# FAA incident reports: Lycoming IO-360-L2A A list on [Lycoming IO-360-L2A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-360-l2a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 17 · 811 reports - [Incident 20260927012739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260927012739I.md): Textron 172S · Waterford, MI · Sep 27, 2026 · N25130 · Minor damage > Aircraft was configured for landing at 200 AGL. Practicing crosswind landings. Instructor thought student had aircraft under control. Student was correcting for crosswind. When the instructor realized aircraft control was in jeopardy and took over the… - [Incident 20260905011679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260905011679I.md): Cessna 172S · Farmingdale, NY · Sep 5, 2026 · N5157Z · Minor damage > Ac was undergoing test taxiing on a taxi way after "shimmy repair" when the nose wheel detached from the nose strut due to improper installation of the nose wheel by not having the cotter pin properly installed to the left castle nut. Mechanics were… - [Incident 20260830012029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260830012029I.md): Cessna 172S · Santa Monica, CA · Aug 30, 2026 · N421ER · Minor damage > On August 30, 2026, pilot, [privacy data omitted], was operating [privacy data omitted] (Cessna 172S) at Santa Monica airport (ksmo). At approximately 1600 PST, the pilot did the preflight and oil/fuel check and then started the aircraft. Ground control… - [Incident 20260802012229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260802012229I.md): Textron 172S · Hayward, CA · Aug 2, 2026 · N363K · Minor damage > Pilot statement: "On August 1, 2026, I was conducting an unsupervised solo flight in a Cessna 172S equipped at Hayward Executive Airport (khwd). I was practicing short-field landings in the traffic pattern for runway 28L. Prior to the incident, I had… - [Incident 20260727008479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260727008479I.md): Cessna 172S · New Bedford, MA · Jul 27, 2026 · N572BW · No damage > On July 27, 2026, [privacy data omitted] landed at ewb on runway 14. Shortly after touch down the aircraft veered right and departed the runway into the grass. The pilot was a student pilot conducting his first solo flight. The flight instructor, aaron… - [Incident 20260708009699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260708009699I.md): Cessna 172S · Stow, OH · Jul 8, 2026 · N537KS · Minor damage > Because of a taxiway closure for construction, the pilot was back taxiing to the departure end of the runway. The pilot was hurrying because other traffic was entering the traffic pattern and reached a very excessive taxi speed. The pilot finally reduced… - [Accident 20260623009499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260623009499A.md): Cessna 172S · Willard, UT · Jun 23, 2026 · N387AF · Destroyed · 1 fatal > During a VFR cross-country solo flight at night as an incorporation of part 61 training for a commercial pilots certificate, the private and instrument rated pilot flew the aircraft into terrain during cruise. ADS-B data reflects a constant airspeed and… - [Incident 20260620007579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260620007579I.md): Cessna 172S · Anchorage, AK · Jun 20, 2026 · N604TT · Minor damage > While entering Merrill approach pattern, PIC noted a bird approaching plane on collision course. Performed a steep level turn to right. Sound of impact to left wing was heard. Flight control function was affirmed and aircraft landed. - [Incident 20260619006769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260619006769I.md): Textron 172S · Augusta, KS · Jun 19, 2026 · N647TH · Minor damage > On 06/19/2026 the wichita FSDO was notified of a possible incident occurring at Augusta Municipal Airport (3AU). A Cessna 172-S model single engine land aircraft with a certified flight instructor and a student pilot on board was conducting landing practice… - [Incident 20260618006049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260618006049I.md): Textron 172S · Broomfield, CO · Jun 18, 2026 · N53FF · No damage > RH main tire ruptured on runway while taxiing after landing causing the aircraft to make a hard right turn off the runway/taxiway. - [Incident 20260615006489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260615006489I.md): Cessna 172R · Stillwater, OK · Jun 15, 2026 · N9202U · No damage > During a training flight the aircraft experience a bird strike shortly after take off during the initial climb. The flight crew access the aircraft performance, contacted ATC and returned for a precautionary landing. Bird remainings were found on aircraft… - [Accident 20260611005979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260611005979A.md): Cessna 172S · San Jose, CA · Jun 11, 2026 · N55231 · Substantial damage > As the flight arrived in the practice area, one eights-on-pylons maneuver was completed before repositioning to new pylons slightly north of the aircraft’s location. While turning left to re-enter the maneuver from the northwest, a large black bird was… - [Incident 20260528006999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260528006999I.md): Cessna 172S · Brockport, NY · May 28, 2026 · N225RA · Minor damage > On may 28, 2026, at approximately 2305Z, a