTSB LAX08CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Salt Lake City, UTThe student's improper use of the anti torque pedals during a practice hover autorotation, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over. Additional causes of the accident were the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver and…NTSB DEN08LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Las Vegas, NMAn inadvertent settling with power, and the instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft.NTSB LAX08FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate obstacle clearance altitude from transmission wires during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB NYC08LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · North Palm Bch, FLA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA08CA032Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Ramona, CAAn excessive descent rate during a simulated 180-degree power-off autorotation, and the flight instructor's failure to initiate corrective action in time to keep the helicopter from impacting the terrain.NTSB SEA08CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Parma, IDThe student pilot's improper use of the flight controls while performing a hovering autorotation and the flight instructor's excessive remedial action which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX07CA273Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Oakland, CAThe student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions and to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI07CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · St. Clair Rgnl., MOThe pilot overcorrected following a loss of control while practicing a hovering turn.NTSB SEA07CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta II · Tucson, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during landing approach, and the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A contributing factor was the high density altitude weather condition.NTSB DEN07CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an encounter with the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and the power lines.NTSB SEA07CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R 22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's improper use of the throttle and cyclic, and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in the collision with terrain.NTSB LAX07CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Tucson, AZThe failure of the student pilot to maintain an adequate main rotor rpm and the instructor’s failure to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB DFW06CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Skiatook, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter following an encounter with dynamic rollover.NTSB SEA06CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Boise, IDThe instructor pilot's inadvertent excessive descent rate, and his delay of remedial action during the demonstration of a 180 degree autorotation.NTSB LAX06CA250Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Chino, CAthe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and incorrect remedial action. A factor was the student pilot's loss of control in a hovering turn.NTSB DEN04CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Logan, UTthe instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor speed during the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the student's delay in relinquishing the controls and the instructor's improper supervision.NTSB FTW99LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Theriot, LAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a contaminated fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.