# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 1994

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 LAX95LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA065.md): Piper PA-22-161 · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N2269Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA076.md): Cessna 172N · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N737ZJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB MIA95FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Missing, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 25, 1994 · N5916V · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA049.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tavares, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1994 · N2829P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the no.3 connecting rod resulting in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA048.md): Piper PA-28-140 · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1994 · N41774 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to total failure of the no. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons. Also, unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA024.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1994 · N8388Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining clearance from the power lines. A factor was the pilot-in-command's not maintaining the proper VASI glideslope.
- [NTSB LAX95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA049.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N6882W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his improper use of the rudder and brakes.
- [NTSB ATL95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA026.md): Cessna 172 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N6466D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA045.md): Piper PA-23 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1994 · N2027P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft was secured prior to attempting an engine start by handpropping.
- [NTSB NYC95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA038.md): Cessna 172J · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1994 · N12395 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/toughdown. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind and proximity of the ditch to the runway.
- [NTSB NYC95LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA037.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Glenburn, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1994 · N112KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's (1) improper decision to initiate a takeoff with ice on the wing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA035.md): Cessna 172M · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N1385U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain visual outlook during taxiing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA014.md): Cessna 172L · Bethel, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N19735 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate control of the airplane during a go-around. The gusty wind conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW95LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA052.md): Cessna 172P · Blanco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1994 · N65275 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were the uphill terrain, the long vegetation, and short takeoff area available.
- [NTSB NYC95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA029.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Stow, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N14315 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. Other related factors were: heavy rain, moderate turbulence, dark night, and high winds.
- [NTSB SEA95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA020.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1994 · N3323P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB ANC95LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA010.md): Cessna 172 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1994 · N6322D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. A crosswind and icy runway conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA034.md): Robinson R-22B · Mc Cordsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1994 · N317GB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the cyclic control. Factors were the diversion of attention and total lack of experience in the type of aircraft, by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX95FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1994 · N3198Q · Destroyed
  > Improper loading of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA036.md): Cessna 172P · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N52521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, the resultant porpoise and an inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA024.md): Piper PA-18 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1994 · N587PA · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB CHI95FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA012.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winfield, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1994 · N9089U · Destroyed
  > Collision with the ground for an undetermined reason. The pilot's psychological condition was a probable factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA017.md): Cessna 172M · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1994 · N20384 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were wind shear, crosswinds, and gusts.
- [NTSB NYC95LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA003.md): Cessna 172N · Center Harbor, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1994 · N733MV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX95LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA002.md): Cessna 172M · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N5061R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path.
- [NTSB NYC95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA005.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grt Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1994 · N44794 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapsed landing gear. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total recent flying experience and recent experience in make and model.
- [NTSB CHI94LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA351.md): Piper PA-23-160 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1994 · N5272A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use the manual hydraulic pump to lower the landing gear. Factors were the failure of the fuel selector handle, the subsequent fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to properly crossfeed and restart the left engine.
- [NTSB ATL94FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA179.md): Robinson R-22B · Knightdale, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N83112 · Destroyed
  > Divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason(s) resulting in rotor blade contact with the tailcone.
- [NTSB LAX94LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA381.md): Piper PA-28 · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N4813T · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed during a short field approach and the inadvertent entry into a stall/mush condition. In addition, the instructor failed to take proper remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW94LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA312.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N7513K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing. A factor was the unfavorable winds at the remote landing area.
- [NTSB CHI94LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA348.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dale, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1994 · N6244W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight. Factors associated with the accident were poor preflight planning, inattentiveness to the fuel supply during the flight, the ditch, and the utility pole which was contacted during the…
- [NTSB LAX94LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA370.md): James B. Edwards Cozy · Skull Valley, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1994 · N151JE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach by failing to maintain the proper airspeed and alignment. The pilot's total expereince, and lack of experience in the airplane make and model were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB NYC94LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA179.md): Cessna 172M · New London, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N13510 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airpseed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA335.md): Piper PA-28-161 · W. Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N523PU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level-off and recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of training for recovery from bounced landings and/or aborted takeoffs.
- [NTSB ANC94LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA140.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N9359D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available to complete the flight. A factor in the accident was the siphoning of fuel from the fuel cap.
- [NTSB ANC94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA137.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1994 · N3930Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb.
- [NTSB ANC94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA138.md): Piper PA-18 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1994 · N8653Y · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions. A crosswind and rough/uneven terrain were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA362.md): Beech B19 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N19NH · Substantial damage
  > the failure and separation of the right main landing gear wheel assembly due to a preexisting and undetected crack.
- [NTSB CHI94LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA322.md): Cessna 172N · Boone, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N2105E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to adequately monitor radio communications during an exceptionally busy period. Factors related to the accident were the high vegetation and the failure of airport personnel to recognize and correct a hazardous situation.
- [NTSB CHI94LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA324.md): Cessna 172 · Warrenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N98525 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use the proper procedure for an aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, the pilot's poor preflight/preparation, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA238.md): Cessna 172 · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1994 · N9918Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command exceeded the airplane's maximum crosswind component capability. A factor related to the accident was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW94LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA294.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1994 · N5056V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent groundloop of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI94LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA326.md): Cessna 172 · Brookfield, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N7384G · Substantial damage
  > the commercial pilot's poor planning/decision making. A related factor is the wet, grass runway selected for landing.
- [NTSB ANC94LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA135.md): Piper PA-12 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N3363M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during the landing touchdown. The pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft make and model was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA94LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA235.md): Cessna 172M · Coolin, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N61838 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine manufacturer to properly remanufacture and adequately inspect the no. 1 rocker arm prior to its installation on the engine. This resulted in fatigue cracking of the rocker arm and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX94LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA350.md): Cessna 172M · Rescue, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1994 · N9699Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around. His inadequate compensation for the wind was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA94LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA205.md): Cessna 172N · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N734QA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper landing flare/touchdown, resulting in a hard landing, and subsequent separation of the nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI94LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA308.md): Thalman Thorp T-18 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N2911 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions. A factor associated with the accident is the prevailing carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ANC94LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA129.md): Piper PA-18 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N8597D · Substantial damage
  > The worn cam shaft lobe and worn valve lifter.
- [NTSB SEA94LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA227.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1994 · N1329C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1994
  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&year=1994

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