NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series
889 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming IO-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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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
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NTSB LAX84LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Fremont, CAThe acft groundlooped during landing after an aerial glider tow. The plt reported that he had performed 23 glider tows that day and he may have become fatigued. He was accustumed to making a low level turn to a short final from a base leg at 100 ft AGL. This…NTSB LAX84LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Santa Ynez, CAThe plt made his apch to land on rwy 26 with winds reportedly from 270 deg at 10 gusting 15 KTS. During the landing, the acft touched down short of the runway in an area containing deep furrows. Subsequently, the main gear collapsed & the fuselage & wings of…NTSB LAX83LA431Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Marysville, CABoth aircrew members were multiengine rated. One was a multiengine instructor pilot (CFI) & was providing instruction for the other to be upgraded as a multiengine instructor. During a landing, the acft touched down with the gear retracted. Neither pilot…NTSB ATL83LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8-KCAB-150 · Kennesaw, GABoth aircraft were taxiing simultaneously, in opposite directions on the single parallel taxiway. N5500C was east bound for takeoff. N69113 was westbound on the taxiway after landing on runway 27 and a turn onto the taxiway. The pilot of N5500C stated that…NTSB CHI83LA423Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeemer Pitts S-1C · Portage, WIThe acft had just been purchased & was being ferried to palatka, FL. During the landing roll at an en route arpt, the acft ground looped, and subsequently, came to rest inverted. The plt stated that this was his 1st landing in the pitts S-10 & that he was…NTSB MIA83LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Clearwater, FLThe plt reported that during the landing, the acft bounced twice, then on the 3rd touchdown, the nose gear collapsed. An investigation revealed the acft was loaded beyond its max limited by an estimated 246 lbs.NTSB NYC83FHM02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportDial-Thorp T-18 · Morristown, NJThe plt had been active in organizing an air show, but was not considered a participant. However, his home built acft was on static display. On the 2nd day of the show, the chairman of the event gave him permission to do a fly-by. Subsequently, he initiated a…NTSB MIA83LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarter Pitts Special S-1 · Sebring, FLThe acft was landed behind a Piper navajo and rolled right and left striking both wing tips before nosing over. The pilot believes she encountered vortex turbulence from the Piper navajo which landed in front of her. The weather was vmcand no flight plan was…NTSB MKC83LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Springfield, MOThe student pilot retracted the landing gear during landing roll. This was to be a touch and go landing and the student had just raised the flaps in preparation for takeoff. The instructor stated that during the landing roll the student pilot moved the gear…NTSB NYC83LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Ashley Falls, MAThe pilot stated that he was about a half mile from the airport when the engine quit. He restarted it but it quit a 2nd time and would not restart. By this time the acft was down to about 200 ft. a right turn was made to land on an island. The acft landed…NTSB NYC83FA050Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Montgomery, NYThe acft experienced a power loss on one engine during take-off initial climb. The pilot regained control of the acft and continued to fly the landing pattern. On the downwind leg the engines ran intermittently. Turning final both enginesstopped. A forced…NTSB NYC83FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Atlantic City, NJThe plt had landed at Atlantic City, NJ at aprx 1545 while en route to oxford, CT. Before taking off, he contacted two fss's and both advised that VFR flt was not recommended. The non-instrument rated plt took off at aprx 1920 local time with no flt plan. At…NTSB LAX83LVM05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPitts S1C · 6 N.W. Half Moo, CAAircraft landed and a gust of wind turned the aircraft. Aircraft continued off right side of runway and nosed over in soft ground.NTSB ATL83LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Atkinson, NCThe pilot decided to land on a private strip due to strong gusty winds and thunderstorms. The pilot landed without incident and began to back taxi on the runway when the left main landing gear went into a mud hole off the side of the runway. The aircraft…NTSB NYC83LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Nantucket, MAPilot approached runway and right wing dropped. Pilot corrected with full power aileron and elevator. Aircraft yawed and rolled to left. Left wing hit and main gear collapsed. Aircraft groundlooped and stopped.NTSB CHI83LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Columbus, OHThe pilot taxiied onto 8 foot culvert after landing. Pilot complained of taxiway markings and lighting. He also said he never saw the culvert.NTSB MIA83LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-39 · N. Ft. Lauderda, FLPilot says he refueled at nassau with 20 gals in aux. Tanks. Estimated 10 gals each main tank. 45 minutes after departure #1 eng. Failed. 