NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series, MI

29 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

19672026
NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series, MI per year, 1967–2026: 29 cases
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Latest cases

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\" = 'MI' 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.

NTSB CEN25LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Caro, MIThe pilot’s failure to remove the tow bar before flight.Sep 2, 2025 · N26RJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA399Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV9 · Zeeland, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a visual approach in dark night conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience at night.Sep 19, 2020 · N94KJ · DestroyedNTSB CEN09LA512Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHooper James A Bushby MUS · Gladwin, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Aug 7, 2009 · N37JD · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Jackson, MIThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and extend the landing gear resulting in a gear up landing.Dec 15, 2002 · N948SB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Big Rapids, MIExcessive application of the flight controls by the student pilot. A factor related to the accident is delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.May 23, 1991 · N7209Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90FAMS2Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Charlevoix, MIThe probable cause of this accident is undetermined.Apr 20, 1990 · N8333Y · DestroyedNTSB CHI88DEM08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Grand Haven, MIThe pilot's inattentive fuel system monitoring, and the resultant total failure of the aircraft's powerplant due to fuel exhaustion. A forced landing was executed on a stretch of beach with sand dunes, and the aircraft was substantially damaged during the…Aug 13, 1988 · N5124T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Bad Axe, MIDuring a demonstration of an aborted takeoff, the 'power was cut' after the aircraft accelerated to about 75 mph. At about that time, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind and became airborne. A power recovery was initiated, but the aircraft touched down in…Jul 20, 1987 · N8049Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86MA216Incident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-222 · Lansing, MIPiedmont flt PI255 (a Boeing 737, N749N) was dscndg in visual conds on an IFR clnc when it & a twin commanche (Piper PA-30, N7399Y) converged & passed within a rprtd 50 to 100 ft of each other. The near collision occurred as the PA-30 was cruising westbound…Aug 30, 1986 · N749N · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB CHI81FEC21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Ann Arbor, MIApr 14, 1981 · N7755Y · DestroyedNTSB CHI80FEM12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Lansing, MIJan 9, 1980 · N7166Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI79FEM31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Kalamazoo, MIJul 23, 1979 · N8173Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78FEC15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Pontiac, MIFeb 10, 1978 · N7185Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76FEC45Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · S Lyon, MIJun 3, 1976 · N8173Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74FEM67Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Freeland, MIJun 26, 1974 · N7745Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74FEC06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Dansville, MISep 2, 1973 · N7968Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74 EM04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · West Branch, MIJul 15, 1973 · N7991Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI72FEM04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Freeland, MIJul 24, 1971 · N7968Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI71FBJ71Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Lansing, MIApr 25, 1971 · N8385Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI71FBJ18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Pellston, MIAug 5, 1970 · N7281Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70AC085Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Edenville, MIMay 31, 1970 · N3551Y · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CHI70FBJ28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Charlotte, MIMay 26, 1970 · N7863Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70F0391Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Grand Rapids, MIDec 6, 1969 · N8120Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70F0359Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Harrison, MINov 30, 1969 · N7342Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70F0051Accident · No injuriesClosedMong Sport · Schoolcraft, MIJun 7, 1969 · N911S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI69F0551Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Birmingham, MIMar 13, 1969 · N7300Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI68F0461Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Traverse Cty, MINov 12, 1967 · N8030Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI68F0329Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Freeland, MISep 12, 1967 · N7916Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI67F0556Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Birmingham, MIMar 6, 1967 · N7044Y · Substantial damage