# 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 LAX84LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA006.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1983 · N88314 · Substantial damage
  > The acft groundlooped during landing after an aerial glider tow. The plt reported that he had performed 23 glider tows that day and he may have become fatigued. He was accustumed to making a low level turn to a short final from a base leg at 100 ft AGL. This…
- [NTSB LAX84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA020.md): Champion 7KCAB · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N5156X · Substantial damage
  > The plt made his apch to land on rwy 26 with winds reportedly from 270 deg at 10 gusting 15 KTS. During the landing, the acft touched down short of the runway in an area containing deep furrows. Subsequently, the main gear collapsed & the fuselage & wings of…
- [NTSB LAX83LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA431.md): Piper PA-30B · Marysville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1983 · N8211Y · Substantial damage
  > Both aircrew members were multiengine rated. One was a multiengine instructor pilot (CFI) & was providing instruction for the other to be upgraded as a multiengine instructor. During a landing, the acft touched down with the gear retracted. Neither pilot…
- [NTSB ATL83LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA323.md): Bellanca 8-KCAB-150 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1983 · N5500C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both aircraft were taxiing simultaneously, in opposite directions on the single parallel taxiway. N5500C was east bound for takeoff. N69113 was westbound on the taxiway after landing on runway 27 and a turn onto the taxiway. The pilot of N5500C stated that…
- [NTSB CHI83LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA423.md): Beemer Pitts S-1C · Portage, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1983 · N46807 · Substantial damage
  > The acft had just been purchased & was being ferried to palatka, FL. During the landing roll at an en route arpt, the acft ground looped, and subsequently, came to rest inverted. The plt stated that this was his 1st landing in the pitts S-10 & that he was…
- [NTSB MIA83LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA171.md): Cessna 172P · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1983 · N64795 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during the landing, the acft bounced twice, then on the 3rd touchdown, the nose gear collapsed. An investigation revealed the acft was loaded beyond its max limited by an estimated 246 lbs.
- [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 MIA83LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA132.md): Carter Pitts Special S-1 · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1983 · N57WC · Substantial damage
  > The acft was landed behind a Piper navajo and rolled right and left striking both wing tips before nosing over. The pilot believes she encountered vortex turbulence from the Piper navajo which landed in front of her. The weather was vmcand no flight plan was…
- [NTSB MKC83LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA095.md): Piper PA-30 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1983 · N8301Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot retracted the landing gear during landing roll. This was to be a touch and go landing and the student had just raised the flaps in preparation for takeoff. The instructor stated that during the landing roll the student pilot moved the gear…
- [NTSB NYC83LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA100.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Ashley Falls, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1983 · N86948 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he was about a half mile from the airport when the engine quit. He restarted it but it quit a 2nd time and would not restart. By this time the acft was down to about 200 ft. a right turn was made to land on an island. The acft landed…
- [NTSB NYC83FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA050.md): Piper PA-30 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1983 · N223JN · Destroyed
  > The acft experienced a power loss on one engine during take-off initial climb. The pilot regained control of the acft and continued to fly the landing pattern. On the downwind leg the engines ran intermittently. Turning final both enginesstopped. A forced…
- [NTSB NYC83FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA049.md): Piper PA-30 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1983 · N7619Y · Destroyed
  > The plt had landed at Atlantic City, NJ at aprx 1545 while en route to oxford, CT. Before taking off, he contacted two fss's and both advised that VFR flt was not recommended. The non-instrument rated plt took off at aprx 1920 local time with no flt plan. At…
- [NTSB LAX83LVM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LVM05.md): Pitts S1C · 6 N.W. Half Moo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 9, 1982 · N2363 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft landed and a gust of wind turned the aircraft. Aircraft continued off right side of runway and nosed over in soft ground.
- [NTSB ATL83LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA051.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Atkinson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1982 · N57423 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot decided to land on a private strip due to strong gusty winds and thunderstorms. The pilot landed without incident and began to back taxi on the runway when the left main landing gear went into a mud hole off the side of the runway. The aircraft…
- [NTSB NYC83LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA021.md): Piper PA-30 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1982 · N7689Y · Substantial damage
  > Pilot approached runway and right wing dropped. Pilot corrected with full power aileron and elevator. Aircraft yawed and rolled to left. Left wing hit and main gear collapsed. Aircraft groundlooped and stopped.
- [NTSB CHI83LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA028.md): Piper PA-30 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1982 · N7850Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot taxiied onto 8 foot culvert after landing. Pilot complained of taxiway markings and lighting. He also said he never saw the culvert.
- [NTSB MIA83LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA018.md): Piper PA-39 · N. Ft. Lauderda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1982 · N8856Y · Destroyed
  > Pilot says he refueled at nassau with 20 gals in aux. Tanks. Estimated 10 gals each main tank. 45 minutes after departure #1 eng. Failed. 5 minutes later #2 failed. Aircraft sank.
