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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 1982

314 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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NTSB MKC83LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Oakley, KSDuring landing the aircraft hit a patch of ice, swerved to the left, hit a runway light and slid off the runway.Dec 31, 1982 · N2973T · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kearney, NEPilot landed on icy runway and started to swerve. Go-around was initiated. Before aircraft could takeoff it collided with a snow bank.Dec 31, 1982 · N6532F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Dayton, OHThe pilot took off with an estimate 4 hrs of fuel on board. While en route, he encountered headwinds that were stronger than expected. After about 3 hrs and 48 min of flight, he was still about 27 to 28 mi from his destination and diverted to the Dayton…Dec 25, 1982 · N3136T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Nelly'S Ford, VADuring takeoff roll the aircraft swerved to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder but was not able to straighten the aircraft. The pilot reduced the power and applied brakes. The aircraft collided with a fence at the end of the runway. Fifteen knot…Dec 25, 1982 · N32804 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC83LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Hope, AKThe aircraft lost power during descent and crashed into trees. The weather was VMC and no flight plan was filed. The pilot said he was descending with reduced power and when he turned carburetor heat on the engine began to miss so he turned carburetor heat…Dec 25, 1982 · N8653Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83FKJ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172N · Clanton, ALThe acft was observed in a high speed glide to touch down briefly in a pasture at the top of a knoll. It then dropped below the rise & crashed in a wooded area adjacent to the pasture. Examination of the eng showed a crack extending from the top forward…Dec 22, 1982 · N609CW · DestroyedNTSB MKC83FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bancroft, IAThe acft impacted the ground in a near wings level, 20 deg nose down attitude at a high rate of speed. Witnesses statedthat the weather was clear & visibility good but it was a very dark night with only a very small portion of the moon showing. The only…Dec 20, 1982 · N2838V · DestroyedNTSB LAX83LVW02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Beatty, NVThe pilot landed on a 1700 long strip at the elevation of about 3500 ft MSL. He elected to takeoff to the north in calm wind conditions and avoid sun glare off the cover of his engine and on the windshield. He stated that soft field procedures were used in…Dec 19, 1982 · N8154X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · West Plains, MOEarlier in the day, the pilot had landed on a highway after the aircraft ran low on fuel. He purchased 15 gal of automobile fuel and put it in the aircraft fuel tanks. He then took off from the highway, flew to an airport and added an additional 20 gal of…Dec 18, 1982 · N56689 · DestroyedNTSB MIA83LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · New Port Richey, FLAccording to the instructor (CFI), the tail wheel equipped aircraft veered left and headed toward trees after the tail rose, but while the main wheels were still on the ground. He attempted to recover with right rudder and brakes. Fearing a ground loop, the…Dec 18, 1982 · N88214 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Solgohachia, ARPilot overran runway and slid on grass into a tree. Pilot says he did not go-around because of rise in terrain.Dec 15, 1982 · N7325F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA83LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Vancouver, WAAfter landing, the pilot began taxiing to the parking area. While taxiing, he came to an area where he tried to taxi between a fuel truck and a Beech baron. The pilot stated that he misjudged the distance between his right wing tip and the fuel truck and the…Dec 13, 1982 · N3880Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Katy, TXDuring landing the nose wheel contacted a 12 inch rice field type mud dam & the acft flipped over.Dec 12, 1982 · N54667 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Cincinnati, OHThe student pilot touched down on runway 06, bounced, the nose gear collapsed and the pilot loss direction control. The aircraft nosed over.Dec 12, 1982 · N62332 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColonial C-1 · Kalamazoo, MIPilot lost oil pressure and elected to land in a plowed field. Nose gear collapsed during landing. Oil leak was the cause of the drop in quantity and pressure.Dec 11, 1982 · N256B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83FA414Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tahoe City, CAThe owner, a student plt, & an ATP plt departed olympia, WA at aprx 1111 PST on a flt to the lake Tahoe/reno area. When the acft did not arrive, a search was made until 12/22/82. On 8/28/83, the acft was found where it crashed on rising terrain (50 deg slope)…Dec 8, 1982 · N5468T · DestroyedNTSB ATL83LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts Special 51C · London, KYThe aircraft ground looped during landing. Investigation revealed there was slight crosswind and the tail wheel steering spring failed.Dec 8, 1982 · N2148 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Dateland, AZDuring takeoff, the pilot was using the right side of a private strip to avoid an area of mud. At lift-off speed, the right wing tip