# 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. Page 8 of 18 · 889 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX87LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA127.md): Champion 7KCAB · Roosevelt, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1987 · N7572F · Substantial damage > At the end of a pleasure cross-country flight, the pilot reported that during the landing roll, the passenger was moving around in the back seat and accidentally pressed on the right brake. Before the pilot could get the aircraft under control, the aircraft… - [NTSB ATL87DEG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEG03.md): Richard A. Brown Falco F-8L · Mc Arthur, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Feb 13, 1987 · N894RB · Destroyed > PIC and acft owner landed at a/p and req fuel which was not avail. Acft left to fly to another a/p. during initial climb engine quit at 300-400 feet. PIC turned back toward rwy, acft stalled, impacted ground in 90 degree left wing low attitude. Other pilots… - [NTSB SEA87LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA046.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1987 · N36339 · Substantial damage > Plt with less than 2 hrs as PIC in Bellanca 7KCAB acft stalled on approach to runway. Plt reported winds estimated at 10 KTS with gusts to 15 KTS. Acft stalled about 30 feet above runway and impacted on the nose at about 30 degree angle. - [NTSB LAX87LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA075.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1987 · N68557 · Substantial damage > The plt lost control and collided with the surface of runway 24 during initial takeoff climb. The pilot indicated that he encountered a crosswind gust from his left during the initial takeoff/climb. The aircraft right wing or landing gear dragged along the… - [NTSB MIA87LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA028.md): Glasair Glasair · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1986 · N3241W · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while in the pattern, the engine started to run rough and then quit. He attempted to return to the runway, but the aircraft crashed into trees about one mile from the airport. No reason was found for the loss of power as described by the… - [NTSB LAX87LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA011.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1986 · N8727V · Substantial damage > A Bellanca 7KCAB lost control and veered off rwy 16. The CFI indicated that the aircraft veered right during landing roll. The student pilot applied left pedal and the aircraft swung left and ground looped. The aircraft dropped off the rwy shoulder, breaking… - [NTSB LAX87LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA002.md): Piper PA-30 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1986 · N12BX · Substantial damage > Just after takeoff, the right engine lost power at an altitude of approximately 450 feet. The right propeller was feathered, but the pilot was unable to maintain altitude. Subsequently, the aircraft collided with terrain about 3 miles south of the airport.… - [NTSB FTW87LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA001.md): Piper PA-30 · Sulpher, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1986 · N7533Y · Substantial damage > The pilot landed long at a private grass airstrip and deliberately ground looped the aircraft to avoid overrunning the airstrip into a three foot ditch. The nose gear collapsed during the ground loop and the wings and main gears were damaged when the aircraft… - [NTSB LAX86LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA337.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Poston, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1986 · N68573 · Substantial damage > At the end of a local practice flight the plt overflew the rwy and observed the wind sock. She noted the speed and direction to be 5 KTS from the north and elected to land downwind for easy access to the fuel tanks located on the south end. On touchdown, the… - [NTSB CHI86MA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86MA216.md): Boeing 737-222 · Lansing, MI · Incident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N749N · 2 aircraft · No damage > Piedmont flt PI255 (a Boeing 737, N749N) was dscndg in visual conds on an IFR clnc when it & a twin commanche (Piper PA-30, N7399Y) converged & passed within a rprtd 50 to 100 ft of each other. The near collision occurred as the PA-30 was cruising westbound… - [NTSB BFO86FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FA042.md): Piper PA-30 · Bowleys Qrtrs, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1986 · N31AB · Destroyed > Drg arr, TRACON gave the plt the arpt wx & provided vectors for an ILS rwy 32 apch. The plt inquired about a cell that he understood was over the arpt & was advised to standby while the controller (ctlr) checked on it. The ctlr contacted twr psnl who adzd the… - [NTSB LAX86LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA246.md): Bellanca Kcab · Taft, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1986 · N8780 · Substantial damage > The citabrea bounced on landing and ground looped on the runway. The pilot indicated that on touchdown the aircraft bounced. Throttle was advanced and on the second touchdown the aircraft veered left. The left wing rose placing the aircraft on the right main… - [NTSB BFO86LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA028.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Berlin, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1986 · N12AP · Substantial damage > While climbing out after picking up an advertising banner the pilot of the Bellanca 7KCAB noticed that the aircraft yawed excessively to the right. After verifying that the engine was at full power. The pilot elected to drop the banner and make a… - [NTSB MKC86LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA116.md): Champion 7KCAB · Crete, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1986 · N5229X · Substantial damage > The plt of this tail-wheel acft attempted a landing on a rwy with a strong x-wind. After a go-around, he started an apch to a turf rwy that was better aligned with the wind but made a go-around when he thought the grass was too high. He then attempted another… - [NTSB MIA86LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA141.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1986 · N90985 · Substantial damage > During a pickup of an aerial advertising banner the acft struck the pickup bridle with the left main landing gear. He stated that he was unable to climb. The acft then stalled and crashed along the arpt boundary in a swamp. - [NTSB LAX86LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA192.md): Piper PA-30 · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1986 · N7280Y · Substantial damage > The plt shut down the acft eng when it surged during an encounter with turbulence. The plt initiated a precautionary downwind landing on a nearby airstrip and the acft overran the rwy and collided with a fence. - [NTSB MIA86LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA090.