# Lycoming R680 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 41540 - Manufacturer (registry): LYCOMING - Model: R680 - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 215 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 42 Textron Lycoming](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%2042%20Textron%20Lycoming) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Textron Lycoming AVCO Corporation - Installed in: 218 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2012-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-07): Carburetor · Lycoming Engines GO-435, GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A and 389 more. Effective Mar 27, 2012 - [AD 2004-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-14): Crankshaft gear · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 642 more. Effective Jun 25, 2004 - [AD 95-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-02): Aviation Gasoline · Lycoming Engines IO-320-B1A, IO-320-B1B, IO-320-B1C and 182 more. Effective Jan 24, 1996 - [AD 90-04-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-04-06-R1): Propeller Governor External Oil Line · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 427 more. Effective May 28, 1991 - [AD 66-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-06-03): Connecting Rod Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2 and 317 more. Effective Jan 16, 1969 ## Registered aircraft (218, first 50) - [N10053](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10053): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1943, S/N 75-4986 - [N10584](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10584): [Manley John A III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANLEY%20JOHN%20A%20III), [Remus, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Remus), S/N 75-5918 - [N1067N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1067N): [Ruby Begonia LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUBY%20BEGONIA%20LLC), [Whitefish, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Whitefish), S/N 75-5313 - [N10883](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10883): [Rounds Nathan A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROUNDS%20NATHAN%20A), [Zebulon, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Zebulon), built 1931, S/N 8059 - [N10886](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10886): [Hammond James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMOND%20JAMES%20F), [Yellow Springs, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Yellow%20Springs), built 1931, S/N 8058 - [N10KP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10KP): [Dexter Fred H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEXTER%20FRED%20H), [Live Oak, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Live%20Oak), built 1942, S/N 755247 - [N11168](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11168): [Sharp Frank J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHARP%20FRANK%20J), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1931, S/N 8022 - [N11170](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11170): [Weeks Kermit A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEEKS%20KERMIT%20A), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), built 1931, S/N 5023 - [N11178](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11178): [Leahy Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEAHY%20THOMAS%20J), [Lksid Marblhd, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Lksid%20Marblhd), built 1931, S/N 4123 - [N111CN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111CN): [Nelson Craig K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20CRAIG%20K), [Golden, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Golden), built 1942, S/N 75-5962 - [N1177](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1177): [Kma LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KMA%20LLC), [New Port Richey, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/New%20Port%20Richey), built 1942, S/N 75-5046 - [N12143](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12143): [Arkansas Air And Military Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARKANSAS%20AIR%20AND%20MILITARY%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Fayetteville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Fayetteville), built 1931, S/N 8201 - [N12164](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12164): [Glover William S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOVER%20WILLIAM%20S), [Mount Pleasant, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mount%20Pleasant), built 1931, S/N 8102 - [N12165](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12165): [Airpower Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRPOWER%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Ottumwa, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Ottumwa), built 1931, S/N 8074 - [N12817](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12817): [Museum Of Flight Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUSEUM%20OF%20FLIGHT%20FOUNDATION), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 2010, S/N 10 - [N1339](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1339): [Brandt Terry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRANDT%20TERRY%20R), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1929, S/N 214 - [N13459](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13459): [Alsworth Glen R Sr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALSWORTH%20GLEN%20R%20SR), [Port Alsworth, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Port%20Alsworth), built 1955, S/N 8712 - [N1349M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1349M): [Smith Robert F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20ROBERT%20F), [Fort Valley, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Fort%20Valley), S/N 75-8743 - [N1357N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1357N): [Gibbs Robert I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIBBS%20ROBERT%20I), [Ravenswood, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Ravenswood), built 