# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, MN

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 CEN26LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA006.md): Piper PA-28-140 · McGregor, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 5, 2025 · N4218T · Substantial damage
  > On October 5, 2025, about 1310 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N4218T was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near McGregor, Minnesota. The pilot and two passengers were seriously injured. The airplane was operated under the…
- [NTSB CEN25LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA114.md): Beech A23-19 · Rochester, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 10, 2025 · N4784J · Substantial damage
  > On March 9, 2025, about 2215 central daylight time, a Beech A23-19, N4784J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rochester, Minnesota. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN24LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA168.md): Cessna 172M · Clearbrook, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2024 · N12805 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN24FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA125.md): Globe GC-1B · Afton, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 2, 2024 · N2387B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB CEN24LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA072.md): Cessna 172M · Red Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2023 · N46056 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate landing surface evaluation and failure to stop the airplane on the frozen lake, which resulted the airplane continuing into a crack in the ice.
- [NTSB CEN23LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA400.md): Cessna 172N · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2023 · N5254D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing with a left crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA141.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 19, 2023 · N9088D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN21LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA228.md): Piper PA28 · Pinecreek, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2021 · N416RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN21LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA003.md): Cessna 172 · Hinckley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2020 · N4972G · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with deer while landing.
- [NTSB CEN20LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA392.md): Cessna 172 · Cottage Grove, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2020 · N8488L · Destroyed
  > A steep descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN20LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA343.md): Piper PA18 · Brandon, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2020 · N2510H · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA255.md): Piper PA18A-150 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2020 · N7684D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a shortened field and his incorrect brake application. Contributing was the flight instructor's lack of oversight.
- [NTSB CEN20CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA250.md): Hatz Hatz CB 1 · Red Wing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2020 · N35JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go around following a bounced landing that resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN20LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA042.md): Cessna 172 · Rush City, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2019 · N9646Q · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because the student pilot failed to reposition the fuel mixture control to full rich before takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA19CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA118.md): Cessna 172 · Appleton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2019 · N12181 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing on an ice-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed during a subsequent aborted landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN18FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA083.md): Skwira Matthew J W-10 Tailwind · Sauk Centre, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2018 · N251WT · Substantial damage
  > Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN18LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA056.md): Cessna 172N · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N734VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN18FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA011.md): Cessna 172M · Ramsey, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2017 · N7CF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly along the river at a low altitude contrary to applicable regulations and safety of flight considerations which resulted in the impact with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see the and avoid…
- [NTSB CEN15LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA382.md): Piper PA 22-160 · Tyler, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2015 · N2805Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately ensure the carburetor was clear of ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA028.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Princeton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2013 · N4803A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA508.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N4888Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN13CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA272.md): Cessna 172M · Thief River Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N1820V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power line while on approach to landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA115.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Corcoran, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2012 · N27AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to land the helicopter in a position that placed the tail rotor near tarps, which resulted in the tarps being lifted into the tail rotor, subsequent tail rotor damage, a loss of tail rotor authority, and an uncommanded tail rotor…
- [NTSB CEN13CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA112.md): Cessna 172M · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2012 · N9660H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA088.md): Cessna 172M · Rochester, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2012 · N9853Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation during the instrument approach in night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane descending below decision height and impacting terrain outside the lateral limits of the localizer. Contributing…
- [NTSB CEN12CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA278.md): Galloway/Ward RV-4 · Redwood Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2012 · N102GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA236.md): Piper PA-22-150 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2011 · N2816Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN11LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA183.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2011 · N536PU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA576.md): Cessna 172M · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2010 · N9659Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control due to an encounter with soft terrain while landing.
- [NTSB CEN10FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA322.md): Piper PA-23 · Rochester, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2010 · N7SE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and the pilot's subsequent loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA154.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2010 · N5418L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during a simulated forced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA437.md): Cessna 172K · Pine River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2009 · N79908 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA422.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2009 · N88FN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mistakenly using a closed taxiway for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a construction barricade.
- [NTSB CEN09CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA320.md): Beech B19 · Winsted, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N3214L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during the soft-field landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA008.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N251ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's limited flight experience. Additional factors were the presence of the ditch adjacent to the runway and the resulting collapse of the…
- [NTSB CHI08CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA265.md): Piper PA-28-161 · New Ulm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N523PU · Substantial damage
  > The failure of airport personnel to correct a hazardous condition on the airport. A factor was the uncovered manhole.
- [NTSB CHI08CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA167.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Wadena, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N697DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the tail wheel airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in tail wheel airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA069.md): Cessna 172N · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2008 · N738UE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-covered runway and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI08CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA030.md): Cessna 172M · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N4366R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI07CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA120.md): Champion 7GCAA · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2007 · N1646G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his excessive use of brakes during the landing which resulted in a nose-over. The downhill slope was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI07FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA032.md): Cessna 172 · Crookston, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N9850G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Factors were the snow, the low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI07CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA006.md): Cessna 172N · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2006 · N739XK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to the failure of the nose landing gear. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA261.md): Beech B19 · Eden Prarie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2006 · N214RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI06CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA082.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Backus, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2006 · N1877J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane stalled as a result of the low airspeed and the instructor pilot's failure to take remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI06LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA012.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Williams, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N2698Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were the low level at which the airplane was maneuvering and the pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations prior to the…
- [NTSB CHI06CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA004.md): Cessna 172M · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N13585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inadequate preflight planning by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI05CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA174.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N9027F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA152.md): Cessna 172M · Rochester, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2005 · N73328 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flared improperly and failed to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA034.md): Cessna 172N · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2004 · N737CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his distance and speed which resulted in an overrun.. Factors were the wet runway, the grass and the berm.
- [NTSB CHI04LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA173.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Waubun, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N248ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to get the proper rest prior to the night cross country flight and the pilot's failure to maintain altitude. Contributing factors to the accident were fatigue as a result of inadequate sleep, conditions conducive to fatigue, and night.

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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" = 'MN' 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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