NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, ID

12 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-320 series, where the defining event was Loss of control on ground. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

20112026
NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, ID per year, 2011–2026: 12 cases
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Latest cases

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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ID' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41508')
      AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND e.aircrafts_position = x.position AND e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '230'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB WPR26LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to verify that the seat locking pins were fully engaged before takeoff, which allowed the seat to slide aft during the takeoff roll and resulted in a loss of directional control.Feb 5, 2026 · N4464R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Sandpoint, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a snow berm during a go around.Jan 30, 2023 · N1791P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MX-7-160 · Minidoka, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a contaminated runway.Jan 16, 2023 · N30737 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA192Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Lewiston, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and collision with a fence.May 5, 2021 · N733BT · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportReed Mike Smiths Super CUB · Triangle, IDThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.Oct 5, 2019 · N677M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA584Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · New Meadows, IDThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusting, right quartering headwind, which resulted in a noseover.Sep 17, 2019 · N6741L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Big Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Aug 1, 2018 · N57477 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA339Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Challis, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Jul 25, 2013 · N4249Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA336Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-150 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an appropriate glide path, failure to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jul 30, 2012 · N5818W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Oct 30, 2011 · N82213 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Emmett, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Aug 22, 2011 · N4376Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot’s failure to compensate for the wind, which resulted in the airplane being blown over after completion of the landing roll.Feb 16, 2011 · N7153Z · Substantial damage