# Final NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series

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 CEN26LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA304.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Hudson Oaks, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2026 · N47899 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff after the airplane had accelerated above its normal rotation speed. Also…
- [NTSB ERA26LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA315.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Rural Retreat, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2026 · N6157D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA26LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA304.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Miramar, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2026 · N8316N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover, which resulted in the left skid contacting ground and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ERA26LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA297.md): Cessna 172N · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2026 · N6175G · Substantial damage
  > The fuel truck driver’s distraction and inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with an airplane.
- [NTSB ERA26LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA282.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2026 · N291CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA26LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA299.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2026 · N905KS · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.
- [NTSB ERA26LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA284.md): Piper PA28 · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2026 · N44704 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR26LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA272.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2026 · N76GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s distracted attention on approach to landing on their failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inability to stop the landing roll on the grass runway.,
- [NTSB ERA26LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA281.md): Cessna 172N · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2026 · N3462E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA267.md): Stits Playmate · Green Cove Springs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2026 · N21JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA255.md): Cessna 172M · Lafayette, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2026 · N6814H · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s abrupt manipulation of the flight controls during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA26LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA264.md): Cessna 172 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2026 · N7764G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper decision to leave the airplane with the engine running, which resulted in the airplane rolling forward and impacting a hangar.
- [NTSB ERA26LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA247.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Morganton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2026 · N4552A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to complete a positive exchange of flight control following…
- [NTSB WPR26LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA244.md): Piper PA-18A · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2026 · N7764D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR26LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA221.md): Stoddard Hamilton Glastar · Summer Lake, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2026 · N399RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN26LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA209.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2026 · N90932 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to practice slow flight maneuvers at an…
- [NTSB CEN26LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA206.md): Pitts Special S-1S · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2026 · N11JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing rollout and subsequent aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA182.md): American AA-5 · Jurupa Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2026 · N5832L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land at night on a runway without illuminated runway lights. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to review NOTAMs for a nightly airport closure.
- [NTSB WPR26LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA184.md): Vans RV-6A · Kooskia, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2026 · N333PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s collision with a hole in the runway surface during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR26LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA174.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Big Water, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2026 · N400KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the airplanes critical angle of attack while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a subsequent stall and impact with trees during stall recovery.
- [NTSB ERA26LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA187.md): Cessna 172 · Quakertown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2026 · N99467 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain aircraft directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing was the flight crew’s failure to ensure a positive exchange of flight controls during the takeoff roll.
- [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 WPR26LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA169.md): Cessna 172N · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2026 · N733WT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA26LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA185.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Lanett, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2026 · N5958W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ANC26LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA028.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2026 · N4136E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC26LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA027.md): Cessna 172P · Centennial, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2026 · N53265 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the flare which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamic stall at a low altitude and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN26LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA167.md): Cessna 172 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2026 · N84794 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness while taxiing which resulted in a collision with fence poles on either side of a gate which was not intended for airplanes.
- [NTSB CEN26LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA160.md): Cessna 172N · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2026 · N1203F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN26LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA151.md): Champion 7GCB · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2026 · N920CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA142.md): Piper PA-12 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2026 · N3484M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive application of brakes, which resulted in the airplane tipping forward onto its nose.
- [NTSB CEN26LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA138.md): Cessna 172M · Solon Springs, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2026 · N61761 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN26LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA134.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sonora, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2026 · N3695Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA132.md): Cessna 172L · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2026 · N7864G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees on takeoff from a rural road.
- [NTSB WPR26LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA102.md): Cessna 172M · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2026 · N4464R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to verify that the seat locking pins were fully engaged before takeoff, which allowed the seat to slide aft during the takeoff roll and resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR26LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA089.md): Piper PA-23 · Newkirk, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2026 · N1210P · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB ERA26LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA092.md): Cessna 172P · Flemington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2026 · N96493 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb and a subsequent forced lading.
- [NTSB CEN26LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA092.md): Cessna 172 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 7, 2026 · N5136E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the elevator trim for the takeoff, that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to follow the before takeoff checklist.
- [NTSB CEN26LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA078.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Sealy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 4, 2026 · N8877D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose wheel during landing that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA26LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA080.md): Varga 2150A · Frostproof, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2025 · N5062V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA26LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA076.md): Cessna 172N · East Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 22, 2025 · N1517E · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > A loss of brake effectiveness during taxi, which resulted in a collision with another airplane.
- [NTSB ANC26LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA008.md): Cessna 172M · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2025 · N20305 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA26LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA062.md): Cessna 172 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 7, 2025 · N6542H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack during initial climb which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [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 ERA26LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA033.md): Cessna 172 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2025 · N34LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN26LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA035.md): Cessna 172 · Grantsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2025 · N9490H · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a white-tail deer during the landing in dark night visual conditions.
- [NTSB CEN26LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA020.md): Piper PA18 · Reserve, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2025 · N82016 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of the wheel brakes after touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN26LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA019.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Bonilla, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 10, 2025 · N53853 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flight planning and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the precautionary off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA005.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Reedville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2025 · N289PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s sudden incapacitation by an episode of abnormal heartbeat due to heart disease during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [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 CEN26LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA013.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chaseley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2025 · N91042 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.

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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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  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&status=final

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