Final NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, ND

104 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\" = 'ND' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
    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 CEN26LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chaseley, NDThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.Oct 2, 2025 · N91042 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA337Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Larimore, NDThe pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jul 24, 2021 · N83411 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Wyndmere, NDThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an uncoordinated turn while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Mar 7, 2019 · N726 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVolaircraft 10A · Mandan, NDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain the proper approach path on landing, which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway.Oct 2, 2016 · N6666D · DestroyedNTSB CEN16FA212Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Wishek, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a climbing turn after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to…Jun 9, 2016 · N6223W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Williston, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with runway marking signs.Jun 28, 2015 · N8723 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Beach, NDThe student pilot's failure to initiate a go-around sooner, and his failure to maintain directional control.Aug 2, 2014 · N6257W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · West Fargo, NDThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll before the tailwheel had made sustained contact with the runway.Oct 24, 2011 · N7949 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Crosby, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing.Apr 23, 2011 · N3854P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grand Forks, NDThe student pilot's failure to maintained directional control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's total lack of experience in the type of airplane.May 29, 2008 · N220ND · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08LA101Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Roseglen, NDThe pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night conditions, and pilot impairment due to alcohol.Apr 11, 2008 · N7490G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-161 · Grand Forks, NDThe lack of experience and the excessive taxi speed by the pilot. A contributing factors was the airport sign.Oct 3, 2007 · N437ND · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Fargo, NDThe pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty winds and the pilot's lack of experience.Oct 6, 2006 · N275ND · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06FA275Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kulm, NDThe non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in his inadvertent encounter with a thunderstorm and his loss of aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the thunderstorm.Aug 24, 2006 · N9714W · DestroyedNTSB CHI06CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Drayton, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A related factor was the high wind condition.Apr 12, 2006 · N2555P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Grafton, NDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition and the snow bank.Feb 10, 2005 · N2291E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Larimore, NDThe CFI's delay in applying remedial action which resulted in a loss of directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the student's excessive application of rudder and the snow bank which the airplane contacted.Feb 9, 2005 · N66ND · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Hillsboro, NDDirectional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing roll.Jun 10, 2004 · N737SV · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Argusville, NDThe altitude/clearance not maintained from transmission wire(s) by the pilot during an unknown phase of flight. The transmission wire(s) were a contributing factor.Sep 5, 2003 · N2301F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grand Forks, NDThe student pilot not maintaining clearance from a parked van while taxiing to the parking area. The van was a factor.Feb 21, 2002 · N274ND · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Devils Lake, NDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of total experience and the runway light which the airplane contacted.Dec 3, 2001 · N248ND · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grand Forks, NDThe student pilot's improper flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Sep 5, 2001 · N240ND · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA294Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Alice, NDThe pilot's unsuccessful recovery from an intentional aerobatic stall/spin maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment (alcohol), and his psychological condition.Aug 22, 2001 · N4329Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fargo, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline during a swath run. A factor associated with the accident was the powerline.Jun 25, 1998 · N7174B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dawson, NDThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions and a fence.Dec 9, 1997 · N55259 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Fessenden, NDthe pilot's premature liftoff and/or failure to abort the takeoff while there was sufficient runway remaining.Jul 17, 1997 · N41371 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dickinson, NDthe student pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's runway selection.May 