# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, MI

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 ANC26LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA031.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2026 · N44690 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, runway excursion, and on ground collision with an object. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to…
- [NTSB CEN25LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA284.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2025 · N1812J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during landing that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA241.md): Cessna 177 · Jenison, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2025 · N29342 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from trees during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN25LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA112.md): Cessna 172L · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2025 · N7550G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the soft, wet grass.
- [NTSB CEN24FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA215.md): Piper PA28 · Clinton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 10, 2024 · N1039X · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s or flight instructor’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the Left Tank and Off…
- [NTSB CEN23FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA257.md): Avid Magnum · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N103DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water while maneuvering in low visibility conditions due to smoke and haze.
- [NTSB CEN22LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA442.md): Piper PA-18 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 27, 2022 · N7207
- [NTSB CEN22LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA398.md): Cessna 172I · Olivet, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2022 · N46202 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain a proper glidepath that resulted in a hard landing and impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN22LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA385.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2022 · N55338 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA120.md): Cessna 172 · Clare, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2021 · N22101 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA431.md): Cessna 172 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2020 · N79300 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN20CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA213.md): Piper PA18 · Cadillac, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2020 · N68EE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the float-equipped airplane after the float became caught on the trailer used for takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN20LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA130.md): Cessna 177 · Harrisville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2020 · N3451T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN20CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA089.md): Piper PA28 · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2020 · N6520W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on the snow/slush-covered portion of the runway and the flight instructor's improper decision to allow the student to make his first solo flight from a snow/slush-covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN19LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA214.md): Piper PA18 · Bay City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2019 · N796AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a banner drop and pickup, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA19CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA258.md): Cessna 172 · Dexter, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2019 · N21794 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's failure to maintain a climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN19LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA051.md): Piper PA 23 · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2018 · N2146P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see a visible horizon due to the dark night lighting conditions and limited…
- [NTSB GAA19CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA028.md): Piper PA28 · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2018 · N41390 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane landing sideways and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA471.md): Cessna 172 · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N8994V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain bank control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA18CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA391.md): Cessna 172 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2018 · N6508K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing during an aborted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN18LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA112.md): Piper PA 28 · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2018 · N1722J · Substantial damage
  > The improper reinstallation of the right main landing gear by maintenance personnel which resulted in the separation of the landing gear and the subsequent abnormal runway contact during the landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA097.md): Cessna 172 · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2017 · N4491R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper yaw control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA416.md): Piper PA 22 · Breckenridge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2017 · N9807D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness during the approach over a corn field, which resulted in collision with corn stalks.
- [NTSB CEN17LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA341.md): Piper PA-28 · Ray, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N5584U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach speed, which resulted in in a hard landing and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without an instructor onboard.
- [NTSB CEN16LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA252.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Houghton Lake Heights, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N5788D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed reaction to the variable wind condition, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and the airplane's subsequent collision with a wire fence short of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA346.md): Cessna 172 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N21553 · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during touchdown of a night landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN16LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA029.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2015 · N9029Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing and his subsequent improper decision to attempt an aborted landing after the airplane had departed the runway.
- [NTSB CEN15LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA421.md): Lerch RV6A · Deckerville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2015 · N215DG · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of engine oil after the oil filter separated from the engine adapter assembly because of an incorrect modification of the oil filter adapter assembly, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field.
- [NTSB CEN15CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA105.md): Cessna 172K · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2015 · N7061G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA097.md): Cessna 172M · Marquette, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2015 · N6591H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff on the snow and ice covered runway in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA203.md): Piper PA-28 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2014 · N38240 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall during gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA186.md): Cessna 172N · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2014 · N739RX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA364.md): Cessna 172M · Waterford, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2013 · N9926Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps before attempting to take off, due to his lack of familiarity with the airplane make and model, which prevented the airplane from maintaining adequate altitude for takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA333.md): Cessna 172P · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2013 · N549TT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff and his interference with the flight instructor's ability to provide remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN13CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA202.md): Cessna 172L · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2013 · N7282Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after an unexplained increase in engine power while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA161.md): Cessna 172M · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2013 · N12989 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and snow-covered runway in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA419.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Ray Township, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N26181 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA294.md): Beckert Bruce A RV-6 · Au Gres, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N212LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the water.
- [NTSB CEN12CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA270.md): Cessna 172M · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2012 · N30380 · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA197.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Pinconning, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2012 · N2389P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly align his airplane with the runway during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare that obscured the pilot's view of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN11CA604](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA604.md): Cessna 172M · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N172LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane was not in a position to make a safe landing and his excessive use of bank control during the landing attempt, which resulted in the wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB CEN10LA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA531.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Buchanan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2010 · N3560B · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the engine's No. 3 and No. 4 cylinder valve lifters for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA405.md): Cessna 172K · Boyne City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2010 · N79097 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and delayed go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA190.md): Cessna 172N · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N222UN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout with gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN10CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA155.md): Schulke Avid Magnum · Lowell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2010 · N103DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control while landing on a slush-covered runway due to inadequate maintenance of the airplane brakes by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CEN10FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA101.md): Cessna 172 · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N8405E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to take off in known instrument meteorological conditions without instrument currency or recent instrument experience, which led to spatial disorientation resulting in an inadvertent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack…
- [NTSB CEN09CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA006.md): Beech 23 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N317NF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusting wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.
- [NTSB CHI08FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA033.md): Cessna 172I · Gladwin, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2007 · N8353L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to photograph ground objects.
- [NTSB CHI07CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA294.md): Cessna 172M · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2007 · N73455 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her improper recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA266.md): Cessna 172M · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N13586 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors contributing to the accident were the insufficient runway remaining and the soft terrain.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41508&state=MI&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" = 'MI' 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=MI

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