# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, ID

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 WPR26LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA184.md): Vans RV-6A · Kooskia, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2026 · N333PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s collision with a hole in the runway surface during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR26LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA102.md): Cessna 172M · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2026 · N4464R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to verify that the seat locking pins were fully engaged before takeoff, which allowed the seat to slide aft during the takeoff roll and resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR25FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA153.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Big Creek, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 9, 2025 · N342H · Substantial damage
  > On May 9, 2025, about 0900 mountain daylight time, an American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, N342H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Big Creek, Idaho. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR25LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA026.md): Piper PA-12 · Aberdeen, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 25, 2024 · N2524M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain back pressure on the control stick during a landing attempt on gravel, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR24LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA315.md): Cessna 172P · Kooskia, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2024 · N54829 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to descend into a canyon that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR24LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA280.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Island Park, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2024 · N9166T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of lateral control during takeoff due to an accumulation of water in the right wing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA147.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2024 · N3915P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to a loose tailwheel leaf spring assembly.
- [NTSB WPR23LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA290.md): Beech 23 · Coolin, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2023 · N2362Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after takeoff, during high density altitude weather conditions.
- [NTSB WPR23LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA242.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newdale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2023 · N730SC · Substantial damage
  > The premature retraction of the flaps by the student pilot, while just above the airplane’s stall speed. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and failure to regain aircraft control from the student pilot.
- [NTSB WPR23LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA127.md): Cessna 172L · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2023 · N7010Q · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA106.md): Piper PA-22 · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2023 · N1791P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a snow berm during a go around.
- [NTSB WPR23LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA090.md): Maule MX-7-160 · Minidoka, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 16, 2023 · N30737 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a contaminated runway.
- [NTSB WPR22LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA324.md): Champion 7GCBA · Athol, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2022 · N9512S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake due to a disconnected master cylinder piston rod, which led to the departure of the airplane from the runway surface. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s failure to adequately inspect the connection between the…
- [NTSB WPR22LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA118.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 8, 2022 · N6755B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, and bounced landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR22LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA030.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newdale, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2021 · N1671J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to monitor the flight to ensure terrain clearance during the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB WPR21LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA241.md): Cessna 172 · Moose Creek Ranger Station, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N79523 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced hard landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA192.md): Cessna 172N · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2021 · N733BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA139.md): Beech B19 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2021 · N1956W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb with a crosswind when the airspeed decreased, the airplane exceeded its critical angle of attack and aerodynamical stalled at too low an altitude for the pilot to recover before the…
- [NTSB WPR20LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA330.md): Cessna 172 · Stanley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2020 · N52700 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance after flying into the wrong canyon in mountainous terrain which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA095.md): Cessna 172 · Dubois, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2020 · N7904G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed and descent rate while conducting a low pass over a snow-covered runway after encountering a downdraft and the flight instructor's delayed action, which resulted in the wheels contacting the snow and…
- [NTSB GAA20CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA004.md): Reed Mike Smiths Super CUB · Triangle, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2019 · N677M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA584.md): Piper PA18 · New Meadows, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2019 · N6741L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusting, right quartering headwind, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB WPR19CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19CA197.md): Avid Avid Magnum · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2019 · N777DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on a rough, grass airstrip, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR19LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA092.md): Cessna 172 · Melba, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2019 · N6486J · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a separated carburetor idle mixture adjustment screw and spring assembly for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR18LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA216.md): Champion 7GCBC · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2018 · N57477 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR17LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA195.md): Walker Edgar E Glastar · Cascade, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N65EW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate flight planning, preparation, and navigation, which resulted in the airplane entering a canyon that the pilot was unable to exit by climbing the airplane. Also causal were his in-flight decision-making and his execution of the course…
- [NTSB GAA17CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA341.md): Cessna 172 · Galena, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2017 · N9912Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a power-on stall and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA157.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Weiser, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2017 · N4404T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and to maintain clearance from a snow berm during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA076.md): Cessna 172 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2016 · N737MY · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a depression in a dirt runway during takeoff, which resulted in a tail strike.
- [NTSB WPR14CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA035.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2013 · N83417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the rejected takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR13CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA339.md): Piper PA-18 · Challis, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2013 · N4249Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR13CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA273.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Coolin, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2013 · N199 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glide path, which led to a runway excursion and collision with objects.
- [NTSB WPR13CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA192.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Moose Creek Ranger Station, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2013 · N3505P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive braking after landing with a tailwind and after an extended touchdown to avoid deer on the runway.
- [NTSB WPR12CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA375.md): Cessna 172 · Sand Point, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2012 · N3082E · Substantial damage
  > A deer strike during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s lack of any deer incursion prevention measures, such as an airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB WPR12CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA336.md): Piper PA28-150 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2012 · N5818W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an appropriate glide path, failure to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA306.md): Cessna 172N · Rockford, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2012 · N5204K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined due to the damage to the valve head and the missing valve stem. Contributing to the accident was the flight…
- [NTSB WPR12CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA028.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2011 · N82213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA402.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2011 · N4376Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA337.md): Cessna 172N · Porthill, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2011 · N733BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole.
- [NTSB WPR11LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA136.md): Piper PA18 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2011 · N7153Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for the wind, which resulted in the airplane being blown over after completion of the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA323.md): Cessna 172M · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2010 · N64427 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB WPR10LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA155.md): Keller FK1 Stol · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2010 · N4XK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the experimental FK1 pilot to maintain clearance from a parked airplane while landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA089.md): Cessna 172M · Albion, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2009 · N1883V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering in gusting winds.
- [NTSB WPR10CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA049.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N82213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around in gusting winds and with up-sloping terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09FA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA379.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Saint Charles, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N6905B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering.
- [NTSB WPR09LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA378.md): Gray RV-6 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N69KG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to a stall/spin while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB WPR09CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA305.md): Cessna 172M · McCall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2009 · N12463 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during descent due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to determine the fuel quantity prior to departure.
- [NTSB WPR09CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA304.md): Stucker Virgil A Avid Magnu · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2009 · N777DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA237.md): Cessna 172 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N9912Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in known adverse wind conditions that lead to an encounter with a windshear, the resulting inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed, and a stall/mush into the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA125.md): Grumman AA-5A · Atlanta, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N9720U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff to clear trees during the initial climb. Contributing factors were the soft and rough nature of the short runway surface.

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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" = 'ID' 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=ID

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