NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, MN
274 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 | 5 |
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| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 4 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' 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 CEN26LA006Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-140 · McGregor, MNOn October 5, 2025, about 1310 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N4218T was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near McGregor, Minnesota. The pilot and two passengers were seriously injured. The airplane was operated under the…NTSB CEN25LA114Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech A23-19 · Rochester, MNOn March 9, 2025, about 2215 central daylight time, a Beech A23-19, N4784J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rochester, Minnesota. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN24LA168Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Clearbrook, MNThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN24FA125Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Afton, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB CEN24LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Red Lake, MNThe pilot’s inadequate landing surface evaluation and failure to stop the airplane on the frozen lake, which resulted the airplane continuing into a crack in the ice.NTSB CEN23LA400Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing with a left crosswind.NTSB CEN23LA141Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Maple Lake, MNThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind.NTSB CEN21LA228Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pinecreek, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN21LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Hinckley, MNThe airplane’s impact with deer while landing.NTSB CEN20LA392Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Cottage Grove, MNA steep descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN20LA343Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Brandon, MNThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN20CA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18A-150 · Brainerd, MNThe pilot's decision to land on a shortened field and his incorrect brake application. Contributing was the flight instructor's lack of oversight.NTSB CEN20CA250Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportHatz Hatz CB 1 · Red Wing, MNThe pilot's failure to perform a go around following a bounced landing that resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN20LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Rush City, MNThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because the student pilot failed to reposition the fuel mixture control to full rich before takeoff.NTSB GAA19CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Appleton, MNThe student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing on an ice-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed during a subsequent aborted landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN18FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSkwira Matthew J W-10 Tailwind · Sauk Centre, MNImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Maple Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN18FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Ramsey, MNThe pilot's decision to fly along the river at a low altitude contrary to applicable regulations and safety of flight considerations which resulted in the impact with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see the and avoid…NTSB CEN15LA382Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Tyler, MNThe student pilot's failure to adequately ensure the carburetor was clear of ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN14LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Princeton, MNThe pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.NTSB CEN13CA508Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Faribault, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CEN13CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Thief River Falls, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power line while on approach to landing.NTSB CEN13LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Corcoran, MNThe pilot’s improper decision to land the helicopter in a position that placed the tail rotor near tarps, which resulted in the tarps being lifted into the tail rotor, subsequent tail rotor damage, a loss of tail rotor authority, and an uncommanded tail rotor…NTSB CEN13CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Eveleth, MNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing.NTSB CEN13LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Rochester, MNThe pilot’s spatial disorientation during the instrument approach in night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane descending below decision height and impacting terrain outside the lateral limits of the localizer. Contributing…NTSB CEN12CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGalloway/Ward RV-4 · Redwood Falls, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN11CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · South St. Paul, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN11LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing.NTSB CEN10CA576Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Belle Plaine, MNThe pilot's loss of directional control due to an encounter with soft terrain while landing.NTSB CEN10FA322Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Rochester, MNThe loss of engine power and the pilot's subsequent loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Maple Lake, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during a simulated forced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to execute a go-around.NTSB CEN09CA437Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Pine River, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hibbing, MNThe pilot mistakenly using a closed taxiway for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a construction barricade.NTSB CEN09CA320Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Winsted, MNThe student pilot's improper flare during the soft-field landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing.NTSB CEN09CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Crookston, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's limited flight experience. Additional factors were the presence of the ditch adjacent to the runway and the resulting collapse of the…NTSB CHI08CA265Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · New Ulm, MNThe failure of airport personnel to correct a hazardous condition on the airport. A factor was the uncovered manhole.NTSB CHI08CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Wadena, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the tail wheel airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in tail wheel airplanes.NTSB CHI08CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · South St. Paul, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-covered runway and the gusty wind conditions.NTSB CHI08CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Duluth, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.NTSB CHI07CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Grand Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his excessive use of brakes during the landing which resulted in a nose-over. The downhill slope was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI07FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Crookston, MNThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Factors were the snow, the low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.NTSB CHI07CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Grand Rapids, MNThe student pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to the failure of the nose landing gear. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor.NTSB CHI06CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Eden Prarie, MNThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor was the ditch.NTSB CHI06CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Backus, MNThe airplane stalled as a result of the low airspeed and the instructor pilot's failure to take remedial action.NTSB CHI06LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Williams, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were the low level at which the airplane was maneuvering and the pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations prior to the…NTSB CHI06CA004Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Lake Elmo, MNThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inadequate preflight planning by the pilot.NTSB CHI05CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Willmar, MNThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI05CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Rochester, MNThe pilot flared improperly and failed to recover from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI05CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Lakeville, MNThe pilot misjudged his distance and speed which resulted in an overrun.. Factors were the wet runway, the grass and the berm.NTSB CHI04LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Waubun, MNThe pilot's failure to get the proper rest prior to the night cross country flight and the pilot's failure to maintain altitude. Contributing factors to the accident were fatigue as a result of inadequate sleep, conditions conducive to fatigue, and night.