struck a power pole near the right side of the runway and veered toward an irrigation ditch. The pilot was able to clear over…Dec 6, 1982 · N55299 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Garland, TXWhile flying at night, the engine began to back fire and there was a loss of RPM and metal-to-metal sounds. The pilot attempted to restore the power, but to no avail. During a forced landing in darkness, the pilot saw trees when the plane was about 50 ft AGL,…Dec 6, 1982 · N6745W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Medina, OHAt about 1430 EST, the pilot took off from freedom field, Medina, OH in VFR conditions. When he returned about 3 hrs later at dusk, the weather was estimated to be: 400 ft overcast, 3/4 mi visibility with fog. A flight instructor heard the plane fly over the…Dec 1, 1982 · N29528 · DestroyedNTSB ANC83LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Brevig Mission, AKWhile the pilot was landing on a road, the left main gear, forward support tube failed. The pilot stated that he applied takeoff power to avoid ground looping and the plane became airborne. He stated that he "dumped" his flaps while indicating 60 mph and…Nov 30, 1982 · N3675P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172J · Lowell, FLWhile attempting a go-around maneuver, the aircraft tail struck treetops that were located at the departure end of runway 18. The pilot landed the aircraft safely and discovered damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and the fuselage.Nov 28, 1982 · N79412 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83FVG03Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lincoln, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot took off at about 2003 PST. The weather at the marysville fss (20 NM north) was; thin obscured, 500 ft overcast, 2 miles visibility with fog. The plane crashed about 1800 ft northeast of runway 33.Nov 27, 1982 · N1949H · DestroyedNTSB MKC83FA025Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Oxford, NEThe pilot made 3 low passes near his son's home. Reportedly, the 3rd pass was made at an altitude of about 40 to 50 ft AGL. A witness then observed the pilot pull up abruptly to about a 45 deg climb. After climbing an additional 40 to 50 ft, the aircraft…Nov 25, 1982 · N79173 · DestroyedNTSB MKC83FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wamego, KSA witness observed the acft flying low along the Kansas river for about 2 mi just before the accident. He stated that the acft was flying below the tops of trees bordering the river. The two lower strands of a power line, which crosses the river, were found…Nov 20, 1982 · N3599E · DestroyedNTSB ATL83LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Clinton, MDThe pilot was on final approach behind a Cessna 150 and thought the Cessna would turn off at the first taxiway. The Cessna continued to the second taxiway and the pilot of N5442L elected to go-around. The pilot stated the aircraft seemed to mush as it flew…Nov 20, 1982 · N5442L · DestroyedNTSB MKC83FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sharon, KSThe acft crashed 12 mi from the departure point in hilly terrain on a direct route to the destination in a 40 deg nose low & 75 deg right wing low attitude. There are no wx reporting facilities near the accident site. The 1851 wx observation at enid,ok (62 mi…Nov 18, 1982 · N500FL · DestroyedNTSB CHI83LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · New Hudson, MIThe pilot was giving a plane ride to his brother, his brother's grandson and the child's mother. The child's grandmother wanted to take pictures and walked into the parking area next to the taxiway. While looking through the viewfinder, her depth perception…Nov 17, 1982 · N7730C · No damageNTSB LAX83FJA02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Honolulu, HIThe eng quit & the plt ditched in the ocean near the beach. The #4 connecting rod shank was found broken at the crankpin bearing housing. One rod bolt head was broken off & the bolt grip was necked down. The nut on this bolt was still on the bolt & flush with…Nov 16, 1982 · N56351 · DestroyedNTSB NYC83LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Morrisville, VTEnroute to destination through a mountain pass the pilot saw approaching snow & decided to return & land. While returning, a rapidly moving snow squall was approaching the arpt. At about 1/4 mi from the end of rwy 1 visibility dropped to about 1/8 mi in heavy…Nov 15, 1982 · N2221N · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 28-140 · Fort Collins, COThe pilot failed to enrich mixture during descent from 10,000 feet. Power was lost during the approach and a forced landing made in a pasture. During the landing the aircraft collided with a fence and ground-looped collapsing the landing gear.Nov 15, 1982 · N6385R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA5A · Nr.Chubeay, BahamasThe pilot stated that engine lost power while over the ocean waters and the pilot was forced to ditch the plane. The pilot and passenger were rescued by a yacht in the vicinity of the crash site. The aircraft sank and the wreckage was not recovered.Nov 14, 1982 · N26287 · DestroyedNTSB DEN83LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Beulah, NDPilot said he experienced power loss during takeoff, used carburetor heat but it seemed to get worse. He landed in a soft field to right of runway. Wing hit a fence and aircraft flipped inverted. Engine kept running until crash. No malfunctions found.Nov 10, 1982 · N739FZ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Hope, MIThe pilot estimated that the wind was from 210 to 220 deg at 15 KTS. He reported that the grass runway