# 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 WPR09LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA160.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N90764 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA207.md): Piper PA28-151 · Dover, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N41568 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA201.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N613FT · Substantial damage
  > An engine air induction explosion for an undetermined reason during repeated engine start attempts.
- [NTSB CEN09CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA212.md): Piper PA28-151 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N43181 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance between the airplane's right wing and the building.
- [NTSB CEN09LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA211.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2009 · N338WS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. Also causal was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight with known contaminants in the fuel.
- [NTSB ERA09CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA196.md): Piper PA-28 · Darlington, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2009 · N82891 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB WPR09CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA147.md): Robert Frisbey RV4 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N424RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA149.md): Cessna 172N · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N726RJ · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA195.md): Cessna 172P · Cleveland, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N6089K · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with a bird in flight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA184.md): Marrero Andres Starduster · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2009 · N2262D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during take off. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind component.
- [NTSB WPR09CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA134.md): Kreps Thorp T-18-C · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2009 · N118CK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control due to the fatigue failure of a tubular steel gear leg along a corroded weld line.
- [NTSB CEN09CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA187.md): Cessna 172N · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2009 · N739NP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC09CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA033.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2009 · N3578Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA11LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA067.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2009 · N616FT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA176.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2009 · N4981T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA181.md): Cessna 172N · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2009 · N737KR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and airplane's inability to compensate for the unforecasted gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA182.md): Cessna 172N · Johnson County Exec Airport, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2009 · N734WD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172S to ensure the taxiway was clear prior to initiating the turn. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172N to obtain taxi clearance prior to entering the movement area.
- [NTSB CEN09CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA180.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · O'Donnell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2009 · N387AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while performing a quick stop maneuver to an out of ground effect (OGE) hover. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude and near calm wind condition.
- [NTSB CEN09CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA229.md): Cessna 172 · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2009 · N733FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA136.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2009 · N8637D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA122.md): Cessna 172N · Big Bear Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N6443E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a ravine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight in an area that exceeded the climb rate capabilities of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA175.md): Cessna 172 · Reidsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2009 · N9289H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted recovery from a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN09CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA166.md): Piper PA-28 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N5303W · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB ANC09LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA018.md): Cessna 172N · Atmautluak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N5246D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; his improper aircraft weight calculations; and his operation of the airplane over the allowable gross weight limit.
- [NTSB WPR09CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA106.md): Grumman AA-5 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N5423L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ERA09LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA152.md): Piper PA-18 -150 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N2424A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate takeoff in close proximity to other vehicles which were operating on the runway resulting in collision with a vehicle during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA156.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N2620C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff. Contributing to this accident was the interference of the flight controls by the heavy coat and boots the pilot was wearing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA140.md): Cessna 172M · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2009 · N20275 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the missing nut on the bolt connecting the throttle cable and carburetor's lever arm.
- [NTSB CEN09CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA139.md): Cessna 172I · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2009 · N35571 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll after contacting a low-lying snow bank that was obscured by drifting snow.
- [NTSB CEN09CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA136.md): Beech 19 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N6509T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with icing conditions during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the lack of visibility during the landing due to an ice covered windscreen, and the structural ice that adversely affected the flight…
- [NTSB ERA09LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA124.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Indiana, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2009 · N5212W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions, resulting in a collision with trees during a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA09LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA123.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Powder Springs, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2009 · N43631 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue under visual flight rules into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA116.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N95156 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from trees during the night landing approach and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA118.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N7138L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.
- [NTSB ERA09CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA103.md): Cessna 172 · Corning, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · N6621D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC09CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA014.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2008 · N4131Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which prevented the airplane from reaching takeoff airspeed, resulting in an aborted takeoff, and an on-ground collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR09FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA060.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2008 · N6182J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the failure of both pilots to use carburetor heat during a long descent for landing in carburetor icing conditions, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB ERA09CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA097.md): Miller Long EZ/XP · Wauchula, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2008 · N6KD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA086.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2008 · N2125J · Substantial damage
  > The unknown pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the taxiway sign.
- [NTSB WPR09CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA054.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N268ML · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA053.md): Cessna 172 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2008 · N98774 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA077.md): Cessna 172I · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2008 · N35540 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA080.md): Tarantola RV6A · Onalaska, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N164LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in the runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA09LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA067.md): Beech V35 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2008 · N4396W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots’ failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the Beech pilot’s failure to monitor or utilize the common traffic advisory frequency.
- [NTSB ERA09CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA061.md): Cessna 172 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2008 · N12236 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB CEN09CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stafford, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N6744W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA085.md): Davis Daniel T Cozy · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2008 · N149CZ · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA072.md): Cessna 172I · Osh Kosh, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N35667 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxing in strong winds.
- [NTSB ERA09CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2008 · N8797N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was improper preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN09LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA055.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2008 · N8485R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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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=47

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