NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, MI

159 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming O&VO-360 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 O&VO-360 series, MI per year, 1964–2026: 159 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 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 ('41514'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN26LA329Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-28-181 · Mason, MISep 26, 2026 · N8086G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Iron River, MIThe airplane’s collision with runway lights during takeoff due to reduced airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the shifting winds during takeoff which likely developed into a tailwind.Feb 24, 2025 · N34284 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA136Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Grind Stone City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet turf runway with a quartering tailwind.Mar 13, 2024 · N4159Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA266Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Howell, MIA loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice that resulted from the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat during the landing approach.Jun 24, 2023 · N4008Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Pellston, MIThe failure of the left main landing gear strut and clevises due to fatigue cracks that initiated at multiple casting solidification voids.Jun 1, 2023 · N4376H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA161Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Flint Township, MIThe pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power from carburetor ice.Apr 20, 2023 · N419W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA249Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Eaton Rapids, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed in the climb with a quartering tailwind which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees.Jun 14, 2022 · N3553M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA247Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Ontonagon, MIThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with thunderstorm activity, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.Aug 3, 2019 · N5167L · DestroyedNTSB CEN19LA179Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cottrellville Township, MIThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing. The reason for the pilot’s inability to advance the throttle for the go-around could not be…Jun 21, 2019 · N2360R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrantly B 2B · Midland, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and his failure to promptly initiate the proper recovery technique, which resulted in a descent that could not be arrested before impacting the…Oct 1, 2017 · N2284U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17CA218Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Plainwell, MIThe pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.May 26, 2017 · N30462 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Pontiac, MIThe pilot’s operation of the airplane below the glideslope and off course during a night, instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.Dec 6, 2015 · N47480 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MIThe collision with a deer during a night takeoff.Oct 10, 2014 · N2817X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA041Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Benton Harbor, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine start.Oct 2, 2013 · N8084W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA552Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Frankenmuth, MIAn intermittent loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Sep 18, 2013 · N4756L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA546Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Rothbury, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while turning to avoid trees during an aborted takeoff in gusting wind conditions.Aug 29, 2013 · N2253U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA474Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Clare, MIThe flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing approach, his delayed corrective action and his failure to maintain directional control that resulted in the airplane's collision with a ditch adjacent to the runway. The student pilot's…Aug 7, 2013 · N2195T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hillsdale, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a straight-in night visual flight rules approach to land in hazy weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience, the nonfunctional…Nov 21, 2012 · N40781 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Frankenmuth, MIA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 20, 2012 · N4595T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Three Rivers, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the failure of the left main landing gear torque link as a result of fatigue.Apr 12, 2010 · N3470R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Coldwater, MIA loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 4 piston connecting rod as a result of inadequate torque of the connecting rod bolt.Nov 2, 2009 · N8364W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLake LA-4 · Algonac, MIThe amphibious airplane's collision with submerged debris during taxi for takeoff, and the resulting damage to the hull.Aug 23, 2008 · N1147L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Battle Creek, MIThe in-flight separation of the tip of a propeller blade due to metal fatigue that resulted from an inadequate inspection and repair.Jun 8, 2008 · N159WM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Napoleon, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach, and his excessive airspeed during the landing which resulted in the overrun. A factor was the fence that the airplane impacted.Aug 16, 2006 · N4008Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Holly, MIA loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the guard rail and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.Mar 7, 2006 · N7810N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA265Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Drummond Island, MIThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions, his failure to perform a go-around, and he flared improperly. Factors included the downdraft and the shoreline.Sep 11, 2005 · N7QR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ypsilanti, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in his inability to properly flare the airplane and the subsequent hard landing.Aug 28, 2005 · N8103V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Allegan, MIThe inadequate aircraft control by the PA-28-180 pilot while the airplane was stopped.Jun 25, 2005 · N8321W · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CHI05CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Lakeview, MIThe dual student failed to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the practice autorotation and the instructor's delay in attempting remedial action. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain that was encountered.May 20, 2005 · N2274U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA089Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFranz RV-6 · Howell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout which resulted in the aircraft departing the runway pavement and nosing over. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Contributing…Apr 5, 2005 · N215CF · Minor damageNTSB CHI05CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Berrien Springs, MIThe pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to an excessive sink rate during a simulated emergency landing after takeoff. An additional cause was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.Feb 1, 2005 · N9515B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA234Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MIThe cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel.Jul 20, 2002 · N16319 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA233Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MIThe cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel.Jun 9, 2002 · N56136 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · St. Helen, MIThe pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed which resulted in a premature lift-off and subsequent stall/mush. A factor to the accident was the fence.Sep 3, 2001 · N9310S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Beaver Island, MIThe pilot misjudged the approach and landing, and his failure to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the trees at the approach end of the runway and the sand/gravel pit that the airplane traveled into.Aug 5, 2001 · N4545T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Brooklyn, MIThe proper touchdown point exceeded, all of the available runway not used, and aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot mistaking the taxiway for the runway, the pilot not performing a…Jun 24, 2001 · N8210Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Troy, MIthe excessive touchdown airspeed and the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor.Feb 3, 2001 · N369ER · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Sunfield, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the unsuitable terrain for takeoff encountered. Factors included the slushy runway and the snowbank.Jan 31, 2001 · N6448V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Hudson, MIwas an inadequate preflight and misjudged flare to landing during the autorotation by the pilot. A factor in this accident was a totally blocked fuel tank vent system.Aug 15, 1999 · N2238U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99FA290Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Paw Paw, MIthe pilot flew into known adverse weather, the pilot's lack of total instrument flight experience, and the pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane. Factors included the pilot's total lack of experience in the type of operation and the pilot's…Aug 13, 1999 · N281PF · DestroyedNTSB CHI99LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mason, MIthe pilot's inattention to fuel management in that he failed to switch fuel tanks in a timely manner which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred.Dec 1, 1998 · N36700 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MIthe pilot's improper starting procedures and failure to set the parking brakes.May 25, 1997 · N8872J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jenison, MIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition.Oct 25, 1996 · N1178X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Ironwood, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to his diverted attention.Sep 2, 1995 · N7171U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Lake Ann, MIthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper short field landing procedures. Factors associated with the accident were the wet terrain, a tailwind, and the pilots lack of recent experience.Jun 1, 1995 · N23828 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MIthe failure of the mechanic to close the drain valve after changing oil, resulting in complete loss of engine oil. A factor was the soft terrain, which resulted in the nose wheel digging in and the airplane nosing over.Mar 19, 1995 · N4385M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MIinaccurate planning by the pilot which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable landing site for the forced landing.Oct 23, 1994 · N6464J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Frankfort, MIThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control. The snow covered runway was a factor.Feb 27, 1994 · N4871V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA355Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Davison, MIImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadequate fuel and fuel exhaustion.Sep 10, 1993 · N38602 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Senter, MIThe pilot-in-command's inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors relating to this accident are fuel exhaustion, unsuitable terrain on which to make an emergency landing, as well as an inadvertent stall.Jul 10, 1993 · N1630H · Substantial damage