1943, S/N 75-5423 - [N1363V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1363V): [Lil Dawg Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIL%20DAWG%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 75-8704 - [N13822](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13822): [Lake Clark Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20CLARK%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Port Alsworth, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Port%20Alsworth), built 1933, S/N 8774 - [N1390N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1390N): [Onstott Norman V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONSTOTT%20NORMAN%20V), [Mt Pleasant, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Mt%20Pleasant), built 1955, S/N 75-5505 - [N14101](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14101): [Weaver Clifford A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEAVER%20CLIFFORD%20A), [East Berlin, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/East%20Berlin), built 1943, S/N 75-4402 - [N1423M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1423M): [Peters D R II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERS%20D%20R%20II), [Laurel, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Laurel), S/N 75-8190 - [N14GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14GC): [Jr Stearman LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JR%20STEARMAN%20LLC), [Fairfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fairfield), built 1941, S/N 75-6503 - [N1517](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1517): [Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RHINEBECK%20AERODROME%20MUSEUM), [Red Hook Ny, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Red%20Hook%20Ny), built 1929, S/N M-267 - [N16142](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16142): [Ballen Bradely](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLEN%20BRADELY), [Sky Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sky%20Valley), built 1936, S/N 9710 - [N16635](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16635): [Jeepers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JEEPERS%20LLC), [New York, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/New%20York), built 1967, S/N 758780 - [N1707M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1707M): [Petair Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETAIR%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1943, S/N 75-8534 - [N17144](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17144): [Launder Brian Lloyd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAUNDER%20BRIAN%20LLOYD), [Whittier, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Whittier), built 1937, S/N 5213 - [N17195](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17195): [Card Robert H II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARD%20ROBERT%20H%20II), [Kenedy, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kenedy), built 1937, S/N 5300 - [N1720B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1720B): [Smith George B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20GEORGE%20B), [Lexington, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Lexington), S/N 75-6017 - [N17N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17N): [Beta Fleet LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BETA%20FLEET%20LLC), [South Burlington, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/South%20Burlington), built 1943, S/N 75-3667 - [N18353](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18353): [Malaro Michael C Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MALARO%20MICHAEL%20C%20TRUSTEE), [East Taunton, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/East%20Taunton), built 1941, S/N 75-1912 - [N18407](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18407): [Riedl Mark C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIEDL%20MARK%20C), [Roanoke, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Roanoke), built 1937, S/N 5313 - [N18408](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18408): [Calvin James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALVIN%20JAMES%20L), [Hicksville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hicksville), built 1937, S/N 5315 - [N18423](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18423): [Stoecklein Edmund H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOECKLEIN%20EDMUND%20H), [Stanwood, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Stanwood), built 1937, S/N 5321 - [N18442](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18442): [Simply Living LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMPLY%20LIVING%20LLC), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 1937, S/N 5354 - [N1856M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1856M): [Geringer Alan DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GERINGER%20ALAN%20DBA), [Selma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Selma), built 1943, S/N 75-4675 - [N1943S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1943S): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1943, S/N 77-463 - [N2073](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2073): [Cournoyer John J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COURNOYER%20JOHN%20J), [Ellsinore, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Ellsinore), built 1926, S/N 7 - [N22D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22D): [Hotel Charlie LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOTEL%20CHARLIE%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), S/N 75-2910 - [N2388](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2388): [Beliveau Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELIVEAU%20RICHARD%20A), [Carlsbad, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Carlsbad), built 1943, S/N 75-8077 - [N23KF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23KF): [Powelson