# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, OH

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 ERA26LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA054.md): Cessna 172 · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2025 · N7805G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during an approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA26LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA016.md): Cessna 172 · Bluffton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2025 · N64203 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA223.md): Piper PA22 · Hebron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2025 · N6804B · Substantial damage
  > The airplane owner and pilot’s intentional allowance of unapproved maintenance and maintenance personnel’s failure to adequately maintain or service the brake system, which resulted in a total loss of brake pressure.
- [NTSB ERA24LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA339.md): Cessna 172 · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2024 · N6543E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB ERA23LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clyde, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N678FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA23FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA200.md): Cessna 172 · London, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 18, 2023 · N734GB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB ERA22LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA401.md): Piper PA28 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2022 · N5666U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA22LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA392.md): Cessna 172N · Gates Mills, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2022 · N204BE · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s decision to perform an inflight magneto check with no suitable area to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly perform a magneto check that resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA298.md): Cessna 172 · Akron, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2022 · N12115 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA22LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA309.md): Cessna 172 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2022 · N9556H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA22LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA267.md): Cessna 172 · Bluffton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2022 · N78755 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of control during climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN22LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA041.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Miamisburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2021 · N221HG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a low-altitude hover shortly after liftoff.
- [NTSB CEN22LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA038.md): Piper PA-22-160 · West Union, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2021 · N3463Z · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the flight controls for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA365.md): Vans RV6 · Urbana, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2021 · N443JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA020.md): Piper PA-28 · Beloit, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2020 · N15608 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and inflight planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN20LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA290.md): Piper PA22 · Loveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2020 · N4816A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation
- [NTSB GAA19CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA438.md): Beech 19 · Columbia Station, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2019 · N9161S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid tall grass along the side of the runway during the takeoff roll, which resulted in his loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA452.md): Cessna 172 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2018 · N4855G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA171.md): Cessna 172N · Orrville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N738XT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during the soft field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA144.md): Piper PA 22 · Ashland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2018 · N6157D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA18CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA038.md): Piper PA28 · Batavia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2017 · N98299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during landing.
- [NTSB CEN17FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA207.md): Varga 2150A · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N4635V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion of the heat exchanger and the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect and repair or replace the exchanger during the…
- [NTSB CEN17FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA016.md): Makela RV-4 · Oregonia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N2626C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude, which resulted in the collision with a zipline.
- [NTSB CEN16LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA382.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Wooster, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2016 · N4470X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA301.md): Cessna 172 · Urbana, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N8324E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abnormal runway contact during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise, hard landing, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA139.md): Cessna 172 · Willoughby, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2016 · N516TG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to reduce pitch attitude during a simulated engine failure during takeoff initial climb, resulting in a high descent rate and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the…
- [NTSB GAA15CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA130.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Swanton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2015 · N6919W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with a sign.
- [NTSB CEN15FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA088.md): Piper PA 23-160 · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2014 · N222CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control following a loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.
- [NTSB CEN15LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA024.md): Cessna 172K · Xenia, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2014 · N79534 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the seat track mechanism, which led the pilot to inadvertently apply aft yoke and lift his feet off the rudder pedals and resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA274.md): Cessna 172P · Bluffton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2014 · N5495K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA569.md): Piper PA28 · Leesburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2012 · N1845J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and decision to attempt a takeoff from a runway that was too short for conditions, which resulted in the airplane settling into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA401.md): Piper PA-23 · Baltic, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2012 · N3170P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of particulate contaminant on the carburetor screens.
- [NTSB CEN12CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA099.md): Cessna 172N · Wauseon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2011 · N737ET · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA082.md): Beech 23 · West Milton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2011 · N8700M · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to attempt a flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11CA674](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA674.md): Cessna 172N · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2011 · N9348E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of his speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB CEN11FA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA557.md): Piper PA-23 · Millersburg, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2011 · N2286P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with terrain during the landing approach in night conditions and fog. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN11LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA426.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Philadelphia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2011 · N6980W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect identification of the wind direction before landing, which resulted in a tailwind landing and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA169.md): Cessna 172P · Chesapeake, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N55212 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat and failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA552.md): Cessna 172P · Stow, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N97921 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA441.md): Piper PA-28 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N5519W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness during the approach to an unfamiliar airport at night and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's navigational equipment.
- [NTSB CEN09CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA373.md): Cessna 172N · Marysville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2009 · N734EN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA029.md): Cessna 172 · Van Wert, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2008 · N20745 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on the wet grass.
- [NTSB CHI08CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA291.md): Cessna 172 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N739BX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed during the approach and landing and failure to perform a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the barricade and the down-sloping terrain at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA161.md): Cessna 172 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2008 · N31SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi. A factor was the building.
- [NTSB CHI08CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA159.md): Cessna 172P · Athens, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N230U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a nose wheel vibration.
- [NTSB CHI08CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA139.md): Cessna 172N · Blue Ash, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N75528 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the throttle cable from the linkage during the approach to land and the altitude/clearance not being available to the pilot during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the electrical wires the airplane impacted.
- [NTSB CHI08CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA032.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Alliance, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N5733W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the parking brake which resulted in the toe brakes becoming ineffective. Contributing to the accident was the airport perimeter fence, the ditch, and the vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI07CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA234.md): Beech 23 · Georgetown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2007 · N2306L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence. Factors contributing to the accident were the quartering tailwind and the…
- [NTSB CHI07FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA140.md): Cessna 172N · Sharonville, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2007 · N6614D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in both airplanes and their not maintaining clearance from each others airplane during climb.
- [NTSB CHI07CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA134.md): Cessna 172I · Shelby, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2007 · N8469L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly achieve the correct touch down point which resulted in a runway over run and subsequent nose over into a ditch. Other factors were the pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind and the ditch.

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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" = 'OH' 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=OH

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