# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series, FL 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 · 80 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA26LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA063.md): Cessna 172 · DeLand, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2025 · N64859 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel quantity inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA23LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA210.md): Piper PA-30 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2023 · N751WW · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. - [NTSB ERA22LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA049.md): Piper PA-30 · Newport Richie, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2021 · N8822Y · Substantial damage > A loss of directional control on landing for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA19FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA170.md): Piper PA 30 · Naples, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 11, 2019 · N7650Y · Destroyed > Incapacitation of the pilot due to a birdstrike through the windshield in front of the pilot's position, while on approach to land. - [NTSB ERA18LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA171.md): Piper PA 30 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2018 · N8674Y · Substantial damage > The collapse of all three landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the landing gear system revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA15FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA378.md): Piper PA 30 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2015 · N21ND · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain single-engine minimum controllable airspeed following a loss of right engine power during initial climb. Also causal was the loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the… - [NTSB ERA13CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA146.md): Cessna 172P · Valparaiso, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2013 · N98598 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB ERA11LA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA438.md): Piper PA-30 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2011 · N8314Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper rotation during takeoff, resulting in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. - [NTSB ERA11CA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA396.md): Piper PA-30 · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2011 · N325EE · Substantial damage > The failure of a screw in the nose landing gear aligner assembly for undetermined reasons, which prevented the landing gear from fully extending. - [NTSB ERA09LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA398.md): Barber John A Glasair · Switzerland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N132JB · Destroyed > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at altitudes lower than those recommended by the kit manufacturer, resulting in insufficient terrain clearance to conduct a… - [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 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 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 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 MIA04FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA043.md): Piper PA-30 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2004 · N8735Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while entering the traffic pattern (downwind leg) at an uncontrolled airport resulting in a midair collision. inadvertent stall, and in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB ATL04LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA052.md): Piper PA-39 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2003 · N230SW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a collision with terrain and obstacles following a loss of right engine power. - [NTSB MIA03CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA037.md): Piper PA-30 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2002 · N752CF · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper start procedure which resulted in an unintentional engine start, and unoccupied aircraft collision with hangar structure. - [NTSB MIA03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA003.md): Piper PA-30 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2002 · N7014Y · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power on takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA055.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N41686 · Substantial damage > The inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. A finding in the investigation was a loose left rudder flight control cable. - [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 MIA00LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA136.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N238DM · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing short of the intended landing site, subsequently impacting the ground, and nosing over. - [NTSB ATL99LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA091.md): Piper PA-30 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1999 · N8055Y · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor's failure to recover from a porpoise during landing and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB MIA99LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA074.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1999 · N68573 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff after directional control was lost. - [NTSB MIA97LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA080.md): Piper PA-30 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N64TD · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. - [NTSB MIA95LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA149.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N7631S · Substantial damage > Total blockage of the air induction at the servo fuel injector by paper from an undetermined source and inadequate maintenance servicing by other maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the… - [NTSB MIA95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA076.md): Piper PA-30 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N8778Y · Substantial damage > The failure of the truck driver to follow airport operations procedures and signs. - [NTSB MIA90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA089.md): Piper PA-30 · Margate, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1990 · N7114Y · Substantial damage > Loss of power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing. A factor in the accident was that the pilot did not follow the flight manual to ensure that the fuel tanks were filled to capacity. - [NTSB MIA90IA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA072.md): Piper PA-30 · Tallahassee, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N7574Y · Minor damage > Proper glidepath not maintained. - [NTSB MIA90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA013.md): Piper PA-30 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N7599Y · Substantial damage > Collapse of the landing gear during the landing roll due to an undetermined reason. - [NTSB MIA89FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA115.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Daytona Bch Shr, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1989 · N90985 · Destroyed > In-flight loss of control while maneuvering to reverse direction due the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the 'steep turn.' - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MIA81DKJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DKJ04.md): Mustang II · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 22, 1980 · N26SG · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA81DKJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DKJ02.md): Piper PA-30 · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1980 · N811LE · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80FLD44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FLD44.md): Piper PA-24 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1980 · CF-DII · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79FLD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD19.md): Piper PA-30 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 10, 1978 · N7555Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FLD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FLD29.md): Amateur TF-1 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1978 · N28T · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FKT19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKT19.md): Piper PA-30 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1978 · N8540Y · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41509&state=FL&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" = 'FL' 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=FL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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