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

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 ERA26FA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA329.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ludlow, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 6, 2026 · N7653F · Destroyed
  > On September 5, 2026, about 2105 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181, N7653F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Ludlow, Massachusetts. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA14CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA364.md): Cessna 177B · Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N18509 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in a touchdown near the departure end of the runway, a runway excursion, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA14LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA043.md): Maule M-5-180C · Marshfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2013 · N76RD · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in postaccident examinations because fire damage precluded testing of the fuel and several engine accessories.
- [NTSB ERA12LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA145.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Brewster, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2012 · N7648P · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA11FA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA480.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N6249C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain during the initial climb. Contributing was spatial disorientation due to a vestibular illusion and the pilot’s likely impairment due to alcohol consumption.
- [NTSB ERA10LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA396.md): Cessna 177B · Mashpee, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2010 · N925KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while flying at reduced power settings in conditions that were favorable for carburetor icing resulting in the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA337.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Great Barrington, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2010 · N30062 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted visual flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA122.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Great Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2010 · N8428H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach, failure to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain directional control while braking after a long landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA084.md): Grumman American AA5B · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2008 · N333FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts while on final approach.
- [NTSB MIA08LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA041.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2008 · N414DJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on May 20, 2008.*
- [NTSB IAD05LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA107.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2005 · N9018Y · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the intermediate tailrotor driveshaft, which resulted in a loss of directional control at a hover.
- [NTSB NYC04CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA091.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2004 · N6535J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failure to recover from a bounced landing. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC03FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA132.md): Aviat A-1 · Tyringham, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2003 · N49369 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA003.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2002 · N8071Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight evaluation of the landing facilities wind conditions, and inadequate airspeed resulting in a stall/mush. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB NYC02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA132.md): Beech C23 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N823DA · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB IAD02LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA025.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Oxford, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2002 · N3997R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed aborted landing and his failure to attain obstacle clearance. The pilot's misjudgment of distance is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC01LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA066.md): Mooney M20C · Somerset, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2001 · N1398W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the dusk lighting conditions.
- [NTSB NYC01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA013.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Southborough, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N4381S · Substantial damage
  > A failed connecting rod assembly, with the initiating event undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC00LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA207.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N2176T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC98LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA183.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Chatham, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N28764 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around and which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and the gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB IAD98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA006.md): Aviat A-1 · Duxbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N9614B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA004.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1997 · N7742W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind direction and his failure to initiate a go-around. Contributing factors were the tailwind, wet runway, and utility pole.
- [NTSB NYC95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA044.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gr. Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1994 · N4497X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed with excessive airspeed which resulted in a long landing, runway overrun, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA156.md): Cessna 177A · Lawrence, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N30393 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the battery box cover by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC90LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA074.md): Cessna 177B · Oxford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N34873 · Substantial damage
  > An off airport landing in unsuitable terrain following a power loss due to a delaminated ceet duct between the air intake screen and carburetor air box.
- [NTSB NYC90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA048.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1990 · N8201W · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper handling of the airplane, resulting in the loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident were gusty wind conditions and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB NYC89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA067.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Turners Falls, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1989 · N1057X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during landing roll due to ice on the runway, and collision with a snow bank off the runway which sheared the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC88LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA012.md): Cessna 172P · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1987 · N97313 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > A Cessna 172, N97313, and a Beech C23, N6718Z, collided in flt as the plts of both acft were arriving to land on rwy 11 at hanscom field. The Cessna plt had planned to land at beverly, MA, but diverted to hansom field due to wx. The Cessna was in a left turn…
- [NTSB NYC88LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA001.md): Beech B23 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1987 · N4007T · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, the winds were from the south-southwest at 15 to 20 KTS. He rprtd that drg the landing roll on rwy 22, he applied full right rudder against the prevailing wind, but the acft veered left with the application of brakes. Subsequently, it…
- [NTSB NYC86LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA187.md): Grumman AA-5A · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1986 · N333TE · Destroyed
  > Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft was unable to continue climb out. The pilot lowered the nose to level flight, however the airspeed continued to drop and the aircraft crashed. The continued drop in the airspeed was undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC86FNE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FNE01.md): Dorfman,William A. Bede 4/275 · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 10, 1985 · N58266 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collided with the ground off to the side of the runway during a takeoff attempt. The nose gear and the main gear collapsed during the ground contact. The wind blew the aircraft to the side with a wing raised and before recovery as effected the…
- [NTSB NYC85FNA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FNA01.md): Gulfstream AA-5B · Boxborough, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N4523B · Destroyed
  > The pilot made six attempts at landing with a left crosswind of 24 knots. On the last attempt he was observed to lose control and crash into the trees off he departure end of the runway. The aircraft burnded and the pilot received serious injuries.
- [NTSB NYC85LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA124.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1985 · N82054 · Substantial damage
  > Piper PA28-181N82054 landed hard on runway 3 at minute man airport, Stow, mass. The student was performing touch and go landings, on one landing, the pilot stated that the aircraft bounced and then veered to the left. Rudder was applied but there was no…
- [NTSB NYC84FNA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FNA03.md): Piper PA-28-181 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 1, 1984 · N5399F · No damage
  > The rt front seat pass'g exited the acft via the rt door and went forward over the leading edge of the wing while the acft engine was idling at aprx 1200 RPM. The rotation prop struck and injuried the pass'g with serious chest, back and arm lacerations. The…
- [NTSB NYC84FNA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FNA02.md): Air & Space Gyroplane 18A · Harwich, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1984 · N6129S · Substantial damage
  > Cruising at 500 ft over water the plt encountered fog. In an effort to maintain visual contact with the shoreline the plt began a descent and began a turn to avoid the fog. During the descending turn the acft got low and slow and the plt was unable to control…
- [NTSB NYC83LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA132.md): Mooney M20B · Lakeville, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1983 · N74788 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with the smooth water of a reservoir while flying low during an afternoon flight. The acft crashed about 1000 ft offshore when the right wing tip collided with the surface of the water. The acft then sank in 15-20 ft ofwater. The pilot…
- [NTSB NYC82DA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA172.md): Hughes 269A · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1982 · N8782F · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter started to spin around after takeoff during a hover in strong wind. The pilot decided to land. Sideloading broke a skid and the helicopter rolled over during touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC82DA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA042.md): Cessna 172RG · Palmer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 3, 1982 · N9678B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot initiated a takeoff on runway 04. He reported the wind was from 300 to 330 degrees at 10 gusting 25 KTS. During the takeoff roll, a bump in the runway was encountered and the aircraft became airborne. The pilot reported that a gust of wind from the…
- [NTSB NYC81FNA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNA21.md): Gulf Amer AA-5B · Stow, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1981 · N45152 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FNA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNA15.md): Beech C23 · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1981 · N804Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FNA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNA13.md): Piper PA-28 · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1981 · N4945L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FNA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNA02.md): Lake LA-4 · Tuckernuck Isl, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1978 · N1029L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FNA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FNA29.md): Piper PA-28 · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1977 · N1526X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FNE22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNE22.md): Mooney M20C · Westboro, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 30, 1976 · N6793N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76DNA33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DNA33.md): Mooney M20C · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1976 · N9788M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC7LFNA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC7LFNA10.md): Piper PA-28 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1975 · N55513 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FNE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNE07.md): Mooney M20C · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1974 · N2550W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FNE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNE02-134454.md): Piper PA-28 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1974 · N7318W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DNA38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DNA38.md): Aero Comdr 100A · Haverhill, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1974 · N4041X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FNA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNA14.md): Piper PA-28 · Danvers, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1973 · N9572J · 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" = 'MA' 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=MA

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