NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, LA
120 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 3 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 4 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 4 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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\" = 'LA' 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" = 'LA' 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 CEN27LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-140 · Abita Springs, LAOn October 12, 2026, at 1540 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N9859W, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Abita Springs, Louisiana. The private pilot was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN26FA051Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 172N · New Orleans, LAOn November 24, 2025, at 1824 central standard time, a Cessna 172N airplane, N80FP, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near New Orleans, Louisiana. The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction were fatally injured. The flight was…NTSB CEN26LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Reserve, LAThe pilot’s inadvertent application of the wheel brakes after touchdown.NTSB CEN24LA156Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Monroe, LAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN21LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA12 · Gilliam, LAThe non-instrument rated pilot’s encounter with poor weather conditions resulting in his performing a precautionary landing to a cornfield and subsequently nosing over.NTSB CEN20CA040Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pineville, LAThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during an aborted landing with a left quartering, gusting headwind, which resulted in impact with a tree.NTSB GAA19CA576Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Pollock, LAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent ground loop.NTSB CEN18LA346Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Shreveport, LAThe student pilot's overshoot of the runway, which resulted from her misperception of an engine issue due to her failure to maintain proper pitch control during initial climb.NTSB CEN18LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Shreveport, LAThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA17CA103Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Shreveport, LAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during the go-around, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN15LA301Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Oakdale, LAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in the airplane not having adequate performance to climb and clear the trees off the end of the dirt runway.NTSB CEN15FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172K · Lake Pontchartrain, LAThe airplane's collision with water for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not located.NTSB CEN14LA449Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · New Orleans, LAThe in-flight fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear retaining bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot/owner’s failure to maintain the airplane in accordance with an airworthiness directive following a…NTSB CEN14FA435Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Natchitoches, LAThe partial loss of engine power due to the exhaust valve rocker retaining stud backing out of the cylinder head, which resulted in the exhaust valve being stuck in the closed position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to configure the…NTSB CEN13LA249Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Covington, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a banner towing operation, which resulted in the airplane stalling and landing hard.NTSB CEN13CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's failure to perform a steep climb before going around following a low pass for a banner tow pickup.NTSB CEN13LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAtkins ACRO-SPORT I · Midland, LAThe failure of the left elevator torque tube due to poor quality welds by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of pitch control.NTSB CEN12CA207Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Crowley, LAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN12CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Covington, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a banner drop, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11CA580Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind.NTSB CEN11FA292Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · New Orleans, LAThe pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pineville, LAThe pilot/mechanic’s improper inspection of the airplane following the engine installation.NTSB CEN10CA547Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Houma, LAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN09LA538Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrown Joseph B JR RV-6 · Ama, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB DFW08CA207Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Abbeville, LAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DFW06CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Woodworth, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. Contributing factors were the sudden wind shift and the gusty wind conditions.NTSB FTW04LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Lake Charles, LAThe disintegration of the piston, which resulted in the catastrophic failure of the engine. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA049Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGirard RV-4 · Homer, LAThe pilot's VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance from trees during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing factors were fog and trees.NTSB FTW02LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrennance Twinstar · Bastrop, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB FTW01LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Patterson, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain control during the go-around. A contributing factor was the wind gust.NTSB FTW01LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Belcher, LAthe total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's inadvertent starting of the engine. Factors were the pilot's failure to set the mixture control to the off position, and the intermittent short in the starter switch.NTSB FTW00LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Springhill, LAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were the gusty winds, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.NTSB FTW00LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Pineville, LAThe student pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during approach resulting in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB FTW97FA345Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ethel, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Related factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol and night conditions.NTSB FTW96LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-160 · Belcher, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in flight. A factor was the gusty wind.NTSB FTW96LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Franklin, LAThe pilot's poor judgment in attempting to refuel the helicopter with the engine (and rotors) operating. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition, and close proximity of the vehicle that was allowed to be driven under the turning rotors.NTSB DEN93LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Shreveport, LAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind was a factor.NTSB FTW91FA084Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Folsom, LAThe inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's poor judgement in performing the buzzing maneuver and his lack of experience.NTSB FTW91LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Davant, LAThe power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW90LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rayne, LAFailure of the #3 exhaust valve, which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW90LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Allen, LAFuel system contamination due to inadequate maintenance/service of the airplane.NTSB FTW89FA065Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · New Orleans, LAThe pilot diverting his attention from flying the aircraft while complying with the departure control instructions, and allowing the aircraft to descend into the water.NTSB FTW88LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman GA7 · Covington, LAThe pilot touched down with excessive speed, and due to the poor mechanical condition of the aircraft's brakes, was unable to stop before over-running the departure end of the runway. The aircraft's annual inspection was two months overdue. The pilot's…NTSB FTW87LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Jackson, LAEngine failed due to fuel exhaustion. Aircraft collided with trees short of rwy 33.NTSB FTW86LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Abbeville, LAThe pvt plt took off on a pleasure flt with 1 pax on board. Drg the initial climb, the eng lost power at about 300 ft AGL. The plt then turned downwind & subsequently made a forced landing in a sugar cane field adjacent to the arpt. Drg the landing, the acft…NTSB FTW86LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Vick, LAThe pilot was given incorrect information as to the location of his destination airstrip. However, he found an airstrip at that approximate location. It was a 2500 foot grass strip as opposed to the 3600 foot grass strip which he was expecting. While on the…NTSB FTW86LRD09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Sulphur, LAOn March 9, 1986, at 0900 CST, Piper aircraft PA22-150, N3821P, registered to derrick d. smith, experienced a power failure due to fuel exhaustion. This was a pleasure flight in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was filed. The aircraft was…NTSB FTW85LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 M · Arcadia, LAThe plt stated he heard a 'boom' and experienced a partial power loss when he was about 10 ft above the rwy during the initial takeoff climb. He was about half way down the 3000 foot rwy at this time. He aborted the takeoff and landed. However, he was not…NTSB FTW85LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Angola, LAThe acft touched down short of the rwy following an approach to land after the plt had accomplished a x-country flt with a pass'g on board. The plt stated that he became momentarily disoriented due to haze & bright sunlight during the approach. During this…