# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 series, NC

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 ERA26LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA227.md): Cessna 172R · Maiden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2026 · N870CP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a rejected takeoff from a tailwind departure and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA24LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA090.md): Cessna 172 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2024 · N512SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA24LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA086.md): Mooney M20C · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 22, 2023 · N5954Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the runway’s precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights.
- [NTSB ERA18LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA172.md): Mooney M20J · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2018 · N201FD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA17LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA301.md): Piper PA28R · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2017 · N3805T · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing at an unknown time.
- [NTSB GAA16CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA062.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4 · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2015 · N1204L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the departure, resulting in substantial damage to the airplanes right wing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA072.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA40 · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2015 · N840AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA15FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA023.md): Beech D95 · Bahama, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2014 · N64GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to conduct a…
- [NTSB ERA10LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA423.md): Beech C24R · Eastover, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2010 · N792Y · Substantial damage
  > The uncommanded retraction of the nose gear for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff after the propeller began to contact the ground.
- [NTSB ERA10LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA370.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2010 · N8900E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate quality control at the fuel servo overhaul facility, which resulted in contamination of the fuel servo and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA10FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA356.md): Cirrus SR20 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2010 · N527MJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent improper go-around procedure, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ATL06CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA001.md): Beech D-95A · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2005 · N5606S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mistakenly shut down the operating engine when the passenger interfered with the rudder pedals as he attempted to identify the inoperative engine.
- [NTSB ATL05CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA090.md): Cessna 172R · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N22055 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL05CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA088.md): Cessna 172 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2005 · N496AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees
- [NTSB ATL05CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA060.md): Savage RV-8 · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2005 · N187WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL04LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA161.md): Long Pitts Special S1S · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2004 · N60D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in an on-ground collision with an airport sign. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL04TA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04TA116.md): Hughes 269A · Louisburg, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N115ES · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the tailboom saddle fitting which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Also causal was inadequate maintenance due to non-compliance to an airworthiness directive requiring inspection of the saddle fitting. A contributing factor was the…
- [NTSB ATL04CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA091.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Delco, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N32891 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor was the flight instructor's failure to use the checklist.
- [NTSB ATL04LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA031.md): Cessna 172R · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2003 · N496AC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA020.md): Beech A23-24 · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N2394W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, and his failure to perform a go-around which resulted in an overrun and on ground collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA112.md): Cessna 172S · Kill Devil Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2002 · N793SP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an attempted aborted landing, and while braking during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the end of the runway and impacting with a ditch.
- [NTSB MIA01FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA060.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Bethel, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2001 · N3996T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and the subsequent impact with terrain. A factor in this accident was: the pilot's lack of recent instrument…
- [NTSB MIA00LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA153.md): Mclarty Vans RV-4 · Apex, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N45DR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA99LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA191.md): Mooney M20F · Liberty, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1999 · N7114V · Substantial damage
  > Improper inspection of the muffler assembly resulting in erosion going undetected and the rupture of the muffler and shroud while in cruise flight. The condition caused melting of portions of the air induction system, loss of engine power, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB MIA98FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA176.md): Mooney M-20E · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1998 · N9365V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct a maintenance test flight with a known unairworthy mechanical condition (unserviceable servo fuel injector), resulting in a partial loss of engine power on climb out, subsequent forced landing, and in-flight collision…
- [NTSB MIA96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA132.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Reidsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N8040 · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane while performing an acrobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL88LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA087.md): Mooney M20E · Liberty, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1988 · N2633W · Substantial damage
  > The plt rptd that he overestimated the amount of fuel on board the acft prior to departure. The engine subsequently lost pwr at cruise due to fuel exhaustion. A forced ldg was made in a field. During the rollout, the airplane vaulted the crest of a small hill…
- [NTSB ATL88FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA081.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Barnardsville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1988 · N55WP · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL86LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA069.md): Hughes 269B · Council, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1986 · N9374F · Destroyed
  > During a control burning operation, the plt experienced a complete eng failure. The plt entered an autorotation and collided with trees. The eng examination disclosed that the #4 connecting rod had failed. The failure was determined to have resulted from…
- [NTSB ATL85FMG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FMG08.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Shuffletown, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 6, 1985 · N6102J · Destroyed
  > The acft contacted a fence during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. The flt orginated at grand ledge, MI, at 1100 EST and an unscheduled landing was made at adrian, MI, because of wx. The flt departed adrian, MI, at 1320 EDT. The plt reported that…
- [NTSB ATL84IA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84IA135.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Clayton, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1984 · N4999S · Minor damage
  > During flt, the plt & a passenger noted a loss of eng power accompanied by a metallic sound. Subsequently, a wheels-up forced landing was made in a plowed field. An eng teardown revealed that the crankshaft, p/n 54297-1, had failed from fatigue. A…
- [NTSB ATL82DKM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DKM07.md): Hughes 269C · Marshville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1982 · N9575F · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot (ip) and the student (a private, single engine land, pilot) were on a dual instructional flight. After completing several hover autorotations and hovering patterns, the ip took control. He positioned the helicopter for an autorotation…
- [NTSB ATL82DA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA256.md): Hughes 269B · Angier, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1982 · N9374F · Substantial damage
  > While spaying soy beans, the pilot observed 3 power lines bordering the field, but failed to see a fourth. While on a swath run, the helicopter struck the fourth line with the main and tail rotor blades which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL82DA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA028.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gastonia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 5, 1982 · N2139T · Substantial damage
  > During flight, the engine surged and the propeller speed went to 3000 RPM. The pilot retarded the prop control, and maintained 2400 RPM. He proceeded to the Gastonia airport and landed without further incident. A ground run-up was made and all instruments and…
- [NTSB ATL80FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FA097.md): Piper PA-28R · Troy, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1980 · N4809T · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL80FLG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FLG18.md): Hughes 269B · Whiteville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1980 · N9435F · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD80FLJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FLJ11.md): Piper PA-28R · Raleigh Durham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1980 · N3061R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FLJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FLJ02.md): Piper PA-28R · Gates, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N7611J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FLJ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLJ34.md): Piper PA-28 · Beaufort, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1977 · N33867 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FLJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLJ20.md): Piper PA-28R · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1977 · N3177R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DLJ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DLJ15.md): Rockwell 112TC · Wilmington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 21, 1977 · N4561W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77JKM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77JKM21.md): Piper PA-28 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1977 · N56313 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76FLJ37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FLJ37.md): Beech A23 · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1976 · N4751J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76FLJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FLJ10.md): Beech A23 · Milton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 13, 1975 · N5076T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76DKM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DKM17.md): Piper PA-28R · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 6, 1975 · N16361 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FLJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FLJ18.md): Piper PA-34 · Fort Bragg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 14, 1975 · N1050U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75DKM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DKM01.md): Hughes 269A · Shelby, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1974 · N8934F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DKM28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKM28.md): Piper PA-28R · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1973 · N3951T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DKM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKM12.md): Piper PA-28R · Brevard, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1973 · N22DB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD73DLJ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73DLJ34.md): Hughes 269B · Lumberton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1973 · N9507F · 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" = 'NC' 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=NC

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