NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, SD
106 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 | 2 |
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| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 4 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 3 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 4 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2023 | 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\" = 'SD' 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" = 'SD' 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 CEN26LA332Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA18 · Karinen, SDOn September 17, 2026, about 0710 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA18-150 airplane, N3879Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Karinen, South Dakota. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN26LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Bonilla, SDThe pilot’s inadequate flight planning and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the precautionary off-airport landing.NTSB CEN25FA289Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-22-150 · New Underwood, SDOn July 28, 2025, about 0604 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150 airplane, N9642D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near New Underwood, South Dakota. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger sustained fatal…NTSB CEN24LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Vermillion, SDThe pilot’s encounter with carburetor icing during landing final approach which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN15FA264Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Kadoka, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN14CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Caputa, SDThe student pilot's improper takeoff procedure and the flight instructor's failure to take control of the airplane and abort the takeoff.NTSB CEN13CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Okaton, SDThe pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane and obstruction of the aileron control system by snow and ice, which led to a loss of control during flight.NTSB CEN12LA230Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Isabel, SDThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN12LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Rapid City, SDThe loss of engine power during climb due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the limited travel of the carburetor heat valve which prevented application of maximum carburetor heat.NTSB CEN12LA059Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sturgis, SDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with extended flaps.NTSB CEN12CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Brookings, SDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions while landing.NTSB CEN10LA430Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Spearfish, SDThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN10LA429Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWarth Dennis J Classic Sport S-18 · Tea, SDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's loss of airplane control, which led to an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10LA275Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Watertown, SDThe pilot's loss of airplane control while conducting aerobatic, low-altitude maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairmant due to alcohol.NTSB CHI08CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Gann Valley, SDThe pilot's inability to gain sufficient altitude during takeoff as a result of inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CHI08CA232Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wall, SDThe pilot not maintaining airplane control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the reported wind shear.NTSB CHI06CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 19A · Yankton, SDThe dual student's premature retraction of the flaps during the attempted go-around which resulted in the impact with the ground. The flight instructor's delay in calling for the go-around was an additional cause.NTSB CHI04CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportArganbright Vans RV-4 · Custer, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the sudden wind shift and the embankment.NTSB CHI04LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Custer, SDThe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and the pilot used improper aborted takeoff procedures by not reducing the throttle. Factors associated with the accident were the high density altitude and the tailwind.NTSB CHI03LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Buffalo, SDThe instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action to the dual student's loss of aircraft control during high speed taxiing which lead to the inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor was the student not maintaining aircraft control.NTSB CHI03LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Pierre, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the collapse of the main landing gear.NTSB CHI02CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Spearfish, SDThe probable cause of this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Differences in control forces and aircraft handling due to initiating the takeoff without fully retracting the flaps is a…NTSB CHI01LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Pierre, SDThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CHI01LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sturgis, SDThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff and he discontinued an aborted takeoff once initiated. Factors associated with the accident were the inaccurate elevator trim indicator, the pilot's failure to verify the trim setting,…NTSB CHI00LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCreed Lancair 235 · Hot Springs, SDthe failure of the pilot to select the correct runway for takeoff. Factors to the accident were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the aborted takeoff not performed, and the tailwind.NTSB CHI00LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Arlington, SDthe CFI's improper use of the throttle control during a simulated loss of engine power emergency. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was conducted.NTSB CHI98TA145Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Artesian, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI98LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Rapid City, SDthe windshear, the pilot's inability to maintain the airplane's landing approach speed, and the inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI97LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Yankton, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB CHI95DTK01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGay RV-4 · Lennox, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while performing aerobatic maneuvers. The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs was a factor.NTSB CHI94LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Aberdeen, SDthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A related factor is the dark night conditions.NTSB CHI94LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ottumwa, SDinadequate compensation for wind conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and the fence posts.NTSB CHI93LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rapid City, SDThe pilot in command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.NTSB CHI93LA148Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Yankton, SDThe pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. Gusty wind conditions were a factor.NTSB CHI92LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7 Gcbc · Quinn, SDThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout.NTSB CHI91LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Yankton, SDFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. The adverse wind condition and the pilot's lack of total experience were related factors.NTSB DEN86FTK03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Badger, SDThe acft nosed over during a forced landing after takeoff. The acft was landed straight ahead and rolled out into a standing pool of water 8-10 inches deep where it flipped over crushing the canopy and trapping the plts body. During post acc invest sediment…NTSB DEN86FTK01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Huron, SDThe acft contacted powerlines and descended uncontrolled to ground impact. The plt reported that he was checking fields when the accident occurred. The acft was traveling to the west into the setting sun when accident occurred.NTSB DEN86LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Estelline, SDAccording to the student plt, during the landing roll on a public road, the acft he was piloting encountered a crosswind which tipped the left wing up. The student plt indicated the acft nosed over onto its back. The plt had purchased the acft aprx 1 hr prior…NTSB DEN86LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Buffalo, SDAccording to officials, the plt was searching for hunters when the acft he was flying contacted the ground. Witnesses stated that blowing snow, low overcast clouds & visibility of less than 1/2 mi prevailed at the time of the acdnt. A blood sample was taken…NTSB DEN85LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hot Springs, SDPlt said he performed a 'hasty' preflight. During engine pre-start the plt inadvertently left the throttle open. The engine srated and the acft taxied across the ramp and hit a fence post before the plt could regain control of the acft.NTSB DEN84LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Herreid, SDThe acft ran into a creek bed during an off arpt landing and the landing gear collapsed. The plt was conducting an aerial hunt of coyotes. After shooting one he sought a place to land to pick up the carcass and stated that although he inspected the area from…NTSB DEN84LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Yankton, SDThe plt stated the eng wouldn't start & he suspected a dead spot on the starter. He then asked a mechanic to rotate the prop. All switches were off except the battery switch. When the mechanic moved the prop the eng started & the prop struck the mechanic.…NTSB DEN82FTK06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Watertown, SDThe pilot was spraying a sunflower field next to an alfalfa field that was being irrigated. As he pulled up from his third swath run, he began a procedure turn-around over the alfalfa field. During the turn, the plane rolled to an inverted attitude, then…NTSB DEN82DA083Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Sturgis, SDThe pilot landed in an open field to go to an auction. When he taxied back downwind to start his takeoff, the wind was gusting to 28 knots. The pilot estimated that he was moving about 15 mph as he turned to head back into the wind. As he started a right…NTSB DEN81FTK22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Stratford, SDNTSB DEN81DTK14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Viborg, SDNTSB DEN81FTK10Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Dallas, SDNTSB DEN81FTK08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172N · Lennox, SDNTSB DEN81FTK04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172N · Midland, SD