Lycoming O-320 series

NTSB investigations · 49

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Query with SQL
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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('42389')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ANC26LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18-125 · Wasilla, AKJun 24, 2026 · N7178K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.Jul 11, 2025 · N8979D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA175Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDennis T Kirby/Michael B Kirby Murphy Rebel · Edgewood, NMThe pilot’s improper installation of the aileron and flap control systems, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and subsequent runway excursion.Jun 4, 2024 · N79ZT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA158Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJmmt Vans RV9A · Jasper, GAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to impact-related damage.Mar 29, 2024 · N387E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCharles J Kase Kase KUB · Big Lake, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site that was covered in deep snow.Nov 18, 2023 · N853AK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportYates Mike E Roaring Eagle · Stanwood, IAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine…Oct 9, 2022 · N181MY · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot’s excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.Jul 15, 2022 · N14LD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA313Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWhittridge Twinstarr · Indian Trail, NCA blockage of the fuel filter inlet by a piece of debris, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Jun 11, 2022 · N298RW · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA043Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPepperd Greg J Caribou Cruiser · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's overapplication of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.Jun 11, 2022 · N907GP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBlake D Barrymore Just Acft Superstol · Ketchum, IDThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.Jan 30, 2022 · N8794G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Pullman, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Apr 15, 2021 · N3023M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA388Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's improper decision to land on rough, grassy terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.Jul 5, 2019 · N5830C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrosch Starduster TOO · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, subsequent loss of directional control, runway excursion, and ground-loop.Jun 28, 2019 · N2RG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA124Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhite Thorpe T 18 · Cleburne, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Mar 14, 2018 · N118RG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Glastar · Concord, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.May 26, 2017 · N4579J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA476Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Juneau, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the foot pad cover slipping off the right rudder pedal during the landing roll.Sep 10, 2016 · N1263K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot's failure to avoid obstacles and maintain situational awareness while taxiing.Apr 4, 2016 · N8926V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrosch Starduster TOO SA 30 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop, left main landing gear collapse, and the left wing striking the runway.Oct 4, 2015 · N2RG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEarl Allen Miglet · Corning, CAThe partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a loose set screw, which allowed the throttle cable rig within the connector to slip.May 16, 2015 · N414US · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEagleston John H Vans RV9A · Kingston, OKThe pilot’s continuation of a banked turn following the loss of engine power, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an accelerated stall at low altitude. Contributing…Jan 28, 2015 · N708JE · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Susitna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting, variable wind conditions during initial climb after takeoff.Sep 13, 2014 · N959E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA063Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilots excessive use of the airplanes brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the training flight.Aug 11, 2014 · N8979D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA335Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Holland, MIThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.Jun 28, 2014 · N19992 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA255Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fountain, FLThe pilot's decision to depart from a soft runway with a tailwind and toward obstructions, and his failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended procedures for the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the degradation of airplane and engine…May 25, 2014 · N43113 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobert J Reimbold Zenith CH 750 · Venus, FLThe fuel system’s inadequate design, which resulted in negative pressure in the right fuel tank and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation.Apr 2, 2014 · N938VP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Tanana, AKThe passenger inadvertently interfered with the rudder control pedal, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.Mar 8, 2014 · N8281C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA302Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBunch COZY-CANARDIII · Winslow, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during climb in high-density altitude conditions and with the airplane’s weight in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight.Jul 11, 2012 · N718JT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWing John R Wittman Tailwind · Fulton, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.Dec 1, 2011 · N865JT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNelson Steven Paul WAG-AEROSPORTSMAN2+2 · Milica, MNA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management.May 17, 2010 · N124SN · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Hell's Canyon, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.Jun 14, 2009 · N3761Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMason RV-9A · Pacific City, ORThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain control following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a temporary partial loss of power due to carburetor icing conditions.May 17, 2008 · N486EM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA259Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRose Peregrine · Reno, NVThe overspeed of the modified racing engine during takeoff that created an oil mist on the exhaust and smoke, and the pilot's failure to maintain a speed above stall speed (Vs) during his attempted emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the…Sep 12, 2007 · N13NG · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTanker DR-107 One Design · Rockwall, TXA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during a go-around, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jan 26, 2007 · N385DT · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Fife, WAThe fracture separation of an exhaust valve head, followed by the total failure of the associated piston. A factor was the soft terrain at the location of the forced landing.Feb 24, 1998 · N8794G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Beowawe, NVthe pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes combined with excessive forward control pressure during recovery from a bounced landing.Apr 2, 1994 · N8884D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hastings, FLThe delayed reaction of the pilot-in-command to compensate for unexpected weather conditions, resulting in damage to the landing gear.Dec 4, 1993 · N43113 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Felton, MNThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors contributing to the accident were a cracked carburetor float, fuel starvation, and the failure to perform an annual inspection.Jul 2, 1993 · N1841A · DestroyedNTSB SEA92LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Caldwell, IDThe pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were: crosswinds and gusts.Apr 29, 1992 · N3218J · Substantial damageNTSB ANC92LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's loss of control during final approach when his attention was diverted to trying to operate the vernier throttle. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and his failure to maintain directional control of…Nov 8, 1991 · N4285H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89DPJ06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Eva, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout. A factor was the pilot's limited visual perception due to the ground vehicle.Jun 14, 1989 · N6873B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW81FQA10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Roswell, NMDec 15, 1980 · N6777B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76DRG94Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7ECA · Brackettville, TXSep 24, 1976 · N11650 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC76DAH24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Gulkana, AKJun 25, 1976 · N2855T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC70D0074Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKOct 9, 1969 · N7178K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI69D0190Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Hancock, WIAug 7, 1968 · N3708A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC68F0088Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Gulkana, AKSep 21, 1967 · N2855T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA67F0116Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Redmond, ORSep 1, 1966 · N6956B · Substantial damageNTSB MIA66D0352Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Ft Lauderdale, FLNov 26, 1965 · N4386A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC66F0038Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AKJul 25, 1965 · N7545K · Substantial damage
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