# 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 SEA02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA099.md): Cessna 172K · Clarkston, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2002 · N84840 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during taxi along the gravel landing site after having landed off the designated runway. A contributing factor was the embankment which the aircraft's left wing impacted during taxi.
- [NTSB ANC02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA048.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2002 · N1888A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB ANC02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA047.md): Cessna 172 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2002 · N7564G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the right wing striking the runway.
- [NTSB FTW02LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA175.md): Cessna 177 · Sherman, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N2282Y · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing as result of the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB LAX02FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA191.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Rio Rico, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N4302P · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the flying pilot to maintain an adequate single engine minimum control airspeed and aircraft control. Also causal was the decision of all three of the pilots to continue…
- [NTSB LAX02LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA182.md): Cessna 172M · Mountain Ranch, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N61569 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA119.md): Robinson R-22 · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N8380H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper control of cyclic, resulting in impact with terrain and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ATL02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA117.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2002 · N8680D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control on landing, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW02LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA171.md): Cessna 172L · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2002 · N4261Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the shifting gusty winds and the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC02FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA042.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2002 · N6969H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a fuel tank that did not contain a usable quantity of fuel. Factors associated with the accident are the dirt berm, meteorological conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ANC02FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA038.md): Piper PA-18 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2002 · N4347Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather and his inability to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was high winds due to thunderstorm outflow activity.
- [NTSB LAX02LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA172.md): Cessna 172K · Lake Thomas A., CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2002 · N79944 · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power due to the partial malfunction of the left magneto and leakage of the ignition leads for that magneto, due to inadequate maintenance inspections. Factors in the accident include the high density altitude, the maintenance…
- [NTSB SEA02FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA085.md): Robinson R-22 Mariner · Merlin, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2002 · N2322Y · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from a cable running perpendicular to a river was not maintained during low level cruise flight. A cable was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA159.md): Cessna 172N · Glen Rose, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2002 · N734KG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to set the ignition key to the both magnetos position, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the failure of the left magneto, the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night.
- [NTSB DEN02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA045.md): Cessna 172K · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2002 · N78760 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the landing flare/touchdown. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA098.md): Beech 23 · King George, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N2351Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform low passes; and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with trees.
- [NTSB IAD02LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA051.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Port Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N75303 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exhaustion of his fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ANC02TA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02TA036.md): Piper PA-18 · Holy Cross, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N82735 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was the presence of high vegetation (willows) along the right side of the landing area.
- [NTSB ANC02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA033.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N3JK · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll due to a fractured main gear leg strut.
- [NTSB LAX02LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA160.md): Mulligan RV4 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2002 · N6579B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in a stall/mush. The gusting winds, recent purchase of airplane, and premature raising of the flaps were factors.
- [NTSB DEN02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA042.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N345M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush to the ground during landing flare. Contributing factors were the earth berm along the side of the runway, and the wind shear weather condition on short final.
- [NTSB LAX02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA153.md): Cessna 172M · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2002 · N754LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify the wind direction, which led to an attempted downwind landing approach that resulted in a hard landing and severe bounce. Also causal was the pilot's failure to promptly retract the flaps during the rejected landing after…
- [NTSB NYC02LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA094.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Middleville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2002 · N4151F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway after being struck by a gust of wind. Factors were the gusty winds and the berm struck by the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA133.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Owasso, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2002 · N6303W · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's failure to remove the engine cowling plugs during the preflight inspection. A contributing factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA090.md): Cessna 177 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2002 · N2809X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improper flare during an aborted takeoff, followed by an subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA114.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N563PU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to use the checklist.
- [NTSB SEA02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA071.md): Brunger Osprey II · Orofino, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2002 · N56GB · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's inadequate carburetor heat air box system, leading to an accumulation of ice in the carburetor throat during final approach to landing. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, the pilot's failure to correctly judge the height of the…
- [NTSB NYC02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA086.md): Robinson R-22 · Islip, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2002 · N8414H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructors failure to maintain aircraft control during a wind gust. A factor in the accident was a sudden gust of wind.
- [NTSB LAX02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA136.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Los Angele, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N211CA · Substantial damage
  > a reconditioned engine cylinder barrel failure due to previous rust damage and improper maintenance practices.
- [NTSB CHI02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA103.md): Cessna 172N · Appleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2002 · N733PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA102.md): Cessna 172P · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2002 · N53066 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB NYC02LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA081.md): Beech BE-23 · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N2375Z · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inadvertent collision with a deer while landing at night. A factor in the accident was the night condition.
- [NTSB FTW02LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA147.md): Cessna 172P · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N99341 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane porpoising. A contributing factor was the student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA114.md): McClung Starduster SA-1 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N2XM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent use of unsuitable taxi terrain, which resulted in an encounter with a ditch while taxing from landing.
- [NTSB SEA02FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA063.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Silesia, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N4389A · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall condition at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA128.md): Wilson Magnum · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N229JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB ATL02FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA074.md): Piper PA-16 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N5293H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the PA-16 pilot to maintain a visual lookout and to yield the right-of-way to a lower aircraft while on final approach resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilot's to adhere to an ATC clearance…
- [NTSB ATL02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA073.md): Cessna 172P · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N64079 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC02LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA080.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2002 · N44636 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during landing. A factor in the accident was the winds.
- [NTSB LAX02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA122.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2002 · N8158D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI02LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA098.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Russell, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2002 · N6156D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the back-taxi. Additional factors were the tailwind and the wind gust.
- [NTSB SEA02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA061.md): Piper PA-22 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N1810P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the brake system during the landing roll. An intentional ground loop and a dirt bank were factors.
- [NTSB NYC02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA075.md): Robinson R-22 · Mount Vernon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2002 · N961CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA058.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fort Peck, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2002 · N22EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control and foreign object damage to the aileron and wing. The restricted movement of the flight controls was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX02LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA135.md): Cessna 172M · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2002 · N61737 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise.
- [NTSB IAD02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA038.md): Cessna 172P · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2002 · N9847L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW02LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA101.md): Grumman AA-5 · Lamar, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2002 · N9265L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in taking immediate remedial action after the flight encountered icing conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the icing condition.
- [NTSB IAD02FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA037.md): Cessna 172P · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2002 · N96811 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in his subsequent loss of control of the airplane. A factor was the dark night, over water visual conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA109.md): Trenti RV-4 · Jacumba, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2002 · N491T · Destroyed
  > in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA106.md): Cessna 172M · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2002 · N4410R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery.

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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=74

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