Mark](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POWELSON%20MARK), [Pataskala, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Pataskala), built 1943, S/N 75-5509 - [N2533](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2533): [Martin Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20AVIATION%20INC), [Santa Ana, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Ana), built 1944, S/N 42-17698 - [N2538B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2538B): [Old Aeroplane Company LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLD%20AEROPLANE%20COMPANY%20LLC), [Lake Suzy, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20Suzy), S/N 47-360 - [N258Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N258Y): [Bowe Walter C Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWE%20WALTER%20C%20TRUSTEE), [Sonoma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonoma), built 2012, S/N LAA-362-14892 - [N265RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N265RM): [Mccullough Carol Charlene Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCULLOUGH%20CAROL%20CHARLENE%20TRUSTEE), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1943, S/N 75-4524 - [N28700](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28700): [Tulsa Air And Space Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TULSA%20AIR%20AND%20SPACE%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), S/N 47 - [N2JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2JS): [Manna Timothy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANNA%20TIMOTHY%20J), Biggleswade, built 1996, S/N 75-1349JS, Non-citizen corporation, flight hours not reported All 218: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (130, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN26LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA313), Sep 8, 2026: Stearman A75 (N680HW), Bogue Chitto, MS, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR25LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA258), Aug 19, 2025: Boeing B75N1 (N14GC), Vacaville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind. - [NTSB ERA25LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA241), Jun 26, 2025: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N17N), Burlington, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane on landing. - [NTSB WPR24FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA298), Sep 6, 2024: Boeing A75L3 (N53466), Yacolt, WA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at a low altitude in mountainous terrain in moderately high density altitude conditions, resulting in an… - [NTSB WPR23LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA343), Sep 13, 2023: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N10KP), Monticello, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB WPR23LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA307), Aug 8, 2023: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N56907), Red Lodge, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb out due to improper maintenance of the magneto. - [NTSB CEN22LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA088), Dec 25, 2021: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N64602), Rainbow, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to conduct an intentional low altitude flight which resulted in a collision with wires and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA21LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA391), Sep 30, 2021: Boeing E75 (N1654M), Nicholson, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power as a result of damaged internal carburetor mixture control components. - [NTSB ERA21LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA304), Jul 28, 2021: Boeing B75N1 (N1720B), Lexington, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA20LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA326), Sep 21, 2020: Stearman E75 (N1524M), Honea Path, SC, destroyed. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of an engine cylinder and the pilot’s subsequent decision to overfly several suitable forced-landing sites while attempting to return to… - [NTSB WPR20CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA073), Jan 22, 2020: Stearman B75N1 (N14GC), Vacaville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over when the right wheel encountered mud. - [NTSB GAA19CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA253), Apr 26, 2019: Stearman A75N1(PT17) (N67823), Gila Bend, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch. - [NTSB GAA17CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA077), Nov 22, 2016: Curtiss Wright Travel AIR 4000 (N3242), San Diego, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The other pilot’s failure to see and avoid the airplane stopped ahead of him during taxi. - [NTSB ERA15LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA365), Sep 19, 2015: Clark 1000 (N9018R), Warehouse Point, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.… - [NTSB ERA13CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA324), Jul 17, 2013: Boeing B75N1 (N5815V), Woodruff, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to initiate a stall maneuver at a low altitude, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and inadvertent collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB WPR13CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA325), Jul 14, 2013: Boeing E75 (N5176N), Bozeman, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN13LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA068), Nov 20, 2012: Boeing A75L3 (N56226), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during takeoff, likely due to the accumulation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB ERA11CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA351), Jun 17, 2011: Perth Amboy Bird CK (N914V), New Castle, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing rollout. - [NTSB WPR10LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA432), Aug 28, 2010: Stinson JR. S (N12164), Lake Stevens, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during cruise flight, which resulted from a