# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, 2023

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 WPR24LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA051.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 5, 2023 · N9166J · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the engine cowling right side latch pin and fasteners, which resulted in the partial separation of the engine cowling during flight.
- [NTSB ERA24FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA053.md): Beech C23 · Midland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 3, 2023 · N76SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to descend below the minimum decision altitude of the instrument approach without having the appropriate runway visual references distinctively identified and with the visibility and ceiling below the minimum that was prescribed for the…
- [NTSB CEN24LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA051.md): Piper PA28 · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2023 · N92505 · Substantial damage
  > The collision with deer during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN24LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA050.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2023 · N8274H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that was the result of a leaking fuel drain.
- [NTSB CEN24FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA042.md): Mooney M20C · Plano, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 21, 2023 · N1204X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR24LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA038.md): Beech 95 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2023 · N2024C · Substantial damage
  > Aeroelastic flutter of the rudder control surface during the takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in the fracture of the rudder trim control rod end in flight.
- [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 CEN24LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA022.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Iola, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 22, 2023 · N5324F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA24LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA020.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jackson, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2023 · N9101J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN24LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA016.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2023 · N6605J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR24FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA004.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Newberg, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 4, 2023 · N8360K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control of the airplane and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight, which resulted in a stall/spin from which they were unable to recover.
- [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 CEN23LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA418.md): Beech C23 · Gonzales, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2023 · N18994 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during go-around due to a failed muffler flame tube, which resulted in an exhaust blockage. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system during the most recent maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR23LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA329.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Kanab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2023 · N33094 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA342.md): Beech C23 · Greer, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2023 · N9360S · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the formation of carburetor ice, resulting in reduced climb capability. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during the emergency descent, which…
- [NTSB WPR23LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA322.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2023 · N4537Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain altitude after encountering a downdraft, which resulted in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA341.md): Piper PA28 · Preston, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2023 · N7463W · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the No. 2 connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR23LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA308.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ritchfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 8, 2023 · N8823J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight planning that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN23LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA345.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rosenberg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2023 · N38483 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing and landing overrun at an alternate airport.
- [NTSB ERA23LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA347.md): Piper PA28 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2023 · N15417 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire that resulted from an inadequate 100-hr inspection, which failed to detect and correct improper electrical cable routing in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB CEN23LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA330.md): Cessna 177 · Cortland, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2023 · N30632 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [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 CEN23LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA368.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Eagle River, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2023 · N7921W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach, which resulted in an extended touchdown, loss of control, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA23WA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA202.md): Cessna 150H · Cayo District, Belize · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 9, 2023 · N8473U · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA289.md): Mooney M20A · Frankston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2023 · N8335E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [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 CEN23LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA243.md): Beech 95 · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2023 · N99PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary off-field landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA230.md): Vans RV6A · Mimbres, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2023 · N60605 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inflight loss of control while landing with wind gusts that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA23LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA296.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2023 · N8126X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with the runway edge lights.
- [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 WPR23LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA203.md): Piper PA-28-181 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N456Y · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel system gascolator strainer bowl.
- [NTSB WPR23LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA201.md): Cessna 177B · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2023 · N34713 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to restricted fuel flow resulting from foreign object debris in the fuel flow transducer.
- [NTSB ERA23LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA244.md): Piper PA28 · Reidsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2023 · N8992J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA23LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA264.md): Piper PA28 · Lancaster, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2023 · N9139J · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of an exhaust valve, resulting in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA23LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA232.md): Piper PA28 · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2023 · N1347T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection, during which the left wing fuel sump drain was moved to and left in the open and locked position, allowing for fuel to drain during the flight and resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.…
- [NTSB ERA23LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA218.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Greenville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2023 · N180LR · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance by the operator and maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ERA23FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA209.md): Cessna 177B · Watkinsville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 26, 2023 · N123DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control, which resulted in an in-flight overload separation of the right wing during the uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CEN23FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA164.md): Maule MXT-7-180 · La Porte, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 24, 2023 · N4008J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for an emergency landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [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 WPR23LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA156.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Riverside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2023 · N8376W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during an extended ground delay before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN23LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA157.md): Acro Sport II · Skiatook, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2023 · N39GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR23LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA148.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 9, 2023 · N9366J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [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 WPR23LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA157.md): Beech 95 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2023 · N21RS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the down limit and down indicator switch and the warning horn switch assemblies, which prevented the landing gear from extending and at the same time providing a false indication that the landing gear was extended.
- [NTSB ERA23LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA162.md): Cessna 177 · Travelers Rest, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 23, 2023 · N13612 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magneto, which resulted in its accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR23LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA130.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Gordonville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2023 · N4064X · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue fracture of the nose landing gear scissor link, which resulted in a separation of the nose landing gear piston assembly.
- [NTSB WPR23LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA121.md): Piper PA-28-180 · San Andreas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 3, 2023 · N9375J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA099.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2023 · N9770J · Destroyed
  > The engine fire that began for undetermined reasons following numerous engine start attempts.
- [NTSB ERA23LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA120.md): Mooney M20C · Calhoun, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2023 · N5587Q · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an improperly installed spark plug.
- [NTSB WPR23LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA099.md): Beech C23 · Rich County, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 25, 2023 · N23FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude following an encounter with turbulence and adverse wind conditions.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2023
  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&year=2023

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