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1986 · N53805 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that just after picking up a banner, the acft stalled and started to roll to the left. The plt was unable to recover before the acft impacted the ground. - [NTSB LAX86FVD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVD04.md): Vangrunsven RV-3A · Fortuna, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 25, 1986 · N661S · Destroyed > The acft stalled in a turn during a forced landing after the engine lost power. Post acc investigation revealed an inoperative fuel selector valve. Witnesses said that the acft did not sound like it was developing full pwr during take off roll. Shortly after… - [NTSB ATL86LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA050.md): Piper PA-30 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1986 · N47KB · Substantial damage > Plt reported loss of power on the right eng at about 20 ft alt on takeoff. The acft veered right, the plt aborted the takeoff and touched down on the right side of rwy. The acft struck a mound of dirt and the ldg gear collapsed. The takeoff was initiated from… - [NTSB DEN86LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA024.md): Champion 7KCAB · Berthoud, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1985 · N1832G · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he made 7-9 high speed taxies to pack the snow on the grass strip, aborting mid-strip when flying speed was not attained. On the final run, the plt said the acft again failed to reach flying speed and decided to abort mid-strip. The plt… - [NTSB CHI85LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA366.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Germantown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N53982 · Substantial damage > On return to the airfield, the acft lost pwr in the turn to final apch. The plt turned to an unprepared fld in order to avoid obstacles. During the landing roll the acft struck a fence post and fence. The plt stated the accident could have been avoided by… - [NTSB ATL85LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA257.md): Piper PA-30 · Portland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N7369Y · Substantial damage > The plt made a visual aprch to the wrong airport & attempted to go-around. During the go-around the acft coll ided with trees on the departure end of the rwy. - [NTSB ANC85FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA146.md): Piper PA-30 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1985 · N7811Y · Destroyed > During a wx briefing at 0719 adt, the plt was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. Later, at 0827. He called the fss to update his wx & filed an IFR clearance. At 0938, the acft departed anchorage. During arrival at Kodiak, the acft was cleared for an… - [NTSB NYC85LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA193.md): Piper PA-30 · Worcester, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1985 · N999RH · Substantial damage > The instructor (CFI) & student were practicing touch-&-go landings. On the 4th landing, the apch & touchdown were made with full flaps extended. The CFI began to retract the flaps while the student applied full power for takeoff. The acft became airborne &… - [NTSB FTW85LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA292.md): Champion 7KCAB · Chattanooga, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1985 · N1642G · Substantial damage > The plt lost directional control while landing in a crosswind and the acft ground looped after the left main landing gear contacted soft terrain alongside of the runway. The nearest official aviation weather reporting station was at lawton, OK, located 16… - [NTSB ANC85LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA126.md): Champion 7KCAB · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1985 · N9045L · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command made a low pass over the airstrip from south to north and UP0N reaching the departure end began a right hand turn at 50 to 75 foot above ground level. Upon reaching 30 to 40 degrees angle of bank, he lost control of the airplane.… - [NTSB NYC85LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA178.md): Cessna C172 · Ellington, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N98651 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground during takeoff from rwy 01 at Ellington, Connecticut, and was substantially damaged but there was no fire. The pilot received minor injuries. The aircraft crashed for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MKC85LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA138.md): Piper PA-30 · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1985 · N7012Y · Substantial damage > The plt said he put the landing gear selector switch to the down position and thought that he observed a green, down andlocked indicator light; however, the acft landed with the gear retracted. Examination of the acft after the accident revealed that the… - [NTSB FTW85LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA217.md): Champion 7KCAB · Chattanooga, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1985 · N5285X · Substantial damage > The pilot was tow launching a glider. When about 200 feet above ground level and for unknown reasons the glider suddenly gained unwanted altitude and climbed above the tow plane. This pitched the nose of the tow plane downward before the tow line could be… - [NTSB MKC85LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA094.md): Piper PA-39 · Peculiar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1985 · N8943Y · Substantial damage > During the landing roll at the plt's pvt air strip with a runway consisting of wet sod, the brakes were applied to stop the acft. The braking was ineffective and the acft departed the side of the runway. After departing the runway the main gear and nose gear… - [NTSB MIA85FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA123.md): Aronson Falco F8L · Gainesville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1985 · N545SF · Destroyed > The plt received a wx briefing & filed an IFR clnc, then departed VFR. Except for a hdwnd, the 1st part of the flt was normal. In the vcnty of macon, GA, the plt requested & received an IFR clnc. Later, he elected to divert to the gaines- ville rgnl arpt &… - [NTSB ATL85LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA073.md): Piper PA-30 · Sparta, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1984 · N7589Y · Substantial damage > Dual engine stoppage. Fuel tanks topped before takeoff. Plt had filed IFR en route but the wind had shifted to a 30 kt headwind. Plt became concerned about fuel remaining and made an instrument apch which was missed because of low clouds. During course to an… - [NTSB LAX85LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA061.md): Piper PA-30 · Garberville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1984 · N8780Y · Substantial damage > The plt reported that on his