magneto switch failure. - [NTSB WPR10CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA382), Jul 31, 2010: Boeing PT-13B (N46590), Santa Rosa, CA, minor damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain clearance while taxiing. - [NTSB CEN10LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA351), Jun 26, 2010: Boeing A75N1 (PT17) (N469RH), Indianapolis, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the airplane not being equipped with a steerable or locking tailwheel as required by the airplane's design. - [NTSB CEN10LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA340), Jun 4, 2010: Boeing A75L300 (N75263), Salina, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power after takeoff due to thermal damage to three cylinders for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CEN09CA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA507), Aug 10, 2009: Boeing A75L300 (N75263), Salina, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go. - [NTSB ERA09LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA433), Aug 1, 2009: Boeing A75N1 (N49778), Livermore Falls, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA025), Oct 26, 2008: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N44848), Rialto, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to an interruption in fuel flow through an improperly assembled carburetor. - [NTSB CHI08LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA102), Apr 14, 2008: Boeing E75N1 (N3840K), Youngstown, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CHI07CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA130), Apr 3, 2007: Boeing E75N1 (N3840K), Fostoria, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing. The crosswind and wind gusts were contributing factors. - [NTSB LAX03LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA062), Jan 9, 2003: Boeing Stearman PT-17 (N68820), Jean, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot of the other airplane's use of an improper starting procedure and his failure to obtain appropriate assistance. - [NTSB NYC03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA017), Nov 11, 2002: Boeing Stearman A75 (N62897), Glade Spring, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly at an altitude that did not allow for successful completion of a forced landing, after the engine lost power for undetermined reason(s). A factor was… - [NTSB NYC01LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA229), Sep 23, 2001: Boeing E75N1 (N57940), Rhinebeck, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial power loss for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA01LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA162), Aug 29, 2001: Boeing Stearman A75N1 (N53411), Shelton, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The binding/grabbing of the right main gear braking system during the landing roll. - [NTSB FTW01LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA173), Aug 3, 2001: Curtis-Travel Air 4000 (N5433), Morrilton, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane, and the rough/uneven runway. - [NTSB SEA01LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA140), Jul 21, 2001: Boeing E75N1 (N65900), Spokane, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot landed with insufficient formation spacing behind the lead aircraft, resulting in an encounter with the lead aircraft's wake turbulence, and subsequently lost directional control during… - [NTSB IAD01LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA079), Jul 15, 2001: Boeing A75L300 (N2313), Matawan, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane by its owner, which resulted in a locked brake and a nose-over during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB SEA00LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA195), Sep 30, 2000: Boeing E75 (N8528N), Salem, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control upon experiencing a loss of normal braking effectiveness. Factors included a partial failure of the brake system, a tailwind, and a parked aircraft. - [NTSB MIA00LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA213), Jul 7, 2000: Boeing B75N1 (N5819V), Belleview, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA010), Oct 9, 1999: Boeing Stearman E75 (N52951), Fredericksburg, PA, minor damage. Probable cause: Was the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Stearman. - [NTSB MIA98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA027), Nov 18, 1997: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N45018), Spruce Pine, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The unintentional locking-up of the left brake for undetermined reasons resulting in the on ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the inability of the pilot to maintain directional… - [NTSB FTW95LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA360), Aug 24, 1995: Boeing A75N1 (N68722), Evadale, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN SEPARATION OF THE #5 CYLINDER AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A RELATED FACTOR. - [NTSB SEA95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA100), May 13, 1995: Boeing E75 (N1067N), Newberg, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE AIRCRAFT BRAKES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION NOT TO PERFORM A GO-AROUND, WHICH RESULTED IN FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE DESIRED TOUCHDOWN POINT ON… - [NTSB NYC94LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA141), Jul 31, 1994: Boeing Stearman PT-13 (N2313), Readington, NJ, minor damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. - [NTSB SEA92LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA171), Aug 1, 1992: Boeing B-75 (N5176N), Three Forks, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDE A CROSSWIND GUST. - [NTSB DEN91LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA091), Jun 26, 1991: Boeing E75N1 (N45747), Vail, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A SEVERE DOWNDRAFT. A FACTOR WAS: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING. - [NTSB CHI91LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA194), Jun 16, 1991: Boeing B75N1 (N4408N), Mundelein, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S NOT MAINTAINING VISUAL CONTACT WITH THE PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED AIRPLANE. - [NTSB SEA91LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA129), Jun 8, 1991: Boeing E75 (N1067N), Aurora, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED CARBURETOR AND IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. FACTORS INCLUDE AN EARTHEN BERM WHICH THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK DURING THE LANDING ROLL. - [NTSB CHI91LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA110), Mar 17, 1991: Boeing A75 (N4968V), North Platte, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT RESULTING IN A SWERVE AND GROUND LOOP. