# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series, TX

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN24LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA147.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Bluff Dale, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2024 · N8946 · Destroyed
  > An engine compartment fire for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.
- [NTSB CEN23FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA284.md): Piper PA-30 · Sherman, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 8, 2023 · N4743M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to feather the left propeller following the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN22LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA083.md): Piper PA-30 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2021 · N19VS · Substantial damage
  > The instructed pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing resulting in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA105.md): Piper PA-30 · Navasota, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2020 · N1236 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN19LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA153.md): Champion 8KCAB · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2019 · N68557 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN18LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA271.md): Steen Skybolt · Lexington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2018 · N22GL · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the main landing gear (MLG) truss, which resulted in the MLG spreading apart.
- [NTSB CEN16LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA380.md): Piper PA 30 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2016 · N7663Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines and their subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN15LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA357.md): Piper PA 30 · Clifton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2015 · N7768Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during a precautionary landing following a total loss of power to one engine. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN15CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA213.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mesquite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2014 · N580 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which exceeded the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.
- [NTSB CEN13FA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA432.md): Piper PA-30 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2013 · N8306Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after a loss of left engine power due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a proper preflight that could have detected water accumulation in the fuel system before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA204.md): Piper PA-30 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2012 · N373JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the published emergency procedures to lower the landing gear following a loss of electrical power.
- [NTSB CEN11CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA288.md): Piper PA-30 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2011 · N171ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN10FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA122.md): Piper PA-30 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2010 · N8501Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to detect water contaminated fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the worn and loose fuel caps, which allowed water to enter the fuel tanks.
- [NTSB CEN10FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA070.md): Piper PA-30 · Port Mansfield, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2009 · N7781Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the water while on approach (VFR) to land.
- [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 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 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 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.
- [NTSB FTW03LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA206.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N8730V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during landing. A contributing factor was flaring too high.
- [NTSB FTW02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA018.md): Piper PA-30 · Ozona, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N8642Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW01LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA123.md): Cessna 172P · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2001 · N64776 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributory factors were the gusty wind and the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB FTW99LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA145.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N5500C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control due to the separation of the left main landing gear as a result of the fatigue failure of the U-bolt which attaches the landing gear to the airframe.
- [NTSB FTW95FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA232.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Joaquin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1995 · N8754 · Destroyed
  > The performance of aerobatics at low altitude and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW90LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA047.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1989 · N1691N · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA016.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Friona, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N7632S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver during initial climb out with inadequate altitude for recovery.
- [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 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 FTW82FRG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG13.md): Piper PA-39 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1981 · N8882Y · 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 FTW81FPA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPA15.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Bonham, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1981 · N86702 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FQG01.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Big Spring, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 6, 1979 · N8647 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DQG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DQG39.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Canadian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 24, 1979 · N9195L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FQG45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FQG45.md): Piper PA-30 · Snyder, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1978 · N1GA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA062.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Lake Dallas, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 22, 1978 · N68513 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FRA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRA26.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Pearland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1977 · N7895S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPA23.md): Piper PA-39 · Fairfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1976 · N8895Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DQG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG20.md): Piper PA-30 · Lames, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1975 · N8597Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FRA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRA16.md): Champion 7KCAB · Friendswood, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1973 · N5281X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DRA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRA20.md): Piper PA-30 · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1973 · N8797Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DPD47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DPD47.md): Piper PA-30 · Ranger, TX · Accident · Closed · Jun 14, 1972 · N8372Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FPD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPD16.md): Cessna 150 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1971 · N4337U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71DRG97](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DRG97.md): Piper PA-30 · Leakey, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 10, 1971 · N8716Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FPD28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPD28.md): Piper PA-30 · Coleman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1970 · N7949Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0083.md): Piper J3C · Shallowater, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 5, 1969 · N26868 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW69F0550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0550.md): Piper PA-18 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 31, 1969 · N2870P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0363.md): Piper PA-30 · Euless, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1968 · N8173Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0175.md): Piper PA-30 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1968 · N8586Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68A0108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0108.md): Champion 7KCAB · Georgetown, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 13, 1968 · N1878G · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW68F0522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0522.md): Piper PA-30 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1968 · N7673Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0261.md): Piper PA-30 · Hearne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1967 · N7776Y · 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' 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=TX

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