# 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 ERA15LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA015.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Granville, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2014 · N57SH · Substantial damage
  > Deformation of the No. 1 cylinder's intake valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent off-airport precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ANC15CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA002.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2014 · N82448 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots decision to land and failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA15CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA002.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Toccoa, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2014 · N6044W · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and the flight instructor's failure to provide correction action, which resulted in a collision with terrain during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA399.md): Cessna 172N · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2014 · N738TJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after an encounter with a dust devil.
- [NTSB ERA14FA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA459.md): Cessna 172M · Lancaster, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2014 · N9679H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The other airplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for known traffic in the fly-in event traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB ERA14LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA451.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Homosassa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2014 · N26676 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR14CA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA384.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Meadow Creek, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2014 · N714TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA383.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Rimrock, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2014 · N817DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff from a rough runway surface which resulted in an off-airport forced landing just beyond the runway.
- [NTSB ERA14LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA448.md): Cessna 172M · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2014 · N13394 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing on a wet runway for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB ANC14CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA084.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2014 · N1879P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA377.md): Piper PA 28 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2014 · N5948W · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a propeller blade due to a propeller strike by/of an unidentified object at an unknown time.
- [NTSB ANC14CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA080.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2014 · N9877D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a separation of the wheel axle, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA434.md): Cessna 172P · Spruce Creek, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2014 · N63835 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilots’ improper preflight and in-flight fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN14CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA496.md): Cessna 172M · Oxford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2014 · N3510Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not compensate for the decrease in the crosswind when he descended below the tree line during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA430.md): Cessna 172M · Watertown, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2014 · N20469 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff from a field which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly identify the destination airport and runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing in…
- [NTSB ERA14FA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA428.md): Cessna 172 · Selkirk, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · N79438 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN14CA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA488.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Belen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · N6693W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA512.md): Champion 7GCAA · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2014 · N2535F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control during a precautionary landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA431.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Gunthersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N7089B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels prior to a water landing, resulting in a nose over upon touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC14CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA074.md): Piper PA 18-135 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2014 · N2158A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA481.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Plymouth, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N8307R · Substantial damage
  > The sun glare and the pilot's subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ANC14CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA070.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N5616Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in an inflight collision with vegetation/brush during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA354.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2014 · N341SL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during a practice hover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial reaction.
- [NTSB ERA14CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA407.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Taylorsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N41224 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a wet runway and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA451.md): Cessna 177 · Gordonville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N3202T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN14FA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA448.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N254AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to see and avoid the power lines.
- [NTSB CEN14LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA449.md): Piper PA 28-161 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2014 · N8440N · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear retaining bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot/owner’s failure to maintain the airplane in accordance with an airworthiness directive following a…
- [NTSB CEN14FA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA435.md): Cessna 172N · Natchitoches, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2014 · N734YW · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the exhaust valve rocker retaining stud backing out of the cylinder head, which resulted in the exhaust valve being stuck in the closed position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to configure the…
- [NTSB ERA14LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA392.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Itta Bena, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N36236 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during maneuvering due to an obstruction from air intake filter material being ingested into the carburetor, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC14CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA066.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N83422 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path for landing, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA344.md): Cessna 177 · Pine Bluffs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N2830X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA338.md): Nelson RV 3M · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N43AZ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a landing gear collapse during the precautionary landing to a field.
- [NTSB ERA14CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA438.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N2149F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees.
- [NTSB ERA14CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA375.md): Cessna 172N · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2014 · N9400E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach during a precautionary landing, resulting in a touchdown off the departure end of the runway and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons…
- [NTSB CEN14CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA410.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Beach, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2014 · N6257W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to initiate a go-around sooner, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CEN14FA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA396.md): Render RV 9A · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2014 · N82PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a stabilized approach and to maintain airspeed during final approach over obstacles resulting in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB CEN14CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA392.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Caputa, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2014 · N5530K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper takeoff procedure and the flight instructor's failure to take control of the airplane and abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA350.md): Wilderoder Great Lakes 2TIA · Lillian, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2014 · N47149 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an inoperative magneto and possible carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing into unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate magneto overhaul by unknown personnel and the modification to the…
- [NTSB ERA14CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA352.md): Cessna 172M · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2014 · N1066R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR14FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA302.md): Cessna 172K · Littlefield, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2014 · N84754 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane encountered high gusting wind while conducting low altitude flight in a narrow canyon, which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA342.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2014 · N3997Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in variable wind conditions, resulting in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB ERA14LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA346.md): Cessna 172N · Elliott Key, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2014 · N737TP · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s vertical descent into water for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident airplane examinations revealed no mechanical anomalies.
- [NTSB CEN14CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA378.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2014 · N1694T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the deer on the runway and the pilot's mismanagement of airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC14LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA055.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N9783D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of excessive brake pressure during landing on a rough surface, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN14CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA383.md): Piper PA 28-140 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N9789W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate an airplane with a known deficiency and to not properly secure the airplane before hand-starting the engine.
- [NTSB ERA14CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA354.md): Cessna 172P · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2014 · N97528 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB CEN14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA374.md): Cessna 172N · Rockville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N13SK · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the dual magneto system. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the duel magneto system.
- [NTSB CEN14CA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA457.md): Cessna 172N · Murphysboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N737SY · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing by person(s) unknown.
- [NTSB CEN14LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA361.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2014 · N91106 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around following impact with a barley crop, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB WPR14CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA289.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2014 · N83447 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

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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=30

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