# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, IL

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 CEN26FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA141.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rock Falls, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 20, 2026 · N9913W · Destroyed
  > On March 20, 2026, about 1503 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N9913W, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Rock Falls, Illinois. The student pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was being operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN25LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA353.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pittsfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2025 · N5714F · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during the aborted landing in night visual meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN25LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA322.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2025 · N476SM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN25LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA309.md): Vans RV4 · Elgin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 7, 2025 · N595BS · Substantial damage
  > On August 6, 2025, about 1925 central daylight time, a Vans RV4 airplane, N595BS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Elgin, Illinois. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN24LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA351.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2024 · N1429T · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN24LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA174.md): Cessna 172M · West Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2024 · N20095 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an encounter with wind while holding short of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN23LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA111.md): Cessna 172K · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2023 · N84688 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN22LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA377.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Vernon Hills, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2022 · N6460R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the collapsed carburetor heat induction tube that restricted airflow to the engine preventing engine restart.
- [NTSB CEN22LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA329.md): Cessna 172M · Saint Joseph, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2022 · N9688Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remain clear of obstacles while landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA289.md): Glasair II FT · Monee, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2022 · N350CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s in-flight loss of control while practicing aerodynamic stall recoveries.
- [NTSB CEN22LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA282.md): Cessna 172N · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2022 · N6797E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain proper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA136.md): Cessna 172P · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2022 · N99104 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA120.md): Cessna 172N · Murphysboro, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 12, 2022 · N737SY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during approach for landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA043.md): Cessna 172P · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 21, 2021 · N99715 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the student pilot’s self-induced pressure to land after being admonished by the controller.
- [NTSB CEN20CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA405.md): Piper PA28 · Huntley, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2020 · N43020 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land at night without runway lighting, which resulted in a collision with an object.
- [NTSB CEN20CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA192.md): Champion 7GCBC · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N5183X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake input while he attempted to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN20CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA181.md): Cessna 172 · Colchester, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N92036 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the fuel quantity which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight.
- [NTSB GAA19CA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA558.md): Cessna 172 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2019 · N9837L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA299.md): Piper PA28 · Columbia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2018 · N624FL · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inability to climb due to reduced engine power as a result of insufficient compression in all cylinders and fouled spark plugs in the No. 2 cylinder while operating near its maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB GAA18CA588](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA588.md): Cessna 172 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2018 · N969RR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA092.md): Cessna 172M · Centralia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 8, 2018 · N1409U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN16LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA387.md): Pahnke Vernon A Vans RV 9A · Newark, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2016 · N699RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly assemble the fuel pump, which resulted in the loss of fuel pressure and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA329.md): Collins RV6A · Pekin, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2016 · N576RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to latch the canopy before takeoff, and his subsequent distraction and failure to maintain control while attempting to close the open canopy, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA397.md): Olmsted Charles A RV · Dwight, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2016 · N54CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed action to perform an aborted landing, which resulted in a nose over and substantial damage to the firewall, fuselage, and empennage.
- [NTSB CEN16LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA246.md): Cessna 172 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2016 · N6576H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and lack of remedial action due to his diverted attention to a radio call, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA245.md): Cessna 172 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N4668G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN15LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA414.md): Cessna 172P · Nutwood, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2015 · N65191 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the undetected loosening of the four carburetor bolts that connect the throttle body to the bowl assembly.
- [NTSB CEN15FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA347.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5A · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N9684U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in dark, night conditions and his subsequent controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA289.md): Cessna 172P · Bartlett, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N62681 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.
- [NTSB CEN15CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA151.md): Cessna 172P · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2015 · N54974 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in the loss of control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CEN14CA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA457.md): Cessna 172N · Murphysboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N737SY · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing by person(s) unknown.
- [NTSB CEN14LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA134.md): Cessna 172K · Milan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N4VN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during a short final approach.
- [NTSB CEN14CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA017.md): Robinson R22 - Beta · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2013 · N554SA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to take remedial action in a timely manner.
- [NTSB CEN13CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA312.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2013 · N2318X · Substantial damage
  > Improper control inputs by the pilot-receiving-instruction and the inability of the flight instructor to correct the control inputs in sufficient time to avoid the hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA074.md): Cessna 172N · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2012 · N4811G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA098.md): Cessna 172N · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2012 · N6231F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12FA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA395.md): Nappi Tito C Lancair 235M · Monroe Center, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2012 · N18TN · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fire for a reason that could not be determined due to extensive damage from the fire.
- [NTSB CEN11LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA413.md): Cessna 172N · Bedford Park, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N172NT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured push rod precipitated by a stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN11CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA184.md): Cessna 172N · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2011 · N733TM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA181.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2011 · N4643R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA176.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Pekin, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2011 · N5658W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA139.md): Cessna 172I · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2009 · N35571 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll after contacting a low-lying snow bank that was obscured by drifting snow.
- [NTSB CHI08CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA038.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Plato Center, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N2813Z · Substantial damage
  > The excessive airspeed used by the pilot which resulted in an overrun, impact with a ditch and subsequent nose over. The ditch was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI07CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA202.md): Cessna 172N · Yorkville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2007 · N738SV · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, the fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the night light conditions and trees.
- [NTSB CHI07LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2007 · N1768T · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate preflight planning/preparation of a test altitude that would afford an on airport landing in the event of engine power loss. Additional causes were the CFI not flying a traffic pattern that would allow for…
- [NTSB CHI07CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA128.md): Cessna 172P · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2007 · N97224 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate remedial action following the student pilot's loss of control during the crosswind landing and the instructor's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. Contributing factors were, the crosswind, the gusting wind conditions…
- [NTSB CHI06LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA263.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Prospect Height, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N560DH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the flight crews failure to use carburetor heat and the flight instructor's inadequate planning/decision. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA227.md): Cessna 172M · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2006 · N1725V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA185.md): Cessna 172K · Sullivan, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N7349G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and his improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with crops and the ground.
- [NTSB CHI06CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA136.md): Miller Rutan Long-Ez · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N944SJ · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the final approach to landing for undetermined reasons, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. The tall grass was a factor.

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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" = 'IL' 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=IL

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