# NTSB investigations: Lycoming GSO&IGSO-480 series

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 WPR24LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA180.md): Republic RC-3 · Butte, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2024 · N87583 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusty left quartering crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN19LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA127.md): Beech 50 · Sheldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2019 · N29Y · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power on both engines due to detonation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR15LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA265.md): Aero Commander 680 E · Boise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2015 · N222JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an engine problem for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of both engines and the rudder revealed no malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB ERA14CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA061.md): Aero Commander 680E · Crescent City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2013 · N71DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10FA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA448.md): Beech 65 · Redwood City, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2010 · N832B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the loss of control was the regulatory certification basis of the airplane that…
- [NTSB DFW05CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA148.md): Aermacchi Bosbok AM 3-C · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2005 · N8ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his premature liftoff resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB NYC05FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA006.md): Beech H50 · Hartwood, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N171S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with full flaps, and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX04LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA159.md): Beech 65 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2004 · N751T · Substantial damage
  > an explosion of the left outboard wing, resulting from a leaking fuel line and the ignition of the flammable fuel/air mixture in the outboard wing bays; the source of ignition energy for the explosion could not be determined. A factor in the accident was an…
- [NTSB FTW03LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA222.md): Aero Commander 680 · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2003 · N233S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB SEA00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA016.md): Aero Commander 680 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1999 · N1231 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control by the student pilot during landing. Factors include inadequate remedial action by the flight instructor, and an airport sign that was struck by the airplane, collapsing the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA97LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA215.md): Beech 65 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N816Q · Destroyed
  > Failure of the aircraft to maintain altitude for undetermined reasons following loss of power in one engine.
- [NTSB SEA95FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA111.md): Aero Commander 680 · North Bend, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N6877S · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiating flight into weather conditions beyond what he was capable of handling. The pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability and the low ceiling were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB BFO91LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA073.md): Beech H50 · Hartwood, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N171S · Substantial damage
  > The parachutist failure to properly monitor and secure his release handle to protect against accidental parachute deployment.
- [NTSB MIA91WA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA162.md): Aero Commander 680-E · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 12, 1991 · N6266B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA052.md): Aero Commander 680E · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1990 · N612G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed and delay in initiating a go-around during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: the wet runway condition, the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for the landing, and his lack of flying experience…
- [NTSB BFO90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA001.md): Beech A65 · Friendly, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N186M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of his fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power in the left engine. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA89FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA015.md): Beech 65 · Elko, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N9AG · Destroyed
  > Approx 10 min after t/o, the pilot stated he was returning to land due to a problem. On final the acft rolled inverted and descended nose down into a residence. Engine exam revealed a failed supercharger intermediate drive shaft gear resulting in loss of…
- [NTSB LAX88FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA130.md): Dornier DO-24 · Oildale, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1988 · N772AX · Destroyed
  > Pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations and his failure to properly use the mixture control.
- [NTSB LAX88LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA004.md): Republic RC-3 · Clearlake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1987 · N87583 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft nosed over when the pilot made a water landing with the wheels extended. The pilot failed to use the landing checklist.
- [NTSB MIA87LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA266.md): Aero Commander 720 · 50 Nw San Juan, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1987 · N4100S · Substantial damage
  > Fifteen minutes after a northwest departure from san juan international arpt the plt reported that the flt was returning to land after securing the rt eng due to reported problems. Unable to maintain altitude the acft was ditched aprx 50 miles northwest of…
- [NTSB MIA87LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA097.md): Beech B-65 · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1987 · N822Q · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was found crashed in shallow water near Key Largo FL. Attempts to locate the pilot or current operator were fruitless. The circumstances surrounding the crash and the cause are unknown.
- [NTSB FTW86FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA059.md): Beech 65 · Montague, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1986 · N810Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot was observed in the area for several minutes while he was performing steep climbs and descents, low passes, and buzzing. Witnesses reported power was removed from both engines simultaneously, as if the throttles were retarded, followed by a loud…
- [NTSB BFO86FID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FID02.md): Beech BE65 · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 27, 1986 · N1QV · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed short of the rwy after loss of power on both engines. Contact with a dirt bank sheared the landing gear and the acft slid onto & down the rwy for about 436 ft before stopping. The plt said the fuel gauges were 1/4 on mains and 1/8 on avg…
