# 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 ANC02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA127.md): Piper PA-18 · Ekwok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2002 · N723C · Substantial damage
  > A partial separation of one propeller blade during cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA02LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA186.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N132ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay of the remedial action necessary to correct for the student pilot's error during the landing flare. Factors include the student pilot's misjudgment of the aircraft's height above the runway when he initiated the flare.
- [NTSB LAX02LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA296.md): Whetzel Thorpe T-18 · Valley Center, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N60LW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not verifying the fuel supply, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate…
- [NTSB ATL02FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA175.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Milton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2002 · N8828N · Substantial damage
  > A sheared mixture cable which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA096.md): Cessna 172N · Bumpass, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N737TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the narrow runway width.
- [NTSB IAD02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA095.md): Cessna 172M · Edinburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2002 · N5033H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA191.md): Robinson R-22B · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N2549R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the manufacturer's inadequate written guidance regarding simulated engine failures during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA169.md): Charles Maxted RV6 · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N440CM · Substantial damage
  > The intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the right magneto resulting in the partial loss of engine power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI02LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA280.md): Cessna 172P · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N54091 · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point not attained and the approach speed not obtained/maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA106.md): Beech B19 · Delta, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N5119R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to properly plan and compensate for the high density altitude conditions, resulting in partial engine power during takeoff, his failure to abort the takeoff, and his failure to maintain aircraft control on initial climb. Contributing…
- [NTSB CHI02CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA296.md): Robinson R-22 · Maryland Height, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N8372B · Substantial damage
  > Dynamic rollover due to the flight instructor's improper control inputs and the flight instructor's unsuccessful remedial actions. A contributing factor is the passenger's inadvertent movement of the cyclic control.
- [NTSB ATL02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA168.md): Cessna 172P · Mocksville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N62602 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff and initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC02LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA189.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Titusville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2002 · N6947W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC02LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA116.md): Piper PA-18 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N2410P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain while taxiing for takeoff, which precipitated an on ground collision with a tree stump. Factors contributing to the accident were soft terrain and the presence of tree stumps.
- [NTSB FTW02CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02CA249.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N9855S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB LAX02LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA274.md): Cessna 172I · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N404SW · Substantial damage
  > the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate distance from a jet during taxi. A factor was the local/ground controller's failure to issue a safety alert or cautionary advisory to the pilot with regards to the jet blast of the departing…
- [NTSB LAX02LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA271.md): Mooney M20 · Sierraville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N881B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to attempt takeoff in crosswind conditions that likely exceeded the capability of the airplane, and, his subsequent failure to maintain the airplane's proper alignment over the runway. Also causal was the pilot's premature liftoff and…
- [NTSB ANC02LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA112.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N6981B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a remote airstrip, and his failure to perform a go-around that resulted in the airplane overrunning the end of the strip. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of a tailwind…
- [NTSB MIA02FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA162.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Greeneville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N9807U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX02LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA269.md): Cessna 172N · Lakeside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N739ZV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine to respond for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the student's decision to continue the simulated emergency maneuver to an altitude that was insufficient to allow for contingency options. The unsuitable nature of the terrain…
- [NTSB FTW02LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA244.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Price, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N3961K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA265.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Elwood, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N5742F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance and his failure to perform a go-around. The pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the wind, a tailwind, selection of the wrong runway, and wet grass are contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX02LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA265.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Ruth, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N3607Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain control.
- [NTSB SEA02LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA167.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2002 · N5781F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include high density altitude, variable winds, and a ditch near the point where the aircraft departed the side of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA02LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA158.md): Cessna 172N · Tarboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2002 · N2291E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the solo student to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and impacting trees, incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB MIA02LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA157.md): Cessna 172N · Pinehurst, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2002 · N4859F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from bounced landing which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA163.md): Piper PA-14 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N5170H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA263.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Seneca, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N102MH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, the trees, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N7489D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from ground obstructions while taxiing. A factor contributing to the accident was excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB LAX02FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA259.md): Cessna 172N · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2002 · N4796E · Destroyed
  > An electrical fire of unknown origin centered near the circuit breaker/throttle area of the instrument panel.
- [NTSB MIA02LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA155.md): Barnes Vans RV-6 · Chesnee, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2002 · N190TB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD02FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA088.md): Cessna 172N · Stanardsville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2002 · N738JR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance while descending over mountainous terrain. A factor was the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA255.md): Cessna 172P · Buffalo City, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2002 · N381J · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the seat positioning system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control. A factor to the accident was the descending embankment.
- [NTSB ANC02LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA100.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2002 · N6949B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a downwind landing and an encounter with rough terrain when the airplane overran the intended landing area. Factors associated with the accident were a tailwind, and rough…
- [NTSB DEN02GA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02GA097.md): Arctic S-1B2 · Meeteetse, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 16, 2002 · N71AT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the intentional low pass/slow flight maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI02LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA252.md): Lancair 320 · Iola, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2002 · N83WS · Substantial damage
  > the engine failure for undetermined reasons and the lack of a suitable landing area to execute a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA246.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Roodhouse, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N6345W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of a valve lifter.
- [NTSB ANC02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA102.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Akiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N1163E · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable and soft terrain in the area of a precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing factors in the accident were a false indication of smoke in the airplane during cruise flight, and weather conditions consisting of haze/smoke…
- [NTSB ANC02LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA094.md): Piper PA-18 · Copper Center, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N83272 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a nose-over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA154.md): Cessna 172M · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2002 · N73461 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed flare on landing that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA251.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Masterson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N43473 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blockage of the carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA245.md): Piper PA22-150 · Sauk City, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N8910D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve. A related factor was the mowed hay field.
- [NTSB ANC02LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA124.md): Williamson GlaStar · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N62849 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and the misjudged landing flare.
- [NTSB IAD02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA082.md): Cessna 172M · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2002 · N1727V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA151.md): Cessna 172M · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N8954V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane going off the left side of the runway and colliding with a ditch.
- [NTSB ANC02LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA091.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N9255D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane impacting rough terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain condition.
- [NTSB ANC02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA090.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N4151Z · Substantial damage
  > A jammed flight control system yoke/stick, which made directional control of the airplane not possible, and resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA236.md): Cessna 172N · Sidney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · N739VN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining sufficient airspeed during the takeoff, and the inadvertent stall encountered by the pilot. The low altitude was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA143.md): Aero Commander 100 · Quincy, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N3766X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the descent for landing. A proper glide path was not attained, inadequate remedial action, and a fence were factors.
- [NTSB IAD02TA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02TA081.md): Crawford Widebody Long EZ · Martha's Vineyard, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N3R · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation from a massive subarachnoid hemorrhage (stroke.)

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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=72

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