Cessna 172S, received minor damage when it was involved in an incident while operating approximately 11 miles northwest of rochester NY near Brockport NY. There were no injuries to either the pilot or passenger. The… - [Accident 20260522010159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260522010159A.md): Textron 172S · Jupiter, FL · May 22, 2026 · N294PL · Substantial damage > This was a normal part-141 flight lesson for a regular student. The flight began with a normal pre-flight, normal run up and normal takeoff. The aircraft departed eastbound from north palm beach county airport (F45) toward the ocean, where the student… - [Accident 20260518007089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260518007089A.md): Cessna 172S · Westchester Cou, NY · May 18, 2026 · N5114Z · Substantial damage > Cessna 172S, [privacy data omitted], sustained substantial damage during a dual instructional flight departing Westchester County Airport (hpn), white plains, new york. According to the certificated flight instructor and student pilot, the accident occurred… - [Incident 20260509003529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260509003529I.md): Textron 172S · Englewood, CO · May 9, 2026 · N22816 · Minor damage > During landing, a goose flew from right side of runway, contacting the left wing tip, resulting in minor damage to the left wing tip. - [Incident 20260503005379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260503005379I.md): Cessna 172S · Broomfield, CO · May 3, 2026 · N25CW · Minor damage > While landing, aircraft experience wind gust from teh right. Student pilot did not compensate correctly resulting in teh aircraft veering left to teh edge of teh runway before CFI took control. Aircraft stuck runway light resulting in minor damage to left… - [Incident 20260428003159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260428003159I.md): Textron 172S · Mesa, AZ · Apr 28, 2026 · N882LA · Minor damage > A student pilot and certificated flight instructor (CFI) were conducting touch-and-go landings at Falcon field (ffz) in Mesa, Arizona. After completing one landing, the aircraft departed runway 4R and, during climb-out at approximately 200 feet AGL,… - [Accident 20260420006859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260420006859A.md): Cessna 172S · Pacoima, CA · Apr 20, 2026 · N2126F · Destroyed > On April 20, 2026, the subject aircraft was leased and then operated by a pilot for recreational purposes. While doing pattern work and on approach to runway 12 at kwhp, the aircraft and pilot struck the top of a power line/post at the corner of van nuys blvd… - [Incident 20260418003749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260418003749I.md): Textron 172S · Shafter, CA · Apr 18, 2026 · N237TH · No damage > On April 18, 2026, at approximately 11:37 am local time, during the second instructional flight of the day, a dual instructional crew (flight instructor and student pilot) operating a Cessna 172 experienced a sudden and complete engine failure while… - [Incident 20260417002589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417002589I.md): Cessna 172S · Madisonville, TX · Apr 17, 2026 · N354CT · Minor damage > Aircraft departed cll travelling to 51R with student pilot at controls, and instructor in right seat. Upon arrival at 51R, pilot was landing and in ground effect before touchdown when they sighted a large bird heading directly towards them on the runway. The… - [Accident 20260413006759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260413006759A.md): Cessna 172S · Thomaston, GA · Apr 13, 2026 · N63405 · Substantial damage > At approximately 1729 EDT, during a solo landing on runway 12 at Thomaston-Upson County Airport (kopn), the student pilot, operating a Cessna 172S, encountered a light gust of wind during the landing phase, which resulted in a slight balloon prior to… - [Accident 20260411004122A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260411004122A.md): Cessna 172S · Marathon, FL · Apr 11, 2026 · N529ND · Substantial damage > On April 11, 2026, Cessna C172, registration [privacy data omitted] with a private pilot and CFI departed ket west international airport (eym) conducting 14 CFR 141 training with a planned destination to north perry airport (hwo) a 141 phoenix east aviation,… - [Incident 20260331004659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260331004659I.md): Cessna 172S · Chattanooga, TN · Mar 31, 2026 · N624B · No damage > On 03/31/2026 student pilot began preflight of aircraft and took fuel samples, at which time approximately 3-5 cc of water was discovered in the fuel sample. Student pilot reported findings to CFI. CFI took additional samples until samples were free of water… - [Incident 20260326002189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260326002189I.md): Textron 172S · Millville, NJ · Mar 26, 2026 · N817FG · Minor damage > During landing, the pilot experienced an un-forecast gust of wind causing a hard landing. The propeller subsequently struck the ground resulting in damage to the propeller. - [Incident 20260321003959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260321003959I.md): Cessna 172S · Loveland, CO · Mar 21, 2026 · N5122U · Minor damage > CFI stated that upon landing he suspects that the pilot he