# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, HI 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. Page 1 of 2 · 59 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC25LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA028.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Royal Kunia, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2025 · N261FC · Substantial damage > Improper alteration of the crankshaft propeller flange at an unknown time, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the propeller assembly. - [NTSB ANC25LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA020.md): Cessna 172M · Kapolei, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2025 · N19867 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to avoid wake turbulence from a heavy airplane departing from a parallel runway, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during initial climb after a touch-and-go landing. - [NTSB ANC24LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA011.md): Cessna 172P · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2023 · N53725 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in the inability to maintain altitude in the traffic pattern. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the… - [NTSB CEN22LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA382.md): Cessna 172K · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2022 · N84352 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting winds while maneuvering on the ground. - [NTSB ANC22LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA025.md): Cessna 172P · Kekaha, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2022 · N98763 · Destroyed > The pilot’s improper decision to continue the visual-flight-rules flight into low visibility conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB ANC20CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA034.md): Cessna 172 · Kahului, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2020 · N738DB · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to avoid wake turbulence while landing behind a heavy jet airplane, which resulted in a loss of roll control and subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA059.md): Eugene Wells Dragon Fly-B · Kailua/Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2018 · N5023G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes for which he did not have an endorsement. - [NTSB WPR18TA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18TA236.md): Piper PA28 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 21, 2018 · N98146 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB WPR17FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA170.md): Beech 19A · Waipi'o, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N6142N · Substantial damage > The pilot's controlled flight into terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude in close proximity to the rising terrain. - [NTSB WPR17LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA138.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2017 · N4244T · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage. - [NTSB WPR16LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA140.md): Piper PA 23-150 · Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2016 · N3180P · Destroyed > The total loss of power in both engines during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean. - [NTSB WPR15LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA146.md): Cessna 172M · Hilo, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2015 · N12842 · Substantial damage > Water contamination in the fuel system due to the flight instructor’s and pilot receiving instruction’s failure to drain all the water from the system during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR15CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA091.md): Cessna 172N · Makaha, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2015 · N422BP · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was ditched and not recovered. - [NTSB WPR15LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA086.md): Cessna 172N · Ualapue, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2015 · N5660E · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. - [NTSB WPR13LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA222.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N5ZK · Substantial damage > The mechanic’s failure to properly inspect the helicopter following maintenance performed by an apprentice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the improper rigging of the mixture control assembly. - [NTSB WPR13CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA027.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2012 · N216AB · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Contributing to the pilot’s decision to land in an unsuitable landing area was his lack of helicopter experience, which led him to misidentify the precursor event. - [NTSB WPR12LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA195.md): Robinson R22 · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2012 · N209KR · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR12CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA056.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Waipahu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2011 · N817AB · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during a practice autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's excessive application of the throttle. - [NTSB WPR09FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA060.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2008 · N6182J · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the failure of both pilots to use carburetor heat during a long descent for landing in carburetor icing conditions, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB LAX08FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA190.md): Cessna 172M · Pahala, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N13713 · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to remain clear of rising terrain while deviating from his planned route of flight. Contributing to the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB ANC06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA028.md): Robinson R-22B · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2006 · N203DH · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action while conducting hover practice with a student pilot, which resulted in the helicopter contacting the ground and rolling over. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent dynamic roll over. - [NTSB LAX05LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA221.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N3369P · Substantial damage > the flight crew's failure to ensure that the landing gear lever was in the full down position prior to utilizing the hand pump, and the certified flight instructor's failure to utilize the blow down emergency landing gear system. The instructor's inadequate… - [NTSB LAX05LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA146.md): Robinson Helicopter R22A · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2005 · N8406J · Substantial damage > a total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's #3 exhaust valve due to an excessive valve guide clearance. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately check the valve guide clearance during the last… - [NTSB LAX05CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N140ND · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with an obstacle. - [NTSB LAX04FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA190.