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT. - [NTSB MIA89LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA191), Jul 10, 1989: Grumman G-44 (N4453), Pahokee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL, WHILE ON THE WATER, WHICH RESULTED IN A SWERVE AND SUBSEQUENT ACCIDENT. - [NTSB CHI88FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA183), Jul 31, 1988: Boeing B75N1 (N4408N), Wonder Lake, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC88LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA164), Jun 11, 1988: Boeing A75N1 (N2313), Marlboro, NJ, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX88FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA180), May 14, 1988: Curtiss-Wright Travel AIR 2000 (N6130), Fairfield, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED AT WHICH THE AIRCRAFT IS CONTROLLABLE AND ENTERING A STALL. All 130: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (127, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20250819018029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250819018029A), Aug 19, 2025: Boeing B75N1 (N14GC), Vacaville, CA, Substantial damage. In a written statement, the pilot described performing a wheel landing on the main gear on runway 02. As the airspeed decreased, he lowered the tailwheel, and… - [Accident 20250613007719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250613007719A), Jun 13, 2025: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N17N), South Burlingto, VT, Substantial damage. Pilot was attempting three point landing with stearman. Flare was low which resulted in a bounce. Touchdown from the bounce resulted in ground loop of… - [Accident 20240906016669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240906016669A), Sep 6, 2024: Boeing A75L3 (N53466), Yacolt, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Crash of boing stearman, A75LE, crashed in wooded area located at 45.784N, -122.174W. Location approx 8 miles east of sunset falls campground, Yacolt WA. Us… - [Accident 20230913015599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230913015599A), Sep 13, 2023: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N10KP), Monticello, UT, Substantial damage. September 9, 2023 near monticelc Utah a 1942 stearman aircraft completed the runup & check list, took off on runway 16, and remained in pattern, turned to… - [Accident 20230808020879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230808020879A), Aug 8, 2023: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N56907), Red Lodge, MT, Substantial damage. Description of the deviation: [privacy data omitted], A stearman airplane, took off from the grass strip, rwy 16 at the Red Lodge Airport, kred, in Red Lodge,… - [Accident 20211225021379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211225021379A), Dec 25, 2021: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N64602), Rainbow, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot was giving rides to relatives for the holiday, flying down the brazos river bed. Stated he had done this several times in a specific area at around 30-50… - [Accident 20210930020739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210930020739A), Sep 30, 2021: Boeing E75 (N1654M), Nicholson, PA, Substantial damage. Pilot in local VFR flight, experienced total engine failure at appx. 3500 ft. He attempted to adjust throttle, mixture, fuel valve control and carb heat, but… - [Accident 20210728012059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210728012059A), Jul 28, 2021: Boeing B75N1 (N1720B), Lexington, KY, Substantial damage. According to Lexington approach control, the accident pilot departed Lexington blue grass airport (klex) with the intention to take a friend on an aerial tour… - [Accident 20200921017149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200921017149A), Sep 21, 2020: Boeing E75 (N1524M), Hoena Path, SC, Destroyed. N51524M a Boeing E75 struck several trees and impacted the ground short of the airstrip at ashely field (SC01) in honea Path SC. The aircraft was destroyed,… - [Accident 20200122007619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200122007619A), Jan 22, 2020: Boeing B75N1 (N14GC), Vacaville, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft left runway after touchdown and flipped upside down when main landing gear wheels stuck in the mud. - [Incident 20190630008719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190630008719I), Jun 30, 2019: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N64712), Monticello, IA, Minor damage. During landing rollout, pilot lost control of aircraft and ended up in a shallow ditch just right of the runway 15 aiming point markings. Aircraft came to rest… - [Accident 20190426011459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190426011459A), Apr 26, 2019: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N67823), Gila Bend, AZ, Substantial damage. Pilot [privacy data omitted] landed at Gila Bend muni at approx. 