# 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 CHI01LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA197.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mecosta, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N8007N · Destroyed
  > the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel starvation. Additional causes were the aircraft control not maintained, and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC01LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA163.md): Cessna 172P · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N54576 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA232.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Hayward, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N4052K · Substantial damage
  > the student's excessive rate of descent during a practice autorotation, and, the inadequate use of the rotorcraft flight controls by both pilots during the attempted recovery, which resulted in a hard landing. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision…
- [NTSB IAD01LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA101.md): Robinson R-22 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N9077Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control after turning his head into the slipstream outside of the helicopter.
- [NTSB CHI01LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA199.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Albion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N1828T · Substantial damage
  > the maintenance performed on the airplane by the unqualified pilot The unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot was an additional cause. The ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA01LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA124.md): Piper PA-22 · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N3251Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA231.md): Cessna 172N · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N737SH · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the mechanic's improper magneto timing.
- [NTSB ATL01LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA069.md): Cessna 177 · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2001 · N3381T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent collision with an object during an attempted landing. A factor was porpoise induced oscillation.
- [NTSB SEA01LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA122.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2001 · N9341T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of another aircraft failed to maintain clearance while maneuvering for a formation flight. An updraft was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rochester, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2001 · N5265T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, due to the student pilot's failure to monitor his fuel supply.
- [NTSB LAX01LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA221.md): Cessna 172M · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N1409V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to the restricted movement of the number 1 exhaust valve that subsequently bent the exhaust push rod and push rod housing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA072.md): Arctic S-1B2 · Petersburg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N61AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.
- [NTSB ANC01LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N9581W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors in the accident were soft terrain, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI01LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA181.md): Masko Mustang MII · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N24898 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA071.md): Robinson R-22A · Atwater, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N2242P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial response to a dynamic rollover event, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over on its side.
- [NTSB CHI01LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA175.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N3526Z · Substantial damage
  > the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC01LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA069.md): Piper PA-22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N9704D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery, and his failure to correct for torque/P-factor during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB LAX01FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lanai City, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N319FC · Destroyed
  > the CFI's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA236.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N554HA · Substantial damage
  > an on ground fire that started in the engine due to an excessive fuel flow causing the engine to flood. A factor in this accident was the pilot-in-command did not follow all the emergency procedures for an engine fire during start.
- [NTSB MIA01LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA161.md): Cessna 172M · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N12483 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper correction for wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane sliding off an embankment during taxi from landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA117.md): Piper PA-18 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N83464 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA01LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA159.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N43466 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve due to fatigue cracking for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with a building during an attempted forced landing to unsuitable terrain..
- [NTSB CHI01LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA159.md): Cessna 172M · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N191WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted a touch and go on unsuitable terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the tall wet grass airstrip on which the touch and go was attempted.
- [NTSB MIA01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA158.md): Cessna 172M · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N64429 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in the airplane stalling, descending uncontrolled, impacting the runway, and sliding off the runway and nosing over.
- [NTSB FTW01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA138.md): Cessna 172M · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N5394H · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA139.md): Cessna 172M · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2001 · N6863H · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's improper decision to abort the takeoff and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA112.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2001 · N2970P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL01LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA066.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Pomaria, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2001 · N6955D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper operation of the flight controls while attempting a takeoff from an unimproved surface. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB IAD01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA063.md): Grumman AA-5A · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N9773U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control after landing.
- [NTSB ATL01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA062.md): Cessna 172L · Picayune, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2001 · N18PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight fuel planning /decision that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of the fuel transfer pump.
- [NTSB DEN01FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA111.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Meeker, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2001 · N5999V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance as a result of his drug induced impairment. A factor was his exceeding the airplane's gross weight limits.
- [NTSB FTW01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA131.md): Cessna 172N · Georgetown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N5447J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the gusty wind encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA129.md): Cessna 150 · Pryor, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2001 · N5617E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the glider pilot to maintain aircraft control and his delay in releasing the towrope. A contributing factor was the glider's worn elevator trim friction, which resulted in its disengagement.
- [NTSB LAX01LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA190.md): Robinson R22B · Murietta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2001 · N2352G · Substantial damage
  > The solo student's improper use of the flight controls that resulted in a dynamic rollover during the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC01FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA128.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Danvers, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N8365M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were the dark night, low ceiling, reduced visibility, and the pilot's decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in marginal weather conditions.
- [NTSB ANC01LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA064.md): Cessna 172P · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2001 · N98426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area during taxi. A factor associated with the accident was a tree.
- [NTSB LAX01LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA185.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2001 · N3170Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, resulting in a loss of directional control and the inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX01LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA180.md): Piper PA18-150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2001 · N8524Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which included verifying the position of the fuel selector handle, which subsequently led to fuel starvation and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA142.md): Baldwin RV-6 · Muscatine, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2001 · N4348Q · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, the trees, the presence of the irrigation system, the ditch and the soft ground.
- [NTSB LAX01LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA176.md): Leonard Walters Avid Magnum · Lake Shasta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2001 · N21911 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on final approach due to encountering a strong wind gust and downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA094.md): Cessna 172 · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N1264U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while doing a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA092.md): Cessna 172P · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N62961 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure or inability to maintain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors included gusty crosswind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in crosswind landings.
- [NTSB NYC01LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA124.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N6899W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB IAD01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA056.md): Cessna 172N · Ashland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N1674E · Substantial damage
  > loss of partial engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA133.md): Cessna 172M · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2001 · N13474 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for the crosswind by the student pilot. Additional factors included the student pilot's lack of total flight time, the runway sign and the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI01FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA130.md): Cessna 172N · Wichita, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N733RK · Destroyed
  > the student pilot not maintaining clearance from the tower support wire during the practice emergency landing maneuver and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Factors relating to the accident were the static wire and the low…
- [NTSB FTW01LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA133.md): Cessna 172M · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2001 · N5247R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control during the go-around. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB FTW01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA112.md): Cessna 172N · Marfa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2001 · N6388F · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA127.md): Cessna 172M · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2001 · N12891 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition, the pilot's lack of experience, and the trees which were contacted.
- [NTSB LAX01LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA156.md): Robinson R22 beta · Fortuna, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2001 · N806EH · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper procedure during a practice emergency that exceeded the instructor's reaction capability.

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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=78

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