# FAA incident reports: Lycoming O-320-B2B A list on [Lycoming O-320-B2B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-b2b.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20250916019019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250916019019A.md): David Hunter Danchini CUB · Beluga, AK · Sep 16, 2025 · N798AK · Substantial damage > On September 16 2025 at approximately 1900 hours a PA18 aircraft became inverted on the ground after the pilot lost control during landing. Landing was attempted in an off airport environment in the vicinity of bleuga Alaska with VFR weather prevailing. - [Accident 20241011018029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241011018029A.md): Piper PA-28 · Louisville, KY · Oct 11, 2024 · N5006W · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted] A Piper 28-160 took off from Bowman Field on October 11, 2024 with a CFI and private pilot onboard. The two departed runway 24 to the northeast. After performing clearing turns and stalls they started their return to Bowman Field. While… - [Incident 20220320004009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220320004009I.md): Piper PA-12 · Lakeway, TX · Mar 20, 2022 · N223CG · Minor damage > Pilot conducted preflight iaw aircraft POH and POH supplement for floats and noted no discrepancies. Pilot conducted engine runup holding short runway 16/34 and the brakes were operational. During back taxiway on rwy 16 for takeoff on rwy 16, the brakes lost… - [Incident 20210423006579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210423006579I.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Willow, AK · Apr 23, 2021 · N8792D · Minor damage > Pilot "dragged" the frozen lake to confirm ice was suitable for landing and went around. Upon touchdown on the frozen surface of red shirt lake, the landing gear broke through a layer of ice, sank into approx 6 inches of slush on top of approx 14 inches of… - [Accident 20190307000979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190307000979A.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Superior, WI · Mar 7, 2019 · N522DN · Substantial damage > Pilot attempted to land, touch-n-go on rwy 22 at Superior WI (suw) pilot lost control of the aircraft, during the "go around attempt" the aircraft impacted a snow bank on the north east side of the runway, the aircraft came to rest inverted. - [Accident 20170512005119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170512005119A.md): Johnson Kenneth W Super CUB Sport · Austin, NV · May 12, 2017 · N1111E · Substantial damage > On the fourth landing when practicing touch and go landings for the 2017 oshkosh stol competition, a gust of wind dropped the left wing. The wing came in contact with the sage brush at the unimproved landing site. The pilot applied engine power; however,… - [Incident 20170331002909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170331002909I.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Stockton, CA · Mar 31, 2017 · N59WD · Minor damage > Pilot was performing taxiing aircraft for takeoff at Stockton, CA. On downwind taxi the left wing raised and aircraft ground looped into the gravel on side of taxi way. No injuries to pilot. - [Accident 20160924024249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160924024249A.md): Piper PA-18 · Willow, AK · Sep 24, 2016 · N743R · Substantial damage > The PIC was doing some touch and go landings. He was on the ground roll of his third landing with all 3 gear on the runway and he applied brakes and the airplane nosed over and onto its back. There was substantial damage to the aircraft with no injury to the… - [Accident 20160825015299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160825015299A.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Circle, AK · Aug 25, 2016 · N9575D · Substantial damage > Pilot landed on old mining strip that had been washed out by creek. Rutted and filled with soft sand spots and holes. As the pilot was taxiing to reposition aircraft, right tire fell into hole and right wing contacted ground. Forward spar buckled and some… - [Accident 20160622015329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160622015329A.md): Piper PA-12 · Burnett, TX · Jun 22, 2016 · N223CG · Substantial damage > While pilot was turning downwind to base leg for runway 19 at Burnett Texas (kbmq) and descending pilot attempted to add power but the engine had stopped running. Pilot attempted to land in the largest field available 1/4 mile northeast of the runway. Engine… - [Incident 20160524015989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160524015989I.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · May 24, 2016 · N743R · Minor damage > Pilot stated that he was correcting for a slight crosswind during landing and inadvertantly applied too much brake during rollout and the airplane nosed over onto its propeller. Damage was limited to the propeller and spinner. - [Accident 20140707010802A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140707010802A.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Cascade, ID · Jul 7, 2014 · N162CG · Substantial damage > N162CG departed mccall airport (myl) enroute to sulfer creek ranch (pvt) for breakfast. Approximately 2.5 miles south of Landmark airstrip (0U0) N7390K and N162CG collided. The inflight contact resulted in damage to N162CG'S propeller blades and the fuselage… - [Accident 20120302006489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120302006489A.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Bedminister, NJ · Mar 2, 2012 · N518F · Substantial damage > The flight instructor and private pilot were practicing emergency landings at the sommerset NJ. Airport. The private pilot was in the process of practicing an emergency landing to runway 30 at smg. The private pilot was in the process of loosing altitude to… - [Incident 20111026026729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111026026729I.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Palo Alto, CA · Oct 26, 2011 · N59WD · Minor damage > October 26, 2011, 1506L, student pilot, [privacy data omitted], reported practicing solo landings at pao RWY31 in citabria 7GCBC N59WD. Prior to incident, student performed 5 full stop landings and 1 go-around successfully with no control difficulties. During… - [Incident 20110129001069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110129001069I.md): American CH 7GCBC · Palo Alto, CA · Jan 29, 2011 · N59WD · Minor damage > On second approach to runway 31, the aircraft was onspeed, on center line, on glide path with good crosswind correction. Upon touchdown, a go around was initiated. During go around procedure the pilot noted a significant thump coming from the tail section.… - [Accident 20101108050089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101108050089A.