# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O-320 series

A list on [Lycoming O-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-series.md).

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

- [NTSB ANC26LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA065.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 24, 2026 · N7178K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC25LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA075.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2025 · N8979D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR24LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA175.md): Dennis T Kirby/Michael B Kirby Murphy Rebel · Edgewood, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2024 · N79ZT · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA24LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA158.md): Jmmt Vans RV9A · Jasper, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2024 · N387E · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to impact-related damage.
- [NTSB ANC24LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA006.md): Charles J Kase Kase KUB · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2023 · N853AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site that was covered in deep snow.
- [NTSB CEN23LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA009.md): Yates Mike E Roaring Eagle · Stanwood, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2022 · N181MY · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ANC22LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA058.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2022 · N14LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA22LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA313.md): Whittridge Twinstarr · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2022 · N298RW · Substantial damage
  > A blockage of the fuel filter inlet by a piece of debris, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC22LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA043.md): Pepperd Greg J Caribou Cruiser · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2022 · N907GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overapplication of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR22LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA089.md): Blake D Barrymore Just Acft Superstol · Ketchum, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2022 · N8794G · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB WPR21LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA159.md): Piper PA22 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2021 · N3023M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA388.md): Piper PA18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2019 · N5830C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on rough, grassy terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA436.md): Grosch Starduster TOO · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2019 · N2RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, subsequent loss of directional control, runway excursion, and ground-loop.
- [NTSB CEN18LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA124.md): White Thorpe T 18 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2018 · N118RG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR17LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA110.md): Johnson Glastar · Concord, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N4579J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA476.md): Luscombe 8 · Juneau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2016 · N1263K · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB GAA16CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA186.md): Cessna 172 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2016 · N8926V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid obstacles and maintain situational awareness while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA010.md): Grosch Starduster TOO SA 30 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2015 · N2RG · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB WPR15LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA162.md): Earl Allen Miglet · Corning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N414US · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN15FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA127.md): Eagleston John H Vans RV9A · Kingston, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2015 · N708JE · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ANC14CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA079.md): Piper PA 18-135 · Susitna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2014 · N959E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting, variable wind conditions during initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC14CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA063.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2014 · N8979D · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN14CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA335.md): Cessna 172M · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2014 · N19992 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA14FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA255.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fountain, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2014 · N43113 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ERA14LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA183.md): Robert J Reimbold Zenith CH 750 · Venus, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2014 · N938VP · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC14CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA018.md): Piper PA 18 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N8281C · Substantial damage
  > The passenger inadvertently interfered with the rudder control pedal, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA302.md): Bunch COZY-CANARDIII · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N718JT · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA12FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA093.md): Wing John R Wittman Tailwind · Fulton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N865JT · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN10CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA254.md): Nelson Steven Paul WAG-AEROSPORTSMAN2+2 · Milica, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2010 · N124SN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR09CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA288.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hell's Canyon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N3761Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB LAX08CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA143.md): Mason RV-9A · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N486EM · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB SEA07LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA259.md): Rose Peregrine · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N13NG · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB DFW07CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA060.md): Tanker DR-107 One Design · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2007 · N385DT · Substantial damage
  > A 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.
- [NTSB SEA98LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA039.md): Cessna 150F · Fife, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1998 · N8794G · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB LAX94LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA183.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Beowawe, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1994 · N8884D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes combined with excessive forward control pressure during recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA94LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA035.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hastings, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1993 · N43113 · Substantial damage
  > The delayed reaction of the pilot-in-command to compensate for unexpected weather conditions, resulting in damage to the landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI93LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA245.md): Piper PA-18 · Felton, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N1841A · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB SEA92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA085.md): Cessna 150G · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1992 · N3218J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were: crosswinds and gusts.
- [NTSB ANC92LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA015.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N4285H · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB FTW89DPJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DPJ06.md): Piper PA-18A · Eva, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N6873B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout. A factor was the pilot's limited visual perception due to the ground vehicle.
- [NTSB FTW81FQA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA10.md): Piper PA-18A · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 15, 1980 · N6777B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DRG94](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRG94.md): Aeronca 7ECA · Brackettville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1976 · N11650 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAH24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH24.md): Piper PA-18 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1976 · N2855T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70D0074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70D0074.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1969 · N7178K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0190.md): Piper PA-18A · Hancock, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1968 · N3708A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC68F0088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68F0088.md): Piper PA-18 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1967 · N2855T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67F0116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67F0116.md): Piper PA-22 · Redmond, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1966 · N6956B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66D0352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0352.md): Piper PA-18 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1965 · N4386A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC66F0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC66F0038.md): Piper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1965 · N7545K · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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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