NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 series

67 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming I0360 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”. 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 I0360 series per year, 1982–2026: 67 cases
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NTSB MIA08LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Sarasota, FLA loss of engine power due to contamination in the fuel filter.Dec 26, 2007 · N5875Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Augusta, GAA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the number 2 cylinder attach studs, and the subsequent separation of the number 2 cylinder.Dec 5, 2007 · N43274 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Alamo, NVFailure of the number 2 cylinder piston compression ring, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a catastrophic internal engine failure.Oct 9, 2007 · N9612M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Portland, INThe pilot's decision to operate the helicopter with a known engine deficiency, the loss of engine power due to the connecting rod failure, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor to the accident was the corn crop and…Oct 30, 2005 · N266Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Brandon, MSA loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of all studs and/or thru-bolts of the No. 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons causing separation of the cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.Sep 5, 2004 · N9708M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Ocala, FLloss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence during a forced landing.Oct 27, 2003 · N4103H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Collegedale, TNA loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of the installation of the incorrect quick-drain valve that opened during flight.Sep 16, 2003 · N2310T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Sarasota, FLA loss of engine power due to the crankshaft bolt losing torque, the gear disengaging, and the engine ceasing to operate as a result of inadequate maintenance installation.Apr 1, 2003 · N4952J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Enterprise, ALThe loss of engine power due to oil starvation resulting from a crack in the propeller governor external oil line. A factor was the soft terrain.Mar 16, 2003 · N7635J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172SP · Flemington, NJThe manufacturer's improper assembly of the accessory drive section of the engine.Feb 19, 2003 · N197ME · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA038Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Fort Klamath, ORThe separation of the rod end cap from the connecting rod for an undetermined reason during the descent for landing. The ditch was a factor.Feb 8, 2003 · N2392W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDodd RV-4 · Tehachapi, CAthe owner/builder's improperly fabricated and installed fuel line, which cracked at the point of the flare, resulting in a fuel leak and loss of engine power during the takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the soft terrain that jammed the landing gear…Aug 21, 2002 · N62VR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaltz RV-8 · Omaha, NEA loss of engine power due to a loose connecting rod cap bolt and the resulting fatigue failure of the connecting rod cap. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.Jun 30, 2002 · N877TC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA177Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Steward, ILA loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of several number three cylinder through bolts and case studs, which resulted in the separation of the number three engine cylinder. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.Jun 26, 2002 · N76SA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Charleston, SCTotal loss of engine power due to oil system starvation. A factor was the transmission wire encountered during emergency descent.May 23, 2002 · N4560H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL01LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Orlando, FLThe improper installation of the engine vacuum pump by maintenance personnel which resulted in oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the none-suitable terrain.Sep 17, 2001 · N158RA · Substantial damageNTSB DEN01LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's diminished visual lookout, resulting in the wire strike. Contributing factors were the total mechanical failure of the cylinder, dusk, and the power transmission line.Jun 1, 2001 · N3708T · DestroyedNTSB FTW01LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Brenham, TXthe in-flight separation of the throttle linkage, which resulted in the loss of engine power.Feb 27, 2001 · N1488T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Burlington, WAMintenance personnel not following the mandatory service bulletin procedure of not exceeding 0.0005 inch paint thickness on the cylinder flange. Factors were the fatigue separation of multiple cylinder hold down bolts resulting in looseness of the cylinder;…Sep 24, 2000 · N9355F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Espanola, NMThe lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. A factor was a complete loss of power due to mechanical failure.Jul 13, 2000 · N201DK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99LA287Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Emigrant Gap, CAThe fatigue failure and separation of the number three cylinder due to the cylinder overhaul facility's improper inspection and quality control processes.Aug 28, 1999 · N4201S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Fairplain, WVan improper overhaul of the fuel servo by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and rough forced landing terrain.Dec 19, 1997 · N9418N · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA266Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Buckeye, AZThe total oil exhaustion of the engine due to the inadequate maintenance installation of the oil cooler lines by the owner/mechanic.Jul 31, 1997 · N4667J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Continental, AZloss of engine power as a result of detonation in the number 2 cylinder for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the forced landing area.Mar 31, 1997 · N2226T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Thibodaux, LAThe failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an airworthiness directive which specified the correct type of oil quick drain valve for this airplane, the installation of an incorrect oil quick drain valve by maintenance personnel, and the subsequent…Mar 4, 1997 · N2654T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Eldon, WAfatigue