NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series, TX

55 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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NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-320 series, TX per year, 1964–2026: 55 cases
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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\" = 'TX' 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"

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NTSB CEN24LA147Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Bluff Dale, TXAn engine compartment fire for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.Apr 4, 2024 · N8946 · DestroyedNTSB CEN23FA284Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Sherman, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to feather the left propeller following the loss of engine power.Jul 8, 2023 · N4743M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Houston, TXThe instructed pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing resulting in a wheels up landing.Dec 16, 2021 · N19VS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Navasota, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Dec 28, 2020 · N1236 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA153Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Fredericksburg, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.May 25, 2019 · N68557 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteen Skybolt · Lexington, TXThe fatigue failure of the main landing gear (MLG) truss, which resulted in the MLG spreading apart.Jul 14, 2018 · N22GL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA380Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Mineral Wells, TXThe pilot's fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines and their subsequent loss of engine power.Sep 22, 2016 · N7663Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA357Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Clifton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control during a precautionary landing following a total loss of power to one engine. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on available information.Jul 13, 2015 · N7768Y · DestroyedNTSB CEN15CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Mesquite, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which exceeded the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.Nov 23, 2014 · N580 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA432Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after a loss of left engine power due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a proper preflight that could have detected water accumulation in the fuel system before takeoff.Jul 25, 2013 · N8306Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Roanoke, TXThe pilot’s failure to follow the published emergency procedures to lower the landing gear following a loss of electrical power.Mar 2, 2012 · N373JT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Austin, TXThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.Apr 12, 2011 · N171ST · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot’s failure to detect water contaminated fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the worn and loose fuel caps, which allowed water to enter the fuel tanks.Feb 17, 2010 · N8501Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Port Mansfield, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the water while on approach (VFR) to land.Dec 11, 2009 · N7781Y · DestroyedNTSB DFW08CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Houston, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.May 12, 2008 · N8511Y · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Shallowater, TXFailure of the pilot to maintain a safe clearance from the terrain while manuevering for the landing surface.Feb 10, 2008 · N26868 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.Feb 21, 2007 · N7900Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Galveston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the pilot's failure to evaluate the wind, prior to landing downwind.Mar 16, 2004 · N572AS · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · McKinney, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during landing. A contributing factor was flaring too high.Aug 23, 2003 · N8730V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Ozona, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night conditions.Oct 20, 2001 · N8642Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Pleasanton, TXthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributory factors were the gusty wind and the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.Apr 29, 2001 · N64776 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Lufkin, TXThe loss of control due to the separation of the left main landing gear as a result of the fatigue failure of the U-bolt which attaches the landing gear to the airframe.May 21, 1999 · N5500C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Joaquin, TXThe performance of aerobatics at low altitude and the inadvertent stall.Jun 7, 1995 · N8754 · DestroyedNTSB FTW90LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Stephenville, TXImproper planning/decision by the pilot.Dec 27, 1989 · N1691N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Friona, TXThe pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver during initial climb out with inadequate altitude for recovery.Oct 22, 1989 · N7632S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Amarillo, TXDuring the lndg roll, all 3 lndg gear collapsed. The plt stated that on short final he inadvertantly retracted the gear instead of the flaps. He immediately cycled it back down butthe gear collapsed shortly after touchdown.Oct 7, 1984 · N8692Y · Substantial damageNTSB 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…May 17, 1982 · N7705Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FRG13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-39 · Corpus Christi, TXNov 25, 1981 · N8882Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FPA04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Addison, TXOct 17, 1981 · N7873Y · DestroyedNTSB FTW81FPA15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Bonham, TXAug 16, 1981 · N86702 · DestroyedNTSB FTW80FQG01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Big Spring, TXOct 6, 1979 · N8647 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW79DQG39Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Canadian, TXMay 24, 1979 · N9195L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW78FQG45Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Snyder, TXAug 6, 1978 · N1GA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW78FA062Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Lake Dallas, TXJul 22, 1978 · N68513 · DestroyedNTSB FTW77FRA26Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Pearland, TXJun 5, 1977 · N7895S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76DPA23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-39 · Fairfield, TXApr 24, 1976 · N8895Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76DQG20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Lames, TXSep 4, 1975 · N8597Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW74FRA16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7KCAB · Friendswood, TXSep 27, 1973 · N5281X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW73DRA20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Angleton, TXApr 1, 1973 · N8797Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW72DPD47AccidentClosedPiper PA-30 · Ranger, TXJun 14, 1972 · N8372Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW72FPD16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Wichita Falls, TXOct 21, 1971 · N4337U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW71DRG97Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Leakey, TXMar 10, 1971 · N8716Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW71FPD28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Coleman, TXDec 5, 1970 · N7949Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW70F0083Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper J3C · Shallowater, TXJul 5, 1969 · N26868 · DestroyedNTSB FTW69F0550Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Abilene, TXMay 31, 1969 · N2870P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW69F0363Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Euless, TXDec 6, 1968 · N8173Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW69F0175Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Lubbock, TXAug 19, 1968 · N8586Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW68A0108Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7KCAB · Georgetown, TXJun 13, 1968 · N1878G · DestroyedNTSB FTW68F0522Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · San Marcos, TXMar 24, 1968 · N7673Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW68F0261Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Hearne, TXSep 13, 1967 · N7776Y · Substantial damage