# 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 NYC01LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA110.md): Cessna 172K · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N79210 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll. A factor was gusting winds.
- [NTSB NYC01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA103.md): Cessna 177 · Hampton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N3117T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident were the downdraft wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA01LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA076.md): Cessna 172 N · Sultan, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2001 · N8402E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain during the airplane's initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA099.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2001 · N286FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA125.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N118AW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff, resulting in an inflight collision with trees during the subsequent emergency landing. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain to conduct an emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA150.md): Cessna 172P · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N97984 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to execute a proper landing flare, which resulted in an improper touchdown attitude and a subsequent loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the difference between landing characteristics of the Katana and…
- [NTSB CHI01LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA126.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N3021Z · Substantial damage
  > The normal brake system was inoperative due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch that the airplane encountered.
- [NTSB CHI01LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA116.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Culver, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2001 · N3573S · Substantial damage
  > the CFI delayed remedial action during the takeoff. Additional factors were the wrong runway was selected, the tailwind, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA114.md): Piper J3C-65 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N6460D · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight performed by the pilot which resulted in an insufficient fuel supply and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the inaccurate fuel quantity indicator, the rock which resulted in the overload failure…
- [NTSB LAX01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA135.md): Cessna 172M · N. Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2001 · N9572H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain runway alignment.
- [NTSB DEN01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA081.md): Cessna 172P · Rangely, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N54663 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of aileron and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the direct gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA068.md): Piper PA-28 · Scapoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N33657 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a speed above minimum in-flight stall speed (Vs). Factors include gusty winds at the time of the attempted landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA130.md): Piper PA18-150 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2001 · N9299D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the rudder lower hinge attach point resulting in a loss of rudder control and steerable tailwheel control. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX01FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA129.md): Cessna 172N · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2001 · N2838E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the dark night, the marine cloud layer that restricted the pilot's cruising altitude, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with nighttime flight…
- [NTSB DEN01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA078.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2001 · N9464D · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA125.md): Robinson R22B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2001 · N8492A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the CFI to adequately monitor the flight, which resulted in a low airspeed autorotation and hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA01FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greenwater, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2001 · N8769N · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA107.md): Cessna 172K · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2001 · N79301 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors included the soft ground and the runway lights.
- [NTSB MIA01LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA101.md): Robinson R22 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2001 · N666BH · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with the ground during a simulated engine failure, and autorotation, which resulted in the tailboom separating. A contributing factor in this accident was the pilot allowed the rotor rpm to decay which resulted in inadequate rotor rpm…
- [NTSB CHI01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA105.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sidney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2001 · N3947Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor relating to this accident was the berm.
- [NTSB CHI01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2001 · N6532W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaing a proper glide path during the simulated forced landing. Factors were flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX01LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA117.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Anza, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2001 · N333PE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the opening of the cockpit/cabin door. The door came open because of improperly installed upholstery, which resulted in the inability to lock the door.
- [NTSB LAX01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA115.md): Cessna 172N · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2001 · N738PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control resulting in an encounter with terrain and a nose over.
- [NTSB FTW01LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA076.md): Robinson R22 · Alvarado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2001 · N4009W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a marked static wire.
- [NTSB MIA01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA094.md): Cessna 172L · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N3802Q · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the yoke weld assembly due to corrosion resulting in the inability of the flight crew to maintain elevator control of the airplane. Additionally, inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to…
- [NTSB NYC01LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA080.md): Cessna 172I · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2001 · N46115 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA086.md): Robinson R-22B · Keene, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2001 · N910SM · Substantial damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the flight instructor on the helicopter's proximity to the snowbank, and subsequent lift off, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CHI01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA143.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2001 · N9714W · Substantial damage
  > Altitude/clearance not maintained from the transmission wires during a low altitude flight/maneuver performed by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the transmission wires.
- [NTSB FTW01FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA069.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Borger, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2001 · N4002M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain an updated preflight weather briefing and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ANC01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA037.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2001 · N36266 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight during the landing flare. A factor in the accident was the student's abrupt airplane control.
- [NTSB MIA01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA083.md): Piper J5A · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2001 · N35288 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the aircraft as a result of a hard landing during the emergency descent/landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA102.md): Cessna 172N · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2001 · N4922D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX01FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA101.md): Cessna 152 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2001 · N68763 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight crews of both airplanes to maintain adequate visual lookout for traffic.
- [NTSB MIA01LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA076.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Parkland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2001 · N2327S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the instructor to take corrective action in a timely manner to prevent the helicopter from contacting the ground when the student allowed it to descend during hover practice which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB FTW01LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA066.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Owasso, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2001 · N2457Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in switching the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation in cruise flight.
- [NTSB NYC01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA078.md): Cessna 172P · Miamisburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2001 · N62332 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors included the nighttime conditions, and the pilot's improper decision to leave the runway lighting at high intensity.
- [NTSB FTW01FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA058.md): Cessna 152 · Platter, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2001 · N114SS · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain a visual lookout, which resulted in a mid-air collision over a lake. A contributing factor to the accident was the sun glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB LAX01LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA088.md): Fish RV6 · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2001 · N1198N · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fracture and separation of the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB SEA01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA045.md): Alexander MA-5 Charger · Spanaway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N58LA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to takeoff while operating in serious carburetor icing conditions. Factors include operating in serious carburetor icing conditions, and rough/uneven terrain in the area of the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA074.md): Beech B-19 · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2001 · N9746L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing. Factor's in this accident were the loss of electrical power due to an alternator failure and the night light conditions.
- [NTSB MIA01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA065.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tifton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2001 · N3978K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly judge his altitude (too high) during a forced landing to a runway. The pilot made a 270-degree turn in an attempt to lose altitude resulting in a forced landing in a swampy/marshy area short of the runway. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB LAX01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA081.md): Piper PA-22 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2001 · N9411D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA072.md): Cessna 172P · Prairie Du Sac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2001 · N53118 · Substantial damage
  > the improper trim setting and the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI01LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA069.md): Cessna 172L · Culver, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2001 · N4378Q · Substantial damage
  > the proper glide path not attained by both pilots during a short field landing. The snow bank was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX01FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FAMS1.md): Cessna 172N · Monterey, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N6452D · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA077.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Atwater, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2001 · N3854P · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind, his improper compensation for wind conditions, and the flight instructor's inadequate flight supervision.
- [NTSB SEA01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA036.md): Cessna 172K · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2001 · N78284 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while taxiing the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD01LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA024.md): Cessna 172P · Concord, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2001 · N54931 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to land downwind on the snow and ice covered runway with a tailwind, and his failure to perform a go-around. Factors in the accident were the tailwind and the snow and ice on the runway.
- [NTSB ANC01LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA028.md): Cessna 172 · Atmautluak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2001 · N19771 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during final approach. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA057.md): Cessna 172N · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2001 · N737WQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the aborted takeoff attempt, the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and the snowbank.

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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=79

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