1000 and on landing roll out drifted to the right and let the right main go off the runway… - [Incident 20180922014009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180922014009I), Sep 22, 2018: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N500JV), Watkins, CO, Minor damage. Aircraft departed runway after touchdown and struck an airport rdr sign with LH wingtip. Minor damage. No injuries. VFR. - [Incident 20180424004039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180424004039I), Apr 24, 2018: Boeing E75 (N1067N), Prinville, OR, Minor damage. Pilot made two successful landings on rwy 28. The wind shifted to slightly favor rwy 10 so pilot changed to rwy 10. During first landing on rwy 10, wind became… - [Incident 20170908020749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170908020749I), Sep 8, 2017: Boeing A75N (N17N), Shenandoah, VA, Minor damage. This was an instructional flight. The student was landing on rwy 23 and veered left and right causing damage to the landing gear and wing tips. - [Incident 20170730016779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170730016779I), Jul 30, 2017: Boeing E75N1 (N57941), East Alton, IL, Minor damage. Pilot performing touch and go's at st. Louis regional airport (kaln) using runway 11. On first attempt aircraft landed on the left wheel, aircraft exited the… - [Accident 20161122021472A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161122021472A), Nov 22, 2016: Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000 (N3242), San Diego, CA, Substantial damage. N3242 was taxiing eastbound on taxiway hotel. N2242W was holding short of juliet on taxiway hotel. The PIC of N3242 did not see that N2242W was stopped and… - [Incident 20160709010909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160709010909I), Jul 9, 2016: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N44874), Stanchfield, MN, Minor damage. Pilot was enroute to home airport at 2000 feet when the aircraft engine experienced a bang followed by partial loss of power. Subsequently, smoke was emanating… - [Incident 20150926017739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150926017739I), Sep 26, 2015: Boeing PT-13D (N3992B), Florence, TX, No damage. On September 26, 2015, at approximately 15:00 hours, a Boeing PT-13D, made an emergency off field landing due to loss of oil pressure. VFR flight conditions… - [Accident 20150919015919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150919015919A), Sep 19, 2015: Clark 1000 (N9018R), Broad Brook, CT, Substantial damage. On September 9, 2015, at Skylark Airpark (7B6) the pilot of a Clark 1000 aircraft, registration number N9018R, serial number 10006, lost control during an… - [Incident 20150312003619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150312003619I), Mar 12, 2015: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N67823), Palm Springs, CA, Minor damage. During take-off roll, pilot reported that a strong gust of wind from the right hit aircraft causing the aircraft to veer to the right with the left wing tip… - [Accident 20130717015849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130717015849A), Jul 17, 2013: Boeing B75N1 (N5815V), Enoree, SC, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that he was making a couple of low passes over the runway. On the accident pass he pulled up and made a turn to the left to go back down the… - [Accident 20130714011209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130714011209A), Jul 14, 2013: Boeing E75 (N5176N), Bozeman, MT, Substantial damage. On July 14, 2013, at 0930 MDT, a Boeing E-75 (stearman), N5176N, struck the ground and entered an irrigation ditch just east of the Bozeman, Montana airport,… - [Accident 20121120026809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121120026809A), Nov 20, 2012: Boeing A75L3 (N56226), San Antonio, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot believes that the aircraft lost power on takeoff. The aircraft had become airborne approximately 20'. Pilot attempted to land in the remaining runway,… - [Accident 20110617019339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110617019339A), Jun 17, 2011: Perth Amboy BIRD CK (N914V), New Castle, PA, Substantial damage. The PIC was enroute to an aviation event in princton, NJ. Flight departed dekalb, in (dkb) direct to princton, NJ (K39N) with a fuel stop in kucp New Castle… - [Accident 20100828042529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100828042529A), Aug 28, 2010: Stinson JR. S (N12164), Lake Stevens, WA, Substantial damage. N12164 departed from harvey field, snohomish, WA (S43) 20 – 30 minutes into the flight during cruise flight the engine quite without warning. Pilot states he… - [Accident 20100731053502A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100731053502A), Jul 31, 2010: Boeing PT-13B (N46590), Santa Rosa, CA, Substantial damage. Operator reports having pressure washed the engine in preparation of repainting. During engine run-up the operator noticed an unacceptable RPM drop of 300 on… - [Accident 20100626038159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100626038159A), Jun 26, 2010: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N469RH), Indianapolis, IN, Substantial damage. On June 26, 2010 while landing at Eagle Creek Airport in Indianapolis, Indiana aircraft N469RH, a Boeing (PT-17), serial number 75-2252 departed the east side… - [Accident 20100604047939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100604047939A), Jun 4, 2010: Boeing A75L300 (N75263), Salina, KS, Substantial damage. Aircraft N75263 departed Burger Valley field (58KS), near Salina, KS. Immediatly after take-off, the engine power dropped after becoming airborne as reported… - [Accident 20090809016539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090809016539A), Aug 9, 2009: Boeing A75L300 (N75263), Salina, KS, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was practicing touch and go landings on runway 30. The takeoff was uneventful, but on landing touchdown, the aircraft swerved left. The pilot… - [Accident 20090801048289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090801048289A), Aug 1, 2009: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N49778), Livermore Falls, ME, Substantial damage. Airman was departing bowman field (B10) in Livermore Falls, ME. During latter stages of takeoff roll and climbout