# FAA incident reports: Lycoming 0-320 series A list on [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 371 · 18,547 reports - [Incident 20261015013349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20261015013349I.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Helena, MT · Oct 15, 2026 · N3301P · Minor damage > On October 15, 2026, at approximately 1104 MST, the subject aircraft departed Helena regional airport (hln) for a multi-engine instructional flight. The student pilot performed four touch-and-go landings at broadwater county airport (8U8) uneventfully.… - [Accident 20260920012839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260920012839A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Junction, TX · Sep 20, 2026 · N224BB · Destroyed > Preflight and departure: prior to departure, the pilot obtained an official weather briefing via 1800WXBRIEF. The preflight inspection was completed with 6 quarts of engine oil and 29 gallons of fuel verified, and fuel sumps were drained clear of water.… - [Accident 20260916013279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260916013279A.md): Cessna 172M · Hanover, IN · Sep 16, 2026 · N9909Q · Substantial damage > On the evening of 9-16-2026, the pilot and a girlfriend took off from kjvy enroute to 64I in a C172. They made an approach and landing, then taxxied back for another takeoff. Attempted to takeoff, but aborted the takeoff, due to the pilot stating it didn't… - [Accident 20260915012659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260915012659A.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Roundup, MT · Sep 15, 2026 · N4500W · Substantial damage > On September 15, 2026, a Piper cub, PA-18 was landing at a back country landing area near grass range, Montana. Upon landing rollout, the aircraft rolled over on its back, striking the propeller. The only person on board was the pilot. No injuries reported.… - [Incident 20260910012379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260910012379I.md): Piper PA-12 · Birchwood, AK · Sep 10, 2026 · N3200M · Substantial damage > On September 10, 2026, at 14:15 AKDT, a Piper PA-12 super cruiser was involved in a ground collision with a light pole at bcv airport in Birchwood, Alaska. The aircraft was taxiing across the airport with one person on board and no intent to fly. As the… - [Accident 20260910011879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260910011879A.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Palmer, AK · Sep 10, 2026 · N7795D · Substantial damage > During the final approach, the pilot noticed a slightly higher groundspeed compared to the previous three landings but chose to proceed with the landing given the airstrip's length. Upon initial touchdown, the aircraft bounced back into the air. The… - [Accident 20260909012199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260909012199A.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Moses Lake, WA · Sep 9, 2026 · N9678P · Minor damage > Attempted landing on a sand dune in potholes reservoir. Touched down on a berm just in front of the place he was shooting for, which launched the aircraft up then came down, hitting its nose then flipping over. - [Accident 20260907012869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260907012869A.md): Cessna 172N · Panama City, FL · Sep 7, 2026 · N734NM · Substantial damage > Panama City, FL (ecp): [privacy data omitted], C172, experienced an engine issue after departing runway 34. Aircraft landed off runway on airport property and struck a runway sequence light bar before coming to stop in a retention pond. - [Accident 20260907012679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260907012679A.md): Cessna 172N · San Diego, CA · Sep 7, 2026 · N734ZK · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On 09/07/2026 at 1719 CFI [privacy data omitted] and student pilot [privacy data omitted] on board aircraft [privacy data omitted] were on a training flight at montgomery-gibbs executive airport (myf) while attempting a landing on runway 28L aircraft pitched… - [Accident 20260905012879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260905012879A.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Fresno, CA · Sep 5, 2026 · N6510L · Destroyed · 4 fatal > On September 5, 2026, at approximately 1345 PDT, Grumman AA-5 [privacy data omitted] was involved in a fatal accident during takeoff from Sierra Sky Park (E79), Fresno, California. The pilot-in-command and three passengers were fatally injured. Witness… - [Incident 20260901012399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260901012399I.md): Cessna 172M · Tyonek, AK · Sep 1, 2026 · N64317 · Minor damage > The pilot was landing a Cessna 172 at Tyonek airport in VFR conditions. The aircraft had touched down and was rolling out when a young bull moose ran in front of the airplane. The moose was hit by the propellor and damaged the right front cowling. This was a… - [Incident 20260830011929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260830011929I.md): Baldwin James H RV-6 · Newark, OH · Aug 30, 2026 · N443JB · Minor damage > During landing rwy 27, a wheel pan broke off, rolled over the pan, severed the brake line, and damaged a strut. Acft exited the rwy and during taxi to parking, struck a twy light with the right wing - [Incident 20260827012129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260827012129I.