# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB WPR21LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA192.md): Cessna 172N · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2021 · N733BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA208.md): Beech 23 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2021 · N2378Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff and his high pitch attitude after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA21LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA205.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Columbia, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2021 · N2136M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain a proper touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA213.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2021 · N271SG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB ERA21LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA198.md): Cessna 172M · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2021 · N80874 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied brakes and the airplane veered right. He was unable to correct back to the centerline or brake effectively; the airplane exited the runway and struck an embankment before coming to rest. The…
- [NTSB WPR21LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA168.md): Davis Donald M Bushby Mustang II · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2021 · N284ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff with a quartering right tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR21LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA163.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wilsall, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2021 · N83359 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA21LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA352.md): Hine T L/Johnson R Bush Wacker · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2021 · N797RT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control upon landing for reasons that could not be determined as a result of a delayed report. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to continue a flight with an unknown airworthiness issue.
- [NTSB WPR21LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA160.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2021 · N3551Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR21LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA157.md): Cessna 172P · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2021 · N51380 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a loss of control during landing with a crosswind and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA183.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 12, 2021 · N7242F · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the rudder control system, which resulted in failure of the rudder control assembly and the pilot’s loss of control during a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA21LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA177.md): Forisch Edward Bushby Mustang M II · Worcester, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2021 · N61EF · Substantial damage
  > Binding of the left aileron bellcrank push/pull rod, which resulted in an uncommanded right turn.
- [NTSB CEN21LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA175.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2021 · N7274F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance at the time the carburetor was replaced, which resulted in the improperly installed throttle cable and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect the improper…
- [NTSB ERA21LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA168.md): Cessna 172 · Crystal River, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 31, 2021 · N13632 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR21LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA151.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Yacolt, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2021 · N665FL · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power caused by carbon build up in the cylinders, which prevented the exhaust valves from seating properly. Contributing to the accident was flying in moderate icing conditions which resulted in reduced aircraft performance and vibrations.
- [NTSB ANC21FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21FA028.md): Piper PA-18A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 29, 2021 · N1968P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA139.md): Beech B19 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2021 · N1956W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb with a crosswind when the airspeed decreased, the airplane exceeded its critical angle of attack and aerodynamical stalled at too low an altitude for the pilot to recover before the…
- [NTSB WPR21LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA137.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2021 · N82479 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA159.md): Piper PA-12 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2021 · N2849M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a full-stop landing, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a snow berm.
- [NTSB WPR21LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA136.md): Piper PA28 · Myrtle Creek, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2021 · N5060W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA175.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2021 · N562PU · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA21WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA040.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Acklin, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Mar 5, 2021 · N2932Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA149.md): Beech 23 · Rogersville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 3, 2021 · N2374J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in an initial hard landing, separation of the left main landing gear, and a runway excursion during a subsequent landing attempt.
- [NTSB CEN21LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA147.md): Piper PA-23 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2021 · N1460P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear lower drag link for reasons that could not be determined based on available information, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA21LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA144.md): Cessna 172 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2021 · N5631E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA21LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA141.md): Steinman Mark E Lancair 320 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2021 · N670BS · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with water for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA21WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA027.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ilopango, El Salvador · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 20, 2021 · N95207 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN21LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA127.md): Cessna 172N · Prairie du Sac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 12, 2021 · N3477E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the collision with a snowbank. Contributing to the accident was the compacted snow conditions on the runway surface.
- [NTSB WPR21LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA112.md): Maule M-5-180C · Price, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 8, 2021 · N62055 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA119.md): Cessna 172 · Silt, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 31, 2021 · N4376Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to avoid powerlines while flying at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN21LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA120.md): Cessna 172 · Clare, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2021 · N22101 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA111.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 25, 2021 · N266ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s controlled flight into the ocean at night due to his unrecognized spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with the tuning of his transponder while maneuvering over an area with reduced visual references.
- [NTSB ANC21LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA012.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 25, 2021 · N4265H · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s selection of an unsuitable snow-covered runway for landing practice, and the pilot under instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control in unpacked snow and a subsequent…
- [NTSB ERA21LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA164.md): Piper PA28 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2021 · N4530T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA21LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA106.md): American AA5 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2021 · N5880L · Substantial damage
  > The weakened structure of the left horizontal stabilizer, which resulted in elevator flutter and subsequent partial separation of the left elevator in flight. Contributing to the accident were the lack of elevator authority while landing due to the damaged…
- [NTSB ERA21LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA088.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2020 · N5939D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA090.md): Cessna 172 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2020 · N75825 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA099.md): Cessna 150K · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2020 · N5937G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention to the incorrect flap setting.
- [NTSB ERA21LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA081.md): Piper PA28 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2020 · N6978W · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to the student pilot inadvertently moving the fuel selector to the OFF position.
- [NTSB WPR21LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA069.md): Cessna 172 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2020 · N5098E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve rocker arm stud.
- [NTSB ERA21LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA079.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2020 · N8436T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during the attempted go around following an approach to landing in sun glare.
- [NTSB ERA21LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA074.md): Cessna 172 · Dexter, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2020 · N19801 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in an encounter with snow and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA067.md): Cessna 172 · Dillon, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2020 · N46017 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle attack during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR21LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA080.md): Cessna 172 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2020 · N737NB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA061.md): Piper PA28 · Bellefonte, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2020 · N8056N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA068.md): Piper PA28 · French Lick, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2020 · N5242W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA21LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA055.md): Cessna 172 · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2020 · N23NJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on approach to the runway, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree on final approach.
- [NTSB CEN21LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA087.md): Piper PA12 · Gilliam, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2020 · N2569M · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s encounter with poor weather conditions resulting in his performing a precautionary landing to a cornfield and subsequently nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA050.md): Cessna 172 · Cynthiana, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2020 · N6203F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper glide path during a visual approach that was conducted at night, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA045.md): Cessna 172 · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2020 · N734JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.

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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_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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41508'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&page=14

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