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Holoaloa, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N8198A · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions that resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident were rising terrain, low clouds and rain, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area. - [NTSB LAX03CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA227.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Waimea, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N8318A · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor (CFI) delayed remedial action in response to the excessive descent rate initiated by the student during the practice autorotation. Also causal, was the CFI's inadequate supervision of the student during the flight. A possible… - [NTSB LAX03LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA171.md): Denis Cozy · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2003 · N794WD · Destroyed > A clogged fuel filter, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. - [NTSB LAX03FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA077.md): Cessna 172N · Kalaupapa, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2003 · N911FC · Destroyed > the student pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in his in-flight collision with mountainous terrain while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the low ceiling weather condition. - [NTSB LAX02FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA227.md): Cessna 177 · Hana, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N306DJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB LAX01FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lanai City, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N319FC · Destroyed > the CFI's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [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 LAX96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA092.md): Classic Waco YMF · Kailua Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N40115 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the Waco pilot to see and avoid the opposite direction Cessna 172 while both aircraft were taxiing in a non-movement area of the airport. Factors in the accident were: the congested nature of the taxi lane, which limited the Waco pilot's… - [NTSB LAX95LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA199.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1995 · N6243J · Destroyed > fuel exhaustion resulting from pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning for the over water flight. - [NTSB LAX95FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1994 · N3198Q · Destroyed > Improper loading of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed. - [NTSB LAX93FA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA318.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1993 · N4017J · Destroyed > A divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason(s) which resulted in rotor contact with the airframe. - [NTSB LAX92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA072.md): Cessna 172K · Kamuela, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N79948 · Substantial damage > The pilots encounter with a wind gust beyond the ground handling capability of the aircraft and his failure to obtain preflight weather information. - [NTSB LAX88FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FAMS3.md): Cessna 172P · Kauai, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 3, 1988 · N51886 · Destroyed > The pilot departed for honolulu, HI after flying for 3 hours, 45 minutes without refueling. The flight to honolulu takes 1 hour. The airplane has a full fuel endurance of four hours. It disappeared from navy radar 25 miles southeast of Kauai. Acft wreckage… - [NTSB LAX85LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA335.md): Beech 23 · Kamuela, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1985 · N2354Z · Substantial damage > On July 31, 1985, a Beech BE-23 operated by a student pilot, crashed during an attempted go-around at the waimea-kohala airport in Hawaii. The acft sustained substantial damage and the plt received minor injuries. The plt indicated he had not used full flaps… - [NTSB LAX84FJA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FJA02.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wailuku Maui, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1984 · N835FC · Destroyed > The acft collided with rising terrain during a pleasure flt around Hawaii. The plt turned from the shorline inland to look at a waterfall. He started a climb from 500 ft to clear the 2000 ft level. The plt does not remember any of the accident sequence. - [NTSB LAX84LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA182.md): Cessna 172M · Barbers Point, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1984 · N5160R · Substantial damage > The acft was observed to land nose first, collapsing the nosewheel and sustaining subst damage. Investigation revealed that the acft was stalled from an altitude of 20 to 30 ft AGL. - [NTSB LAX83FJA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FJA02.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N56351 · Destroyed > The eng quit & the plt ditched in the ocean near the beach. The #4 connecting rod shank was found broken at the crankpin bearing housing. One rod bolt head was broken off & the bolt grip was necked down. The nut on this bolt was still on the bolt & flush with… - [NTSB LAX82DA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA292.md): Cessna 172K · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1982 · N7014G · Destroyed > Just prior to touchdown a strong gust of wind caused the acft to drift right of the rwy centerline. During the go-aroundthe left wing struck the ground causing the acft to cartwheel. - [NTSB LAX81FJA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FJA12.md): Champion 7GCBC · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1981 · N8341V · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80DJA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DJA13.md): Piper PA-28 · Kailua Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1980 · N35789 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK79DAMS6](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DAMS6.md): Piper PA-28 · Maui, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 25, 1979 · N30775 · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK79FJA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FJA11.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Waipahu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1979 · N53791 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78DJA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DJA14.md): Piper PA-28 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1978 · N4448J · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK78FJA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FJA12.md): Piper PA-28 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1978 · N3198Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK73FJA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FJA06.md): Champion 7GCBC · Dillng Afb, HI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1972 · N8341V · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK70F0062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70F0062.md): Piper PA-28 · Mauna Loa, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1969 · N5811W · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41508&state=HI&page=2 ## 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" = 'HI' 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=HI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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