# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 series, AL

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 ERA26LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA071.md): Beech D95A · Jasper, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 12, 2025 · N95DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to ensure that the airplane’s landing gear was extended before landing. Contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision during the landing approach.
- [NTSB ERA24FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA055.md): Beech E95 · Elkmont, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 4, 2023 · N369BB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during slow flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB ERA24LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA047.md): Mooney M20F · Meridianville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2023 · N9339M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while on final approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, a loss of airplane control, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA417.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Meridianville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2022 · N29RM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA20CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA263.md): Cessna 172 · Prattville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N173ME · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA232.md): Beech A23 24 · Grove Hill, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2015 · N29JR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because engine examination and testing did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA10CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA358.md): Cessna 172 · Fairhope, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2010 · N295SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL07LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA004.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2006 · N70SR · Substantial damage
  > The jammed landing gear hydraulic motor shuttle valve.
- [NTSB ATL06CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA075.md): Cessna C172S · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2006 · N613SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ATL04CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA165.md): Mooney M20F · Brewton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2004 · N9663M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power (non-mechanical) for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a fence during emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL04LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA164.md): Cessna 172S · Waterloo, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N970SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision into water.
- [NTSB ATL04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA005.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2003 · N70SR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow VFR Approach procedures and to maintain visual lookout.
- [NTSB ATL03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA054.md): Piper PA-28R · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N7635J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation resulting from a crack in the propeller governor external oil line. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA03LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA004.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cullman, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N22DB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's (CFI) delayed remedial action, and improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing, and impact with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB MIA02LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA175.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Irvington, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N2963R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to internal contamination (rust and water) of the servo fuel injector resulting in it flowing approximately half of the required fuel flow at full throttle. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot…
- [NTSB MIA02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA071.md): Beech C-24R · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2002 · N18891 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control while executing a go-around, resulting in an inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA00LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA114.md): Mckinnis Steen Skybolt · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2000 · N75CM · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power during climb due to fuel starvation which was caused by a fuel leak in the gascolator as a result of improper maintenance by the operator that resulted in the pilot making a forced landing during which the airplane sustained substantial…
- [NTSB MIA00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA081.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Fayette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2000 · N8924T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional and altitude control of the airplane during a ago-around maneuver, resulting in collision with a fence and utility pole.
- [NTSB ATL96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA052.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N2590Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing,
- [NTSB ATL95LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA175.md): Schweizer 269C · Hoover, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1995 · N267RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control when he positioned the helicopter in a hover so as to induce a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB ATL87IA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87IA163.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Birmingham, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1987 · N56657 · Minor damage
  > The pilot reported that during a landing, he forgot to extend the landing gear. He was wearing a 'dave clark' headset with earplugs & did not hear the landing gear warning horn. During a subsequent check of the landing gear, it operated normally.
- [NTSB ATL86LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA157.md): Mooney M20E · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N1308W · Substantial damage
  > The eng lost pwr and a forced landing was made aprx 5 miles south of the destination arpt. The plt reported that, prior to departure he visually examined the fuel tanks and estimated having aprx 9 gals total fuel onboard. He estimated that only 5 gals would…
- [NTSB ATL86LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA123.md): Aero Commander 112 · Roanoke, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1986 · N55VH · Substantial damage
  > The plt lost control of the acft during an attempted go-around. While on final apch, full flaps were lowered and power was added to maintain 80 KTS. The acft continued descending, the airspeed decreased to 65-70 KTS and the stall warning activated. The plt…
- [NTSB ATL86LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA089.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hanceville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1986 · N74HB · Substantial damage
  > While enroute to birmingham the pilot experienced a complete power failure when no. 2 cylinder separated from the engine assembly. The pilot attempted to make an emergency landing on interstate 65 near Hanceville, AL, and the aircraftcollided with an…
- [NTSB ATL85LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA131.md): Mooney M20E · Gunthersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1985 · N7153U · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he failed to extend the landing gear in the traffic pattern. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during a gear up landing.
- [NTSB ATL85LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA065.md): Mooney M20E · Monroeville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1984 · N9418V · Substantial damage
  > Plt unable to electrically or manually fully extend landing gear in traffic pattern so he decided to make a gear up landing. Unknowingly plt had lowered gear to a transit position and gear collapsed on landing. Plt had previous problems with gear and had to…
- [NTSB ATL84LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA214.md): Mooney M-20F · Red Bay, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1984 · N3207F · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed gear up short of the rwy in an attempt to return to the rwy after a power loss at low alt. During takeoff the arpt manager said the engine sound change was consistent with power loss from fuel starvation. FAA did a post accident engine test…
- [NTSB ATL84LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA196.md): Mooney M20E · Seale, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1984 · N3494X · Substantial damage
  > The plt approached downwind at 80 mph with full flaps. At touchdown the acft bounced and floated about 600 ft before a 2nd touchdown. When the acft could not be stopped on the short grass rwy, it was groundlooped to stay on the arpt. During the groundloop the…
- [NTSB ATL84LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA149.md): Mooney 21 · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1984 · N141RG · Substantial damage
  > While in cruise flt the engine failed. The pilot executed a forced landing, and the acft sustained substantial damage during the landing sequence. Examination of the acft revealed no fuel in the tanks, lines, or pump. The acft had flown about 5 hours since…
- [NTSB ATL82DA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA071.md): Beech B24R · Pell City, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 14, 1982 · N30BW · Substantial damage
  > While the pilot was making touch and go landings, the engine lost power as the aircraft was climbing through about 300 ft AGL. The pilot landed in a field with the landing gear up to reduce the stopping distance. No pre- impact malfunctions or failures were…
- [NTSB ATL80DKJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DKJ31.md): Piper PA-28R · Redstone Arsnl, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1980 · N1996H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80DKJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DKJ20.md): Hughes 269B · Decatur, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1980 · N9533F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78FKJ95](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKJ95.md): Piper PA-28R · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1978 · N16369 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78DKJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DKJ19.md): Mooney M20E · Gadsden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 8, 1978 · N7115U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DKJ71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ71.md): Hughes 269B · Laceys Spring, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1976 · N9435F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FKJ41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKJ41.md): Mooney M20E · Alabaster, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 2, 1976 · N5502Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DKJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ17.md): Piper PA-28R · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1975 · N1228T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75FKJ49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKJ49.md): Beech A23-24 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1975 · N2394W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74AM051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM051.md): Mooney M20F · Huntsville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 30, 1973 · N9619M · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74DKJ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKJ27.md): Piper PA-28R · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1973 · N1434T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKJ22.md): Piper PA-34 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1973 · N55697 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DKJ63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKJ63.md): Mooney M20E · Camden, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 27, 1973 · N6922U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70DKJ46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70DKJ46.md): Mooney M20E · Greenville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1970 · N7187U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70DKJ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70DKJ39.md): Piper PA-28R · Foley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1970 · N4919J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70AM088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70AM088.md): Piper PA-28R · Ashford, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1970 · N4907J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0320.md): Piper PA-28 · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 4, 1969 · N4536J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0205.md): Mooney M20 · Andalusia, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1968 · N9540M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0428.md): Mooney M20E · Gadsden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 24, 1968 · N7197U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68A0065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0065.md): Beech B95 · Marion, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 28, 1968 · N9712Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68F0155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0155.md): Mooney M20E · Loachapoka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1967 · N5520Q · 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" = 'AL' 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 ('41515'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41515&state=AL

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