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mcgrath, AK · Aug 27, 2026 · N8287B · Minor damage > On August 27, 2026, at 12:00 AKDT, the pilot in command of an aircraft conducted an off-airport landing. Due to rain, the landing surface was wet and slick. The aircraft touched down beyond the pilot's desired landing point and was unable to stop before… - [Accident 20260825010049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260825010049A.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Rural Retreat, VA · Aug 25, 2026 · N6157D · Substantial damage > Pilot landed at Mountain Empire Airport on 8/25/2026 @ 1100. During landing roll out, plane veered to the left. Pilot stated that excessive right rudder was inputted which caused the aircraft to ground loop. L/h main landing gear broke off, prop struck… - [Incident 20260824010899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260824010899I.md): Piper PA-22-150 · New Braunfels, TX · Aug 24, 2026 · N7119B · No damage > Aircraft ground looped upon landing to runway and came to rest in adjacent sod; co-pilot was on controls receiving instruction to obtain tailwheel endorsement; aircrew taxied to ramp, inspected and found no damage was incurred to the aircraft. - [Accident 20260821012319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260821012319A.md): Cessna 172P · Gpt, MS · Aug 21, 2026 · N5384K · Substantial damage > While taxing aircraft [privacy data omitted] pilot was given clearance to take twy f to twy j for a full-length takeoff of rwy 14. Regarding how pilot had gotton on to the perimeter road, pilot stated, "I could not see much, and I only have this small light… - [Accident 20260815009939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260815009939A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Pembroke Pines, FL · Aug 15, 2026 · N8316N · Substantial damage > Robinson R-22 rotorcraft [privacy data omitted] [privacy data omitted] with CFI and student/private pilot, in a hover when the accident occurred with helicopter flipping over crashing. Neither CFI nor student/private pilot sustained no injuries. Robinson R22… - [Incident 20260813009809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260813009809I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Coalinga, CA · Aug 13, 2026 · N5685U · Minor damage > The pilot departed harris ranch (3O8) enroute to kprb at 11:45 am on 08/13/2026. While climbing through 4500 the airplane engine started running rough. The pilot tried to return to 3O8 but few minutes later the engine quit. The pilot landed on a road without… - [Incident 20260810011359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260810011359I.md): Cessna 172N · Deridder, LA · Aug 10, 2026 · N75721 · No damage > Written statement from PIC This is my account for what happened the morning August 10, 2026. It all started very normal and routine. My student preflighted the airplane while I oversaw. Fuel was good, oil was good, all other checks were good. I watched him… - [Accident 20260809009099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260809009099A.md): Cessna 172N · Morgantown, WV · Aug 9, 2026 · N6175G · Substantial damage > On 08/09/2026 at approximately 19:00 EST. The accident aircraft landed on runway 18 at Morgantown, WV (kmgw). The aircraft exited the runway on taxiway charlie, crossed the hold line, and came to a stop per ATC tower instructions. While stopped and performing… - [Accident 20260803009279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260803009279A.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Goldendale, WA · Aug 3, 2026 · N9534D · Substantial damage > Pilot in command was flying his personal airplane with one passenger on board. Pilot attempted to land at Goldendale Airport (S20). Pilot lost control of aircraft while landing/rollout. The airplane verred off the runway and struck a taxiway light before… - [Incident 20260802011959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260802011959I.md): Cessna 172K · Peoria, IL · Aug 2, 2026 · N78650 · Minor damage > On August 2, 2026, private pilot bryson boxell completed a flight at Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport (3MY) and attempted to park a Cessna 172 [privacy data omitted] in a tie-down spot adjacent to a ramp light pole and perimeter fence. While executing a right… - [Accident 20260731011769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260731011769A.md): Cessna 172M · Odgen, UT · Jul 31, 2026 · N9650V · Substantial damage > During descent the instructor pilot and student report loss of engine power. The crew restarted engine which sputtered, did not make power and died. Wind gust from adjacent canyon terrain resulted in dimished glide distance forcing the crew to land on a road… - [Incident 20260731010579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260731010579I.md): Piper PA28 · Dover, DE · Jul 31, 2026 · N430DS · Minor damage > Student pilot, while on first solo, was attempting a landing at Delaware Airpark (33N). During the landing attempt, the aircraft touched down past mid-field which resulted in the aircraft running off the end of the runway. Upon exiting the runway, the… - [Incident 20260730010239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260730010239I.md): Cessna 172N · Amalga, UT · Jul 30, 2026 · N4849D · No damage > The aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing in a field. Aircraft maintenance determined that a vented fuel cap was not venting properly allowing a vacuum to develop in the fuel tank restricting the fuel… - [Accident 20260727010999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260727010999A.