Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, OK

24 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-320 series. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, OK per year, 1977–2026: 24 cases
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duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 'OK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41508'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN25FA320Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 172L · Walters, OKOn August 14, 2025, about 0934 central daylight time, a Cessna 172L, N2860Q, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Walters, Oklahoma. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as…Aug 14, 2025 · N2860Q · DestroyedNTSB CEN22LA303Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for unknown reasons during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Jul 2, 2022 · N270SA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Talihina, OKThe pilot’s lack of weather planning and his continued flight into an area of known rain with reduced visibility and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with trees.Oct 21, 2013 · N113WS · DestroyedNTSB CEN13FA051Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Anadarko, OKThe pilot’s use of excessive bank angle while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an accelerated stall.Nov 6, 2012 · N7337J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Guthrie, OKThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 16, 2011 · N6085W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA093Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ponca City, OKThe pilot's loss of control during landing for undetermined reasons.Dec 4, 2010 · N8320R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA082Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Velma, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relative inexperience in pipeline patrols.Nov 24, 2010 · N4428Q · DestroyedNTSB CEN10LA276Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCovell Kevin Scott Vans RV-4 · Collinsville, OKA loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to make a 180-degree turn at low level.May 29, 2010 · N74RV · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08LA139Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDickey RV-6A · Muskogee, OKThe pilot's improper decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was…Aug 11, 2008 · N22163 · DestroyedNTSB DFW08FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Marlow, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude for recovery and the gusty tailwind.Nov 28, 2007 · N6555D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Norman, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an inadvertent stall . Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude and the prevailing high winds.Jan 21, 2003 · N47257 · DestroyedNTSB FTW03FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lindsay, OKThe in-flight separation of the right wing due to the missing nut that secures the right wing's strut to fuselage fitting to the fuselage.Nov 29, 2002 · N5155E · DestroyedNTSB FTW01FA129Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Pryor, OKthe failure of the glider pilot to maintain aircraft control and his delay in releasing the towrope. A contributing factor was the glider's worn elevator trim friction, which resulted in its disengagement.May 26, 2001 · N5617E · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB FTW01FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Platter, OKthe failure of both pilots to maintain a visual lookout, which resulted in a mid-air collision over a lake. A contributing factor to the accident was the sun glare from the setting sun.Feb 6, 2001 · N114SS · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB FTW96FA183Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Vera, OKimproper installation by unknown person(s) of incorrect exhaust system clamps, which led to an exhaust system disconnect and a subsequent engine compartment fire.Apr 27, 1996 · N7845C · DestroyedNTSB FTW93FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hobart, OKInadvertent stall. Factors were the instructor pilot's spatial disorientation, his lack of total instrument time, the weather, and the dark night conditions.Apr 13, 1993 · N61529 · DestroyedNTSB FTW88FA104Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Le Flore, OKThe acft was being used to fly over a wooded area & spot cattle for psnl on the ground. After spotting cattle for about 2 hrs, the plt was flying at low alt when the acft suddenly rolled into a steep bank, then the nose dropped & the acft crashed in a steep…May 18, 1988 · N212FR · DestroyedNTSB FTW84FA408Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Webbers Falls, OKAcft struck electrical transmission line 80' above water while flying under the line during a wildlife survey. The acft's mission was to conduct a duck count along a river in a nat'l wildlife refuge which required low, slow maneuvering. The ex-ag pilot was…Sep 26, 1984 · N52270 · DestroyedNTSB FTW84FA344Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Reed, OKArpt manager reported preflight discussion with plt concerning weather to south (intended direction of flight) but plt stated he didn't think there would be any trouble. Mgr observed acft takeoff and disappear into clouds to the south. Witnesses reported…Aug 11, 1984 · N3233Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW82FPJ17Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper 28-140 · Harrah, OKDuring takeoff, the pilot elected to cross under a power line near the end of the runway when he realized he could not fly over. As the plane crossed under the power line, the right main gear struck a steel perimeter fence post. Across the street form the…Jul 22, 1982 · N655FL · DestroyedNTSB FTW81FA128Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Mcalester, OKJul 30, 1981 · N2209Z · DestroyedNTSB FTW81FA019Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Oklahoma City, OKDec 21, 1980 · N2524P · DestroyedNTSB FTW80FA105Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172M · Caddo, OKAug 16, 1980 · N12906 · DestroyedNTSB FTW78FA014Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Langley, OKDec 4, 1977 · N41737 · Destroyed