first attempt to land he was 'too high' so he made a go-around. On the second apch to the 3050 ft rwy, he was flying at 110 mph. He landed long, applied brakes & skidded off the dept end of the rwy. The lt tire blew-out,… - [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 FTW85LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA007.md): Piper PA-30 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1984 · N8692Y · Substantial damage > During the lndg roll, all 3 lndg gear collapsed. The plt stated that on short final he inadvertantly retracted the gear instead of the flaps. He immediately cycled it back down butthe gear collapsed shortly after touchdown. - [NTSB CHI84LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA400.md): Steen Skybolt · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1984 · N57SP · Substantial damage > The acft dragged a wing and flipped over after the plt made a hard landing and lost control. The plt attempted a go-around in an uncontrolled situation. The acft was destroyed. - [NTSB ANC84FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA190.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Ouzinkie, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1984 · N8592 · Substantial damage > Plt completed 5 turn spin, cockpit began filling with smoke. Electrical equipment was turned off and plt was descending for precautionary landing when elevator control was lost. Acft settled into 75 ft tall trees. Source of fire which resulted in battery… - [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 NYC84LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA252.md): Cessna 152 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1984 · N49985 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > N49985 landed on rwy 32 and turned off rwy at midfield intersection. Acft came to full stop to retract flaps and turn off carb heat. Plt stated a check for other traffic who made at this time. Student plt began taxiing to ramp with landing light off, nav… - [NTSB DEN84LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA227.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1984 · N57394 · Substantial damage > Shortly after lift off from a touch-and-go landing, the engine sputtered and lost power. A forced landing was performed in a field where the aircraft struck a dirt bank and nosed over. No reason was found for the power loss. - [NTSB NYC84LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA245.md): Piper PA-30 · Manahawkin, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1984 · N68Y · Destroyed > The acft descended out of control into trees and slid down an embankment. The plt said everything seemed normal on takeoff until the acft was put into a climb at about 93 mph at 50 ft AGL the acft began vibrating and veered about 90 degrees to the right. An… - [NTSB NYC84LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA222.md): Champion 7KCAB · Egg Harbor Town, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1984 · N8888N · Destroyed > According to the pilot at 350 to 400 ft AGL and aprx 85 KTS the acft abruptly pitched nose down. Recovery was attempted but, the pilot related, the flt controls were jammed. Impact occurred in 30 ft deep water about 45 degrees nose down. During recovery the… - [NTSB MIA84LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA189.md): Piper PA-30 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1984 · N7225Y · Substantial damage > The plt stated that before the flt, he visually checked the main tanks & the fuel gages indicated 1/4 full on each side. Before reaching the destination, an eng lost power, & shortly after that, the other eng lost power, both from fuel exhaustion. The plt had… - [NTSB NYC84LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA210.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mahaffey, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1984 · N9178L · Substantial damage > The acft veered off the prepared landing area in tall weeds and rocks where it nosed over. The plt had changed from a gravel rwy to the dirt one because of downdrafts. The 1st landing on the dirt rwy was made on the wheels and when the tail lowered the plt… - [NTSB NYC84FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA118.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · E. Hanover, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1984 · N11678 · Destroyed > The acft was observed as it made a low pass over the end of the rwy, then pull up in a roll and/or vertical maneuver. One witness said that on the downward side of the maneuver, the acft appeared to stall or shudder. Before recovering, the acft impacted in a… - [NTSB FTW84FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA171.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Kiefer, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1984 · N5502V · Destroyed > The acft was destroyed as it spun into the ground after having been observed doing aerobatics between 800 and 1500 AGL. The maneuvers included barrel rolls and hammerhead stalls. The last maneuver ended in a spin that was said to last ABOUT5 turns before… - [NTSB ATL84FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA118.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1984 · N62849 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The aircrews of a Piper PA-31, N62849, & a Piper PA-30, N7047Y, proceeded to taxi at dawn from a cargo ramp to rwy 26. Their taxi route was down a parallel taxiway. The PA-31 plt stopped at a glide slope hold line which was located near the end of the… - [NTSB MIA84FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA092.md): Piper PA-30 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1984 · N710SC · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff the acft entered a descending left turn, struck a wire, a car, and a tree before contacting a building and exploding. A passenger reported that the stall warning horn had activated at least twice during the initial takeoff climb prior to… - [NTSB ATL84FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA099.md): Piper PA-30-160 · Massies Mill, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1984 · N8742Y · Destroyed > While en route, the plt was progressing northbound when he contacted the Washington fss at 2134 EST for updated wx info. At that time, he described his position as north of lynchburg, VA. The fss briefer noted that his voice was normal, his manner was calm &… - [NTSB ATL84LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA051.md): Cessna 172P · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N64791 · Substantial damage > The acft ditched in a reservoir at night after a power loss. The plt was descending to land, in preparation for the landing the plt switched fuel tanks on the selector valve to what he thought was both tanks position. Shortly after thisthe engine quit. The… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41509&page=9 ## 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=8 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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