NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series, FL
80 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 1 |
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| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 2 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 4 |
| 1973 | 4 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1982 | 4 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Where
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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\" = 'FL' 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 ('41509'))
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" = 'FL' 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 ('41509'))
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 ERA26LA063Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · DeLand, FLThe flight instructor’s inadequate fuel quantity inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA23LA210Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA22LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Newport Richie, FLA loss of directional control on landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA19FA170Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Naples, FLIncapacitation of the pilot due to a birdstrike through the windshield in front of the pilot's position, while on approach to land.NTSB ERA18LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Vero Beach, FLThe collapse of all three landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the landing gear system revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA15FA378Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain single-engine minimum controllable airspeed following a loss of right engine power during initial climb. Also causal was the loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the…NTSB ERA13CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Valparaiso, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA11LA438Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's improper rotation during takeoff, resulting in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ERA11CA396Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Plant City, FLThe failure of a screw in the nose landing gear aligner assembly for undetermined reasons, which prevented the landing gear from fully extending.NTSB ERA09LA398Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBarber John A Glasair · Switzerland, FLA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at altitudes lower than those recommended by the kit manufacturer, resulting in insufficient terrain clearance to conduct a…NTSB NYC08FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Parkland, FLBoth pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident were the erroneous readouts from the Cessna's altitude encoder.NTSB MIA07LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Milton, FLThe failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the precautionary landing resulting in the on-ground collision with fence posts.NTSB MIA07FA117Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Nichols, FLFailure of the flight crew to maintain minimal controllable airspeed following a total loss of power in the right engine.NTSB MIA05CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in substantial damage during the subsequent hard landing.NTSB MIA04FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Clearwater, FLThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while entering the traffic pattern (downwind leg) at an uncontrolled airport resulting in a midair collision. inadvertent stall, and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ATL04LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-39 · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a collision with terrain and obstacles following a loss of right engine power.NTSB MIA03CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Tallahassee, FLthe pilot's improper start procedure which resulted in an unintentional engine start, and unoccupied aircraft collision with hangar structure.NTSB MIA03LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Immokalee, FLA loss of engine power on takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA02LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Milton, FLThe inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. A finding in the investigation was a loose left rudder flight control cable.NTSB ATL00LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Key West, FLA landing gear collapse resulting from the pilot's unsuccessful attempt to complete the manual gear extension due to physical strength overload. A factor was the complete electrical system failure during cruise flight.NTSB MIA00LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Immokalee, FLthe pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing short of the intended landing site, subsequently impacting the ground, and nosing over.NTSB ATL99LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Brooksville, FLThe certified flight instructor's failure to recover from a porpoise during landing and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB MIA99LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Crystal River, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff after directional control was lost.NTSB MIA97LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Sarasota, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.NTSB MIA95LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Miami, FLTotal blockage of the air induction at the servo fuel injector by paper from an undetermined source and inadequate maintenance servicing by other maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the…NTSB MIA95LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Miami, FLThe failure of the truck driver to follow airport operations procedures and signs.NTSB MIA90LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Margate, FLLoss of power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing. A factor in the accident was that the pilot did not follow the flight manual to ensure that the fuel tanks were filled to capacity.NTSB MIA90IA072Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Tallahassee, FLProper glidepath not maintained.NTSB MIA90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Naples, FLCollapse of the landing gear during the landing roll due to an undetermined reason.NTSB MIA89FA115Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Daytona Bch Shr, FLIn-flight loss of control while maneuvering to reverse direction due the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the 'steep turn.'NTSB MIA88LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Jupiter, FLThe plt stated that he had completed a ldg away from his home base without the gear down & locked lights being illuminated. He stated that he had assumed the lights were 'burned out'. Upon departure, he retracted the gear & flew to his home airport. Upon…NTSB MIA87LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlasair Glasair · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe plt stated that while in the pattern, the engine started to run rough and then quit. He attempted to return to the runway, but the aircraft crashed into trees about one mile from the airport. No reason was found for the loss of power as described by the…NTSB MIA86LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · New Smyrna Bch, FLDuring a pickup of an aerial advertising banner the acft struck the pickup bridle with the left main landing gear. He stated that he was unable to climb. The acft then stalled and crashed along the arpt boundary in a swamp.NTSB MIA86LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · New Smyrna Bch, FLThe plt stated that just after picking up a banner, the acft stalled and started to roll to the left. The plt was unable to recover before the acft impacted the ground.NTSB MIA85FA123Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAronson Falco F8L · Gainesville, FLThe plt received a wx briefing & filed an IFR clnc, then departed VFR. Except for a hdwnd, the 1st part of the flt was normal. In the vcnty of macon, GA, the plt requested & received an IFR clnc. Later, he elected to divert to the gaines- ville rgnl arpt &…NTSB MIA85LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Jacksonville, FLElectrical malfunctions caused the loss of air to ground communications and acft navigational equipment. The plt became lost about 70 mi east of Jacksonville, FL. With the help of another acft the plt located the arpt and radio communications were temporarily…NTSB MIA84LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Clewiston, FLThe plt stated that before the flt, he visually checked the main tanks & the fuel gages indicated 1/4 full on each side. Before reaching the destination, an eng lost power, & shortly after that, the other eng lost power, both from fuel exhaustion. The plt had…NTSB MIA84FA092Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Sarasota, FLShortly after takeoff the acft entered a descending left turn, struck a wire, a car, and a tree before contacting a building and exploding. A passenger reported that the stall warning horn had activated at least twice during the initial takeoff climb prior to…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 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 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 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 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 MIA81DKJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedMustang II · Pensacola, FLNTSB MIA81DKJ02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Destin, FLNTSB MIA80FLD44Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Lakeland, FLNTSB MIA79FLD19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Sanford, FLNTSB MIA78FLD29Accident · No injuriesClosedAmateur TF-1 · Clearwater, FLNTSB MIA78FKT19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Miami, FL