NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, 2023

53 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, 2023 per year, 1964–2026: 5,181 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2023
    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 WPR24LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mesa, AZA failure of the engine cowling right side latch pin and fasteners, which resulted in the partial separation of the engine cowling during flight.Dec 5, 2023 · N9166J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24FA053Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech C23 · Midland, VAThe pilot’s decision to descend below the minimum decision altitude of the instrument approach without having the appropriate runway visual references distinctively identified and with the visibility and ceiling below the minimum that was prescribed for the…Dec 3, 2023 · N76SB · DestroyedNTSB CEN24LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Glencoe, MNThe collision with deer during the landing rollout.Nov 29, 2023 · N92505 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA050Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Minneapolis, MNLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation that was the result of a leaking fuel drain.Nov 28, 2023 · N8274H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24FA042Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Plano, TXThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.Nov 21, 2023 · N1204X · DestroyedNTSB WPR24LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95 · Yuma, AZAeroelastic flutter of the rudder control surface during the takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in the fracture of the rudder trim control rod end in flight.Nov 18, 2023 · N2024C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24FA036Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Micanopy, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s improper inflight decision making and his flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s…Nov 14, 2023 · N7806W · DestroyedNTSB CEN24LA022Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Iola, KSThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 22, 2023 · N5324F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jackson, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.Oct 20, 2023 · N9101J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Denton, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a tailwind.Oct 13, 2023 · N6605J · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24FA004Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Newberg, ORThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control of the airplane and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight, which resulted in a stall/spin from which they were unable to recover.Oct 4, 2023 · N8360K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Gallipolis, OHA collapse of the nose landing gear during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an approach lighting system.Oct 2, 2023 · N7461W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA418Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Gonzales, TXThe loss of engine power during go-around due to a failed muffler flame tube, which resulted in an exhaust blockage. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system during the most recent maintenance.Sep 24, 2023 · N18994 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA329Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Kanab, UTThe pilot's decision to take off in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.Aug 30, 2023 · N33094 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA342Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Greer, SCA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the formation of carburetor ice, resulting in reduced climb capability. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during the emergency descent, which…Aug 20, 2023 · N9360S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA322Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Lone Pine, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain altitude after encountering a downdraft, which resulted in collision with terrain.Aug 19, 2023 · N4537Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA341Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Preston, CTA failure of the No. 2 connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Aug 19, 2023 · N7463W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA308Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ritchfield, UTThe pilot’s improper preflight planning that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Aug 8, 2023 · N8823J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Rosenberg, TXThe student pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing and landing overrun at an alternate airport.Aug 2, 2023 · N38483 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA347Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Knoxville, TNAn in-flight fire that resulted from an inadequate 100-hr inspection, which failed to detect and correct improper electrical cable routing in the engine compartment.Jul 27, 2023 · N15417 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA330Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Cortland, ILThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.Jul 27, 2023 · N30632 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA311Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a taxiway sign.Jul 22, 2023 · N7528W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA368Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Eagle River, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach, which resulted in an extended touchdown, loss of control, and runway excursion.Jul 18, 2023 · N7921W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA23WA202Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 150H · Cayo District, BelizeJul 9, 2023 · N8473U · Minor damageNTSB CEN23LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20A · Frankston, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Jul 8, 2023 · N8335E · 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 CEN23LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95 · Edna, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary off-field landing.Jun 15, 2023 · N99PL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA230Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6A · Mimbres, NMThe pilot’s inflight loss of control while landing with wind gusts that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.Jun 11, 2023 · N60605 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA296Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Lumberton, NJThe student pilot’s improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with the runway edge lights.Jun 10, 2023 · N8126X · 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 WPR23LA203Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · West Jordan, UTLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel system gascolator strainer bowl.May 29, 2023 · N456Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA201Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177B · Tucson, AZA partial loss of engine power due to restricted fuel flow resulting from foreign object debris in the fuel flow transducer.May 24, 2023 · N34713 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA244Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Reidsville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.May 23, 2023 · N8992J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA264Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lancaster, TNThe fatigue failure of an exhaust valve, resulting in a partial loss of engine power.May 21, 2023 · N9139J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA232Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Selma, ALThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection, during which the left wing fuel sump drain was moved to and left in the open and locked position, allowing for fuel to drain during the flight and resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.…May 12, 2023 · N1347T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA218Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Greenville, NCInadequate maintenance by the operator and maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation.May 5, 2023 · N180LR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA209Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177B · Watkinsville, GAThe pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control, which resulted in an in-flight overload separation of the right wing during the uncontrolled descent.Apr 26, 2023 · N123DS · DestroyedNTSB CEN23FA164Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180 · La Porte, TXThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for an emergency landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…Apr 24, 2023 · N4008J · 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 WPR23LA156Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Riverside, CAThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during an extended ground delay before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice.Apr 16, 2023 · N8376W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA157Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAcro Sport II · Skiatook, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind.Apr 11, 2023 · N39GC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mesa, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Apr 9, 2023 · N9366J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Somerset, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport navigation antenna.Apr 8, 2023 · N2448R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95 · Bremerton, WAFailure of the down limit and down indicator switch and the warning horn switch assemblies, which prevented the landing gear from extending and at the same time providing a false indication that the landing gear was extended.Apr 5, 2023 · N21RS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA162Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Travelers Rest, SCMaintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magneto, which resulted in its accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power.Mar 23, 2023 · N13612 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA130Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Gordonville, TXA fatigue fracture of the nose landing gear scissor link, which resulted in a separation of the nose landing gear piston assembly.Mar 18, 2023 · N4064X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA121Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · San Andreas, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 3, 2023 · N9375J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Eau Claire, WIThe engine fire that began for undetermined reasons following numerous engine start attempts.Feb 5, 2023 · N9770J · DestroyedNTSB ERA23LA120Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Calhoun, GAA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an improperly installed spark plug.Jan 28, 2023 · N5587Q · DestroyedNTSB WPR23LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Rich County, UTThe pilot’s inability to maintain altitude following an encounter with turbulence and adverse wind conditions.Jan 25, 2023 · N23FD · Substantial damage