# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series, CA 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 1 of 2 · 95 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA107.md): Piper PA-30 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 24, 2026 · N811LE · Substantial damage > On February 23, 2026, at 1800 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-30, N811LE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Big Bear, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB WPR24LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA275.md): Piper PA-30 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2024 · N8458Y · Substantial damage > The failure of the main landing gear to extend and lock for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was a mechanical failure of the manual landing gear release mechanism due to inadequate clearance… - [NTSB WPR18FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA237.md): Champion 7KCAB · Descanso, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 22, 2018 · N1682G · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to enter a spin without sufficient altitude to recover. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight weight and balance calculations, which placed the airplane outside the normal and acrobatic category flight envelope,… - [NTSB WPR17LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA164.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2017 · N4594J · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's incorrect installation of the aileron control cables and subsequent failure to verify proper aileron functionality following the maintenance, which resulted in roll control that was opposite of that commanded by the pilot, and the… - [NTSB WPR15LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA136.md): Piper PA30 - NO Series · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2015 · N8403Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR15FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA081.md): Gibbs Lancair 320 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2015 · N7ZL · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to take off despite low fuel alerts, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which… - [NTSB WPR13CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA164.md): Piper PA-30 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2013 · N7497Y · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB WPR11LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA113.md): Piper PA-30 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N64RJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum single-engine control speed while on final approach for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with a known deficiency in one engine and a loss of power in that engine for reasons that… - [NTSB WPR11LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA070.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N11858 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of a broken oil line. - [NTSB WPR11LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA063.md): Champion 7KCAB · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2010 · N5101X · Substantial damage > Fatigue cracking of the left main landing gear leg, which resulted in a gear collapse during landing. - [NTSB WPR10FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA217.md): Piper PA-30 · Merced, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2010 · N847DE · Substantial damage > Pilot incapacitation due to the combined effect of multiple unreported medical conditions. - [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 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 LAX04FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA057.md): Wing D-1 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2003 · N8602J · Destroyed > The flying pilot's failure to obtain/maintain control of the airplane during practice stalls, which resulted in the inadvertent entry into a spin. - [NTSB LAX03LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA155.md): Monaghan Glasair · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2003 · N271RP · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a ground loop. - [NTSB LAX03FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA093.md): Piper PA-30 · Nipomo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N9YB · Substantial damage > the flying pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin. - [NTSB LAX00LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA287.md): Piper PA-30 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N300RE · Substantial damage > the dual student's improper response to a simulated engine failure and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB LAX00FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA231.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · San Jose, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2000 · N8659V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons while intentionally performing an aerobatic maneuver. - [NTSB LAX97LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA310.md): Bingelis Falco F.8L · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1997 · N84TX · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach, leading to a landing undershoot. - [NTSB LAX94FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA047.md): Piper PA-30 · Brea, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N8238Y · Destroyed > The pilot's choice of an inadequate cruise altitude over rolling hill terrain which resulted in an in-flight collision with helium balloons and an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate visual… - [NTSB LAX93LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA291.md): Piper PA-39 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1993 · N8975Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent movement of the landing gear selector switch to the up position. A factor in the accident was the difference in cockpit switch layout between the PA23 and PA39 aircraft. - [NTSB LAX93LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA237.md): Schmidt JURCA-MJ55 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1993 · N5045 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX92LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA099.md): Piper PA-30 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1992 · N8662Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight and delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to this accident was the unlocked nose baggage door. - [NTSB LAX91LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA293.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Shoshone, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N29BB · Destroyed > An electrical short of the battery cable. - [NTSB LAX90DVA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVA05.md): Vans RV-3 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N9030N · Substantial damage > The pilots loss of directional control after a touch and go landing in a newly acquired homebuilt aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the pilots lack of experience in this aircraft. - [NTSB LAX89LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA230.md): Piper PA-30B-160 · Merced, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1989 · N8212Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, resulting in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX88FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA071.md): Beech A35 · Chino Hills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1987 · N675B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other and thus avert the collision. - [NTSB LAX87LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA224.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N88314 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > While on final apch to lnd on rwy 28, a glider (Schweizer sgs 2-32, N242DB) & a tow plane (Bellanca 7KCAB, N88314) collided in flt at an alt of about 200' AGL. The tow plane was returning fm a LCL tow mission & the glider was returningfm a LCL sightseeing… - [NTSB LAX87FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA136.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Lebec, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1987 · N8713V · Destroyed > Prior to the flt, the plt rcvd 2 wx briefings & was adzd of low ceilings, restricted visibilities & mtn obscurement along the route. Also, he was adzd that VFR flt was not recommended. The surviving pax said that after entering the mtn area, they contd 'in… - [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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX81DVA46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVA46.md): Piper PA-30 · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1981 · N7438Y · 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 LAX81DVM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVM10.md): Pitts S-1 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1981 · N2363 · 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 LAX80DVA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVA16.md): Piper PA-30 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1980 · N8176Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DVG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG05-201194.md): Piper PA-30 · Fair Oaks, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1979 · N7915Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79FVM31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FVM31.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1979 · N5152T · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK79DVG61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVG61.md): Piper PA-30 · Smartville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1979 · N7077Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79FHQ38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FHQ38.md): Piper PA-30 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1979 · N7445Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK79FVD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVD09.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1979 · N8622V · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41509&state=CA&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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