5 minutes later #2 failed. Aircraft sank.NTSB MKC83LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Miniplane · Bates City, MOThe pilot stated he landed on a sod strip which has a slight uphill incline. He stated the touchdown was hard and the main gear splayed out. The struts then dug into the sod and the aircraft nosed over.NTSB LAX82DA315Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Santa Catalina, CAThe aircraft lost right engine power following departure from Santa Catalina. Unable to climb the aircraft to airport altitude the pilot decided to proceed over the open sea to san clemente. About 19 miles from the island the pilot stated he switched fuel…NTSB CHI82DA250Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30-160 · Salem, ILPilot stated he had 3 green gear lights. During touchdown and roll the landing gear collapsed. The landing gear control switch collar was defective and if the pilot did not hold the gear selector in the down position it may have returned to off before the…NTSB MIA82DA145Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Clearwater, FLThere was no green light indication on landing approach, however a fly-by confirmed the gear was down. During landing roll the right main gear and nose gear collapsed. The aircraft ground looped.NTSB CHI82FA203Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Centerpoint, INThe non-rated owner/pilot crashed after taking off from a private sod strip. The impact point was about 400 ft from the departure end of the runway and 200 ft left of the centerline. According to a witness, the takeoff roll was started from a crown on the…NTSB CHI82FA211Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Vandalia, OHDuring descent at 215 mph the acft entered violent buffeting. Recovery was initiated by reducing power & the acft landed without any further incident. Examination revealed the horizontal stabilator was permanently bent downward on both sides. The acft was…NTSB FTW82FRG31Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30 · San Antonio, TXDue to unfavorable weather conditions enroute to austin, TX the pilot diverted to San Antonio, TX. The engines lost power as the aircraft approached the destination airport. The pilot was unable to restart the engines or glide to the airport and the pilot…NTSB MIA82DA083Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Placida, FLThe pilot stated that during the beginning of the landing roll the right main and nose landing gears collapsed. Examination revealed that the retraction torque tube arm fitting, Piper p/n 21012-03, which links the right main and nose gear to the retraction…NTSB MIA82DA070Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Crescent City, FLThe pilot landed on an upward sloping runway in very calm wind conditions. He stated that he failed to properly monitor the airspeed on final approach, and when he chopped the power, it resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI82DA078Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot reported encountering severe icing conditions after he had canceled his IFR flight plan and had the airport in sight. At that point, he felt that the safest alternative was to continue the approach. The approach was flown at 120 mph with no flaps.…NTSB NYC82DA033Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Marthas Vineyard, MAAfter arriving at the destination, the pilot landed on runway 24. The wind was from 330 degrees gusting to 20 KTS. During the landing roll-out, the aircraft ground looped when a crosswind gust was encountered. The plane ran off the runway into a rough grassy…NTSB SEA82DA026Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Burns, ORDuring landing in calm wind conditions, the aircraft bounced slightly. On the second touchdown, it veered left and struck a snowbank. The student pilot reported that it seemed like the left brake froze. The left brake was examined for possible dragging and…NTSB FTW82FRG13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-39 · Corpus Christi, TXNTSB DEN82FTE09Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7KCAB · Morrison, CONTSB DEN82FTI05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Sheridan, MTNTSB FTW82FPA04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Addison, TXNTSB CHI81FEP45Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Racine, WINTSB FTW81FPA15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Bonham, TXNTSB LAX81DVA46Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Visalia, CANTSB ATL81FLG11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Hilton Head Is, SCNTSB LAX81FA091Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Moreno, CANTSB LAX81FUG34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Chino, CANTSB ATL81FA072Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Smyrna, TNNTSB CHI81FEC21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Ann Arbor, MINTSB CHI81FA046Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Lafayette, INNTSB NYC81FA027Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · North Castle, NYNTSB LAX81DVM10Accident · No injuriesClosedPitts S-1 · San Carlos, CANTSB LAX81DUJ38Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Chandler, AZNTSB LAX81DVA19Accident · No injuriesClosedLake RV-3 · Bakersfield, CANTSB LAX81FA023Accident · 1 fatalClosedCitabria 7KCAB · Truckee, CANTSB ATL81FA024Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Sunbright, TNNTSB MIA81DKJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedMustang II · Pensacola, FLNTSB MKC81FCG08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Springfield, MO