failure of the connecting rod cap, which resulted in loss of engine power and ditching at sea.Jun 19, 1996 · N7400F · DestroyedNTSB MIA96LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Boca Raton, FLthe partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number 3 cylinder hold down studs and nut. A factor was the pilot'e evasive maneuver to avoid golphers on a golf course.Feb 8, 1996 · N55329 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Dibble, OKan overload failure of the #1 connecting rod bolt and resulting connecting rod fatigue failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 24, 1995 · N7471J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Mclain, MSThe improper reassembly of the servo fuel injector during overhaul by maintenance personnel. This resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation, forced landing, and subsequent on-ground collision with a fixed object…Feb 23, 1995 · N7142U · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Edgewater, MDThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water contaminated fuel which resulted in fuel starvation.Aug 6, 1994 · N5242T · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · St. Joseph, MOthe loss of engine power due to the failure of the number two cylinder.Jun 17, 1994 · N5025S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA141Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Broomfield, COFatigue failure of the engine crankshaft; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the undesirable engine/propeller…May 1, 1994 · N1905Y · DestroyedNTSB MIA94LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · River Ranch, FLThe improper inspection of the worn throttle linkage connection at the fuel control, which resulted in the linkage becoming disconnected from the fuel control in flight and the engine losing power. This resulted in the aircraft colliding with a ditch during a…Apr 10, 1994 · N1395T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hesperia, CAFatigue failure of the exhaust valve due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.May 27, 1993 · N4820T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Freeland, WABlockage of the fuel injector servo system. Factors contributing to the accident were: fuel injection system corroded and animals in the landing area.Jun 7, 1992 · N5887Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA382Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Redwood City, CAThe fatigue failure of the number two connecting rod and rod cap due to an engine overspeed condition which the rods and rod caps were exposed at some undetermined historical point.Sep 4, 1991 · N2080T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Shady Cove, ORImproper re-installation of an oil line by maintenance personnel, which resulted in an oil leak from a loose line and subsequent seizure of the engine. Uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.Aug 21, 1991 · N2528W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-200 · So. Lake Tahoe, CAEngine failue due to the failure of the crankshaft resulting from failure induced by a non-metallic inclusion in the shaft.Jul 15, 1991 · N646RL · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4 · Apalachicola, FLBinding and subsequent failure of the #1 exhaust valve. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/wet (swampy) terrain condition in the emergency landing area.Oct 21, 1989 · N1212L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Middletown, RIThe failure of both magnetos shortly after takeoff. .Jul 1, 1989 · N5029S · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89FA093Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Inverness, FLThe failure of the propeller governor oil line due to fatigue which was caused by bending damage to the line and the failure of mechanics to install support clamps on the line which caused the fatigue to propagate at a faster rate.Feb 25, 1989 · N43330 · DestroyedNTSB LAX89FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Truckee, CAThe pilot's decision to fly with a known deficiency of the aircraft, the worn fuel injector with an interior leak, which resulted in loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.Jan 26, 1989 · N3274F · DestroyedNTSB ATL89FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Mohawk, TNThe helicopter had landed at a private airstrip and the instructor deplaned. The dual student remained in the helicopter with the engine running. The CFI reboarded and the student made the takeoff. Later, on downwind in traffic pattern, a witness reported a…Nov 14, 1988 · N9575F · DestroyedNTSB CHI88FA214Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Hampton, ILAug 21, 1988 · N9499F · DestroyedNTSB ATL88LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Lawrenceville, GAThe plt reported that the engine failed shortly after takeoff. The pilot made a 180 degree turn and landed downwind on the runway. He elected to land gear up to avoid a drop-off past the runway end. The acft slid off the runway end, but came to a stop before…Jul 21, 1988 · N6810V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Manchester, NHMaintenance personnel improperly installed the number two connecting rod (p/n L-10646) causing it to separate, create a hole in the engine case, loss of engine oil and engine power. Due to the pilot's improper inflight decision, he performed a wheels up…Mar 27, 1988 · N2746W · Substantial damageNTSB MKC87LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaxfield Pitts S-1S · Meade, KSShortly after takeoff, while depg to the se, the eng seized. All of the surrounding terrain consisted of plowed fields, so the plt tried to glide back to the arpt; however, he had insufficient speed & alt to get aligned with the rwy. Drg the lndg, the acft…Aug 16, 1987 · N900K · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Darien, GADuring normal cruise flight at 6,000' the plt reported hearing a loud bang simultaneous with a total loss of power. The plt declared mayday and made a forced landing in small pine trees. Examination of the engine revealed cyl.#2 connecting rod had become…Mar 21, 1987 · N2948R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American 112 · Beekman, NYThe acft departed dutchess county airport, poughkeepsie, NY, and had an engine failure due to inadequate lubrication. The oil filter was found disconnected from the engine. At duthess county airport parking area, fresh oil was found on the grass parking area…Oct 18, 1986 · N1207J · DestroyedNTSB MIA87LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200 · Lakeland, FLThe plt stated the acft lost power and he was unable to make it to the arpt. The acft crashed in a field about 3/4 of a mile from the Lakeland arpt. Post crash examination of the eng revealed a complete failure of both magnetos, resulting in the loss of power…Oct 7, 1986 · N5056S · Substantial damage