was instructing might have had the left brake pedal pushed down upon landing which cause the left brake to lock up, and once the tire touched the runway it blew a hole in the tire which caused the… - [Incident 20260311002579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260311002579I.md): Textron 172S · Bakersfield, CA · Mar 11, 2026 · N789FA · Minor damage > During the landing rollout, a few hundred feet beyond the 1,000-foot markers, the left main landing gear tire experienced a blowout. The aircraft began to veer left. The pilot applied right rudder and maintained directional control, keeping the aircraft on… - [Incident 20260310001529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260310001529I.md): Cessna 172S · Green Bay, WI · Mar 10, 2026 · N5303T · Minor damage > Aircraft departed with two certificated airmen from C29(morey field) to grb(Austin Straubel International Airport). While on climbout from a touch and go around 400 feet AGL. A large bird came in contact with the left wing. Followed left hand procedures and… - [Incident 20260306002499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260306002499I.md): Textron 172S · Fort Pierce, FL · Mar 6, 2026 · N609FJ · Minor damage > At 2125Z IFG609 [privacy data omitted]C172 reported a bird strike at midfield right downwind rwy 10R. The aircraft landed safely on fpr rwy 10R and taxied to the ramp without assistance. No loss of control reported. No injuries reported. Pilot reported a dent… - [Incident 20260304001289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260304001289I.md): Textron 172S · Pueblo, CO · Mar 4, 2026 · N580ET · No damage > During the landing rollout, the airman noted a large popping sound and the left tire deflated. The aircraft was temporarily disabled on the runway until the tire could be changed. No damage to the aircraft was noted. - [Accident 20260301002039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260301002039A.md): Cessna 172S · Carthage, NC · Mar 1, 2026 · N972WW · Substantial damage > During an instructional flight, the CE-172 struck tree tops with right wing while on final aprroach to runway 31 at BQ1. A go around was executed. Pilots reported weather at time of accident as VMC with little to no wind. Aircraft returned to home airport and… - [Accident 20260228002599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260228002599A.md): Cessna 172S · Centennial, CO · Feb 28, 2026 · N1071Z · Substantial damage > Student pilot returning to kapa after a solo flight landing runway 35L. While on final, student pilot thought he felt low level wind shears, elected to land at higher airspeeds. He landed hard, porpoising the aircraft but was able to maintain control and come… - [Incident 20260227001409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260227001409I.md): Cessna 172S · Middle River, MD · Feb 27, 2026 · N45EF · Minor damage > On February 27, 2026, a Cessna 172S, sustained other than substantial damage to the right-wing tip and leading edge from a bird strike 4NM nw of Martin State Airport (kmtn) at altitude between 015 and 020 base to final runway 15. The PIC contacted the kmtn… - [Incident 20260219003809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260219003809I.md): Textron 172S · Daytona Beach, FL · Feb 19, 2026 · N471ER · No damage > During takeoff roll during this night flight, the pilot reported heavy backpressure require for normal rotation. At approximately 60-65 knots the pilot rejected the takeoff. The aircraft came to rest in the grass. No damage was noted. It was discovered during… - [Accident 20260131003519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260131003519A.md): Textron 172S · Augusta, KS · Jan 31, 2026 · N767VK · Substantial damage > On 01/31/2026 at Augusta Municipal Airport, Augusta, KS (3AU). A student pilot conducting initial solo flight landing on runway 36. After completing a taxi back procedure to the beginning of runway 36 the student pilot made a radio call to enter the runway 36… - [Incident 20260130001989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260130001989I.md): Cessna 172S · Madison, WA · Jan 30, 2026 · N832MA · No damage > Training flight from kmsn to kdll to practice approaches and pattern work and return. Cleared for takeoff rwy 32. Shortly after takeoff, PIC called out bird, CFI then saw a large bird directly I front of windscreen. CFI immediately pointed out a second bird… - [Accident 20260128003059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260128003059A.md): Textron 172S · Newnan, GA · Jan 28, 2026 · N407MD · Substantial damage > On January 27, 2026, at approximately 1330 local time, student pilot conducting pilot training at Newnan Coweta County Airport (cco). Student pilot completed two landings with no issues taxi back for third takeoff and failed run checklist and left the flaps… - [Accident 20260128000939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260128000939A.md): Cessna 172S · Wilmington, DE · Jan 28, 2026 · N969FG · Substantial damage > The PIC was conducting a circling approach to runway 1. Runway 1 and runway 32 lights were illuminated. The PIC aligned with runway 32 which was reported closed, landed on the snow-covered runway 32, and lost directional control. Subsequent inspection… - [Incident 20260117000119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260117000119I.md): Cessna 172S · Palm Coast, FL · Jan 17, 2026 · N61237 · Minor damage > Palm Coast, FL (fin): a C172 struck a bird while departing runway 11 and returned to fin. Aircraft landed without incident. Pilot reported damage to the right wing. POB: unknown, injuries: none, damage: extent unknown. 