NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 2023

115 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

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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 2023 per year, 1964–2026: 14,588 cases
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Latest cases

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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2023
    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 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.Dec 29, 2023 · N2774P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA011Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Kahului, HIA partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in the inability to maintain altitude in the traffic pattern. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the…Dec 23, 2023 · N53725 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Dec 19, 2023 · N46056 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA069Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Texarkana, ARThe pilot’s improper decision to attempt a go-around with full flaps extended, which resulted in decreased climb performance and led to a collision with trees.Dec 18, 2023 · N4104X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Stephenville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.Dec 17, 2023 · N4501E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Newport News, VAAn inflight collision with a bird during initial climb.Dec 11, 2023 · N733QJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Miami, FLThe business jet flight crew’s failure to appropriately position their airplane to mitigate the impact of their extended duration, high-power engine run, and their failure to adequately communicate these factors to air traffic control, which resulted in the…Dec 8, 2023 · N955PT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24FA008Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchor Point, AKAn impact to the left wing, at an undetermined time, for reasons that could not be determined, which partially separated the left wing and rendered the airplane uncontrollable.Dec 8, 2023 · N1880P · DestroyedNTSB ERA24LA059Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Zephyrhills, FLAn aerodynamic stall from which the pilots did not recover while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern.Dec 7, 2023 · N906KS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Watsonville, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird while in the initial climb.Nov 29, 2023 · N6212F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Las Cruces, NMAn encounter with a downdraft during an approach to land, which resulted in a hard landing.Nov 27, 2023 · N5495K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24FA040Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mertzon, TXThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s overconfidence.Nov 26, 2023 · N7763W · DestroyedNTSB ERA24LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Blairstown, NJThe student pilot’s improper control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.Nov 20, 2023 · N739MK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA032IncidentClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openBeech 23 · Santa Ynez, CANov 12, 2023 · N2358ZNTSB CEN24LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Fort Worth, TXThe distraction of the pilot during the taxi, resulting in a ground collision.Nov 8, 2023 · N9568U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tompkinsville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.Nov 4, 2023 · N4056Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AKThe instructor pilot’s delayed action and over application of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.Nov 4, 2023 · N3994Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA030Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot’s loss of airplane control and descent into terrain due to spatial disorientation during a solo night cross country flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-reported fatigue.Oct 31, 2023 · N140FS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMustang II · Asheville, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Oct 28, 2023 · N71CB · Substantial damageNTSB OPS24LA004IncidentClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A321-271N · Long Beach, CAThe local controller’s poor judgment in prioritization of their ground traffic ahead of their airborne traffic, that became a distraction and led to a loss of situational awareness resulting in a near midair collision. Contributing to the incident was the…Oct 27, 2023 · N216HA · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB ERA24LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Richmond, VAThe loss of engine power due to a restriction of fuel flow as a result of a fractured float bracket in the carburetor.Oct 21, 2023 · N7716G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24FA014Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Williams, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight airplane performance…Oct 17, 2023 · N6192J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMonocoupe 90AL-115 · Myakka City, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fence during takeoff.Oct 14, 2023 · N87621 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA006Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Jonesboro, GABoth pilots’ inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate fuel monitoring during the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 11, 2023 · N55162 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24FA002Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Moab, UTThe pilot’s loss of visual reference to the horizon while departing during dark night, which resulted in the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.Oct 2, 2023 · N7153R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA001Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 23 · Waupaca, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around, that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.Oct 1, 2023 · N1963F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA380Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Whitesville, KYThe flight instructor’s improper decision to continue flight into a known area of thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.Sep 28, 2023 · N3079M · DestroyedNTSB ANC23LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s excessive application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.Sep 24, 2023 · N169EZ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA349Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Compton, CAThe total loss of engine power on takeoff due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the inadequately maintained fuel system, which resulted in water entering the fuel tanks through the filler caps.Sep 20, 2023 · N733ZN · Substantial damageNTSB GAA23WA272Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-28-140 · Herbert's Beach, St. Kitts & NevisSep 20, 2023 · N8716N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bethel, AKThe pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.Sep 20, 2023 · N8192D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Winston-Salem, NCThe pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer.Sep 18, 2023 · N1451U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · McGrath, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during after encountering a wind gust during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.Sep 16, 2023 · N1755P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA355Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Woodland, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.Sep 7, 2023 · N234RA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA400Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing with a left crosswind.Sep 3, 2023 · N5254D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Prescott, AZThe pilot-in-command’s inadequate preflight planning for the high density altitude and relative humidity conditions and his failure to recognize the need to reject the takeoff, allowing the student pilot to execute an abnormally long takeoff roll and apply…Sep 2, 2023 · N6834W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA357Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kingston, NJA loss of control, which resulted in the main rotor blade severing the tail boom, for reasons that could not be determined.Aug 31, 2023 · N2356M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA068Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot’s excessive application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.Aug 30, 2023 · N416RK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA325Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Carson City, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing in gusting wind conditions.Aug 25, 2023 · N4432R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s decision to taxi the airplane through tall grass without visual reference to the surface which obscured uneven terrain.Aug 22, 2023 · N4111Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA340Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Fort Pierce, FLThe left seat instructor’s intentional maneuvering of the airplane in an aerobatic steep turn for which it was not approved, which resulted in an exceedance of the structural limitations of the airplane and an inflight breakup.Aug 17, 2023 · N9855S · DestroyedNTSB ANC23LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.Aug 17, 2023 · N5061G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s encounter with windshear during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control.Aug 15, 2023 · N3995Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA333Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Norris, NJThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Aug 11, 2023 · N5453K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Marysville, CAThe flight instructor’s failure to monitor the airplane’s speed during a high-speed taxi, resulting in a runway excursion.Aug 10, 2023 · N20268 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Dixon, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control after striking an unidentified object during landing on an unimproved runway, and his subsequent use of excessive braking that resulted in a nose-over.Aug 9, 2023 · N50443 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23FA061Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AKAn impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered due to the inaccessible nature of the accident site.Aug 9, 2023 · N4481Z · DestroyedNTSB ERA23LA328Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Charlotte Amalie, CBThe pilots’ loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was both pilots’ lack of experience in operating in actual instrument meteorological conditions.Aug 4, 2023 · N13384 · DestroyedNTSB ERA23FA323Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe flight instructor’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent rapid descent into terrain.Aug 4, 2023 · N697FL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA290Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 23 · Coolin, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after takeoff, during high density altitude weather conditions.Jul 30, 2023 · N2362Z · Substantial damage