NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 1998

42 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-320 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - on ground/water”. 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

19822026
NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 1998 per year, 1982–2026: 930 cases
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198346
198441
198531
198640
198746
198837
198928
199036
199134
199223
199332
199426
199532
199624
199743
199842
199928
200038
200143
200237
200335
200436
200539
200641
200722

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Query with SQL
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\") = 1998
    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')
      AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 260))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB FTW99LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Stuttgart, ARThe separation of the left main landing gear bolt.Nov 27, 1998 · N5025C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · East St. Louis, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Nov 27, 1998 · N10347 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN99LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Aurora, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty crosswind and terrain.Nov 22, 1998 · N9632S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lancaster, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.Nov 14, 1998 · N733AM · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during landing flare.Nov 10, 1998 · N8258S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20-150 · Mason, MIwas the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor in this accident was the pilots lack of total experience in the airplane.Nov 1, 1998 · N5908D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's excessive use of right wheel brake to correct for a left drift during landing rollout resulting in a ground loop to the right and the left wing contacting the runway.Oct 25, 1998 · N7357D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Billings, MTDirectional control was not maintained. Inadequate remedial action was a factor.Oct 20, 1998 · N335PA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to verify the wind direction and speed, his selection of the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions, and, his inadequate compensation for those wind conditions.Oct 12, 1998 · N5078W · Substantial damageNTSB ATL98LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Farmville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and his improper use of the brakes, which led to the aircraft departing the left side of the runway. Contributing factors were the wet runway and the vehicle.Sep 26, 1998 · N54013 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Oxford, CTThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to separation of the tailwheel spring assembly.Sep 13, 1998 · N7236K · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA398Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Watkins, COGusting winds which blew the aircraft inverted during taxi.Sep 13, 1998 · N4037E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-160 · Skaneateles, NYThe pilot's failure maintain directional control and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors were trees.Sep 1, 1998 · N6287P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Henderson, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.Aug 17, 1998 · N291HA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA318Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhetzel Thorpe T-18 · Rantoul, ILthe pilot not maintaining directional control. Factors were crops and encounter with unsuitable terrain.Aug 15, 1998 · N60LW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · West Milford, NJThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.Aug 7, 1998 · N116FR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Carthage, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airport resulting in the collapse of the nose and left main landing gears.Jul 23, 1998 · N4212J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Seattle, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Related factors were the student pilot's lack of total experience, and airport signs in the accident area.Jul 19, 1998 · N53630 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · North Pole, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable runway terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were uneven/rutted terrain, and high vegetation along the runway edge.Jul 14, 1998 · N1724P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL98LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Olive Branch, MSthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.Jul 6, 1998 · N739ZA · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Somerset, KYthe pilot's failure to follow procedures to hand-prop the airplane.Jul 4, 1998 · N12187 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Chesterfield, MOthe pilot's not obtaining and maintaining directional control. A factor was wet terrain (grass).Jul 4, 1998 · N2XC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20-160 · Kemmerer, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in a conventional landing gear type of airplane.Jul 2, 1998 · N8933D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the brakes during the takeoff roll, and subsequent loss of control.Jun 30, 1998 · N5994Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Stone Lake, WIthe lack of effective braking due to hydroplaning. Contributing factors to the accident were the trees off the end of the runway that made a go-around not possible and the ditch off the end of the runway.Jun 29, 1998 · N6596D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Grays Lake, ILthe pilot's not performing a recovery from a bounced landing and his not maintaining directional control. A factor was soft terrain.Jun 21, 1998 · N99548 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to correct engine/propeller torque and P factor, and the subsequent loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the accident are the narrow, confined, takeoff area, and bordering high vegetation.Jun 18, 1998 · N3684Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Jefferson, IAthe pilot's lack of total experience in this type of aircraft and his failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the ditch.Jun 17, 1998 · N6771F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Victorville, CAThe installation of incorrect washers for the brake manifold by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the left brake locking up, which made it impossible for the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.May 30, 1998 · N5962W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor was the gusty wind.May 23, 1998 · N4101E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Cold Bay, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with this accident was the presence of a crosswind.May 23, 1998 · N4058Z · DestroyedNTSB FTW98LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Searcy, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.May 16, 1998 · N3711P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusting crosswind.May 7, 1998 · N7468D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL98LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Key West, FLfailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The student pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane was a related factor.May 3, 1998 · N54743 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Henderson, NVThe pilot's decision to attempt a landing in crosswind conditions at or above the demonstrated capability of the aircraft, and his subsequent failure to maintain proper runway alignment.Apr 26, 1998 · N64006 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaxenfelter Thorp T-18 · Morrilton, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.Apr 12, 1998 · N18WX · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Myrtle Beach, SCthe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control after landing.Mar 30, 1998 · N2150A · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Weyers Cave, VAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an encounter with a fence on uneven terrain and a nose over.Mar 22, 1998 · N80512 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Colorado Sprngs, COThe pilot's inadvertent porpoise during landing roll. A factor was the ditch.Feb 11, 1998 · N2382L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Point Lookout, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout.Feb 9, 1998 · N1958P · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Oxford, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Feb 1, 1998 · N78222 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.Jan 25, 1998 · N28K · Substantial damage