airman noted that engine was not producing… - [Incident 20090515009229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090515009229I), May 15, 2009: Boeing E75 (N2388), Reno, NV, Minor damage. (-23) Landing runway 08 at 4SD on a clear day with a light breeze at about 110 degrees. Normal approach and flare. The pilot stated he was lulled into a… - [Incident 20081110853869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081110853869I), Nov 10, 2008: Cvac L13A (N128LG), Tucson, AZ, No damage. (-23) On Monday 11/10/2008 at approximately 1327 MST an L-13A, N128LG, piloted by [privacy data omitted], departed the runway at approximate mid-field position… - [Accident 20081026851969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081026851969A), Oct 26, 2008: Naval N3N3 (N44848), Rialto, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On takeoff at Rialto airport, CA, aircraft lost power, momentarily coming back on and then engine completely stalled out, no backfiring noted. Aircraft… - [Accident 20080414835419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080414835419A), Apr 14, 2008: Boeing E75N1 (N3840K), Youngstown, OH, Destroyed. (-23) Aircraft impacted ground at high angle low airspeed. Aircraft damage, witness and pilot statements consistent with aircraft stalling in traffic pattern. - [Incident 20070923830049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070923830049I), Sep 23, 2007: Boeing E75 (N2533), Culpeper, VA, Minor damage. (-23) During landing at Culpeper Regional Airport the pilot lost control and went off the runway and flipped the aircraft over. Minor damage to aircraft and… - [Incident 20070603012829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070603012829I), Jun 3, 2007: Amtr MYSTERYSHIP (N482N), Edmond, OK, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot had landed and was taxiing to the ramp when the aircraft slipped on some soft wet grass and started to slide into a ditch. The pilot tried to turn… - [Accident 20070403019539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070403019539A), Apr 3, 2007: Boeing E75N1 (N3840K), Fostoria, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) Rated pilot had recently purchased aircraft and was on VFR flight with pilot rated passenger. Weather briefing was through national weather service and… - [Incident 20060815019309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060815019309I), Aug 15, 2006: Airmec EAGLEROCKA2 (N1121P), Denver, CO, Minor damage. (-23) On August 15, 2006 at 0957L, N1121P, a 1929 alexander eaglerock, model A-2, landed on runway 26 at ftg. The left main landing gear collapsed during roll… - [Incident 20060813020789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060813020789I), Aug 13, 2006: Boeing A75N1 (N469RH), Indianapolis, IN, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft landed at Eagle Creek air park on runway 3. Pilot-in-command (PIC)(back seat) transferred control of the aircraft to the front seat passenger,… - [Incident 20060615022459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060615022459I), Jun 15, 2006: Boeing A75N1 (N67454), Ravenswood, WV, Minor damage. (-23) During landing on runway 4, pilot had a severe cramp in left leg which prevented him from applying left rudder pedal pressure. Airplane veered off runway… - [Incident 20060402011539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060402011539I), Apr 2, 2006: Boeing A75N1 (N14101), Kralltown, PA, Minor damage. (-23) Upon landing at 07N, aircraft ground looped breaking right main gear from aircraft. - [Incident 20040526013639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040526013639I), May 26, 2004: Boeing A75N1 (N469RH), Indianapolis, IN, Minor damage. (-23) Flight was for sales demonstration. Owner [privacy data omitted] briefed he would do take off and landing. On landing approach waived to second pilot… - [Incident 20030805018379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030805018379I), Aug 5, 2003: Boeing A75N1 (N75359), Smithville, TN. (-23) Aircraft was flying in a cruise configuration with one passenger. The aircraft developed a severe vibration, pilot immediately reduced power and tried to… - [Accident 20030109037739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030109037739A), Jan 9, 2003: Boeing A75N1 (N68820), Jean, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) PIC was waiting for the other aircraft (N84889) to get started before taxiing out to depart for north las vegas airport (vgt). His aircraft engine was… - [Accident 20021111032809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021111032809A), Nov 11, 2002: Boeing A75 (N62897), Glade Spring, VA, Substantial damage. (.19) On November 11, 2002, about 1445 eastern standard time, a Boeing stearman A75, N62897, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Glade Spring,… - [Incident 20011201031199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011201031199I), Dec 1, 2001: Curtis TRVAIR4000 (N3242), Carlsbad, CA. (-23) The aircraft departed palomar airport (crq) on a local sight-seeing flight with two passengers on board. Approximately 20 minutes into the flight the… - [Accident 20010923028539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010923028539A), Sep 23, 2001: Boeing E75N1 (N57940), Rhinebeck, NY, No damage. (-23) During takeoff from a grass strip runway 02, during climb, aircraft engine began running rough, did not develop full power, struck treetops and crashed… - [Accident 20010828025449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010828025449A), Aug 28, 2001: Boeing A75N1 (N53411), Shelton, WA, No damage. (-23) On August 28, 2001 at 1140 local david tuck lost control of a PT-17 (stearman) during landing at sanderson field. The aircraft came to rest on its back.… - [Accident 20010803020619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010803020619A), Aug 3, 2001: N5433, Springfield, AR, No damage. (-23) At approximately 0830 hours on 3 August 2001, N5433 a curtis travel air D4000 crashed while attempting a takeoff from a private grass strip. 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