NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, FL

33 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-320 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. 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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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, FL per year, 1982–2026: 33 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
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  WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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      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\" = 353))
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NTSB MIA06CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ormond Beach, FLA loss of engine power due to the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.May 16, 2006 · N8149Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure an adequate fuel supply was available for the intended flight.May 7, 2005 · N98117 · DestroyedNTSB MIA04LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R 22 Mariner · Lantana, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain recommended main rotor RPM following a reported total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, during a practice autorotation resulting in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.Jul 28, 2004 · N516PB · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03TA175Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Jay, FL**This case was modified on 2/18/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident to view the changes.** Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 3, 2003 · N52615 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Gainesville, FLThe failure of both pilots to insure the airplane contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced landing.Nov 8, 2001 · N177X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Daytona Beach, FLa total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper procedures by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, after a reported restricted movement of the flight controls for undetermined reasons, which resulted in fuel starvation and a…Sep 3, 2001 · N3516Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · St. Augustine, FLThe loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination.Sep 10, 2000 · N26934 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19B · Tampa, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilots lack of experience in the airplane which led to an…Jun 21, 2000 · N25FD · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Titusville, FLThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a flight on minimal fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the closed fuel pumps at the departure airport.Feb 28, 2000 · N441WA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot with known deficiencies in equipment (fuel leakage from the carburetor), poor preflight by the pilot for his failure to visually determine that the fuel tanks were full before the initial flight. Factors…Dec 31, 1998 · N29451 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sanford, FLFailure of the oil cooler radiator hose which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the FAA to require a recurrent detailed examination and or require those hoses be life limited to prevent…Jun 26, 1997 · N859KW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Tallahassee, FLthe pilot's mismanagement of fuel, by failing to reposition the fuel selector to the left tank after fuel was used from the right tank, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the…May 16, 1996 · N9239B · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lake Placid, FLTotal failure of the fuel vent system resulting in the total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the airplane during the last annual inspection for failure of the mechanic to identify that…Jun 28, 1995 · N96567 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95FA105Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPackard/Squire RV-4 · Davie, FLEngine fuel starvation due to the pilot's fuel mismanagement. A loss of control followed as the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane while maneuvering for the forced landing.Apr 12, 1995 · N233AB · DestroyedNTSB MIA94LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Jacksonville, FLThe improper positioning of the fuel selector by the pilot-in- command resulting in fuel starvation.Nov 25, 1993 · N89900 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Mims, FLTotal loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to lean the fuel/air mixture during cruise flight which increased the fuel consumption for the flight.May 8, 1993 · N63012 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA92LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTomlinson Long EZ · Lakeland, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to perform pretakeoff procedures and assure the fuel selector was on prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's complacency.Apr 7, 1992 · N83BT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Homestead, FLThe failure of the pilot to insure adequate fuel was present in the aircraft for the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Nov 20, 1990 · N80509 · DestroyedNTSB MIA90LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Orlando, FLFailure of the pilot to follow proper procedures.Sep 18, 1990 · N7229F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Polk City, FLPlt failed to insure acft had adequate fuel supply for flt. The engine failed due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing was made in a field. The plt said that he experienced stronger than expected head winds. Post acc invest revealed that the acft fuel…Sep 15, 1988 · N2357Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88FA187Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Jacksonville, FLThe private pilot had been hired to ferry a recently purchased aircraft. He stated that the aircraft had not been flown for about 2 weeks. He had it refueled and checked the fuel tanks for water. After takeoff the engine failed at about 200 ft. he crashed…Jun 3, 1988 · N5245E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orlando, FLThe plt stated that he was enroute to sanford, FL when the engine lost power. He then landed on I-4, striking a van with the left wing and propeller. The operator stated that prior to removing the wings in order to transport the acft back to sanford, all the…Apr 16, 1988 · N714SW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA87FA114Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Miami, FLThe recently rated private pilot took three passengers for an airplane ride in his airplane that was over gross weight upon departure. During the flight he was performing low level dives at trees with rapid pull ups. During the last pull up the aircraft went…Mar 20, 1987 · N726FL · DestroyedNTSB MIA86LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Whiting, FLThe private pilot of a rented Cessna 172P experienced an engine failure after flying 4.7 hours on a cross country flight. During the landing roll the nose gear failed in rough terrain. No fuel was found in the aircraft fuel tanks or lines during recovery and…Jul 18, 1986 · N54069 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86FA093Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kissimmee, FLThe flt departed with 18 gals in each fuel tank. After 1.8 hrs of flying, doing takeoffs and landings and a short flt to another arpt, the flt experienced an eng failure during takeoff from a touch and go landing. The plt failed to maintain directional…Mar 8, 1986 · N877AP · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85FA248Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Oak Hill, FLThe plt was making his first flt in his recently purchased acft. The plt stated that both fuel tanks were full prior to take-off. Approximately 20 mins after take-off, an attempt was made to switch from the right fuel tank to the left fuel tank. Seconds…Sep 9, 1985 · N3684X · DestroyedNTSB MIA85FLD02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Fort Pierce, FLPrior to a flt from the Bahamas to west palm beach, FL, the plt noted a problem with the quick-drain for the left fuel tank. After landing in west palm beach, fuel was only added to the right tank since the plt anticipated replacing the left quick-drain. On…May 12, 1985 · N7315D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Key West, FLThe plt stated that while on a local sightseeing flt, the eng quit completely & opon touchdown in the water the acft flipped over & came to rest inverted. Investigation revealed that the plt departed summerland key with an insufficient amount of fuel for his…Apr 5, 1985 · N8705N · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19A · Winter Haven, FLThe acft collided with a fence during a forced landing after the eng lost power. The plt stated that he ran out of fuel.Jun 4, 1984 · N6584T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Tallahassee, FLThe acft experienced complete loss of eng power while making an ILS app to rwy 36. A forced land was made into the treesfive mi south of the airport. Post crash investigation revealed no fuel in either fuel tank or any of he fuel drains. A subsequent eng test…Apr 11, 1984 · N30217 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Merritt Island, FLThe plt reported that during the preflt, he did not visually check the fuel tanks, but relied of the fuel gauges. They indicated there was 7 gal in the left tank & 4 gal in the right tank. The plt took off using fuel from the left tank to practice…Jul 23, 1983 · N3936P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ft. Myers, FLThe plt stated that during his solo x-country the throttle became stuck several times enroute. While approaching Ft. Myers he retarded the throttle but was unable to advance it again. Unable to maintain altitude, the plt made a forced landing. Post…Oct 24, 1982 · N739WY · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Near Melbourne, FLThe aircraft had been in the practice area southwest of Melbourne, FL doing commercial flight check maneuvers for about 1 hour. According to the pilot, after completing his maneuvers he circled a lake once at 1000' AGL and then headed toward Melbourne. As he…Mar 8, 1982 · N3505Q · Minor damage