Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 2001

26 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.

Cases per year

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Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 2001 per year, 1964–2026: 1,382 cases
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Latest 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2001
    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 LAX02FA056Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · San Clemente, CAa loss of engine power due to a loss of magneto to engine timing resulting from stress corrosion crack induced fracture, and separation of the magneto impulse coupling spring.Dec 25, 2001 · N738BC · DestroyedNTSB FTW02FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Ben Wheeler, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Nov 22, 2001 · N6321W · DestroyedNTSB FTW02FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Seagoville, TXthe flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with wires while maneuvering along a river.Nov 3, 2001 · N127RB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWoodrow Stolp-Adams Starduster SA-100 · Millstadt, ILThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tree line. Factors to the accident were the pilot attempting the low altitude flight/maneuver and the presence of the tree line.Oct 21, 2001 · N64HW · DestroyedNTSB SEA02FA002Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Decatur Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn, resulting in a stall. The pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum gross takeoff weight was a factor.Oct 3, 2001 · N733SW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA286Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Tucson, AZthe pilot's controlled descent into a residence for undetermined reasons.Sep 16, 2001 · N4312Q · DestroyedNTSB LAX01FA302Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Chico, CAThe loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to his improper single engine emergency procedures.Sep 10, 2001 · N2268P · DestroyedNTSB SEA01LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMatey Hawker Hurricane · Buckley, WAA loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inflight decision to attempt a 180 degree turn back to the runway from low altitude and his failure to maintain sufficient flying airspeed during the turn. A contributing factor was drug impairment of…Aug 27, 2001 · N3941Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA294Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Alice, NDThe pilot's unsuccessful recovery from an intentional aerobatic stall/spin maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment (alcohol), and his psychological condition.Aug 22, 2001 · N4329Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL01FA094Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Rienzi, MSThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. A factor was the dark night condition.Aug 19, 2001 · N57297 · DestroyedNTSB NYC01FA201Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Sedgwick, METhe failure of the pilot to maintain control while maneuvering.Aug 5, 2001 · N80195 · DestroyedNTSB DEN01FA133Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWilson Glastar · Henefer, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for an undetermined reason.Jul 30, 2001 · N533WW · DestroyedNTSB CHI01FA234Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Benton, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall.Jul 22, 2001 · N235LA · DestroyedNTSB CHI01FA232Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith Kelly-D · Poplar Grove, ILThe right upper wing failed due to overload. A factor was the pilot performing aerobatic manuevers.Jul 21, 2001 · N303SM · DestroyedNTSB CHI01LA181Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMasko Mustang MII · Ann Arbor, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.Jun 21, 2001 · N24898 · DestroyedNTSB LAX01FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lanai City, HIthe CFI's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Jun 15, 2001 · N319FC · DestroyedNTSB DEN01FA111Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Meeker, COthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance as a result of his drug induced impairment. A factor was his exceeding the airplane's gross weight limits.May 29, 2001 · N5999V · 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 NYC01FA128Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Danvers, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were the dark night, low ceiling, reduced visibility, and the pilot's decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in marginal weather conditions.May 22, 2001 · N8365M · DestroyedNTSB CHI01FA130Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Wichita, KSthe student pilot not maintaining clearance from the tower support wire during the practice emergency landing maneuver and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Factors relating to the accident were the static wire and the low…May 6, 2001 · N733RK · DestroyedNTSB LAX01FA129Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Santa Monica, CAthe pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the dark night, the marine cloud layer that restricted the pilot's cruising altitude, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with nighttime flight…Mar 29, 2001 · N2838E · DestroyedNTSB SEA01FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greenwater, WAFailure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.Mar 20, 2001 · N8769N · DestroyedNTSB FTW01FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Borger, TXthe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain an updated preflight weather briefing and the dark night conditions.Feb 16, 2001 · N4002M · DestroyedNTSB LAX01FA101Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAThe failure of the flight crews of both airplanes to maintain adequate visual lookout for traffic.Feb 15, 2001 · N68763 · 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 LAX01FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172N · Monterey, CAUndetermined.Jan 15, 2001 · N6452D · Destroyed