# 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 MIA00FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA163.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2000 · N3492P · Destroyed
  > The failure of the PIC to maintain control of the aircraft while in the simulated engine inoperative configuration in the landing pattern during a checkout flight resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees. A factor in the accident is the…
- [NTSB IAD00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA043.md): Cessna 172N · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2000 · N1655E · Substantial damage
  > the pilots's inability to maintain aircraft control after a loss of consciosness.
- [NTSB MIA00LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA154.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Highlands, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N6860B · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to the obstruction (insect larva) of the left wing aft fuel system line resulting in a forced landing to non suitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC00LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA132.md): Piper PA-22 · Moneta, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N6841B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC00LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA058.md): Piper PA-12 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N7944H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, and excessive taxi speed. A factor associated with this accident was a ditch in the taxi area.
- [NTSB MIA00LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA152.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2000 · N760WB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall., in-flight collision with terrain, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CHI00LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA128.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N8641E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor inflight planning which resulted in exceeded the proper touchdown point on the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB LAX00LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA182.md): Smith Arthur Fox Long EZ · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2000 · N7FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and directional control during a crosswind landing that resulted in a touchdown off the runway surface in soft sand. A factor in the accident was an earlier improper repair, which weakened the landing gear…
- [NTSB ATL00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA051.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marco Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2000 · N1449T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC00FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA052.md): Piper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2000 · N3935Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of low ceilings, fog, a whiteout, and the…
- [NTSB ATL00LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA052.md): Cessna 172M · Clinton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2000 · N13330 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning necessitating an intentional ground loop maneuver on landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of distance/airspeed, the high terrain surrounding the runway, and the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB ANC00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA051.md): Piper PA-18 · Seldovia, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2000 · N4418Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB LAX00FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA178.md): Cessna 172P · Chester, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N216PB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's encounter with a wind shear at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and a stall/spin. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the pilot's lack of experience and training in high density altitude operations. The…
- [NTSB DEN00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA081.md): Hutchins RV4 · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N724CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft after initiating a go-around following a hard bounced landing. Factors were variable shifting winds and a high-density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX00LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA155.md): Smith RV-4 · Willows, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N63SM · Substantial damage
  > Disconnection of the elevator push rod due to the owner/builder's improper installation of the rear jam nut on the elevator pushrod.
- [NTSB LAX00LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA154.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2000 · N81019 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff climb.
- [NTSB CHI00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA117.md): Cessna 172N · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N5909E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising on the runway during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA044.md): Cessna 170B · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N2790C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather. Factors associated with the accident were the variable crosswind conditions, and the pilot's inadequate compensation for those wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA041.md): Piper PA-28 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2000 · N6119W · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's (pilot-in-command) inadequate evaluation of the weather, and failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the ground. Factors in the accident were low ceilings, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA067.md): Cessna 172P · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N38GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the landing runway, and her failure to maintain proper glide path for the landing runway, resulting in an encounter with vortex turbulence from a preceding heavy aircraft landing on a parallel runway and…
- [NTSB LAX00LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA152.md): Cessna 172N · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N6104G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue with a high, steep, and fast approach, which resulted in a touchdown beyond the halfway point of the runway and the inability to stop on the remaining pavement, and, his delayed decision to initiate a landing abort. Also…
- [NTSB DEN00LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA070.md): Cessna 172P · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N65312 · Substantial damage
  > On ground loss of control resulting in collision with airport markings due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing roll. Factors were inaccurate in flight planning by landing with a tail wind component and lack of total pilot experience.
- [NTSB CHI00LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA106.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Saint Joseph, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2000 · N8943D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor to the accident was the high winds.
- [NTSB NYC00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA109.md): Cessna 172 · North Adams, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2000 · N738CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. A factor was a tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA143.md): Muxlow Pitts S-1C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2000 · N27DM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the rough/uneven terrain on which the airplane landed.
- [NTSB NYC00LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA107.md): Pagan RV-8A · East Liverpool, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N565BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA108.md): Champion 7GCAA · Arlington, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N8371V · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's improper use of the throttle control during a simulated loss of engine power emergency. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was conducted.
- [NTSB MIA00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA124.md): Cessna 172P · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2000 · N9400L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance between the left wingtip and a hangar door resulting in the on-ground collision.
- [NTSB NYC00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA105.md): Robinson R-22B · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N2260W · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to perform remedial action in a timely manner which resulted in a hard landing during the practice autorotation. A factor in this accident was the CFI's lack of total experience as a flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX00FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA134.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Rialto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N8328Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW00LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA107.md): Cessna 172N · Maud, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N75958 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power while maneuvering as a result of the separation of the exhaust rocker arm retaining stud due to fatigue, which resulted in a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA054.md): Cessna 172N · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2000 · N229CP · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA113.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2000 · N6684J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while making a forced landing following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in the aircraft impacting hard on the runway, bouncing into the air, and colliding with powerlines off the…
- [NTSB NYC00LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA093.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N18AV · Substantial damage
  > a power loss over unsuitable terrain, for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB SEA00LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA053.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N2873Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane.
- [NTSB LAX00LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA128.md): Aero Commander 100 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N3896X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper judgment and his failure to maintain clearance from the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB LAX00TA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA125.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N82751 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. A factor was glare from the sun.
- [NTSB DEN00LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2000 · N4069Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression from an open exhaust valve, and the pilot's failure to lean the fuel mixture.
- [NTSB MIA00LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA214.md): Cessna 172L · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N3875Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around after the airplane began to porpoise, resulting in a hard landing and structural damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC00LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA088.md): Piper PA-22 · Conesus, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N9040D · Destroyed
  > The contamination of the aircraft's fuel. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and his diversion of attention during the base turn, dark night conditions, and the tree.
- [NTSB FTW00LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA090.md): Cessna 172M · Manilla, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N20179 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.
- [NTSB NYC00LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA089.md): Piper PA-28-161 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2000 · N2761M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in this accident was the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL00LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA029.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Titusville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2000 · N441WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a flight on minimal fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the closed fuel pumps at the departure airport.
- [NTSB ANC00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA028.md): Piper PA-18 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2000 · N7164B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were soft, snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA101.md): Cessna 172N · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N6479D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both flight crews to see and avoid the other airplane while operating in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a mid-air collision. A contributing factor was the failure of the arriving aircraft to comply with air traffic control requests by…
- [NTSB NYC00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA081.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Parkertown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2000 · N8264G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB LAX00LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA096.md): Cessna 172N · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2000 · N739GQ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Vincentown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2000 · N624FL · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's delay in remedial action after the student pilot lost control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the CFI's lack of total experience in flight instruction.
- [NTSB LAX00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA094.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2000 · N140ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the brakes during the landing rollout. The pilot's self induced pressure and the quartering tailwind were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA065.md): Cessna 172 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2000 · N738EJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing.

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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=83

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