# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, AL

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA338.md): Reed Julian Estill RV-4 · Albertville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 15, 2026 · N469TW · Substantial damage
  > On September 15, 2026, about 0620 central daylight time, an experimental amateur-built RV-4, N469TW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Albertville, Alabama. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB ERA26LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA185.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Lanett, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2026 · N5958W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ERA24LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA232.md): Cessna 172P · Citronelle, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2024 · N658NV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a fuel vent line that was clogged by an insect nest.
- [NTSB ERA24LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA222.md): Cessna 177 · Selma, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2024 · N3268T · Substantial damage
  > Insufficient lubrication of the engine’s internal components, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA114.md): Cessna 172M · Brookwood, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 16, 2024 · N9160H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA24LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA027.md): Mustang II · Asheville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2023 · N71CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA286.md): Grumman American Avn. AA5A · Redstone Arsenal, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2023 · N26387 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the clamp assembly securing the throttle control cable outer housing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the throttle.
- [NTSB ERA22LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA371.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2022 · N1486T · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA21LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA254.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2021 · N4281J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA216.md): Cessna 172 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2021 · N5170K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN19LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA265.md): Piper PA28 · Fairhope, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2019 · N6754J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve and the subsequent loss of engine power due to engine operation with an excessively lean fuel mixture over a period of time.
- [NTSB ERA19FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA164.md): Piper PA28 · Foley, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2019 · N5542U · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the flight instructor's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following the loss of power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA18LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA182.md): Piper PA 25 · Flat Rock, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N6307Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right landing gear during takeoff due to a fatigue failure, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA17LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA319.md): Cessna 172 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2017 · N97116 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA293.md): Cessna 172 · Guntersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2017 · N73929 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA15CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA107.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Alexander City, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2015 · N104SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.
- [NTSB ERA14CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA431.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Gunthersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N7089B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels prior to a water landing, resulting in a nose over upon touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA14FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA350.md): Wilderoder Great Lakes 2TIA · Lillian, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2014 · N47149 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an inoperative magneto and possible carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing into unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate magneto overhaul by unknown personnel and the modification to the…
- [NTSB ERA14CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA206.md): Cessna 172I · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2014 · N35553 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA057.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Elkmont, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2013 · N8878E · Destroyed
  > A stuck exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at low altitude. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s decision to fly at a low altitude, which reduced his forced landing options when the loss of engine power occurred; and poor…
- [NTSB ERA13CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA284.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2013 · N6881W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA041.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Fairhope, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2012 · N26380 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Grumman pilot’s loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the Piper pilot…
- [NTSB ERA12LA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA505.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2012 · N9216D · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the tailwheel linkage for reasons that could not be determined because the linkage was not located, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA441.md): Cessna 172K · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2011 · N7214G · Substantial damage
  > A stuck exhaust-valve on the number one cylinder which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA388.md): Cessna 172N · Orange Beach, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N109DP · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the airplane using unapproved fuels, which resulted in abnormal combustion and subsequent damage to the No. 3 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-hour inspection because the mechanic failed to note the lack of…
- [NTSB ERA10FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA099.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Heflin, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N1277T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during night, adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to attempt a flight that he was not qualified for…
- [NTSB ERA09LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA308.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jasper, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2009 · N1669H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flight instructor's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA09CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2008 · N8797N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was improper preflight planning.
- [NTSB ERA09CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA018.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Repton, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2008 · N7314J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB MIA08CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA057.md): Cessna 172N · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2008 · N203GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA166.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Enterprise, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2007 · N4043P · Substantial damage
  > The designated examiner's improper decision to simulate an engine failure on short final approach, in conjunction with a short-field landing maneuver, and his inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the private pilot's inadvertent…
- [NTSB ANC07LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA045.md): Cessna 177 · Centreville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2007 · N2845X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and substantial damage during a forced landing on a road.
- [NTSB ATL07CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA080.md): Rans RV-4 · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N186AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL07FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA038.md): Cessna 172K · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2007 · N7109G · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ATL07FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA005.md): Beech BE-19A · Gunthertown, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2006 · N6974Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight from VMC into IMC conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with rising terrain.
- [NTSB ATL06CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA043.md): Cessna 172P · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2006 · N902NS · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a deer during a go around, which resulted in damage to the left main landing gear and subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL06CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA031.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Phenix City, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2006 · N4370P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL05CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA159.md): Piper 28 · Andulusia, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N8153N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA062.md): Cessna 172P · Redstone Arsnl, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2005 · N5456K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the runway. Factors were the turbulence and crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL05CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA036.md): Champion 7-GCAA · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N9588S · Substantial damage
  > The binding right wheel brake that resulted in a loss of control during landing roll. A factor was the drainage ditch.
- [NTSB ATL05CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA016.md): Cessna 172 · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2004 · N2845Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL05CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA006.md): Cessna 177 · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N29459 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB ATL04LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA195.md): Cessna 172L · Gadsden, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N4336Q · Destroyed
  > The flight instructors failure to maintain clearance and his inadequate visual lookout while flying low over a river resulting in an in-flight collision with a wire.
- [NTSB ATL04CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA149.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tallassee, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N6AU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was pilot fatigue and the unauthorized use of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL04CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA131.md): Cessna 172 · Meridianville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2004 · N98981 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in the on ground collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL04LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA112.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cortland, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2004 · N7123R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an undershoot and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA013.md): Cessna 172P · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N52254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hamilton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2003 · N44541 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to ensure adequate oil supply, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the failure of the connecting rod cap.
- [NTSB ATL03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA032.md): Aero Commander 100 · Geneva, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N3628X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve takeoff due to a mistrimmed elevator, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA169.md): Charles Maxted RV6 · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N440CM · Substantial damage
  > The intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the right magneto resulting in the partial loss of engine power during the initial climb.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=AL

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