10, 1997 · N280TC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPoppenhagen PUD Knocker Special · Grafton, NDthe inadequate fuel system design by the builder which led to fuel starvation.Jul 19, 1996 · N380BP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Grand Forks, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing. Factors in the accident were the icy condition of the taxiway and the high gusting wind.Jan 12, 1996 · N6338D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Munich, NDthe pilot allowed his airspeed to get too low and encountered a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control due to misuse of the controls for wind drift correction and improper use…Dec 28, 1995 · N88384 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Linton, NDThe pilot's misjudging distance and altitude. The pilot's lack of total experience in type of operation was a factor.Jun 30, 1995 · N6917W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStuart/Wagner Mountain Eagle · Halliday, NDThe pilot's premature lift-off and delayed aborted takeoff.Jan 22, 1995 · N2176Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Grand Forks, NDthe fatigue failure of the crankshaft.Oct 22, 1994 · N587PA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Grand Forks, NDFuel starvation due to the improper positioning of the fuel tank selector by the student pilot.Feb 21, 1994 · N66ND · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Northwood, NDThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.Apr 5, 1993 · N108ND · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Bismarck, NDThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane en route to ensure adequate fuel to complete the flight.Mar 11, 1993 · N88384 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Cannonball, NDThe blockage of the inlet air filter from snow.Feb 20, 1993 · N4229P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB-9 · Grand Forks, NDThe pilot's premature flare.Sep 29, 1992 · N150ND · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grand Forks, NDInadequate visual outlook by the pilot in command.Apr 16, 1991 · N143ND · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fargo, NDPlt installed new aerial application chemical tank. The tank was filled with water for a test flight. Plt could not hold nose down after takeoff. Acft stalled into trees and landed in field beyond trees. Acft nosed over and damaged fuselage and vertical…Jul 28, 1987 · N7174B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Berthold, NDThe plt took off to the east from a farm driveway to return home. Witnesses saw the airplane make an immediate right turn, followed by a left turn at aprx 35-50 ft AGL. The acft approached the farm at aprx 50-100 ft AGL. The acft suddenly pulled up, banked…Apr 7, 1987 · N88177 · DestroyedNTSB DEN86LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fargo, NDThe plt reports that the flt was descending through 7,000 ft approaching the dest arpt when the eng began to run rough and lost pwr. The flt continued toward to the arpt but was unable to reach the rwy and landed about 1/4 mi short. After touchdown the acft…Jul 26, 1986 · N7592W · DestroyedNTSB DEN86LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Fargo, NDThe plt reports that he experienced difficulty in retracting the landing gear after departure but it did retract after several attempts. He said the gear system seemed to be hanging up. Upon reaching destination the gear again seemed to hang up when extension…May 26, 1986 · N6519B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fargo, NDThe acft contacted a snowbank following a loss of directional control during landing. This was the plt's first landing on his second solo flt. Previous to this landing, the student had been practicing landing on rwy 17 with his CFI.Jan 13, 1986 · N51238 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sykeston, NDThe plt said he made a normal landing on an aerial application airstrip. During the rollout the plt spotted an unmarked mail box. The plt said he swerved to avoid colliding with the mail box. The acft went off the side of the strip and into a field. The plt…Jul 19, 1985 · N739GA · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Grand Forks, NDOn March 21, 1985, a Piper pa 18 ground looped on landing rollout at gran Forks, ND. The instructor stated the aircraft accident occurred when he was checking out another flight instructor in the tailwheel airplane. During the landing roll out the airplane…Mar 21, 1985 · N2582S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Stanley, NDThe plt reported that he was spraying a field with 2 power lines at the north edge. He had been making passes under the wires, but where 2 poles were too close together, he decided to fly over the wires. After making a procedure turn back toward the field, he…Jun 28, 1984 · N3574Z · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Kindred, NDThe pilot stated that he made a normal landing approach to runway 15. During touchdown a gust of wind hit the airplane. The pilot said he was caught off guard and before he could regain control, the airplane went off the right side of the runway, struck a…May 14, 1984 · N738FA · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28B-150 · Watford City, NDThe acft nose gear collapsed during a precautionary landing due to weather. The plt had been briefed on the weather the evening before the accident. The pilot stated that when the flight was 20 minutes from home he 'thought we could make it.' However, he…Sep 12, 1983 · N5821W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Jamestown, NDThe acft landed wheels-up with one engine feathered and nosed over during the slide-out. The pilot had intentionally feathered the left engine to 'try out' the acft. The left engine has the only engine driven hydraulic pump. This pump isnecessary to lower…Jun 15, 1983 · N2054P · Destroyed