was soft and wet. For takeoff on runway 18, he used 10 deg of flaps and about 1/2 of the available aileron while using a soft field takeoff procedure. The…Nov 7, 1982 · N5301D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Loris, SCWhile taxiing from ramp left wingtip struck a van parked in the tie-down area.Nov 7, 1982 · N2896E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Antioch, CAThe pilot stated that he came in high and fast, with only 20 degrees of flaps on his second landing attempt. Because of hilly terrain, the pilot elected to land long rather than execute a go-around. The aircraft overran the runway, rolled into a ditch and…Nov 6, 1982 · N54983 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Schaumburg, ILThe newly purchased aircraft had just been delivered and the pilot elected to fly it a short period to check its operation. He performed one takeoff and landing, then started another takeoff. He reported that during the second takeoff, the engine lost power…Nov 5, 1982 · N56311 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LUG06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Rialto, CAThe newly certificated private pilot landed on runway 24 at night. The aircraft drifted off the side of the runway and collided with a drainage ditch. Investigation revealed the aircraft landing was made with a strong left quartering tailwind reported as…Nov 4, 1982 · N1441X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23-19 · Excelsior Spgs., MOThe student pilot reported that he made a landing approach to runway 01 in winds that were from 320 degrees at 5, gusting 8 KTS. During the approach, he lowered full flaps and maintained a left wing low attitude to compensate for the crosswind. The pilot…Nov 2, 1982 · N5958S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Little Ferry, NYStudent pilot step-taxiing from landing collided with a submerged object in the river and damaged the float. The river was at low tide.Oct 31, 1982 · N3593P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83FRA01Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Woodville, TXAt about 2310 CDT, the owner/pilot and two other persons took off from the tyler county airport at Woodville, TX. About 15 minutes later, the plane crashed at the intersection of the runway (16/34) and a perpendicular taxiway. Impact and propeller strike…Oct 31, 1982 · N3858K · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83FLA01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 172M · 9nm Nw Quitman, GAWitnesses observed the acft a little above the tree tops prior to colliding with a high voltage tension wire. The two passengers (ages 10 & 11) were seated in the right front seat, both using the same seat belt. The surviving passenger stated they had…Oct 31, 1982 · N8977V · DestroyedNTSB ATL83LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Corinth, MSDuring a VMC cross country flight the pilot encountered low ceilings and rain. The pilot stated that the engine also started running rough and was losing power. At this point he executed a forced landing into trees. The investigation disclosed that serious…Oct 29, 1982 · N5537U · DestroyedNTSB MIA83LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Daytona Beach, FLAccording to the pilot, he lost directional control while taking off on runway 06R. The aircraft veered off the left side of the runway and collided with VASI lights. The wind was reported to be from 002 deg at 13 KTS.Oct 26, 1982 · N330FT · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83FCA01Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · St. Charles, MOThe acft crashed on the north boundary of the arpt within minutes after having been seen departing rwy 27. Dense ground fog prevailed at the crash site. Approximately 1-1/2 hours after the accident examination disclosd very heavy frost on all acft parked…Oct 25, 1982 · N8184Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Indian Mound, INApproximately 10 minutes after departure the pilot of N739RJ reported "engine problems." The pilot stated that he tried various power settings and fuel selections without success. He advised fort campbell approach control that he was landing into trees.…Oct 25, 1982 · N739RJ · DestroyedNTSB MIA83LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ft. Myers, FLThe plt stated that during his solo x-country the throttle became stuck several times enroute. While approaching Ft. Myers he retarded the throttle but was unable to advance it again. Unable to maintain altitude, the plt made a forced landing. Post…Oct 24, 1982 · N739WY · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sun City, CAThe pilot made a wheels up landing on hawn avenue in Sun City, CA and abandoned the aircraft. During the landing, both wing tips struck sign posts and were damaged. No fuel was found in the aircraft after it had crashed, but about 650 lbs of illegal drugs…Oct 20, 1982 · N4729P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · St. Augustine, FLUpon landing, the pilot noticed he was too high and executed a go-around. On the next landing the aircraft veered left on the landing roll so the pilot again attempted a go-around. On liftoff the nosewheel hit the airport perimeter fence and the aircraft came…Oct 19, 1982 · N12927 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83FTA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Red Lodge, MTAfter takeoff, the aircraft lost airspeed and started an uninitiated descent. The pilot was unable to power out of it and the aircraft contacted two buildings and a fence before stopping in an open field. The winds were from 200 degrees at 30 KTS, gusting to…Oct 17, 1982 · N5539M · Destroyed