NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, MI

393 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.

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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MI' 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"

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NTSB ANC26LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Lapeer, MIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, runway excursion, and on ground collision with an object. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to…Apr 23, 2026 · N44690 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA284Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · New Hudson, MIThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during landing that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.Jul 23, 2025 · N1812J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA241Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Jenison, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from trees during takeoff.Jul 8, 2025 · N29342 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Romeo, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the soft, wet grass.Mar 7, 2025 · N7550G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24FA215Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Clinton, MIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s or flight instructor’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the Left Tank and Off…Jun 10, 2024 · N1039X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23FA257Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAvid Magnum · Beaver Island, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water while maneuvering in low visibility conditions due to smoke and haze.Jun 23, 2023 · N103DG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA442Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18 · Battle Creek, MISep 27, 2022 · N7207NTSB CEN22LA398Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172I · Olivet, MIThe pilot’s failure to attain/maintain a proper glidepath that resulted in a hard landing and impact with the runway.Aug 28, 2022 · N46202 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA385Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MIThe pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.Aug 10, 2022 · N55338 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Clare, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Jan 29, 2021 · N22101 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA431Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Big Rapids, MIThe airplane’s impact with a deer during takeoff.Sep 29, 2020 · N79300 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA213Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Cadillac, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the float-equipped airplane after the float became caught on the trailer used for takeoff.Jun 4, 2020 · N68EE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Harrisville, MIThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.Mar 22, 2020 · N3451T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Sparta, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on the snow/slush-covered portion of the runway and the flight instructor's improper decision to allow the student to make his first solo flight from a snow/slush-covered runway.Feb 16, 2020 · N6520W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA214Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Bay City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a banner drop and pickup, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent loss of control.Jul 6, 2019 · N796AB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA258Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Dexter, MIThe airplane's failure to maintain a climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.May 11, 2019 · N21794 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23 · Beaver Island, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see a visible horizon due to the dark night lighting conditions and limited…Dec 31, 2018 · N2146P · DestroyedNTSB GAA19CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Hastings, MIThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane landing sideways and a subsequent runway excursion.Oct 18, 2018 · N41390 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA471Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Dowagiac, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain bank control during takeoff.Aug 4, 2018 · N8994V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA391Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Troy, MIThe student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing during an aborted go-around.Jul 2, 2018 · N6508K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Mackinac Island, MIThe improper reinstallation of the right main landing gear by maintenance personnel which resulted in the separation of the landing gear and the subsequent abnormal runway contact during the landing.Feb 26, 2018 · N1722J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Monroe, MIThe student pilot’s improper yaw control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 21, 2017 · N4491R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA416Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Breckenridge, MIThe pilot’s loss of situational awareness during the approach over a corn field, which resulted in collision with corn stalks.Jul 18, 2017 · N9807D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA341Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Ray, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach speed, which resulted in in a hard landing and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without an instructor onboard.May 27, 2017 · N5584U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Houghton Lake Heights, MIThe pilot's delayed reaction to the variable wind condition, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and the airplane's subsequent collision with a wire fence short of the runway.Jul 2, 2016 · N5788D · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Flushing, MIThe collision with a deer during touchdown of a night landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane.Jun 26, 2016 · N21553 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Tecumseh, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing and his subsequent improper decision to attempt an aborted landing after the airplane had departed the runway.Nov 3, 2015 · N9029Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA421Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLerch RV6A · Deckerville, MIThe in-flight loss of engine oil after the oil filter separated from the engine adapter assembly because of an incorrect modification of the oil filter adapter assembly, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field.Sep 22, 2015 · N215DG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Holland, MIThe pilot's loss of control while landing in gusty wind conditions.Jan 17, 2015 · N7061G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Marquette, MIThe pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff on the snow and ice covered runway in gusting crosswind conditions.Jan 5, 2015 · N6591H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA203Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Kalamazoo, MIAn inadvertent stall during gusting crosswind conditions.Apr 19, 2014 · N38240 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Marine City, MIThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Mar 21, 2014 · N739RX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA364Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Waterford, MIThe pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps before attempting to take off, due to his lack of familiarity with the airplane make and model, which prevented the airplane from maintaining adequate altitude for takeoff.Jun 21, 2013 · N9926Q · DestroyedNTSB CEN13CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Pontiac, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff and his interference with the flight instructor's ability to provide remedial action.Jun 6, 2013 · N549TT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Pontiac, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after an unexplained increase in engine power while taxiing.Mar 17, 2013 · N7282Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Jenison, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and snow-covered runway in crosswind conditions.Feb 12, 2013 · N12989 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Ray Township, MIThe airplane’s collision with a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the landing roll.Jul 7, 2012 · N26181 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA294Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeckert Bruce A RV-6 · Au Gres, MIThe pilot’s low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the water.May 13, 2012 · N212LB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Three Rivers, MICollision with a deer during the takeoff roll.May 1, 2012 · N30380 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Pinconning, MIThe pilot's failure to properly align his airplane with the runway during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare that obscured the pilot's view of the runway.Mar 21, 2012 · N2389P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA604Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Plymouth, MIThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane was not in a position to make a safe landing and his excessive use of bank control during the landing attempt, which resulted in the wing striking the ground.Aug 29, 2011 · N172LD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA531Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Buchanan, MIA failure of the engine's No. 3 and No. 4 cylinder valve lifters for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Sep 9, 2010 · N3560B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA405Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Boyne City, MIThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and delayed go-around.Jul 10, 2010 · N79097 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · New Hudson, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout with gusting winds.Apr 3, 2010 · N222UN · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchulke Avid Magnum · Lowell, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control while landing on a slush-covered runway due to inadequate maintenance of the airplane brakes by maintenance personnel.Mar 2, 2010 · N103DG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Holland, MIThe pilot's decision to take off in known instrument meteorological conditions without instrument currency or recent instrument experience, which led to spatial disorientation resulting in an inadvertent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack…Jan 17, 2010 · N8405E · DestroyedNTSB CEN09CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Chesaning, MIThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusting wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.Oct 9, 2008 · N317NF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Gladwin, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to photograph ground objects.Nov 3, 2007 · N8353L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Pontiac, MIThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her improper recovery from the bounced landing.Sep 5, 2007 · N73455 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Marine City, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors contributing to the accident were the insufficient runway remaining and the soft terrain.Aug 11, 2007 · N13586 · Substantial damage