01/17/2026 1350 EST. Pilot statement: on… - [Incident 20251215018769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251215018769I.md): Cessna 172R · San Marcos, TX · Dec 15, 2025 · N240CT · Minor damage > Runway 8 at khyi, while coming in for final, student pilot at controls. Upon setting up for final the instructor pilot determined it was a stable approach. After a semi hard touchdown, the aircraft was brought to a skidding halt. Sounded like metal on… - [Incident 20251113019679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251113019679I.md): Cessna 172SNIII · Daytona, FL · Nov 13, 2025 · N852ER · No damage > The pilot noted nothing abnormal during preflight or pre departure. The pilot reported that once they were cleared for takeoff, throttle was added and when the aircraft accelerated to approximately 55KTS. They began to rotate. Just after rotation, the pilot… - [Accident 20251110017959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251110017959A.md): Cessna 172S · Lynchburg, VA · Nov 10, 2025 · N708LU · Substantial damage > During an instructional flight the aircraft struck a bird on the leading edge of the right wing while in cruise flight. The PIC delcared an emergency and landed the aircraft without further incident. The aircraft sustained structural damage to the forward… - [Incident 20251103015999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251103015999I.md): Cessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FL · Nov 3, 2025 · N6026S · Minor damage > During instructional flight, student was on final and experiencing a strong crosswind. During landing, the instructor had to take control of the aircraft. As aircraft touched down, aircraft veered towards the right side of runway. The aircraft exited the… - [Accident 20251013015379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251013015379A.md): Cessna 172S · Margate, FL · Oct 13, 2025 · N1206U · Substantial damage > On Monday, October 13th, 2025, aircraft [privacy data omitted], Cessna 172S, serial no. 172S10417, was conducting a training flight with a student on board. Aircraft departed from fort lauderdale executive airport (kfxe) at approximately 16:00 local time.… - [Incident 20250913014339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250913014339I.md): Cessna 172S · Manassas, VA · Sep 13, 2025 · N543ND · Minor damage > Student pilot was conducting takeoffs and landings in traffic pattern under supervision of flight instructor. Crosswind was 5 KTS or less during touch-and-go landings. During landing student elected to make a go-around with full flaps during the landing… - [Accident 20250830017702A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250830017702A.md): Cessna 172S · Farmingdale, NY · Aug 30, 2025 · N6185U · Substantial damage > According to pilots of both airplanes, they were parked and running on opposing sides of the taxi lane in the echo ramp area. N6185U received taxi clearance from frg ground to taxi to the runway and pulled out of its spot. According to pilots of both… - [Accident 20250826013379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250826013379A.md): Cessna 172S · Los Banos, CA · Aug 26, 2025 · N5203H · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On August 27, 2025, a Cessna 172 (C172) aircraft on a part 91 flight from reid-hillview airport (rhv) crashed near Los Banos, CA. The pilot declared an emergency due to flight control issues. Two nearby aircraft assisted by providing troubleshooting guidance,… - [Accident 20250817012469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250817012469A.md): Cessna 172S · Middle River, MD · Aug 17, 2025 · N6208C · Substantial damage > Pilot was returning from cross country flight on IFR flight plan from rdu to mtn. Whether it was VMC winds calm, visibility 10 miles, sky scattered at 5000 feet. At approximately 0130 EST on August 17, 2025, during the landing phase of flight the pilot… - [Incident 20250815012479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250815012479I.md): Cessna 172S · Janesville, WI · Aug 15, 2025 · N519ER · Minor damage > On August 15 at approximately 0915 LCL. A Cessna 172 came in contact with a corner fence post on the airport property. The Cessna 172 was taxiing to park at the time of the incident. Damage was observed to the outer 20 inches of the wingtip. - [Incident 20250810011819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250810011819I.md): Cessna 172S · Fitchburg, MA · Aug 10, 2025 · N2081S · Minor damage > Counseled student pilot on the importance of reporting any incident and explained to them that their actions are often the only action needed to stop many small occurrences from stacking up into a major incident/accident. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-360-l2a/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 ('41597') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-360-l2a/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.