- [NTSB MKC83LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA009.md): Smith Miniplane · Bates City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1982 · N41W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated he landed on a sod strip which has a slight uphill incline. He stated the touchdown was hard and the main gear splayed out. The struts then dug into the sod and the aircraft nosed over.
- [NTSB LAX82DA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA315.md): Piper PA-30 · Santa Catalina, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1982 · N7956Y · Destroyed
  > The aircraft lost right engine power following departure from Santa Catalina. Unable to climb the aircraft to airport altitude the pilot decided to proceed over the open sea to san clemente. About 19 miles from the island the pilot stated he switched fuel…
- [NTSB CHI82DA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA250.md): Piper PA-30-160 · Salem, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1982 · N7047Y · Substantial damage
  > Pilot stated he had 3 green gear lights. During touchdown and roll the landing gear collapsed. The landing gear control switch collar was defective and if the pilot did not hold the gear selector in the down position it may have returned to off before the…
- [NTSB MIA82DA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA145.md): Piper PA-30 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N7712Y · Substantial damage
  > There was no green light indication on landing approach, however a fly-by confirmed the gear was down. During landing roll the right main gear and nose gear collapsed. The aircraft ground looped.
- [NTSB CHI82FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA203.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Centerpoint, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1982 · N7543F · Destroyed
  > The non-rated owner/pilot crashed after taking off from a private sod strip. The impact point was about 400 ft from the departure end of the runway and 200 ft left of the centerline. According to a witness, the takeoff roll was started from a crown on the…
- [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…
- [NTSB FTW82FRG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG31.md): Piper PA-30 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N7705Y · Substantial damage
  > Due to unfavorable weather conditions enroute to austin, TX the pilot diverted to San Antonio, TX. The engines lost power as the aircraft approached the destination airport. The pilot was unable to restart the engines or glide to the airport and the pilot…
- [NTSB MIA82DA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA083.md): Piper PA-30 · Placida, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 24, 1982 · N8043Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during the beginning of the landing roll the right main and nose landing gears collapsed. Examination revealed that the retraction torque tube arm fitting, Piper p/n 21012-03, which links the right main and nose gear to the retraction…
- [NTSB MIA82DA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA070.md): Piper PA-30 · Crescent City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 12, 1982 · N7433Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed on an upward sloping runway in very calm wind conditions. He stated that he failed to properly monitor the airspeed on final approach, and when he chopped the power, it resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI82DA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA078.md): Piper PA-30 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 5, 1982 · N34EE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported encountering severe icing conditions after he had canceled his IFR flight plan and had the airport in sight. At that point, he felt that the safest alternative was to continue the approach. The approach was flown at 120 mph with no flaps.…
- [NTSB NYC82DA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA033.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Marthas Vineyard, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 7, 1982 · N41694 · Substantial damage
  > After arriving at the destination, the pilot landed on runway 24. The wind was from 330 degrees gusting to 20 KTS. During the landing roll-out, the aircraft ground looped when a crosswind gust was encountered. The plane ran off the runway into a rough grassy…
- [NTSB SEA82DA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA026.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 4, 1982 · N5193X · Substantial damage
  > During landing in calm wind conditions, the aircraft bounced slightly. On the second touchdown, it veered left and struck a snowbank. The student pilot reported that it seemed like the left brake froze. The left brake was examined for possible dragging and…
- [NTSB FTW82FRG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG13.md): Piper PA-39 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1981 · N8882Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN82FTE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTE09.md): Aeronca 7KCAB · Morrison, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 14, 1981 · N6340N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN82FTI05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTI05.md): Piper PA-30 · Sheridan, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1981 · N7306Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW82FPA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPA04.md): Piper PA-30 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1981 · N7873Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FEP45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEP45.md): Piper PA-30 · Racine, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1981 · N8786Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FPA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPA15.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Bonham, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1981 · N86702 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81DVA46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVA46.md): Piper PA-30 · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1981 · N7438Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FLG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLG11.md): Piper PA-30 · Hilton Head Is, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1981 · N8264Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA091.md): Piper PA-30 · Moreno, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1981 · N8457Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81FUG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUG34-202515.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 19, 1981 · N1877G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA072.md): Piper PA-30 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 12, 1981 · N7512Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FEC21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC21.md): Piper PA-30 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1981 · N7755Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA046.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Lafayette, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 12, 1981 · N36334 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA027.md): Piper PA-30 · North Castle, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1981 · N750HK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DVM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVM10.md): Pitts S-1 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1981 · N2363 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DUJ38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUJ38.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 1, 1981 · N1642G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DVA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVA19.md): Lake RV-3 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 17, 1981 · N242RV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA023.md): Citabria 7KCAB · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 20, 1980 · N9144L · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA024.md): Piper PA-30 · Sunbright, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 2, 1980 · N99EJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA81DKJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DKJ04.md): Mustang II · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 22, 1980 · N26SG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81FCG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCG08.md): Piper PA-30 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1980 · N8456Y · Substantial damage

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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=9

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