# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB DEN07LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA160.md): Piper PA-30 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2007 · N22HW · Substantial damage > Total failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly. Contributing factors in this accident were worn parts in the landing gear retraction/extension assembly, and mechanical binding of the extension assembly. - [NTSB CHI06CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA270.md): Devereux Mustang II · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2006 · N44DX · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear attachment weld which resulted in the pilot's inablility to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB DEN06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA041.md): Piper PA-30 · Greeley, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N7743Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's flight into adverse weather conditions, the airframe ice, and the wheels up landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the icing conditions, the frozen landing gear, the frozen alternate gear extension system, and the runway sign. - [NTSB SEA05CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA183.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2005 · N11661 · Substantial damage > The failure of the left chain link which permits the pilot to control the tailwheel, and the subsequent inability of the pilot to control the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB FTW01LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA082.md): Champion 7KCAB · Ragley, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2001 · N9017L · Substantial damage > the loose clamp (Nicopress fitting) on the elevator control cable due to inadequate quality control during the cable's manufacturing, which allowed the cable to disconnect and restricted the pilot's control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB SEA00LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA118.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N31286 · Substantial damage > Improper preflight preflight planning/preparation by the pilot-in-command. Factors included a worn tailwheel tire and the VASI lighting system. - [NTSB ATL00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA073.md): Piper PA-30 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N8629Y · Substantial damage > A landing gear collapse resulting from the pilot's unsuccessful attempt to complete the manual gear extension due to physical strength overload. A factor was the complete electrical system failure during cruise flight. - [NTSB DEN00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA013.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1999 · N8707V · Substantial damage > A failure of the left main landing gear attachment (u-bolt) due to fatigue. - [NTSB FTW99LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA145.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N5500C · Substantial damage > The loss of control due to the separation of the left main landing gear as a result of the fatigue failure of the U-bolt which attaches the landing gear to the airframe. - [NTSB ATL98LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA118.md): Piper PA-30-39 · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1998 · N7298Y · Substantial damage > A loose wiring connection at the landing gear motor relay that prevented the electrical extension of the landing gear. - [NTSB ATL93LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA049.md): Piper PA-30 · Crossville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1993 · N7712Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures in that he did not utilize the alternate gear extension method when electrical power was lost. A factor was his failure to follow the checklist when he failed to turn on the generators prior to flight, which… - [NTSB BFO92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA129.md): Piper PA-30K · Schaghticoke, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N400RD · Substantial damage > The loss of total engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the loss of total electrical power. - [NTSB ATL89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA101.md): Champion 7KCAB · Steubenville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N12208 · Substantial damage > The rudder control cable failed which rendered the control surface inoperative. The loss of rudder precluded the pilot from maintaining directional control after landing. - [NTSB MIA88LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA113.md): Piper PA-30 · Jupiter, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1988 · N7377Y · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he had completed a ldg away from his home base without the gear down & locked lights being illuminated. He stated that he had assumed the lights were 'burned out'. Upon departure, he retracted the gear & flew to his home airport. Upon… - [NTSB MIA85LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA060.md): Piper PA-30 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1984 · N8678Y · Substantial damage > Electrical malfunctions caused the loss of air to ground communications and acft navigational equipment. The plt became lost about 70 mi east of Jacksonville, FL. With the help of another acft the plt located the arpt and radio communications were temporarily… - [NTSB ATL84LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA258.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Virginia Beach, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1984 · N1717C · Substantial damage > After a banner tow pick-up, rudder jammed full right. Plt applied both feet to left rudder pedal in attempt to control direction of flt. Left rudder cable then failed in overload as banner engaged power line and broke free. Directional control requirements on… - [NTSB NYC83FHM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FHM02.md): Dial-Thorp T-18 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 12, 1983 · N11BD · Destroyed > The plt had been active in organizing an air show, but was not considered a participant. However, his home built acft was on static display. On the 2nd day of the show, the chairman of the event gave him permission to do a fly-by. Subsequently, he initiated a… - [NTSB CHI82FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA211.md): Piper PA-30 · Vandalia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1982 · N7254Y · Substantial damage > During descent at 215 mph the acft entered violent buffeting. Recovery was initiated by reducing power & the acft landed without any further incident. Examination revealed the horizontal stabilator was permanently bent downward on both sides. The acft was… ## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41509') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41509&occurrence=130 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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