# 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 ERA19FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA161.md): Cessna 172 · Tyrone, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 1, 2019 · N733KZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA19TA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA166.md): Cessna 172 · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Apr 30, 2019 · N733UF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR19FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA124.md): Vans RV 6 · Ridgefield, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2019 · N90LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadvertent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following an inflight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ERA19LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA162.md): Piper PA28 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2019 · N3031W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the flight instructor’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat while operating at an idle engine power setting in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA228.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2019 · N5046E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an attempted go-around and collision with a trench, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA237.md): Vans RV 6 · Chandler, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2019 · N621L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing on a grass runway, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN19LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA129.md): Piper PA 23 · Sulphur Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2019 · N233P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect the water contamination in the left fuel, which resulted in a partial loss of power in the left engine. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of power in the right engine…
- [NTSB GAA19CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA220.md): Cessna 172 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2019 · N1897V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during taxi operations.
- [NTSB GAA19CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA205.md): Piper PA22 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2019 · N3821P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with a snowbank.
- [NTSB GAA19CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA203.md): Cessna 172 · Fullteron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2019 · N9964L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA19LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA144.md): Robinson R22 · Clover, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2019 · N4047H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to takeoff at night without adequate runway lighting.
- [NTSB WPR19LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 31, 2019 · N7033Q · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to an improperly maintained carburetor.
- [NTSB GAA19CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA192.md): Cessna 172 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2019 · N902RA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind for landing, which resulted in a…
- [NTSB ERA19CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19CA289.md): Piper PA28 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2019 · N6412W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of airplane control, the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the student's delay in relinquishing the flight controls, which resulted in the airplane striking a runway sign during a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA19LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA135.md): Piper PA22 · Blanch, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2019 · N1933P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA19CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA190.md): Cessna 172 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2019 · N20521 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped airplane while attempting to taxi around it.
- [NTSB GAA19CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA159.md): Piper PA18 · Pullman, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2019 · N4100Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA19LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA194.md): Cessna 172 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2019 · N7367G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot's seat back due to a sheared bolt during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA19CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA160.md): Piper PA18 · Rushville, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2019 · N8566D · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA158.md): Piper PA18 · Wyndmere, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2019 · N726 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an uncoordinated turn while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA19FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA116.md): Piper PA28 · Fellsmere, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 5, 2019 · N556PU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation following an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both the pilot and the flight school to ensure that the…
- [NTSB WPR19LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA092.md): Cessna 172 · Melba, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2019 · N6486J · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a separated carburetor idle mixture adjustment screw and spring assembly for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA19CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA150.md): Piper PA22 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2019 · N7822D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway signage.
- [NTSB WPR19LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA100.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2019 · N11666 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA19LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA097.md): Piper PA28 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2019 · N9219J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating the airplane in weather conditions and at engine power settings conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the subsequent forced…
- [NTSB WPR19FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA080.md): Cessna 172 · Desert Hot Springs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Feb 6, 2019 · N20556 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate and/or improper preparation for the flight in which he selected an altitude too low to assure terrain clearance and resulted in an impact with terrain in turbulent downdraft conditions.
- [NTSB WPR19FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA075.md): Piper PA28 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 29, 2019 · N37RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to depart on the night visual flight rules flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and collision with rising terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA132.md): Piper PA 18A · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2019 · N8170C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA114.md): Piper PA22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2019 · N6716B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's overcorrection with rudder during the landing and her subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a snowbank, and a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA131.md): Piper PA28 · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2019 · N6166W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.
- [NTSB GAA19CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA109.md): Beech B19 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2019 · N24682 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB ANC19LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA011.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2019 · N7640D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as the result of a loose B-nut fitting on the engine oil cooler, resulting in a forced landing to a soft, snow-covered surface, and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CEN19LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA063.md): Cessna 172 · Aguilares, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2019 · N99308 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA19CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA122.md): Cessna 172 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2019 · N734AY · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to control the airplane's speed and direction during the approach, which resulted in landing long, a runway excursion, and impact with a windsock.
- [NTSB WPR19LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA065.md): Piper PA28 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2019 · N1697J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle lever locking nut and cotter pin.
- [NTSB WPR19LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA063.md): Piper PA22 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2019 · N9227D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to secure the fuel caps, which led to the fuel being siphoned overboard, fuel exhaustion, and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA118.md): Cessna 172 · Appleton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2019 · N12181 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing on an ice-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed during a subsequent aborted landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN19LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA051.md): Piper PA 23 · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2018 · N2146P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see a visible horizon due to the dark night lighting conditions and limited…
- [NTSB WPR19CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19CA052.md): Robinson R22 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2018 · N8319T · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during low-altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN19LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA048.md): Vans RV 6 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2018 · N711KJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to apply adequate torque to a fuel line during recent maintenance, which allowed the line to loosen in flight and fuel to enter the hot engine compartment and resulted in an in-flight fire that consumed the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA19LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA079.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2018 · N3015E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 2 exhaust rocker arm stud.
- [NTSB CEN19LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA070.md): Cessna 172 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2018 · N254RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a cell tower wire during a pipeline patrol flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due to writing down observations about the pipeline while flying.
- [NTSB GAA19CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA095.md): Piper PA28 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2018 · N5800U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA087.md): Cessna 172 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2018 · N65773 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR19LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA035.md): Cessna 172P · Santa Rita · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2018 · N98884 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA19CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA085.md): Cessna 172 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N54058 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock before flight, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to rotate and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the preflight checklist.
- [NTSB GAA19CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA072.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2018 · N50340 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overcorrection during the landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA19LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA055.md): Cessna 172 · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2018 · N7081Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake while taxiing after landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB WPR19TA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA034.md): Cessna 172 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 20, 2018 · N27LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform a touch-and-go landing at a high-density altitude airport, with a tailwind, and on an upsloping runway, which resulted in decreased airplane performance and the airplane’s inability to become airborne within the available…
- [NTSB GAA19CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA071.md): Piper PA28 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2018 · N607FT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot's improper decision to taxi past another airplane occupying a taxiway and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the airplane.

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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=19

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