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Sanford, ME · Jul 27, 2026 · N291CA · Substantial damage > During the landing rollout from a 3-point landing the pilot under instruction seeking a tailwheel endorsement overcontrolled the rudder first with a sudden, large right input followed by what felt like full left rudder or inadvertent brake application too… - [Incident 20260724011009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260724011009I.md): Champion 7GCAA · Brunswick, ME · Jul 24, 2026 · N6322N · Minor damage > The aircraft entered the downwind leg for kbxm. The pilot turned short final at approximately 65 mph and executed a normal touchdown and initial rollout. During the rollout at approximately 10:35 am, the pilot noted a sensation consistent with a flat right… - [Incident 20260724010479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260724010479I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Huntingdon, TN · Jul 24, 2026 · N5645U · Minor damage > On July 24, 2026, at approximately 0815, an emergency was declared by the pilot-in-command of a Piper PA-28-140, serial number [privacy data omitted], registration [privacy data omitted], following a significant loss of engine power. The pilot executed a… - [Accident 20260720008079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260720008079A.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Metaline Falls, WA · Jul 20, 2026 · N76GC · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted] PIC of a flight between arlington municipal airport (awo) and Sullivan Lake State Airport (09S). The takeoff and majority of the flight was uneventful. While attempting to land to the north on rwy 34 of 09S, pilot stated that he at… - [Accident 20260718009399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260718009399A.md): Piper PA-28-161 · San Bernardino, CA · Jul 18, 2026 · N8249B · Substantial damage > Owner/pilot of [privacy data omitted] was preparing to depart from San Bernardino International Airport (sbd) to whiteman airport (whp). While entering the run-up area, twy alpha, the RH MLG collapsed and penetrated through the wing upper skin. When the FAA… - [Accident 20260716009239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260716009239A.md): Binse Gerald R Binse RV-4 · Yuba City, CA · Jul 16, 2026 · N98GB · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Video from airport camera shows aircraft departed runway 17, climbed another 300 feet per ADS-B data, and immediately turned around to land. Aircraft touched down in a field beyond the end of runway 35 and impacted a chain link fence with barbed wire across… - [Accident 20260710009689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260710009689A.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Franklin, VA · Jul 10, 2026 · N67BF · Substantial damage > An experienced pilot was receiving instruction towards a tailwheel endorsement in this tailwheel aircraft. Runway marks showed a normal landing which appeared to be drifting slightly sideways. This drift to the left appears to have opened up a significant… - [Accident 20260710007549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260710007549A.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Talkeetna, AK · Jul 10, 2026 · N11647 · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to land on a gravel bar when he failed to maintain sufficient airspeed which resulted in a low altitude stall/spin. Due to the extent and severity of his injuries the pilot was medevac'd to seattle and is unable to respond to iic… - [Accident 20260709009539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260709009539A.md): Weller Jay Bee STS Plymate SA-11-A · Green Cove Spri, FL · Jul 9, 2026 · N21JB · Substantial damage > On July 9, 2026, at approximately 1543Z, an experimental amateur-built aircraft (stitts playmate SA-11-A) was involved in an event on a grass runway at an airfield in Green Cove springs, FL. The pilot was conducting a solo currency flight to check competency… - [Incident 20260709009339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260709009339I.md): Soule Stephen RV-6A · Morrisville, VT · Jul 9, 2026 · N227RV · Minor damage > On July 9, 2026, the pilot of a vans RV-6A, registration [privacy data omitted], was conducting a flight from malone, NY, to Morrisville-Stowe State airport (mvl). During the initial touchdown on runway 01, the pilot reported the aircraft veered sharply to… - [Accident 20260707008289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260707008289A.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mekoryuk, AK · Jul 7, 2026 · N824JT · Substantial damage > Pilot narrative: "after refueling in pamy, the adf&g biologist and I departed to conduct part 91 aerial game surveys. About an hour and ten minutes into the flight at approximately 200 feet AGL the engine began to rough. I immediately applied carb heat and… - [Accident 20260705008529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260705008529A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Salome, AZ · Jul 5, 2026 · N3995K · Substantial damage > On July 5, 2026, at approximately 0825 MST, a Piper PA-28 departed western sky airpark (OAZ2), Salome, Arizona, on a part 91 local flight. Shortly after takeoff, at approximately 800 feet AGL and while initiating a crosswind turn, the pilot experienced a loss… - [Accident 20260630008709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260630008709A.md): Cessna 172M · Lafayette, TN · Jun 30, 2026 · N6814H · Substantial damage > Three people were onboard the aircraft. The certified flight instructor (CFI) was in the front right seat, a non-flying passenger was in the left seat and a student pilot was in the back seat of the aircraft. The CFI briefed the passengers that he would be… - [Accident 20260629012609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260629012609A.