# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, MO 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. Page 1 of 6 · 261 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN26LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA039.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Pineville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2025 · N443RL · Substantial damage > The change in wind direction during landing, which resulted in a tailwind condition and runway overrun. - [NTSB CEN25LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA049.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Camdenton, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2024 · N6575W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s poor flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN23FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA304.md): Piper PA28 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 13, 2023 · N8225N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to properly set the stabilator trim before takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff. - [NTSB WPR23LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA158.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Garrison, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2023 · N7278D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power and a subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN23LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA041.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Saint Joseph, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 20, 2022 · N267PC · Substantial damage > The pilot lost control of the airplane while on the ground due to temporary incapacitation. - [NTSB CEN22LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA394.md): Piper PA28 · Liberty, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2022 · N1815J · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s improper decision to take off without adequate airspeed which resulted in degraded performance and a collision with trees. - [NTSB CEN20CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA241.md): Cessna 172 · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2020 · N65773 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA402.md): Piper PA28 · Rolla, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2018 · N7104F · Substantial damage > A collision with a deer on the runway during the takeoff roll at night. - [NTSB CEN18LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA095.md): Henderson Thorp T 18 · Troy, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2018 · N600HH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while landing in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA120.md): Piper PA28 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2016 · N56809 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA473.md): Cessna 172 · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2016 · N78242 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the airplane porpoising. - [NTSB GAA16CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA357.md): Beech 23 · Maryville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N8704M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines on approach during landing, resulting a power line strike, uncontrolled descent, and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning. - [NTSB CEN15LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA237.md): Piper PA-22 · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2015 · N118U · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN15LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA172.md): Beech B19 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2015 · N774TA · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 4 piston wrist pin plug and the subsequent entry of its metal shavings into the oil system, which clogged the oil passages and caused the engine to seize. Contributing to the accident was the installation of engine parts that were not… - [NTSB CEN15CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA158.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2015 · N1513J · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN14CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA383.md): Piper PA 28-140 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N9789W · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to operate an airplane with a known deficiency and to not properly secure the airplane before hand-starting the engine. - [NTSB CEN13CA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA575.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Mariner · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2013 · N8316D · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare while performing an autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to correct the high sink rate, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN13FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA030.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Maryland Heights, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2012 · N55620 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to activate the carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB CEN12FA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA586.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Canton, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2012 · N1486P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to execute a forced landing to an open field with obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the left engine’s total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the introduction of air into the fuel system… - [NTSB CEN12FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA188.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Mexico, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2012 · N158EA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning before departing on the soft,… - [NTSB CEN12CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA022.md): Cessna 172P · Ozark, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N54356 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions while on approach. - [NTSB CEN11LA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA514.md): Evens RV4 · Monroe City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N20JE · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN11FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA008.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Springfield, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2010 · N9695U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which led to an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN10CA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA562.md): Cessna 172M · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N1131U · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and execute a go-around and the CFI’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB CEN10CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA336.md): Cessna 172N · Maryland Heights, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2010 · N1061X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN09CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA259.md): Zenith CH-250 · Hollister, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N931CE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB CHI08LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA006.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Festus, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2007 · N43246 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, fuel system water contamination and fuel starvation which resulted in a loss of engine power during landing approach. An additional cause was the emergency landing procedure not followed by the pilot following a loss… - [NTSB CHI07CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA311.md): Grumman American AA-5 Traveler · Warrenton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N9583L · Substantial damage > The low airspeed gust factor by the pilot, the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot, and the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot during the landing approach. Contributing factors were the trees and wind gusts. - [NTSB CHI07CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA296.md): Cessna 172 Skyhawk · Stockton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2007 · N12189 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, her subsequent loss of control of the airplane, and the inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI07LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA288.md): Cessna 172M · Union Star, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N1502V · Destroyed > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall while buzzing residences. Contributing to the accident was the pilot performing buzzing maneuvers. - [NTSB CHI07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA030.md): Aviat A-1B · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N74HP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the wing striking the ground during the inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB CHI06CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA180.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2006 · N43060 · Substantial damage > The dual student's excessive landing flare and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane stalling. A factor to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and the runway edge light that the airplane struck. - [NTSB CHI05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Macon, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2005 · N4468T · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to failure of the engine exhaust valve. The pilot's inability to maintain clearance from obstacles, the trees, the residence and the pilot's evasive maneuver were factors in the accident. - [NTSB CHI04LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA283.md): Cessna 172M · Houstonia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N80237 · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the piston end of the connecting rod and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI04CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA113.md): Cessna 172K · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N7448G · Substantial damage > The dual student's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing flare. Contributing factors were the dual student's failure to relinquish the controls to the flight instructor, the resulting inability of the flight instructor to… - [NTSB CHI04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA022.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Lamar, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2003 · N8858D · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control, not performing an aborted takeoff and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind. Factors to the accident include the crosswind, the hangar and the building. - [NTSB CHI03LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA250.md): Cessna 172M · La Monte, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2003 · N73660 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulting in an overrun of the runway. - [NTSB CHI03LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA182.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Dexter, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N933CB · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires during the aerial application flight. Factors contributing to the accident were the helicopter's low altitude and the transmission wires. - [NTSB CHI03LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA030.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cuba, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2002 · N4901S · Substantial damage > The pilots inadequate flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors to this accident were the crosswind and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI02CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA296.md): Robinson R-22 · Maryland Height, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N8372B · Substantial damage > Dynamic rollover due to the flight instructor's improper control inputs and the flight instructor's unsuccessful remedial actions. A contributing factor is the passenger's inadvertent movement of the cyclic control. - [NTSB CHI02LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA205.md): Piper PA28-140 · El Dorado Sprgs, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N8220N · Substantial damage > The failure by the flight crew to abort the takeoff, as well as a failure by the flight instructor to properly monitor takeoff performance. Contributing factors to the accident were the flight crew's failure to calculate required takeoff distance, considering… - [NTSB CHI02LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA036.md): Cessna 172M · Vandalia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N4380R · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate directional control on the previous landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose landing gear fork. Factors were the overload of the nose landing gear fork, and the student pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI01LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA126.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N3021Z · Substantial damage > The normal brake system was inoperative due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch that the airplane encountered. - [NTSB CHI01FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA052.md): Beech BE-23 · Rolla, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2000 · N2324J · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight during the pre-buy inspection, the pilot's incapacitation due to carbon monoxide, and the fractured muffler. - [NTSB CHI00LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N4435J · Substantial damage > inadequate airspeed on takeoff that resulted in a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the wet, grass runway, and the trees near the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB CHI00LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA128.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N8641E · Substantial damage > the pilot's poor inflight planning which resulted in exceeded the proper touchdown point on the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch that the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA117.md): Cessna 172N · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N5909E · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising on the runway during the landing. - [NTSB CHI00LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA106.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Saint Joseph, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2000 · N8943D · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor to the accident was the high winds. - [NTSB CHI00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA065.md): Cessna 172 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2000 · N738EJ · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing. - [NTSB CHI00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA036.md): Cessna 172M · Ava, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N69LM · Substantial damage > the improper in-flight decision made by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the charts/other manuals depicting the incorrect frequency, the dirt bank, and the rocks. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41508&state=MO&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" = 'MO' 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=MO --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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