# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB NYC08LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA207.md): Beech A36 · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N27199 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controllers failure to notify either pilot of the potential conflict.
- [NTSB DFW08CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA141.md): Piper PA-30 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N8511Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB MIA08CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA095.md): Champion 7KCAB · Alexander City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N1682G · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right tail wheel spring on landing roll out for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB LAX08LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA107.md): Piper PA-30 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2008 · N8442Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel system mismanagement and incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valves.
- [NTSB NYC08CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA105.md): Piper PA-30 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2008 · N8202Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DFW08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA069.md): Piper J3C-65 · Shallowater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N26868 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a safe clearance from the terrain while manuevering for the landing surface.
- [NTSB SEA08LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA048.md): Piper PA-30 · Bridger, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2007 · N7252Y · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapsed during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA054.md): Piper PA-30 · Parkland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N766CC · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident were the erroneous readouts from the Cessna's altitude encoder.
- [NTSB CHI08CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA036.md): Piper PA-30 · Lonoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2007 · N8635Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA07LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA152.md): Piper PA-30 · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2007 · N8751Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the precautionary landing resulting in the on-ground collision with fence posts.
- [NTSB NYC07CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA216.md): Piper PA28-161 · William-Sodus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2007 · N444CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare at touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [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 DEN07WA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA147.md): Piper PA-39 · Vannes, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 25, 2007 · N13PF · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA07FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA117.md): Piper PA-30 · Nichols, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N387RP · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the flight crew to maintain minimal controllable airspeed following a total loss of power in the right engine.
- [NTSB SEA07LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA190.md): Champion 7KCAB · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N827BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during go-around which resulted in a stall. The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN07CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA103.md): Piper PA-30 · Highgate, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2007 · N8078Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on approach resulting in the stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA030.md): Piper PA-22 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2007 · N3579A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, an encounter with a muddy berm, and a nose over. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC07FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA091.md): Piper PA-30 · Trappe, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N555EM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly into an area of thunderstorms, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the thunderstorm.
- [NTSB LAX07LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA108.md): Piper PA-30 · Paris, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2007 · N7169Y · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA059.md): Barnhart RV-6 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2007 · N601DB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the obstruction of the engine's air inlet by a fabricated neoprene seal, and inadequate maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA075.md): Piper PA-30 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2007 · N7900Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN07WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA028.md): Yoakley Glasair · Rieden, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 26, 2006 · N79KD · Destroyed
- [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 NYC06CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA221.md): Cessna 172P · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N65659 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA195.md): Champion 7KCAB · Hyannis, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N7533F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI06CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA237.md): Spittler Rans S-16 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2006 · N116GS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation which resulted from a binding within the fuel servo. A factor associated with the accident was the high vegetation that was encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA107.md): American Champion 7KCAB · Winter Park, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N5232X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall while maneuvering at a low altitude in mountainous terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's performance of a low altitude flight maneuver, an inadvertent stall/spin, and…
- [NTSB NYC06CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA164.md): Baker, Timithy Falco F8L · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N4TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ATL06LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA079.md): Taylor Skybolt · Sharpsburg, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2006 · N78BJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while conducting aerobatic flight. Factors in the accident were the pilot's ostentatious display, and lack of recent and total experience in type of operation.
- [NTSB NYC06LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA090.md): Piper PA-30 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N7812Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a single-engine go-around. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.
- [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 LAX06FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA089.md): Piper PA-30 · Visalia, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2006 · N7291Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's impairment due to his prolonged use of a highly sedating over-the-counter sleep aid…
- [NTSB LAX06CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA086.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2006 · N36382 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DFW06FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA037.md): Piper PA-30 · Raymond, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2005 · N7315Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain Vmc (velocity minimum control) on initial climb resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power to the right engine and the prevailing gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC05CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA134.md): Champion 7KCAB · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2005 · N63995 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was a depression/ditch in the landing surface.
- [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 CHI05FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA189.md): Piper PA-30 · Aurora, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2005 · N7868Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude. A factor to the accident was the pilot operating the airplane over its certified maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB ATL05CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA125.md): Cessna 172P · Monroeville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2005 · N98530 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent collision with the ground during landing.
- [NTSB MIA05CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA061.md): Cessna 172 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2005 · N98636 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in substantial damage during the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL05FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA043.md): Piper PA-30 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2005 · N7654Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC05LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA056.md): Piper PA-30 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N7547Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to lower the landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA041.md): Piper PA-30 · Atlantic, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2004 · N7803Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The dark night light conditions was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DFW05FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA015.md): Piper PA-30 · Boise City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N7415Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation (cardiovascular) resulting in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC04LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA221.md): Piper PA-30 · Cynthiana, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2004 · N888LC · Substantial damage
  > The inoperative left main landing gear brake check valve, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX04LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA325.md): Piper PA-30 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N8475Y · Substantial damage
  > a collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA226.md): Devereux Mustang II · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2004 · N44DX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during landing roll. A factor was the soft terrain, and the inadequate training in type aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC04LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA181.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N53748 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with wires.
- [NTSB LAX04CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA252.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N8717V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a bounced landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DEN04FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA074.md): Piper PA-30 · Evanston, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2004 · N7460Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors include snow, low ceiling, icing conditions, and the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW04LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA095.md): Piper PA-30 · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2004 · N572AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the pilot's failure to evaluate the wind, prior to landing downwind.

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41509'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41509&page=4

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