# 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 ANC99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA149.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N53728 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were a windshear, and a short runway area.
- [NTSB LAX99LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA313.md): Cessna 172N · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1999 · N2339E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature retraction of the flaps during an attempted go-around with insufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA260.md): Cessna 172K · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1999 · N84697 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain runway alignment. Factors were the dark night conditions, an embankment, and the pilot's lack of total experience flying at night.
- [NTSB LAX99LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA307.md): Robinson R-22 · Azusa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1999 · N8328Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in recognizing the settling with power condition while performing a pinnacle approach, thus delaying his attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ANC99LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA138.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1999 · N1886P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA306.md): Cessna 172N · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N534CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi. Sun glare was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA99LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA160.md): Cessna 172M · Tahola, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N8995V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control and his failure to maintain clearance from trees along the side of the landing area. Factors include a landing area surrounded by tall trees.
- [NTSB MIA99LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA256.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Canton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N6757W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during.
- [NTSB CHI99LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA336.md): Cessna 172M · Daleville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N172DJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC99LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA143.md): Diehl Interstate S-4 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N4BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were a short runway/lake area for departure, and the pilot's extension of the landing gear steering system (water rudders)…
- [NTSB SEA99LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA157.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N4065P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB LAX99LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA300.md): Robinson R-22-BETA · Piute, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N4076Z · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm while practicing autorotations, resulting in a hard landing and roll over.
- [NTSB LAX99FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA301.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Strathmore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N1775P · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate terrain and obstacle clearance altitude, which resulted in a collision with power transmission wires.
- [NTSB CHI99LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA333.md): Cessna 172K · Pickrell, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N84385 · Substantial damage
  > the loose oil dipstick guide tube resulting in loss of oil and the engine failure. The night condition was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC99LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA148.md): Champion 7GCBC · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1999 · N9018L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor in this accident was the rough and uneven gravel bar.
- [NTSB LAX99LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA309.md): Cessna 172N · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N733WX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles during taxi in a confined space.
- [NTSB ANC99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA133.md): Piper PA-18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N3903Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the intentional low altitude maneuvering by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA99LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA154.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Columbus, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1999 · N8525 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A wet runway surface was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN99LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA159.md): Cessna 172P · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N62740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the flare for landing/touchdown phase of flight. A factor was a ditch off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB DEN99FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA158.md): Wroblewski RV-4 · Bayfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N95PW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC99LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA131.md): Piper PA-12 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1999 · N3824M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI99LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA313.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pawnee City, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N5535U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA99LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA239.md): Cessna 172N · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N4521E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in the nose gear impacting the runway, and a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA286.md): Cessna 177 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N3327T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an excessive approach reference airspeed, his misjudged landing flare, and subsequent hard landing/porpoise. A contributing factor was the airplane's excessive approach airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI99LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA312.md): Cessna 172M · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1999 · N61612 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not performing a maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the road signs.
- [NTSB MIA99LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA238.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jackson, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N6685J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in taking off with the airplane's maximum gross weight exceeded, and subsequent impact with trees. Factors in this accident were high temperatures and an in-flight encounter with a…
- [NTSB NYC99LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA209.md): Morrisey 2150A · Ellisburg, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1999 · N312BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of power, and his misjudgment of the flare during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA210.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Saddle Island, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1999 · N98PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees.
- [NTSB ANC99LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA135.md): Piper PA-14 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N5402H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ANC99LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA121.md): Piper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1999 · N82905 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in the airplane colliding with vegetation, knocking the gascolator off the airplane, and fuel starvation of the engine.
- [NTSB DEN99FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA148.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Newcastle, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N1370R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and inadequate altitude/clearance from the transmission wires.
- [NTSB ANC99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA119.md): Piper PA-18 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N8841Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was soft sand.
- [NTSB IAD99LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA058.md): Robinson R-22 · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N4066G · Substantial damage
  > was the student pilot's improper control input and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI99FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA293.md): Hudson Avenger · Lansing, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N4088X · Destroyed
  > the weight and balance exceeded by the owner/builder. The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the owner/builder.
- [NTSB CHI99LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA301.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Red Wing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N32840 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC99LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N1386A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor was a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB MIA99FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N754AR · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall of the airplane by the pilot-in-command resulting in the uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with a house. Contributing factors in the accident were the loss of engine power due to…
- [NTSB FTW99LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA219.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Wayton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1999 · N9775U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with trees during a go-around. Factors were the gusty wind condition, and the high density altitude. Factors associated with the accident were gusty winds, and a…
- [NTSB ANC99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA111.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1999 · N7174K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was high vegetation in the landing area.
- [NTSB NYC99LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA196.md): Cessna 172P · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1999 · N65742 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA117.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1999 · N221BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was high vegetation.
- [NTSB FTW99LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA250.md): Cessna 177 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1999 · N29317 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW99LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA213.md): Cessna 172N · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N737JP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA279.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N2366W · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's delay in taking remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the student's improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB CHI99FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA284.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Titonka, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N5033G · Destroyed
  > The low altitude maneuver attempted and altitude/clearance not being maintained by the pilot, which resulted in an impact with a pine tree. A factor to the accident was the pine tree.
- [NTSB ANC99FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA110.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1999 · N4996V · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot. A factor was the box canyon into which he had flown.
- [NTSB LAX99LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA265.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N6814W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain a sufficient airspeed to compensate for the known wind shear condition, which resulted in a failure to maintain runway alignment and a hard landing. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was…
- [NTSB SEA99LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA132.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N6741L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper remedial action (continued takeoff). Contributing factors were the tree and control interference (inadvertent brake activation) by the passenger..
- [NTSB MIA99LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA210.md): Wilderoder Great Lakes 2TIA · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N47149 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to check the brake hydraulic fluid reservoir prior to flight resulting in a low fluid level going undetected and failure of the brakes during landing rollout, which resulted in the aircraft overrunning the runway, colliding with a fence,…
- [NTSB MIA99LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA207.md): Cessna 172M · Pierson, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N9880V · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's (pilot in command) failure to achieve the proper touch down point, his improper decision to continue the touch and go, and failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time, resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway and colliding…

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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=85

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