# 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 CHI08CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA232.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wall, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N5951Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the reported wind shear.
- [NTSB MIA08LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA158.md): Piper PA-12 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2008 · N3424M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB LAX08CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA278.md): Piper PA-22 · St. Paul, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2008 · N2441P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude, speed, and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing.
- [NTSB NYC08FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA260.md): Piper PA-23 · Highlands, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2008 · N1180P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly into an area of thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to comply with FAA directives regarding issuance of precipitation location and…
- [NTSB SEA08CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA169.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2008 · N50476 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot receiving instruction to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX08FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA246.md): Cessna 172N · McMurray, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2008 · N75558 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DFW08CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA200.md): Curtiss-Wright 12Q · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2008 · N496W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tail wheel control cable during landing roll out, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI08LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA215.md): Piper PA-12 · Rio Grande, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N4361M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB DFW08CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA198.md): Robinson R22 · Rosharon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2008 · N2330Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX08LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA240.md): Cessna 172M · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N7672 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA237.md): Cessna 172 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N9912Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in known adverse wind conditions that lead to an encounter with a windshear, the resulting inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed, and a stall/mush into the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA234.md): Cessna 172M · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2008 · N80849 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude and short runway.
- [NTSB LAX08CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA232.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N5716D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB DFW08FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA190.md): Piper PA-22 · Kemp, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N9980D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI08LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA197.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sparta, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N2133V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overgross weight condition.
- [NTSB NYC08CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA250.md): Cessna 172 N · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N739UG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident were the trees.
- [NTSB NYC08CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA248.md): Cessna 172N · Edgewater, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N734AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed during landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA183.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N9678U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA08LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA160.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Carbon, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N7360J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision to continue flight into a canyon area with questionable aircraft performance. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing and a high density altitude…
- [NTSB NYC08FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA237.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Middletown, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N9888K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to initiate a go-around during a high approach, and his inadequate remedial action during an attempted touch-and-go.
- [NTSB MIA08LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA135.md): Piper PA-18-150 · N Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N6851Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the banner tow operator to inspect banners for deterioration, resulting in a portion of a banner separating in-flight from another banner tow airplane, and colliding with the accident banner tow airplane.
- [NTSB DEN08LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA120.md): Chomo EAA Biplane B1 · Schuyler, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N6WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wire due to his diverted attention resulting in in-flight collision with the wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to locate an emergency landing site.
- [NTSB CHI08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA188.md): Cessna 177A · Rhinelander, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N2295Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the berm encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA08LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA155.md): Cessna 172M · Oakland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N61736 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the mounting bolts for the newly installed vacuum pump.
- [NTSB ANC08FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA079.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N2581P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC08CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA080.md): Piper PA-12 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N2951M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB MIA08LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA130.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N3257B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point on landing and improper use of brakes. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the throttle cable attachment tab due to preexisting cracks.
- [NTSB DFW08CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA174.md): Cessna 177 · Baldwin City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N3337T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control resulting from a hard landing and failure to recover from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX08CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA216.md): Cessna 172M · Skykomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2008 · N94HJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to execute a go-around when the airplane floated during the flare. Contributing to the accident was the short and wet turf runway surface, which reduced braking action.
- [NTSB LAX08LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA206.md): Cessna 172N · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N6360D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice resulting from the flight instructor's failure to use the carburetor heat when simulating an engine failure. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing weather condition and the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB NYC08LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA228.md): Cessna 172M · Toms River, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N13105 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot's seat to engage or remain engaged due to the improper inspection of the worn seat tracks.
- [NTSB NYC08CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA288.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Carrollton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N26316 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX08CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA192.md): Cessna 172M · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N9629V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB ANC08LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA078.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N3236P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during an approach for landing, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA223.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rockland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N8776N · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot becoming spatially disorientated after inadvertently entering instrument flight conditions.
- [NTSB ANC08LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA077.md): Piper PA-18 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N91256 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during an aborted landing for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a collision with terrain and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ANC08LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA082.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N1163E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's lack of remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a berm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his lack…
- [NTSB NYC08CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA220.md): Cessna 172P · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2008 · N52632 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX08FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA190.md): Cessna 172M · Pahala, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N13713 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to remain clear of rising terrain while deviating from his planned route of flight. Contributing to the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA185.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Philomath, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N4000Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a pinnacle approach and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI08CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA167.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Wadena, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N697DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the tail wheel airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in tail wheel airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI08CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA161.md): Cessna 172 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2008 · N31SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi. A factor was the building.
- [NTSB LAX08CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA169.md): Cessna 172M · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N9328H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI08CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA159.md): Cessna 172P · Athens, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N230U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a nose wheel vibration.
- [NTSB LAX08CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA165.md): Cessna 172M · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N73403 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Factors contributing to the accident were a sudden wind shift and wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX08CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA163.md): Cessna 172P · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2008 · N52807 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA200.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N3024Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI08CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA142.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2008 · N220ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintained directional control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's total lack of experience in the type of airplane.
- [NTSB SEA08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA142.md): Cessna 172M · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2008 · N21134 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach to landing that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the wind shear and the high density altitude condition.
- [NTSB DFW08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA154.md): Cessna 172M · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2008 · N9144H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention and a vehicle.

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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=49

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