- [NTSB MIA85LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA110.md): Rockwell 680E · Key West, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1985 · N709G · Destroyed
  > A coast guard falcon acft was on scene when the acft ditched in the atlantic ocean due to fuel exhaustion. A life raft & marker were dropped by the coast guard acft. A search was conducted all day on 3/1/85 & was called off at sunset on on 3/2/85. The…
- [NTSB ATL85FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA085.md): Beech B-50 · Edgewood, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1985 · N3669B · Destroyed
  > During a VFR flt from london, KY, to detroit, MI, the acft crashed into a single family home while attempting a landing at cvg arpt. The plt reported a right eng pwr loss, from suspected impact ice. The alternate air source did not change the acft…
- [NTSB FTW84LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA249.md): Beech 65 · Zapata, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1984 · N404C · Destroyed
  > According to law enforcement officers, the acft experienced double eng failure and made a forced landing in unimproved terrain. During the landing rollout the acft struck several trees. An intense post crash fire erupted destroying all but one wing tip of the…
- [NTSB FTW84FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA190.md): Beech 65 · Jennings, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1984 · N6RG · Destroyed
  > A popping or backfiring sound was heard by several people who later observed the acft flying at low altitude on what appeared to be a final approach to rwy 13 at Jennings arpt (located about 75 mi sw of the departure point.) No radios were onboard the acft so…
- [NTSB MIA83FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA235.md): Beech 65-80 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1983 · N55ED · Destroyed
  > Several days prior, a fam flt was intended in the acft to be given to the plt by another person who represented himself as a plt. The flt was cancelled due to a problem with the left eng. On the day of the accident, the other person told the plt that the eng…
- [NTSB NYC83FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA193.md): North American Rockwell 680 · Bayport, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1983 · N6878S · Destroyed
  > At about 60 ft AGL black smoke was observed coming from the left eng. The acft continued a climb in a nose high attitude& the nose pitched down & the acft rolled inverted. Eng teardown revealed extensive damage to the supercharger assembly. The impeller shaft…
- [NTSB ATL83AA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83AA184.md): Aero Commander 680 · Titusville, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · May 12, 1983 · N6880S · Destroyed
  > Witnesses saw the acft briefly before it crashed. One witness saw the acft flying toward a dark cloud at an unknown alt, but too high to fly under it. Shortly thereafter, he heard the eng noise increase & decrease, then increase until it was loud. He then…
- [NTSB MIA83LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA029.md): Aero Commander 680 · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1982 · N163KT · Destroyed
  > Acft had been object of an airborne pursuit by U.S. Customs at about 1830 in the vicinity of Belle Glade. During the pursuit the acft door & 15 bales of a controlled substance were observed being jettisoned from the acft. After landing the acft was set on…
- [NTSB MIA82DA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA182.md): Beech 65 · Andros Is, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1982 · N35PK · Destroyed
  > While en route at 9000 ft MSL at night, the right engine reportedly lost power and was feathered. The pilot reported that the left engine had a partial loss of power and the aircraft would not maintain altitude. Communication was maintained with miami center…
- [NTSB ATL82FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA035.md): Beech F50 · Picayune, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1982 · N654T · Destroyed
  > The aircraft took off during darkness with a single-engine pilot in the pilot-in-command (PIC) position and a multi-engine instructor pilot in the copilot (cp) position. The PIC had a full set of controls (when the yoke was on his side); however, there were…
- [NTSB FTW82FPA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPA02.md): Beech 65 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1981 · N351B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA088.md): Beech 65-80 · St.Croix, VI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1981 · N314Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA061.md): Aero Comdr 680 · Labelle, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 2, 1981 · N777A · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FEE08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEE08-201167.md): Aero Comdr 720 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1980 · N825WD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA007.md): Beech 65 · Sula, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 17, 1980 · N35CS · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC81DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCQ01.md): Helio Acft H-295 · Johnson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1980 · N6469V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81EKT61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81EKT61.md): Aero Comdr 680 · Labelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1980 · N1922H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA087.md): Aero Comdr 680E · New Windsor, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 16, 1980 · N1520K · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DRG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRG71.md): Beech 65 · Mission, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1980 · N817G · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA099.md): Beech 65 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1980 · N625GP · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA077.md): Beech 65 · Ft.Pierce, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 29, 1980 · N156F · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80DUM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUM19.md): Aero Comdr 680 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 6, 1980 · N8445C · No damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEX09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEX09.md): Beech J50 · Columbus, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1980 · N95A · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD80FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FA017.md): Beech A65 · Lexington, KY · Accident · 7 fatal · Closed · Dec 16, 1979 · N154F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80FKT05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKT05.md): Aero Comdr 680 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1979 · N5MZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79DLE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLE01.md): Rockwell 680 · Suwannee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1979 · N6822S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FAQ96](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FAQ96.md): Beech 65 · Preston, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 13, 1979 · N111WP · Destroyed

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41529'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41529

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