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

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 CEN26LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA329.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 26, 2026 · N8086G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA102.md): Cessna 177 · Iron River, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2025 · N34284 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with runway lights during takeoff due to reduced airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the shifting winds during takeoff which likely developed into a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA136.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Grind Stone City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2024 · N4159Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet turf runway with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA266.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N4008Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice that resulted from the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN23LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA217.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Pellston, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2023 · N4376H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear strut and clevises due to fatigue cracks that initiated at multiple casting solidification voids.
- [NTSB CEN23LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA161.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Flint Township, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2023 · N419W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power from carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN22LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA249.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Eaton Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2022 · N3553M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed in the climb with a quartering tailwind which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN19FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA247.md): Piper PA28 · Ontonagon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 3, 2019 · N5167L · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with thunderstorm activity, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN19LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA179.md): Piper PA28 · Cottrellville Township, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N2360R · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing. The reason for the pilot’s inability to advance the throttle for the go-around could not be…
- [NTSB CEN18FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA001.md): Brantly B 2B · Midland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2017 · N2284U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and his failure to promptly initiate the proper recovery technique, which resulted in a descent that could not be arrested before impacting the…
- [NTSB CEN17CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA218.md): Cessna 177 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N30462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN16LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA055.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2015 · N47480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the airplane below the glideslope and off course during a night, instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA013.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2014 · N2817X · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA041.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2013 · N8084W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine start.
- [NTSB CEN13LA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA552.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2013 · N4756L · Substantial damage
  > An intermittent loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA546.md): Brantly B-2B · Rothbury, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2013 · N2253U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while turning to avoid trees during an aborted takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN13CA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA474.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Clare, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2013 · N2195T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing approach, his delayed corrective action and his failure to maintain directional control that resulted in the airplane's collision with a ditch adjacent to the runway. The student pilot's…
- [NTSB CEN13FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA067.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2012 · N40781 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a straight-in night visual flight rules approach to land in hazy weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience, the nonfunctional…
- [NTSB CEN12LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA308.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2012 · N4595T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA210.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2010 · N3470R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the failure of the left main landing gear torque link as a result of fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN10LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA037.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Coldwater, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2009 · N8364W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 4 piston connecting rod as a result of inadequate torque of the connecting rod bolt.
- [NTSB CHI08CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA298.md): Lake LA-4 · Algonac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N1147L · Substantial damage
  > The amphibious airplane's collision with submerged debris during taxi for takeoff, and the resulting damage to the hull.
- [NTSB CHI08LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA160.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N159WM · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the tip of a propeller blade due to metal fatigue that resulted from an inadequate inspection and repair.
- [NTSB CHI06CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA239.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2006 · N4008Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach, and his excessive airspeed during the landing which resulted in the overrun. A factor was the fence that the airplane impacted.
- [NTSB CHI06CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA098.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Holly, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N7810N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the guard rail and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA265.md): Aviat A-1B · Drummond Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2005 · N7QR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions, his failure to perform a go-around, and he flared improperly. Factors included the downdraft and the shoreline.
- [NTSB CHI05CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA247.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N8103V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in his inability to properly flare the airplane and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA158.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N8321W · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The inadequate aircraft control by the PA-28-180 pilot while the airplane was stopped.
- [NTSB CHI05CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA120.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Lakeview, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2005 · N2274U · Substantial damage
  > The dual student failed to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the practice autorotation and the instructor's delay in attempting remedial action. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain that was encountered.
- [NTSB CHI05CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA089.md): Franz RV-6 · Howell, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2005 · N215CF · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout which resulted in the aircraft departing the runway pavement and nosing over. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Contributing…
- [NTSB CHI05CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA060.md): Cessna 172RG · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2005 · N9515B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to an excessive sink rate during a simulated emergency landing after takeoff. An additional cause was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CHI02FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA234.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N16319 · Substantial damage
  > The cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI02FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA233.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N56136 · Substantial damage
  > The cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI01LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA304.md): Beech C23 · St. Helen, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N9310S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed which resulted in a premature lift-off and subsequent stall/mush. A factor to the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB CHI01LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA266.md): Grumman AA-5B · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N4545T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the approach and landing, and his failure to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the trees at the approach end of the runway and the sand/gravel pit that the airplane traveled into.
- [NTSB CHI01LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA187.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N8210Z · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point exceeded, all of the available runway not used, and aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot mistaking the taxiway for the runway, the pilot not performing a…
- [NTSB CHI01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA081.md): Cessna 172RG · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N369ER · Substantial damage
  > the excessive touchdown airspeed and the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA106.md): Cessna 172RG · Sunfield, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2001 · N6448V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the unsuitable terrain for takeoff encountered. Factors included the slushy runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI99LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA292.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N2238U · Substantial damage
  > was an inadequate preflight and misjudged flare to landing during the autorotation by the pilot. A factor in this accident was a totally blocked fuel tank vent system.
- [NTSB CHI99FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA290.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Paw Paw, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N281PF · Destroyed
  > the pilot flew into known adverse weather, the pilot's lack of total instrument flight experience, and the pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane. Factors included the pilot's total lack of experience in the type of operation and the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA044.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1998 · N36700 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inattention to fuel management in that he failed to switch fuel tanks in a timely manner which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred.
- [NTSB CHI97LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA148.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N8872J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper starting procedures and failure to set the parking brakes.
- [NTSB CHI97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA014.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N1178X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI95LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA312.md): Mooney M20C · Ironwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N7171U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA162.md): Beech C23 · Lake Ann, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N23828 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper short field landing procedures. Factors associated with the accident were the wet terrain, a tailwind, and the pilots lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB CHI95LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA104.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N4385M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the mechanic to close the drain valve after changing oil, resulting in complete loss of engine oil. A factor was the soft terrain, which resulted in the nose wheel digging in and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA019.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N6464J · Substantial damage
  > inaccurate planning by the pilot which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable landing site for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA099.md): Cessna 172RG · Frankfort, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1994 · N4871V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control. The snow covered runway was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA355.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Davison, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N38602 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadequate fuel and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI93LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA252.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Senter, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N1630H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors relating to this accident are fuel exhaustion, unsuitable terrain on which to make an emergency landing, as well as an inadvertent stall.

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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" = 'MI' 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=MI

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