NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, GA
282 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
| 1964 | 7 |
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| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 4 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 4 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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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\" = 'GA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR26LA362Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportSmith Pitts Special S-1 · Madison, GAOn September 29, 2026, at about 1347 eastern daylight time, a Smith Pitts Special S-1, N292Y, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Madison, Georgia. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA26LA362Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-28-140 · Canon, GANTSB ERA26LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Flemington, GAThe pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb and a subsequent forced lading.NTSB ERA25LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Newnan, GAThe pilot’s inadequate use of carburetor heat during the engine run-up, which resulted in a partial loss of power due to carburetor icing during takeoff.NTSB ERA24FA365Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Rockmart, GAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing attempt, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic…NTSB ERA24LA006Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Jonesboro, GABoth pilots’ inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate fuel monitoring during the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA23LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Kennesaw, GAThe student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.NTSB ERA23LA178Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Canton, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control following a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.NTSB ERA23FA136Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Blue Ridge, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to the improper positioning of the fuel selector.NTSB ERA23LA053Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchmidt Randall M Bushby Mustang II · Statesboro, GAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the likely inaccurate right fuel quantity indicating system.NTSB ERA23LA043Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Roberta, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach speed on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with logs.NTSB ERA23LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Milan, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination.NTSB ERA22LA324Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Lawrenceville, GAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB ERA22LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Savannah, GAThe student pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA21LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHine T L/Johnson R Bush Wacker · Thomaston, GAA loss of directional control upon landing for reasons that could not be determined as a result of a delayed report. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to continue a flight with an unknown airworthiness issue.NTSB ERA21LA088Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Cleveland, GAA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA21LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Locust Grove, GAThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB GAA20CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Augusta, GAThe student pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect, which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a fence.NTSB ERA19CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Winder, GAThe student pilot’s loss of airplane control, the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the student's delay in relinquishing the flight controls, which resulted in the airplane striking a runway sign during a go-around.NTSB GAA19CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lawrenceville, GAThe student pilot's improper pitch application, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent fire. Contributing to the accident was the student’s failure to give over the flight controls to the flight instructor when instructed to do so.NTSB ERA17LA277Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Canton, GAMaintenance personnel's failure to ensure the proper throttle linkage travel clearance after the installation of an exhaust system.NTSB GAA17CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCAA · Bainbridge, GAThe student pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and his subsequent loss of directional control after touchdown.NTSB ERA17LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Columbus, GAA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA16CA483Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Covington, GAThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA15CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Cornelia, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA15CA002Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Toccoa, GAThe private pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and the flight instructor's failure to provide correction action, which resulted in a collision with terrain during landing.NTSB ERA13CA149Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBucker Jungmann Casa 1.31 · Rupert, GAThe fracture of the left main landing gear axle, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.NTSB ERA13FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while operating in night, instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA13LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Canton, GAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which the pilot could not correct by applying carburetor heat because the movement of the carburetor heat control arm was restricted.NTSB ERA12FA467Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrenholt Larry R RV-4 · Cedartown, GAThe non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA11FA462Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Whitesburg, GAThe student pilot did not retract the wing flaps during a go-around, which decreased the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ERA11CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Americus, GAThe CFI and pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA11CA273Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Suchez, GAThe failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around and his excessive airspeed on the final landing approach.NTSB ERA11CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Fayetteville, GAThe pilot's decision to land with excessive speed in gusting, tailwind conditions, resulting in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA11CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's wrong turn while taxiing resulting in a collision with a sign.NTSB ERA11CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Thomaston, GAThe mechanic's failure to install a cotter retaining pin in the throttle arm retaining nut resulting in excessive throttle play and loss of engine power control.NTSB ERA11LA022Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNewcomer RV6 · Monticello, GAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during the initial climb.NTSB ERA11LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYost Edwin S Glasair SH-2 · Jackson, GAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10FA502Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chatsworth, GAThe pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure aircraft records pertaining to engine modifications and…NTSB ERA10CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Perry, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while taxiing.NTSB ERA10CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Carollton, GAThe pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landings, resulting in a loss of directional control.NTSB ERA09LA510Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB 9 Tampi · Milner, GAThe failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Reidsville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted recovery from a stall/spin.NTSB ERA09CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.NTSB NYC08CA283Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Cleveland, GAThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.NTSB MIA08CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind.NTSB NYC08LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Richmond Hill, GAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB NYC08LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ellijay, GAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GAThe flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.NTSB NYC08CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Perry, GAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.