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Easton, MD · Jun 29, 2026 · N8394D · Substantial damage > After first flight, parked at ramp and shutdown aircraft for about 30 minutes. After preflight, initiated before start checklist, attempted to start engine, no start. Attempted two other times with a no start, after third attempt noticed smoke coming from… - [Accident 20260627007059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260627007059A.md): Cessna 172L · Greensboro, NC · Jun 27, 2026 · N7764G · Substantial damage > On June 27, 2026, at approximately 1400 UTC (1000 EDT), a Cessna 172 sustained substantial damage in a hangar area of the Piedmont Triad international airport (kgso). The student pilot, who was the sole occupant on board at the time of the incident, was… - [Incident 20260625007449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260625007449I.md): Cessna 172N · Gilson, IL · Jun 25, 2026 · N5229D · Minor damage > The intended flight was from kpdc to kmvn. Approximately one hour into the flight at 5000' the occupants heard a power loss. Carburator heat and mixture set to full rich did not increase power, the engine continued to die down. The aircraft was set for best… - [Accident 20260624010609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260624010609A.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Morganton, NC · Jun 24, 2026 · N4552A · Substantial damage > On June 24, 2026, a flight instructor and private pilot departed avery county airport in aircraft N4552A. Following standard pre-flight preparations, the crew flew to Foothills Regional Airport and executed a successful landing on runway 21. After landing,… - [Incident 20260624006369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260624006369I.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Jun 24, 2026 · N6879C · No damage > On June 24, 2026, aircraft "a" was landing at Vero Beach Municipal Airport in Vero Beach, FL. The aircraft was cleared to land on runway 12R. After landing, the aircraft veered into the grass after exiting the runway at intersection alpha. The pilot informed… - [Incident 20260623009489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260623009489I.md): Cessna 172P · Englewood, CO · Jun 23, 2026 · N50917 · Minor damage > Upon landing at apa rwy 35R after post flight inspection instructor pilot contacted tower to report possible impact with an object on approach. Pilot stated that a noise was heard at same time flap lever was actuated. Pilot stated that no object was seen… - [Accident 20260623007999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260623007999A.md): Piper PA-18A · Minden, NV · Jun 23, 2026 · N7764D · Substantial damage > The flight departed Minden-Tahoe Airport (kmev), where the terrain is unobstructed and flat, via runway 34 at 9:15AM pacific daylight time on June 23, 2026. No services were obtained. The flight was closed traffic and the approach to land on 34 was normal… - [Incident 20260621012619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260621012619I.md): Piper PA-28-161 · New Bedford, MA · Jun 21, 2026 · N8285B · Minor damage > Summary of the events: the aircraft was on an instructional flight from plymouth airport (kpym) to New Bedford airport (kewb). The approach and touchdown on runway 32 were stable, normal, and aligned with the centerline. However, video evidence and statements… - [Incident 20260621011639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260621011639I.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Middletown, RI · Jun 21, 2026 · N3133Q · Minor damage > Summary of the events The aircraft arrived on a solo student cross-country flight from hartford, CT (khfd) to Newport State rhode island airport (kuuu). The student was appropriately endorsed, and the flight plan and weather had been reviewed with the… - [Incident 20260620006479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260620006479I.md): Cessna 172P · Lafayette, IN · Jun 20, 2026 · N63366 · No damage > On June 20, 2026, at approximently 19:00 local time, at the Purdue University Airport (laf), [privacy data omitted], a Cessna skyhawk (CE-172-P) was landing on runway 28. The pilot stated that the touchdown was left of runway centerline. The pilot stated that… - [Incident 20260618007369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260618007369I.md): Cessna 172M · Chandler, AZ · Jun 18, 2026 · N1897V · Minor damage > On June 18, 2026, at approximately 1109 MST, a Cessna 172 departed ryan field (kryn) on a cross-country flight to Chandler Municipal Airport (kchd). The student pilot was returning from their first solo cross-country flight when the aircraft experienced a… - [Accident 20260618006389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260618006389A.md): Piper PA-20 · Cordova, AK · Jun 18, 2026 · N7635K · Destroyed · 1 fatal > A Piper PA-20, flown by a commercial pilot with an instrument rating, departed under VFR conditions but encountered low ceilings, rain, fog and obscured mountainous terrain. The pilot continued into IMC towards his destination and the aircraft impacted… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41508') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.