# 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 CEN25LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA065.md): Piper PA-28 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2024 · N5263W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent off-field landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB ANC25LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA012.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2024 · N3802Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper airspeed management which resulted in a bounced landing and insufficient airspeed to perform a go around procedure.
- [NTSB ERA25LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA087.md): Cessna 172K · Southport, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2024 · N7085G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in the subsequent overstress of the airplane during recovery.
- [NTSB ERA25LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA081.md): Cessna 172 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2024 · N12194 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in performing a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA25LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA092.md): Cessna 172M · Englishtown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 14, 2024 · N9137H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The high wing airplane flight crew’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with the stationary low wing airplane.
- [NTSB WPR25LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA061.md): Cessna 172M · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2024 · N6750H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.
- [NTSB CEN25LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA059.md): Cessna 182T · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2024 · N127SL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The AA-5 pilot’s failure to maintain separation from the 182T during approach and landing, which resulted in a ground collision during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the AA-5’s electrical system, which prevented the AA-5…
- [NTSB WPR25LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA057.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2024 · N36249 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll..
- [NTSB WPR25LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA056.md): Piper PA-12 · Marysvale, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 5, 2024 · N1706B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN25LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA049.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Camdenton, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2024 · N6575W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s poor flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR25LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA040.md): Cessna 172I · Mayer, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2024 · N8390L · Substantial damage
  > The accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA042.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Manvel, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2024 · N4143P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of left engine power during the initial climb due to restricted fuel flow as a result of a binding fuel control cable.
- [NTSB WPR25LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA037.md): Cessna 172I · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2024 · N46028 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation.
- [NTSB ERA25LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA046.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Mariner · Parrottsville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2024 · N178EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a precautionary, off-airport landing to sloping terrain.
- [NTSB ERA25LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA038.md): Deneal Daniel W Vans RV6A · Taylorsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2024 · N256GD · Substantial damage
  > A nose landing gear collapse following a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA025.md): Piper PA28 · Fairmont, WV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2024 · N926MK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR25LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA026.md): Piper PA-12 · Aberdeen, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 25, 2024 · N2524M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain back pressure on the control stick during a landing attempt on gravel, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC25LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA006.md): Piper PA22 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 25, 2024 · N694AB · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical failure of the left main landing gear leg due to corrosion, resulting in substantial damage to the left struts.
- [NTSB CEN25LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA027.md): Cessna 172P · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 24, 2024 · N62740 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ERA25LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA016.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2024 · N41370 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate use of carburetor heat during the engine run-up, which resulted in a partial loss of power due to carburetor icing during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA25LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA031.md): Cessna 172 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2024 · N640MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and control inputs, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC25LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA002.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2024 · N9621D · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear’s inadvertent contact with uneven terrain, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to adequately assess the landing environment prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR25LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA004.md): Cessna 172L · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2024 · N7869G · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB CEN24LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA373.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2024 · N4155W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of aircraft control during a bounced landing and go-around, during which the right main landing gear struck a large rock, which damaged it such that it collapsed during the following landing, which caused the airplane to impact the ground…
- [NTSB WPR24LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA315.md): Cessna 172P · Kooskia, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2024 · N54829 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to descend into a canyon that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA388.md): Cessna 172K · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2024 · N7037G · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s maintenance guidance, which resulted in the assembly of the engine with an obstructed oil passage, a subsequent lack of lubrication to the front main bearing, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA366.md): Cessna 172M · Ackerman, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2024 · N73154 · Substantial damage
  > The excessive airplane speed during a no-flap landing, and the pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the interference of the instrument panel wiring with the flight control…
- [NTSB ERA24LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA390.md): Cessna 172K · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2024 · N7058G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC24LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA104.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2024 · N6847B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA24LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA384.md): Cessna 172L · DeLand, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2024 · N19703 · Substantial damage
  > The parachutist’s failure to control his canopy which resulted in a downwind landing, an overshoot of the drop zone, and collision with a departing airplane.
- [NTSB CEN24LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA362.md): Cessna 172N · Arboles, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2024 · N739JU · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ANC24LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA100.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2024 · N4118Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over.
- [NTSB ANC24LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA099.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2024 · N2466H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC24LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA098.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2024 · N4242Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a rate of climb sufficient to clear obstacles during takeoff, resulting in a collision with obstacles and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC24FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24FA091.md): Champion 7GCBC · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 13, 2024 · N8CK · Substantial damage
  > On September 13, 2024, about 0803 Alaska daylight time (AKDT), a Champion (Citabria) 7GCBC, N8CK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ninilchik, Alaska. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as…
- [NTSB CEN24LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA351.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2024 · N1429T · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN24LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA344.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Rifle, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2024 · N36008 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN24LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA339.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Borger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2024 · N40939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA24FA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA365.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Rockmart, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 4, 2024 · N9659L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing attempt, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic…
- [NTSB ANC24LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA090.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Denali, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2024 · N424RD · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN24LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA337.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2024 · N32435 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic’s improper torquing of the fuel hose fitting while replacing the fuel pump, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/mechanic’s…
- [NTSB ANC24LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA083.md): Piper PA22 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2024 · N4NW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA24LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA361.md): Cessna 172 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2024 · N734SY · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN24FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA327.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wayne, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 26, 2024 · N9626K · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC24LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA082.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Sagwon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2024 · N6815B · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the landing gear fitting at the fuselage attachment point to due to a poor weld joint.
- [NTSB WPR24LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA280.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Island Park, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2024 · N9166T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of lateral control during takeoff due to an accumulation of water in the right wing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA348.md): Cessna 172 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 16, 2024 · N61859 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during while landing with a crosswind. Contributing was the instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC24LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA080.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 16, 2024 · N82065 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR24LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA271.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Manhattan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 11, 2024 · N8576Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA341.md): Beech 23 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2024 · N2376L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation while on final approach to land, and the subsequent hard landing, which resulted in separation of the airplane’s landing gear.

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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=5

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