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Watertown, SD · Nov 8, 2010 · N3029Z · Substantial damage > 11/08/2010, The pilot departed from luverne, MN(lyv) at approximately 1330 local time and flew VFR to his parents private field located approximately 7 miles nne of Watertown, SD(aty). The pilot landed in a NE direction with a tailwind. The plane was… - [Accident 20100403004929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100403004929A.md): Luciano Edi Hallman SPO · Humacao, PR · Apr 3, 2010 · N764EL · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On April 3, 2010 at 1730 EST mishap pilot departed on 28 at X63 Humacao airport. On climb out stated banking to the left, nose of aircraft pitch down, stalled and impacted the ground 1/2 mile west of the airport. This aircraft was issued operating limitation… - [Accident 20080716855189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080716855189A.md): Piper PA18150 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Jul 16, 2008 · N4287Z · Substantial damage > (-23) Engine teardown found no mechanical problems. Suspect carburator ice. Hornet nest found in carburator airbox that could have restriced use of carburator heat. - [Accident 20070303003929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070303003929A.md): Amtr THORPT18 · San Diego, CA · Mar 3, 2007 · N78DH · Destroyed > (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] stated that he was attempting to land on runway 8L at ksdm, San Diego, CA. During the landing, he bounced and became airborne. He added a small amount of power and let the airplane settle. He stated that the airplane… - [Accident 20070111000269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070111000269A.md): Piper PA18135 · Maricopa, AZ · Jan 11, 2007 · N518GM · Substantial damage > (-23) On January 11, 2007, at approximately 1145 MST, N518GM, a Piper PA-18-135, with the pilot [privacy data omitted] performing as pilot-in-command, ground looped while attempting to land at the university of Arizona ag strip (3AZ2). The pilot [privacy data… - [Accident 20051029025919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051029025919A.md): Piper PA22160 · Bennettsville, SC · Oct 29, 2005 · N3029Z · Substantial damage > (-23) On October 29, 2005, at 1745 local, a Piper pacer, PA-22/20 on landing roll out at the Bennettsville airport, Bennettsville, SC, (kbbp) ground looped airplane in a crosswind. The left wing from the wing strut attachment point is bent upward. The left… - [Accident 20020112001309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020112001309A.md): Piper PA18150 · Anchorage, AK · Jan 12, 2002 · N9908D · No damage > (-23) Owner/pilot had just purchased this aircraft and was getting tail wheel instruction. Departure was normal and for the first half hour, flight maneuvers were conducted. During the first landing, touchdown and rollout were normal, when the aircraft… - [Incident 20001008016539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001008016539I.md): Piper PA18150 · Conway, SC · Oct 8, 2000 · N4287Z > (-23) On October 8, 2000, at approx. 1330 hours, the a/c was rolling to a stop after landing when a gust of wind picked up the a/c causing the nose of the a/c to go into a ditch. The a/c sustained minor damage and there were no injuries to the pilot. - [Accident 19990902043699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990902043699A.md): Piper PA18150 · Greenville, ME · Sep 2, 1999 · N2584P · Substantial damage > (.4) The pilot stated that he had departed with the fuel selected on the left tank. While maneuvering over some clear-cut timber, at an altitude of about 300 feet above the ground, the engine suddenly quit. The pilot realized that he had exhausted the fuel in… - [Accident 19980723016999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980723016999A.md): Bbavia 7GCBC · Clearwater, MN · Jul 23, 1998 · N21262 · Destroyed > Flying low over river. Struck wires aircraft fell into river and sank. (.4)the pilot reported that while in level flight heading southbound at 75' the airplane impacted power lines. The power lines were not marked and were not depicted on the current… - [Incident 19960506012509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960506012509I.md): Piper PA18A150 · Conway, SC · May 6, 1996 · N3977P · Minor damage > Narrative: the pilot had trouble getting his banner to tow properly. After landing on the narrow strip the right main gear slipped into a drainage ditch causing minor damage. - [Incident 19960424021669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960424021669I.md): Piper PA18A150 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Apr 24, 1996 · N3977P > Narrative: pilot was towing banner when kite came into contact with banner. Tow rope broke, banner fell into ocean. No injuries. Aircraft returned to take-off field with no further problems. - [Accident 19950726046359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950726046359A.md): Piper PA18150 · Tyonek, AK · Jul 26, 1995 · N8792D · Substantial damage > Too low on approach to remote strip. Stalled. Impacted in a swamp 200FT short. No mechanical problem. - [Incident 19910906038779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910906038779I.md): Robsin R22ALPHA · Taylor, NE · Sep 6, 1991 · N8561V · Minor damage > As pilot began transition for landing helicopter rotated to right. Hard landing. Tail rotor had failed. - [Incident 19850611064699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850611064699I.md): Piper PA18150 · Broadus, MT · Jun 11, 1985 · N4287Z · Minor damage > Ran off side of runway during crosswind landing. Gear struck soft shoulder and wingtip struck the ground. - [Incident 19810627045269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810627045269I.md): Piper PA18150 · Centre, AL · Jun 27, 1981 · N7426Z · Minor damage > During spray operations for mosquitos engine failed due to broken valve. - [Incident 19790811030619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790811030619I.md): Piper PA18 · Broadus, MT · Aug 11, 1979 · N4287Z · Minor damage > During agricultural operation while letting down on field, main gear struck ground. Gear collapsed on landing. - [Accident 19770501010929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770501010929A.md): Grumav AA1B · Bowling Green, OH · May 1, 1977 · N8965L · Substantial damage > Stall recovery made just prior to hitting van. - [Accident 19750515029711A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750515029711A.md): Piper PA18150 · Selawik, AK · May 15, 1975 · N9908D · Destroyed > PA-18 crashed on rwy. C-182 made go arnd & lnd ok. - [Accident 19740727029529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740727029529A.md): Piper PA18150 · Tyonek, AK · Jul 27, 1974 · N9908D · Substantial damage > Tail wheel spring attach bracket bolt failed. ## 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 ('42138') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-b2b/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.