# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, OH 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. Page 1 of 4 · 175 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA26FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA208.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Akron, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 14, 2026 · N7188W · Destroyed > On May 14, 2026, at 1545 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N7188W, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Akron, Ohio. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB ERA25LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA245.md): Cessna 177 · Kelleys Island, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2025 · N30743 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA24LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Gallipolis, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2023 · N7461W · Substantial damage > A collapse of the nose landing gear during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an approach lighting system. - [NTSB ERA23LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA061.md): Piper PA28 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2022 · N6303J · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA23LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA041.md): Rhinehart Stolp Sdtr TOO SA300 · Lordstown, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2022 · N160JR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation of the elevator trim tab control, which created control feedback… - [NTSB CEN21LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA301.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N2932W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with gusting winds, which resulted in an inflight collision with a fence. - [NTSB GAA20CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA017.md): Piper PA28 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2019 · N8078X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport landing, during which the airplane struck a vehicle. - [NTSB CEN18LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA036.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Carroll, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N10GJ · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CEN17LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA358.md): Cessna 177B · London, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N35170 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN17FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA258.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Waterford, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2017 · N793MA · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB CEN14CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA209.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Put in Bay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2014 · N405S · Substantial damage > An inflight collision with a goose while on an approach. - [NTSB CEN13CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA251.md): Alexander Duane A RV-8 · Cortland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2013 · N81610 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering an unexpected soft spot in the runway during landing. - [NTSB CEN12LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA337.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Put-in-Bay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2012 · N2434M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point at the proper speed, his failure to initiate a go-around, and the airplane’s inadequate climb gradient after the aborted landing, which resulted in impact with the trees. - [NTSB CEN12LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA116.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lebanon, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2011 · N994NC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the right tank and OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the fuel valve and… - [NTSB CEN12FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA115.md): Beech 19A · McArthur, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2011 · N33SR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around. - [NTSB CEN11LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA451.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N800NH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to conduct a go-around once he recognized he was going to land long on the runway. - [NTSB CEN11LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA352.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Athens, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N4016X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in the flare which resulted in a stall and a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN10CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA202.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2010 · N6314P · Substantial damage > The inadvertent in-flight collision with a bird. - [NTSB CEN10LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA126.md): Cessna 172RG · Albany, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N9771B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the flight into known icing conditions with an airplane not properly equipped for flight into icing conditions which exceeded the capabilities of the airplane. - [NTSB CEN09LA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA536.md): Brown Steen Skybolt · Harrison, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N14BB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN09CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA381.md): Cessna 177B · Elyria, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N34508 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. - [NTSB CEN09CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA378.md): Piper PA-24 · Urbana, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N7660P · Substantial damage > A failure of the carburetor heat cable attach bracket which resulted in the inadvertent activation of carburetor heat and the subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known… - [NTSB CHI08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA120.md): Cessna 177 · Bellefontaine, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N29650 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the fence. - [NTSB CHI07CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA304.md): Beech C23 · Carrollton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N9793L · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor ice and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing which caused the airplane to nose over. Weather conducive to carburetor icing was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI07CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA265.md): Mooney M20-C · Hicksville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N6837U · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to execute a go-around. - [NTSB CHI06CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA132.md): Cessna 177B · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2006 · N34405 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in a bounced landing, and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing that led to a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI06LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA034.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2005 · N3425R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and improper fuel management by the pilot while on approach. Contributing factors were the low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered during an emergency landing. - [NTSB CHI06LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA005.md): Cessna 172RG · Union City, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N6085R · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to perform a preflight weather evaluation which led to his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his spatial disorientation. The low ceilings and the dark night were contributing factors. - [NTSB NYC05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA118.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Elyria, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2005 · N9233J · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during initial climb, as reported by the pilot, for an undetermined reason which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB IAD05LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA093.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N2842D · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor was the night lighting conditions. - [NTSB NYC05LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA111.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Carrollton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N3992R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was the deteriorated fuel cap seals. - [NTSB NYC05LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA092.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2005 · N2148F · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to verify that the engine controls were completely retarded during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB NYC03LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA198.md): Mooney M20A · Rockford, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N1072B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a utility wire. The owner's improper decision to allow the airplane to be operated by an uncertificated pilot was also causal. - [NTSB NYC03CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA156.md): Mooney M20C · Utica, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2003 · N33WL · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB IAD03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA063.md): Piper PA-23-180 · Akron, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N825SA · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control single engine airspeed (Vmc) during a loss of power on one engine, which resulted in a loss of control in flight an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was a shifted main journal, which resulted in a… - [NTSB IAD03LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA037.md): Beech 23 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N6995Q · Substantial damage > The second pilot's inadequate flare and the pilot/owner's lack of remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the wind gusts. - [NTSB IAD02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA093.md): Cessna 177 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N2916X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall. - [NTSB NYC02FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA025.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2001 · N3672R · Destroyed > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and subsequent forced landing. Factors were the carburetor icing condition, night conditions, trees, and the pilot's impairment from ingestion of an over-the-counter antihistamine. - [NTSB IAD00FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA082.md): Grumman AA-5B · Carrollton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N28817 · Substantial damage > Pilot's improper decision to delay the aborted landing, which resulted in an insufficient airspeed during climb and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor was the wet runway and tailwind. - [NTSB NYC99LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA038.md): Beech BE-76 · Cincinnatti, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N42RR · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delay in initiating remedial action. Factors include a wet runway, and the student's inability to maintain airplane directional control during a simulated, on-ground engine failure. - [NTSB NYC97LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA180.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Leroy, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N2480R · Substantial damage > a lack of fluid in the brake reservoir, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with defective brakes, which led to an overrun during landing and a collision with trees. - [NTSB NYC97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA027.md): Lake LA-4 · Gallipolis, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N7632L · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a hangar and parked aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's encounter with rain, sleet, snow, and… - [NTSB IAD96LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA095.md): Cessna 177 · Versailles, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N3197T · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB BFO96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA037.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Coshocton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1996 · N9248K · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions (trees) to the emergency landing area. - [NTSB BFO94LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA149.md): Mooney M20G · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N3916N · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: faulty fuel quantity gauge/system. - [NTSB BFO94LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA145.md): Mooney M-20B · Marion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N778R · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance which resulted in the throttle cable becoming disconnected from the carburetor. - [NTSB NYC94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA158.md): Stulp Starduster SA 300 · Ottawa, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N2091 · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance which resulted in a corroded gascolator fuel screen restriction fuel flow and resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB BFO94LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA076.md): Piper PA-28-160 · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1994 · N5855W · Substantial damage > The pilot's inattention to the mixture control which was inadvertently placed in the idle cut-off position by the passenger and resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor is the pilot's inadequate planning. - [NTSB NYC94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA069.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N1152X · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as the result of a fractured cylinder head. - [NTSB NYC93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA071.md): Cessna 177B · Brookville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1993 · N11828 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing was the lack of recency of experience. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41514&state=OH&page=2 ## 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" = 'OH' 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=OH --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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