# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, KY

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 ERA26LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA018.md): Cessna 177 · Cynthiana, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2025 · N159RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the impact with powerlines during final approach.
- [NTSB ERA24LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA109.md): Piper PA23 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2024 · N1317P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to thoroughly inspect and repair the worn-out panel fasteners and fastener holes.
- [NTSB ERA23LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA199.md): Piper PA28 · Somerset, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2023 · N2448R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport navigation antenna.
- [NTSB ERA20LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA245.md): Cessna 177 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2020 · N30309 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA19LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA109.md): Piper PA28 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2019 · N2184X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the magnetos due to a known deficiency, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the applicable service bulletin.
- [NTSB ERA19TA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA105.md): Beech 76 · Frankfort, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 21, 2019 · N7KY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated single-engine go-around, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA413.md): Lake LA-4 · Monticello, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N1136L · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a large wave during water taxi, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA13LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA058.md): Cessna 172RG · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2012 · N9985B · Substantial damage
  > The rupture of the landing gear’s hydraulic pressure hose, which resulted in the depletion of all of the hydraulic fluid, and the inability of the landing gear to raise or lower. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved hydraulic…
- [NTSB ERA12CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA277.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Georgetown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2012 · N9518J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after engine start.
- [NTSB ERA10FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA148.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springfield, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2010 · N7778W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to adequately oversee…
- [NTSB NYC08LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA317.md): Sorrell Skybolt · Williamstown, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2008 · N3EG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of improper servicing (removal of preserving fluid) of the engine after it had been returned from storage.
- [NTSB NYC07CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA034.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Benton, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N148HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly between the trees during his approach to the runway.
- [NTSB NYC03FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA206.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N4314Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA046.md): Mooney M20C · Hazard, KY · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N942TB · No damage
  > The incorrect routing of the cabin air scat tubing by an unknown person, which resulted in a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin, and subsequent pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB IAD97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA010.md): Bellanca BL28 · Ledbetter, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1996 · N5029G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in executing a go-around, and his failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC95LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA134.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Morehead, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1995 · N16WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that an inadequate oil supply was available fot the flight.
- [NTSB NYC95LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA117.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N43786 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning which resulted in his failure to attain adequate airspeed for takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA030.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1993 · N39595 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper IFR procedure by conducting flight below minimum descent altitude (MDA) without visual referece which resulted in an inflight collision with wires. A factor was the wire.
- [NTSB BFO93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA157.md): Mooney M20C · Oak Grove, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N78992 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's innacurate preflight fuel consuption calculations and inadequate in-flight planning/decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: high obstructions in the emergency landing…
- [NTSB NYC93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA096.md): Air & Space 18-A · Paducah, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1993 · N6126S · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the flight instructor resulting in a loss of directional control while conducting a simulated emergency, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during a roll over.
- [NTSB BFO92LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA103.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Pikesville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N75255 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare. And objects near the runway.
- [NTSB BFO92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA091.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Clay City, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N2857D · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation for an undetermined reason. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO92LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA014.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Glasgow, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1992 · N40799 · Substantial damage
  > Deer on the runway. Other related factor ws a dark night.
- [NTSB ATL89LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA060.md): Beech C23 · Gilbertsville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1988 · N6046V · Substantial damage
  > During preflt inspection fuel was noted to be up to the slots in the tab for the reduced fuel indicators, or 20 gal each tank. A 3 hour, dark night, cross country was flown to destination. PIC said acft arrived with about 5 gal fuel remaining in each tank. On…
- [NTSB ATL87LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA105.md): Air & Space 18A · Paducah, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1987 · N6141S · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he spun the rotor up to 350 RPM in preparation for a maximum performance takeoff. During takeoff roll, the gyroplane experienced ground resonance. The plt reduced the throttle to idle, but the oscillations continued and the rt main ldg…
- [NTSB ATL85FLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FLQ01.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1985 · N8450K · Substantial damage
  > The acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing in a corn field following a loss of pwr 5 miles from the destination arpt. The plt reported to Bowling Green fss that he was 'out of gas' at an alt of 3000 ft. post accident examination disclosed a…
- [NTSB ATL84LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA070.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Waverly, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1983 · N2767M · Substantial damage
  > About 8 mi from his destination the plt encountered freezing rain. He decided to retrieve a flashlight from his briefcase in the back seat to use in checking for ice on the wings & in consulting his charts. While leaning over the back seat, the plt lost his…
- [NTSB ATL84LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA021.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N4006X · Substantial damage
  > The CFI stated that the student preflighted the acft. They climbed to 3,000 ft & were practicing basic instrument maneuvers when a power loss occurred. After maneuvering to clear obstructions, then s-turning to dissipate altitude, thecfi stalled the acft…
- [NTSB ATL80FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FA078.md): Piper PA-28 · Pikeville, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 26, 1980 · N8357W · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA105.md): Cessna 150 · Louisville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 2, 1978 · N18123 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD77FLQ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLQ13.md): Piper PA-24 · Rough River, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1977 · N5656P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76DLQ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DLQ31.md): Piper PA-28 · Frakes, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1976 · N7709W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76FLQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FLQ05.md): Cessna 177A · London, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1975 · N30388 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75DLQ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DLQ14.md): Mooney M20 · Pine Knot, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 8, 1975 · N9653M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75DLQ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DLQ12.md): Beech 23 · Gilbertsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1975 · N9771L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD73FIQ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73FIQ35.md): Great Lakes 2T-1R · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1973 · N3290 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FLQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FLQ04.md): Piper PA-28 · Somerset, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1971 · N7977N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FLQ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FLQ31.md): Piper PA-28R · Carrollton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1971 · N5081S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FLQ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FLQ30.md): Cessna 175 · Junction City, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1971 · N7119M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DGJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DGJ07.md): Piper PA-28 · Hebbardsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1970 · N2422Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70DGJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70DGJ05.md): Piper PA-28 · Glasgow, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 22, 1970 · N2052R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0216.md): Piper PA-28 · Georgetown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1969 · N8477W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0110.md): Piper PA-28 · Hebron, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1968 · N7326W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0566.md): Piper PA-28 · Madisonville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1968 · N9708J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0301.md): Mooney M20C · Hazard, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1967 · N2553W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0159.md): Piper PA-24 · Sonora, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1967 · N7502P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67D0394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0394.md): Piper PA-24 · Greensburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 6, 1966 · N6311P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67D0408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0408.md): Mooney M20C · Pikeville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 25, 1966 · N6064Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67D0308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0308.md): Piper PA-24 · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1966 · N6176P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0302.md): Mooney M20C · Owensboro, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1965 · N6487U · 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" = 'KY' 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=KY

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