# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O-320-B2C

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 CEN26LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA318.md): Vans RV4 · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 13, 2026 · N254MM · Substantial damage
  > On September 13, 2026, about 0930 central daylight time, a Vans Aircraft Inc, RV-4, N254MM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Harrisonville, Missouri. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN20CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA090.md): Robinson R22 · Cotulla, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2020 · N10786 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the right skid trailer tie-down before attempting to take off, which resulted in a dynamic roll-over.
- [NTSB WPR19LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA170.md): James Experimental Cub · Stanley, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2019 · N9WU · Substantial damage
  > Overstress failure of the right-wing spar due to an encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA113.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Homstead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2018 · N127AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s diverted attention to his phone while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA112.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Champaign, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2017 · N8042B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to arrest the descent rate during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA045.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Alexander City, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2012 · N231TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to initiate an autorotation and her subsequent improper conduct of the autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing, after the helicopter started vibrating for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident…
- [NTSB ERA11LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA392.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2011 · N10786 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the auxiliary fuel tank cap, which entered the tail rotor system. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a fuel tank cap restraint.
- [NTSB CEN10CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA439.md): Beers Tailwind 10 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2010 · N375JX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on the ground due to a malfunction of the right brake caliper.
- [NTSB CEN10LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA414.md): Wogenstahl Wallace L Wogenstahl 281 MR · Mount Cory, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2010 · N5281R · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the rivets at the aft fuselage bulkhead which resulted in the pilot not having full elevator control on landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA238.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Buffalo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N57UP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the spray run entry.
- [NTSB ATL07CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA126.md): Rans RV-9A · Harvest, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N269RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA041.md): Robinson R-22B · Johnson City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N888CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trailer while landing.
- [NTSB FTW89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA120.md): Robinson R22 · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N888CG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in a situation where he was unable to maintain adequate rotor RPM. Factors related to the accident were: high temperature, tailwind, and trees.

## 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 ('42139'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=42139

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