# NTSB investigations: Lycoming R680

A list on [Lycoming R680](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680.md).

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

Page 1 of 3 · 129 investigations

- [NTSB CEN26LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA313.md): Stearman A75 · Bogue Chitto, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 8, 2026 · N680HW · Substantial damage
  > On September 8, 2026, about 1100 central daylight time, a Boeing-Stearman A75L300 airplane, N680HW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bogue Chitto, Mississippi. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the passenger was…
- [NTSB WPR25LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA258.md): Boeing B75N1 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2025 · N14GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA25LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA241.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2025 · N17N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane on landing.
- [NTSB WPR24FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA298.md): Boeing A75L3 · Yacolt, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 6, 2024 · N53466 · Substantial damage
  > 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 aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA343.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Monticello, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2023 · N10KP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR23LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA307.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 8, 2023 · N56907 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Rainbow, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2021 · N64602 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing E75 · Nicholson, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2021 · N1654M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of damaged internal carburetor mixture control components.
- [NTSB ERA21LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA304.md): Boeing B75N1 · Lexington, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2021 · N1720B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA20LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA326.md): Stearman E75 · Honea Path, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2020 · N1524M · Destroyed
  > 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 the departure airstrip.
- [NTSB WPR20CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA073.md): Stearman B75N1 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2020 · N14GC · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Stearman A75N1(PT17) · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2019 · N67823 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Curtiss Wright Travel AIR 4000 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2016 · N3242 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot’s failure to see and avoid the airplane stopped ahead of him during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA15LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA365.md): Clark 1000 · Warehouse Point, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N9018R · Substantial damage
  > 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. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to…
- [NTSB ERA13CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA324.md): Boeing B75N1 · Woodruff, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2013 · N5815V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing E75 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2013 · N5176N · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing A75L3 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2012 · N56226 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff, likely due to the accumulation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA11CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA351.md): Perth Amboy Bird CK · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N914V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB WPR10LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA432.md): Stinson JR. S · Lake Stevens, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N12164 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight, which resulted from a magneto switch failure.
- [NTSB WPR10CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA382.md): Boeing PT-13B · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2010 · N46590 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA351.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N469RH · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing A75L300 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N75263 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing A75L300 · Salina, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N75263 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.
- [NTSB ERA09LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA433.md): Boeing A75N1 · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N49778 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA025.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2008 · N44848 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing E75N1 · Youngstown, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2008 · N3840K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI07CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA130.md): Boeing E75N1 · Fostoria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2007 · N3840K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Jean, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N68820 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing Stearman A75 · Glade Spring, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N62897 · Substantial damage
  > 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 the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA229.md): Boeing E75N1 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N57940 · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA01LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA162.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2001 · N53411 · Substantial damage
  > The binding/grabbing of the right main gear braking system during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW01LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA173.md): Curtis-Travel Air 4000 · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2001 · N5433 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing E75N1 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N65900 · Substantial damage
  > 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 landing roll.
- [NTSB IAD01LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA079.md): Boeing A75L300 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2001 · N2313 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing E75 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N8528N · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing B75N1 · Belleview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N5819V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA010.md): Boeing Stearman E75 · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N52951 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Was the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Stearman.
- [NTSB MIA98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA027.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1997 · N45018 · Substantial damage
  > 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 control.
- [NTSB FTW95LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA360.md): Boeing A75N1 · Evadale, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1995 · N68722 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing E75 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1995 · N1067N · Substantial damage
  > 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 landing.
- [NTSB NYC94LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA141.md): Boeing Stearman PT-13 · Readington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N2313 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA92LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA171.md): Boeing B-75 · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N5176N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a crosswind gust.
- [NTSB DEN91LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA091.md): Boeing E75N1 · Vail, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N45747 · Substantial damage
  > A severe downdraft. A factor was: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA194.md): Boeing B75N1 · Mundelein, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N4408N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's not maintaining visual contact with the previously identified airplane.
- [NTSB SEA91LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA129.md): Boeing E75 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N1067N · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing A75 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1991 · N4968V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Grumman G-44 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1989 · N4453 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing B75N1 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1988 · N4408N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC88LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA164.md): Boeing A75N1 · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1988 · N2313 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was making a landing to the west when he experienced a loss of directional control and groundlooped on the right side of the runway. He said the tailwheel of the acft was already on the ground when the groundloop occurred and he lost control when a…
- [NTSB LAX88FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA180.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel AIR 2000 · Fairfield, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1988 · N6130 · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed at which the aircraft is controllable and entering a stall.

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## 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 ('41540')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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