# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, GA

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 WPR26LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA362.md): Smith Pitts Special S-1 · Madison, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 29, 2026 · N292Y · Substantial damage
  > On September 29, 2026, at about 1347 eastern daylight time, a Smith Pitts Special S-1, N292Y, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Madison, Georgia. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA26LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA362.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Canon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 22, 2026 · N3713K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA092.md): Cessna 172P · Flemington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2026 · N96493 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb and a subsequent forced lading.
- [NTSB ERA25LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA016.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2024 · N41370 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate use of carburetor heat during the engine run-up, which resulted in a partial loss of power due to carburetor icing during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA24FA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA365.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Rockmart, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 4, 2024 · N9659L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing attempt, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic…
- [NTSB ERA24LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA006.md): Piper PA28 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2023 · N55162 · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots’ inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate fuel monitoring during the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA282.md): Cessna 172 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2023 · N734YD · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB ERA23LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA178.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Canton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 2, 2023 · N6301W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control following a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA23FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA136.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Blue Ridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 5, 2023 · N3410Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to the improper positioning of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB ERA23LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA053.md): Schmidt Randall M Bushby Mustang II · Statesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2022 · N30RK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the likely inaccurate right fuel quantity indicating system.
- [NTSB ERA23LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA043.md): Cessna 172M · Roberta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2022 · N4349R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach speed on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with logs.
- [NTSB ERA23LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA005.md): Piper PA-30 · Milan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2022 · N7494Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ERA22LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA324.md): Cessna 172P · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2022 · N62405 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA22LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA144.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2022 · N5208W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA21LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA352.md): Hine T L/Johnson R Bush Wacker · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2021 · N797RT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control upon landing for reasons that could not be determined as a result of a delayed report. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to continue a flight with an unknown airworthiness issue.
- [NTSB ERA21LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA088.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2020 · N5939D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA090.md): Cessna 172 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2020 · N75825 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA20CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA055.md): Cessna 172 · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2019 · N80931 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect, which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA19CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19CA289.md): Piper PA28 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2019 · N6412W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of airplane control, the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the student's delay in relinquishing the flight controls, which resulted in the airplane striking a runway sign during a go-around.
- [NTSB GAA19CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA020.md): Cessna 172 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2018 · N996SB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pitch application, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent fire. Contributing to the accident was the student’s failure to give over the flight controls to the flight instructor when instructed to do so.
- [NTSB ERA17LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA277.md): Piper PA28 · Canton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2017 · N2804T · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to ensure the proper throttle linkage travel clearance after the installation of an exhaust system.
- [NTSB GAA17CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA115.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 16, 2017 · N2540F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and his subsequent loss of directional control after touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA17LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA057.md): Piper PA28 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2016 · N41565 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA483.md): Cessna 172 · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2016 · N5283R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA070.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Cornelia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N7153Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA15CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA002.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Toccoa, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2014 · N6044W · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and the flight instructor's failure to provide correction action, which resulted in a collision with terrain during landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA149.md): Bucker Jungmann Casa 1.31 · Rupert, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2013 · N558J · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the left main landing gear axle, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA13FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA062.md): Cessna 172K · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2012 · N78304 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while operating in night, instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA13LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Canton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2012 · N9764P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which the pilot could not correct by applying carburetor heat because the movement of the carburetor heat control arm was restricted.
- [NTSB ERA12FA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA467.md): Brenholt Larry R RV-4 · Cedartown, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N25UA · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11FA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA462.md): Beech B19 · Whitesburg, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N281G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not retract the wing flaps during a go-around, which decreased the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA11CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA419.md): Cessna 177 · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N30214 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI and pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA273.md): Cessna 172M · Suchez, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2011 · N12839 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around and his excessive airspeed on the final landing approach.
- [NTSB ERA11CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA176.md): Cessna 172L · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2011 · N7067Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with excessive speed in gusting, tailwind conditions, resulting in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA11CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA131.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N9127F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's wrong turn while taxiing resulting in a collision with a sign.
- [NTSB ERA11CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA108.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2011 · N5706D · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to install a cotter retaining pin in the throttle arm retaining nut resulting in excessive throttle play and loss of engine power control.
- [NTSB ERA11LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA022.md): Newcomer RV6 · Monticello, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2010 · N13KN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA11LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA003.md): Yost Edwin S Glasair SH-2 · Jackson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N2117S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA502.md): Cessna 172 · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N84249 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure aircraft records pertaining to engine modifications and…
- [NTSB ERA10CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA402.md): Cessna 172N · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2010 · N1351E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA243.md): Globe GC-1B · Carollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2010 · N191K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landings, resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA09LA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA510.md): Socata TB 9 Tampi · Milner, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N135ER · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA175.md): Cessna 172 · Reidsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2009 · N9289H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted recovery from a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA118.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N7138L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.
- [NTSB NYC08CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA283.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N8906D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA08CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA104.md): Cessna 172M · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N73471 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC08LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA172.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Richmond Hill, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N5426W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC08LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA167.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ellijay, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N333KQ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA151.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N1755T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.
- [NTSB NYC08CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA110.md): Cessna 172N · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2008 · N3015E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.

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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" = 'GA' 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=GA

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