# 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 DEN03LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA072.md): Cessna 172P · Colo. Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N54202 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to obtain and maintain adequate altitude during the go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were the encountered windshear, the student pilot's premature raising of the flaps, the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision,…
- [NTSB ATL03LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA085.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Rogersville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N43266 · Substantial damage
  > The rupture of the carburetor float, which resulted in the loss of engine power and subsequent on ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA068.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Marion, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N60733 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in the aircraft leaving the runway, crossing a ditch and collapsing the landing gear. A contributing factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW03LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA140.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N2341Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during liftoff. A contributing factor was the inadvertent encounter of propeller blast from the other airplane starting at the time of takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA069.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kemmerer, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N40520 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop/swerve and impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the wind gust and the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA03LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA067.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Orofino, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N6268W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulting in a loss of airspeed, stall and undershoot of runway.
- [NTSB ANC03LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA041.md): Piper PA-18 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2003 · N339T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area in deep snow, which resulted in the nose over of the airplane on touchdown. A factor associated with the accident was a snow-covered airstrip.
- [NTSB CHI03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA103.md): Cessna 172N · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2003 · N6317D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to properly recover from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane porpoising.
- [NTSB MIA03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA098.md): Cessna 172N · Foxworth, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2003 · N738QM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delay in applying the normal brakes resulting in his inability to stop the airplane and subsequent on-ground collision with a fence.
- [NTSB SEA03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA055.md): Piper PA-22 · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N4857A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the cosswind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA126.md): Piper PA-18 · Moran, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N18141 · Substantial damage
  > Landing short of the runway due to the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in the airplane impacting a tree. A contributing factor was the short runway.
- [NTSB LAX03LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA130.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Baker, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2003 · N8465R · Substantial damage
  > the separation of a propeller blade tip due to fatigue cracking that resulted from improper maintenance repair procedures.
- [NTSB LAX03FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA131.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Big Bear Lake, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2003 · N8719N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate decision regarding a departure route and his failure to maintain clearance with rapidly rising mountainous terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment by the effects of exposure to marijuana within the 10-hour period…
- [NTSB LAX03LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA128.md): Cessna 172N · Anaheim, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2003 · N6272D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of company maintenance personnel to correctly install and safety wire the oil drain plug, which led to a loss of engine oil and a catastrophic internal failure of the engine.
- [NTSB FTW03LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA124.md): Robinson R22 · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2003 · N9071K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel en route. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX03FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA124.md): Cessna 172P · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2003 · N553CH · Destroyed
  > the applicant pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB DEN03LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA061.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Newcastle, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N6883B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing factors include inadequate in-flight planning and decision making by the pilot, and the ground.
- [NTSB ANC03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA040.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N8106Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA053.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N4961T · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA052.md): Robinson R-22B · Mabton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N2629Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power, for undetermined reasons, during a shallow approach, that ultimately lead to a situation where the pilot found it necessary to attempt a forced landing while the helicopter was moving slightly sideways. Factors include rough/uneven…
- [NTSB ANC03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA036.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2003 · N4448Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an encounter with soft snow, and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA090.md): Piper PA-28-151 · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2003 · N43456 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot and the fuel exhaustion. The inadequate traffic pattern distance from the runway, which precluded his reaching the runway.
- [NTSB NYC03LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA071.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N2968Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA117.md): Cessna 172P · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N63788 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A contributing factor is the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA067.md): Cessna 172M · Savannah, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N13591 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing distance, landed with excessive airspeed, did not attempt a go-around resulting in the airplane going off the overrun, and colliding with trees.
- [NTSB MIA03LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA078.md): Cessna 172P · Potts Camp, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N89811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing to a field, and damage to the airplane during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA035.md): Aero Commander 100 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N4123X · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper usage of the airplane's fuel mixture control, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA047.md): Cessna 172M · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2003 · N64427 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment (centerline tracking) during a go around maneuver resulting in the aircraft impacting a runway light. Contributing factors were the gusty/crosswind conditions and the light fixture.
- [NTSB CHI03FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA086.md): Cessna 172N · Foley, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N5315D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing factors was the pilot's lack of instrument rating, the pilot's disregard of the preflight…
- [NTSB ATL03FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA061.md): Cessna 177 · Old Fort, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2003 · N3275T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain terrain clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA068.md): Piper PA-18 · Mineral, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2003 · N276T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ATL03LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA060.md): Cessna 172P · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2003 · N52546 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during touchdown and failure to properly recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and inflight collision with the runway. A factor was the pilot did not understand the porpoise condition during landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA058.md): Cessna 172 M · Collegedale, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2003 · N1754V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control, impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB NYC03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA064.md): Piper PA-22/20-150 · South Woodstock, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N7342D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control
- [NTSB LAX03FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA109.md): Cessna 172L · Rosamond, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2003 · N19770 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall and impact with flat level terrain. Also causal was the pilot's impaired judgment due to recent use of cocaine, and ethanol.
- [NTSB MIA03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA073.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2003 · N81549 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed during climb, which resulted in the airplane stalling, and impacting with a house.
- [NTSB LAX03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA103.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N62712 · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's inadequate supervision and delayed decision to abort the takeoff resulted in the runway overrun.
- [NTSB LAX03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA101.md): Creitz, Robert D RV-3 · Deer Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N87BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC03LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA062.md): Cessna 172N · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2003 · N733XP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA03FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA066.md): Cessna 172P · Osteen, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2003 · N97890 · Destroyed
  > The intentional suicidal act by the pilot-in-command resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then the ground.
- [NTSB LAX03FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA100.md): Cessna 172N · Ely, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2003 · N9885J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while flying in a box canyon.
- [NTSB LAX03FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA090.md): Cessna 172P · Santa Susana, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2003 · N65005 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight decision to cross mountainous terrain at a inadequate altitude to guarantee terrain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW03LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA100.md): Cessna 172K · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2003 · N678BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA071.md): Cessna 172N · Wellington, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2003 · N5898E · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain an updated preflight weather briefing prior to the return flight, his attempted flight into…
- [NTSB MIA03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA056.md): Cessna 172M · Leesburg, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2003 · N22593 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flaps, resulting in the degradation of climb performance and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC03LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA027.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2003 · N4492A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was standing puddles of water on the frozen lake.
- [NTSB SEA03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA036.md): Cessna 172N · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2003 · N734KU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds and soft terrain in the area where the aircraft departed the side of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX03LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA079.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2003 · N6087W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above the surrounding terrain, and his evasive maneuver to avoid a perceived object. A factor in the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB ATL03LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA039.md): Robinson R22 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2003 · N528EE · Substantial damage
  > The private pilots improper use of flight controls during a run on landing resulting in a roll over.
- [NTSB DEN03LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA039.md): Cessna 172M · Logan, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2003 · N64312 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his failure to accomplish appropriate checklist items during the go-around, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees and the lamp post. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude,…

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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
```

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