# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 series, KY

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA083.md): Beech B95A · Murray, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2024 · N755RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing was the designated pilot examiner’s inadequate monitoring and lack of remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA23LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA144.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Slaughters, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 2, 2023 · N9420N · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to secure the fuel strainer bowl with safety wire, which resulted in the fuel strainer bowl leaking and starving the engine of fuel. Also causal was the obstruction of two fuel injector nozzles.
- [NTSB ERA22LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA362.md): Diamond DA-40 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2022 · N723AG · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to provide adequate instructions to remain seated until the engine was shut down, which resulted in the passenger’s decision to exit the cockpit while the engine was operating and subsequently being struck by the rotating propeller.
- [NTSB ERA21LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA331.md): Cessna 172R · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2021 · N62LU · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA21FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA229.md): Munson Roger J RV-8 · Van Cleve, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 24, 2021 · N284RM · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to loss of engine oil pressure.
- [NTSB ERA20CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA240.md): Piper PA28R · Bardstown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2020 · N3725T · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent loss of lateral bank control during a soft field takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA19CA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA472.md): Cessna 172 · Mt. Sterling, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2019 · N9548W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway distance marker. Contributing to the accident was pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB GAA17CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA263.md): Piper PA28R · Frankfort, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N33006 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA069.md): Cessna 172 · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2016 · N456SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA454.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Hodgenville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2011 · N316MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning, which resulted in collision with an obstacle during takeoff from a turf runway that was not long enough for the given conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA114.md): Johnson Barron T Lancair 360 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2008 · N360AS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel selector valve cotter pin and the inoperative main (center) fuel tank gauge.
- [NTSB NYC07FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA159.md): Mooney M20F · Brooks, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N9180V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC04CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA085.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA-40 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2004 · N316MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB IAD04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA003.md): Cessna C172R · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2003 · N9968F · Substantial damage
  > The ground controller's failure to advise the relieving controller information regarding an engine run-up, which subsequently resulted in the flight instructor's inadvertent encounter with jet blast during ground taxi.
- [NTSB NYC01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA131.md): Hughes 269C · Fairfield, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N9660F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during takeoff, and his inadequate reconnoiter of the area prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC99LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA093.md): Mooney M20E · Brooksville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1999 · N1987Y · Substantial damage
  > Contaminated fuel which resulted in the forced landing, and a heart attack from an adrenaline rush that interacted with preexisting coronary disease which resulted in the pilot's death.
- [NTSB NYC97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA138.md): Hughes 269B · Paducah, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N9398F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to identify and correct the worn holes on the lower fuselage fairing and the failure of the flight instructor to maintain main rotor RPM during the autorotative landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB BFO96FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA034.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Louisville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7676J · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of altitude, and subsequent collision with obstructions (utility pole and supporting cable).
- [NTSB NYC94LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA163.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1994 · N3256R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's (1) inadequate compensation for wind conditions and (2) failure to align with the runway during landing touch down.
- [NTSB BFO92FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA144.md): Hughes 269C · East Bernstadt, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1992 · N9609F · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection involving failure to detect wear of the clutch spring assembly, resulting in the uncoupling of engine power to the main transmission.
- [NTSB BFO92LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA139.md): Enstrom F-28A · Shelbyville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N950SC · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare made by the pilot resulting in a hard landing and main rotor blade tail boom strike.
- [NTSB ATL89FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA131.md): Mooney M20F · Lynch, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N9252V · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, terrain, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.
- [NTSB ATL88LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA019.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1987 · N4639J · Substantial damage
  > During a dual instructional flight the student leveled the acft abv the rwy during the landing flare. The CFI told the FAA inspector that he was verbally coaching the student and did not assume the flt controls. The acft landed hard and the student applied…
- [NTSB ATL85LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA287.md): Hughes 269A · Winchester, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1985 · N9308F · Substantial damage
  > The accident occurred as the student pilot was attempting to takeoff for hover training. As the pilot was applying collective torque, the student said, he lost control and crashed. There were no system malfunctions or failures reported.
- [NTSB ATL82DA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA078.md): Mooney M20E · Alexandria, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 20, 1982 · N5526Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he had monitored the refueling operation, but did not actually uncap and check the fuel himself. He calculated that he had five hours of fuel on board. However, he ran out of fuel after using the right fuel tank for two hours and 30…
- [NTSB ATL82DA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA064.md): Mooney M20F · Belton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 2, 1982 · N6318Q · Substantial damage
  > After leveling at 2500 ft, oil fumes were noted, but no abnormal indications were noted on the engine gauges. The pilot suspected oil had been spilled during a repair before takeoff. A short time later, the engine RPM began to increase & was adjusted by the…
- [NTSB ATL81DLQ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DLQ18.md): Piper PA-34 · Paducah, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1981 · N56710 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD80FLQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FLQ07.md): Piper PA-28R · Whitesburg, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1979 · N5061S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FLQ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FLQ35.md): Piper PA-34 · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N1440T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FLQ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FLQ34.md): Hughes 269A · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1978 · N8938F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FLQ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FLQ30.md): Piper PA-34 · Mt Sterling, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1978 · N1083U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78DLQ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DLQ21.md): Piper PA-34 · Decoy, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1978 · N55800 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FLQ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FLQ16.md): Mooney M20F · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1978 · N9518M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78DLQ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DLQ12.md): Hughes 269A · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1978 · N8938F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA020.md): Piper PA-28R · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 10, 1977 · N9406N · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD76FLQ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FLQ18.md): Piper PA-34 · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1976 · N55322 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75DLQ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DLQ23.md): Beech A23 · Mannington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1975 · N3666Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74FLQ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FLQ21.md): Hughes 269B · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1974 · N9465F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FLQ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FLQ17.md): Piper PA-34 · Frankfurt, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1972 · N1049U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FLQ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FLQ22.md): Hughes 269B · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1971 · N9470F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70FGJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FGJ04.md): Mooney M20F · Madisonville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 22, 1970 · N3287F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0002.md): Mooney M20F · Waddy, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 12, 1969 · N3292F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0361.md): Mooney M20E · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 17, 1968 · N5731Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0074.md): Hughes 269B · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1968 · N9465F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0624](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0624.md): Beech A23-24 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1968 · N3666Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67D0227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0227.md): Beech A23 · Columbia, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1966 · N5789V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66A0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66A0010.md): Hughes 269A-1 · Lynch, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1965 · N8938F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI65F0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI65F0024.md): Mooney M20E · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 12, 1965 · N1937Y · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'KY' 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=KY

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