# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA226.md): Piper PA44 · Opa-locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 2, 2026 · N156WM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA126.md): Cessna 172RG · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2026 · N949SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA091.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Port St. Lucie, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 11, 2026 · N6516J · Substantial damage
  > On January 10, 2026, about 1925 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-180, N6516J was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Port St. Lucie, Florida. The pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB ERA26LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA082.md): Piper PA44 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2025 · N156WM · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while on approach to the destination airport.
- [NTSB ERA26LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA056.md): Piper PA-24-180 · South Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 24, 2025 · N8328P · Substantial damage
  > On November 24, 2025, about 1427 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-24-180, N8328P, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near South Brooksville, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ERA26LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA045.md): Beech 95 · Edgewater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2025 · N2033C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA184.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Zolfo Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2025 · N28311 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff. Contributing was the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA25LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA141.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2025 · N3055B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power was due to a fracture of the crankshaft at the No. 3 main journal, which originated from a preexisting, thermally induced crack that had gone undetected by maintenance personnel during an inspection performed as part of the…
- [NTSB ERA25LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA096.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2025 · N555HF · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the securing hardware for the right main landing gear upper and lower torque links for undetermined reasons, which prevented extension of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA25LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA072.md): Piper PA28 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2024 · N90874 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision during short final approach.
- [NTSB ERA25LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA074.md): Piper PA28 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2024 · N6294C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA003.md): Piper PA28 · Tampa Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2024 · N8575F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate preflight fuel planning by the student pilot and flight instructor, and the improper inflight fuel management by the student pilot.
- [NTSB ERA24FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Micanopy, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 14, 2023 · N7806W · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s improper inflight decision making and his flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s…
- [NTSB ERA23LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA311.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2023 · N7528W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ERA23LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA004.md): Cessna 177B · Coleman, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2022 · N16185 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate final approach airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA22LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA378.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2022 · N587FL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA22LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA099.md): Mooney M20C · Southeast Arcadia, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2022 · N79396 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation.
- [NTSB ERA21LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA219.md): Cessna 172RG · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2021 · N9795B · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA21FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA194.md): Beech C23 · Middleburg, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 28, 2021 · N6009U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to depart from a soft grass runway with a tailwind, which resulted in an increased takeoff distance and subsequent impact with trees during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA21LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA120.md): Rivers Lindsey Lee Vans RV6A · O'Brien, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2021 · N9136R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper soft field landing technique while landing on a turf runway, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA117.md): Robinson R22 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 26, 2021 · N474AT · Substantial damage
  > The examiner’s failure to arrest the helicopter descent during a simulated engine failure maneuver and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA239.md): Beech 76 · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N20131 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated engine failure on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA20CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA099.md): Piper PA28 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2020 · N7047W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with sign.
- [NTSB ERA20LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA084.md): Grumman AA5 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 21, 2020 · N424WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power in cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA20TA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20TA030.md): Beech 76 · Doral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 4, 2019 · N6015Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines.
- [NTSB ERA20FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA025.md): Vans RV 4 · Middleburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 31, 2019 · N425JW · Destroyed
  > Impact with power lines for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA19CA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA585.md): Beech 23 · Keystone Heights, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2019 · N6009U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a construction sign during taxi operations.
- [NTSB GAA19CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA141.md): Robinson R22 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2019 · N512GS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient altitude over uneven terrain during a hover taxi, which resulted in ground contact and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB GAA18CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA406.md): Beech 76 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2018 · N66340 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain a proper approach path and her delayed go-around during a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in landing short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to…
- [NTSB ERA18LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA164.md): Piper PA 44 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2018 · N21161 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ improper in-flight weather evaluation and decision to continue the approach, which resulted in an encounter with a thunderstorm, a loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s…
- [NTSB ERA18LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA110.md): Besarick Skybolt · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2018 · N27265 · Destroyed
  > A substantial oil leak, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and failure of the No. 2 connecting rod.
- [NTSB ERA18FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA030.md): Mooney M20C · Starke, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2017 · N6894N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing was the pilot's lack of instrument currency and his self-induced pressure to complete the flight.
- [NTSB ANC18LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA009.md): Cessna 172RG · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N6102R · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the airplane 's electrical system, which led to the failure of the landing gear system, for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB ERA17LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA284.md): Mooney M20C · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2017 · N6833N · Substantial damage
  > A crack in the No. 4 cylinder head, which resulted in engine roughness, a fuel leak, a loss of engine power, and the subsequent in-flight fire.
- [NTSB GAA17CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA481.md): Mooney M20C · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N2596W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s distraction before landing by a helicopter that was transitioning to the airport and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR17FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA151.md): Piper PA 44-180 · Marineland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2017 · N2173S · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB ERA17LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA237.md): Beech C23 · Bartow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2017 · N6682U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA17FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA210.md): Piper PA28 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2017 · N199PA · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because extensive fire damage precluded thorough examination of the engine and its associated systems.
- [NTSB ERA17FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA143.md): Cessna 170B · Edgewater, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2017 · N8082A · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The Cessna pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the Grumman during the transition to a different formation. Contributing to the accident was the stepped down configuration of the formation flight which was composed of dissimilar aircraft.
- [NTSB ERA17LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA037.md): Aviat A 1B · Geneva, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2016 · N54HY · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to debris in the No. 1 cylinder that damaged the spark plugs.
- [NTSB ERA16FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA170.md): Beech 76 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2016 · N6709Y · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control while demonstrating a simulated engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper response to the simulated engine failure.
- [NTSB GAA16CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA162.md): Piper PA24 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2016 · N55UA · Substantial damage
  > The pilots decision to hand prop the airplane's engine without securing the airplane, resulting a runaway airplane and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA16LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA106.md): Piper PA28 · Destin, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N2209W · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to turn the airplane away from the lighted airport at low altitude, over water, with no visible horizon, in dark night conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA16FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA012.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2015 · N57312 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA15CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA240.md): Piper PA 28-180 · DeFuniak Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2015 · N7215W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA15LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA225.md): Piper PA44 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N2163F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear upper drag link knee bolt due to reverse-bending fatigue, which was likely preceded by excessive bearing wear due to reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA15LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA142.md): Piper PA28 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2015 · N2122K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA15FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA085.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2014 · N771MM · Substantial damage
  > A main rotor stall due to low rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA14LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA440.md): Piper PA 28-180 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2014 · N15833 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA374.md): Cessna 172 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N5276U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing.

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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" = '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 ('41514'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41514&state=FL

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