# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, IA

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 CEN24LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA123.md): Cessna 172 · Clarion, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2024 · N35719 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a crosswind with gusts.
- [NTSB CEN22LA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA445.md): Cessna 172M · Monticello, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2022 · N5244R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach airspeed and glidepath which resulted in a long landing and his inability to stop the airplane on available runway and the subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN20LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA385.md): Piper PA28-140 · Red Oak, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2020 · N2875T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN20LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA014.md): Cessna 172 · Swea City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 25, 2019 · N1443E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to replace the oil filler cap during his preflight inspection, which resulted in oil starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA238.md): Cheung David S Vans RV6 · Indianola, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2017 · N822DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN14CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA264.md): Lauritsen Ralph M RV 4 · Rockwell City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2014 · N50036 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA287.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Oskaloosa, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2013 · N47539 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine examination did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA290.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Pella, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2013 · N3465Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA629](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA629.md): Varga 2150A · Clinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N4651V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane failing to adequately monitor for other aircraft while landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA408.md): Cessna 172M · Griswold, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2012 · N73182 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA168.md): Ertz Mark G Zodiac 601XL · Burlington, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N200BE · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Model 1 pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to see and avoid the Zodiac.
- [NTSB CEN10CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA349.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Webster, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2010 · N8083C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his speed and distance during landing, which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB CEN10CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA178.md): Cessna 172N · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2010 · N883AV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel monitoring.
- [NTSB CEN10CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA077.md): Cessna 172P · Ames, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2009 · N99930 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a takeoff on an ice-covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA532.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Washington, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N47539 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA455.md): Forster SA-300 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N7BT · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA108.md): Cessna 172L · Fairfax, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2008 · N9832G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and inaccurate fuel calculations.
- [NTSB CHI05CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mount Ayr, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N6266W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a wrong runway, and the misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI04LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA185.md): Varga 2150A · Winterset, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N8422J · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor, fuel starvation, visual/aural detection precluded by the certified flight instructor's seat position, and the inadequate crew coordination of both pilots during the instructional flight. A…
- [NTSB CHI02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA102.md): Cessna 172P · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2002 · N53066 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI02LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA076.md): Cessna 172N · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2002 · N733FT · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA068.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2002 · N9248D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and the subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the rough terrain encountered.
- [NTSB CHI02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA029.md): Schenfield Acro Sport II · Keosauqua, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2001 · N90287 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by pilot during landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA303.md): Cessna 172N · Sheldon, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2001 · N5593E · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight planning/decision and proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the ingested exhaust valve and lack of experience of the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA142.md): Baldwin RV-6 · Muscatine, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2001 · N4348Q · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, the trees, the presence of the irrigation system, the ditch and the soft ground.
- [NTSB CHI00LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA281.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Blakesburg, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N82748 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to add full power during a go around which resulted in descreased airspeed and a subsequent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the airplane stopped on the edge of the airstrip.
- [NTSB CHI99LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA348.md): Cessna 172N · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1999 · N738FA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the telephone pole.
- [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 CHI99LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA237.md): Cessna 172L · Montezuma, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1999 · N19752 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently landed on the wrong runway and exceeded the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty tailwind, the fence, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI99LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Traer, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N4525R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not maintaining proper runway alignment during the aborted takeoff, and the airport personnel not maintaining the runway. Factors were rough terrain and a dirt bank.
- [NTSB CHI98LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA362.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N7353J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA346.md): Needham Glastar · Allison, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1998 · N37JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI98LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA252.md): Piper PA28-151 · Anthon, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N1473X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight planning, preparation and fuel management resulting in an unscheduled landing and impact with a pole.
- [NTSB CHI98LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA203.md): Piper PA28-151 · Jefferson, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N6771F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's lack of total experience in this type of aircraft and his failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI97LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA280.md): Piper PA-28 · Monona, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N6566W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and subsequently, his not being able to attain remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain. A related factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI97LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA250.md): Cessna 172M · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1997 · N13353 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise, failure (collapse) of the nose gear, and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CHI97LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA229.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mapleton, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N1690J · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the cornfield in which the pilot was forced to land.
- [NTSB CHI97LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA214.md): Cessna 172 · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1997 · N733FT · Substantial damage
  > the improper flare performed by the student and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was the student lack of experience.
- [NTSB CHI94LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA322.md): Cessna 172N · Boone, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N2105E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to adequately monitor radio communications during an exceptionally busy period. Factors related to the accident were the high vegetation and the failure of airport personnel to recognize and correct a hazardous situation.
- [NTSB CHI93DCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCD02.md): Piper PA-25 · Essex, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N6453Z · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the forward spar fuselage attachment assembly for the right wing. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a directed inspection procedure that could have been provided with the issuance of an airworthiness directive.
- [NTSB CHI93FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newton, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N1646J · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident were fog, and the pilot's lack of total instrument time.
- [NTSB CHI93LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA025.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ames, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1992 · N16231 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the aircraft's maximum gross weight limitation which resulted in the failure to obtain a proper climb rate after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA022.md): Cessna 172N · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1992 · N75823 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery for a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA189.md): Champion 7GCBC · Oxford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N1652G · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in tail wheel airplanes and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI91LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA237.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Manning, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N423FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper selection of fuel tanks and improper in-flight emergency procedure by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA213.md): Piper PA-12 · Stockton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N7847H · Substantial damage
  > Compensation for wind conditions not performed, wrong runway selected and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a tailwind/crosswind component and a rough runway.
- [NTSB CHI91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA010.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Manning, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1991 · N44300 · Substantial damage
  > Airspeed was not attained and aborted takeoff was delayed by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: over confidence in aircraft's ability to takeoff on the short, grass runway and a dirt embankment on the departure end of the strip.
- [NTSB MKC90LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA092.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Eldora, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1990 · N1680P · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions during the approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: the aircraft's low fuel level, darkness, the pilot's selection of the wrong airport/runway, the…
- [NTSB MKC89LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA074.md): Cessna 172 · Cresco, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N5371D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing on a closed runway.
- [NTSB MKC87LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA076.md): Cessna 172 · Muscatine, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1987 · N79179 · Destroyed
  > The grass runway was 1300 feet long. The wind was 90 degrees cross at 5 knots, gusts to 20 KTS. The instructor said they had a wind shift and then they hit a soft spot near the end of the runway which slowed them. The elevator and stabilizer caught on a…

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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" = 'IA' 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
```

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