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NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 series, 1987

36 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming I0360 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 FTW88FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Burnet, TXThe pilot arrived in the area of his planned destination and completed the outbound and inbound procedure turns for the NDB runway 17 approach without reported incident. Almost immediately thereafter, the aircraft impacted a large oak tree about 15 feet AGL…Dec 19, 1987 · N33007 · DestroyedNTSB BFO88IA012Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Baltimore, MDTwa flt 388 (DC-9, N924L) was in clouds climbing to 7000' when Baltimore (bwi) TRACON adzd that an acft (Piper PA-28R) was straight ahead at 3 mi dscndg fm 6700'. Flt 388 had passed 6000' & the capt requested a traffic avoidance vector. The TRACON ctlr…Dec 5, 1987 · N924L · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB MKC88LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Springdale, ARDrg a wx briefing bfr tkof, the plt was adzd that VFR flt was not rcmdd due to low ceiling & icing conds. He was adzd the freezing lvl was forecast to be at 4000' over little rock & to slope down to the surface in se Missouri. Also, he was briefed on pireps…Nov 28, 1987 · N201CQ · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Roseland, FLThe acft was preflighted approx 20 min after refueling with no discrepancies noted. The plt had difficulty starting the acft. Mechanics flushed the acft fuel lines and declared the acft ok. No water was found in the fuel sumps or strainer during the plts…Nov 19, 1987 · N36066 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Murfreesboro, TNThe rt wheel brake failed while the airplane was taxiing on a parallel taxiway. The failure occurred near the end of the taxiway, just as the plt was about to turn the airplane onto the rwy. The plt subsequently attempted to turn the airplane using…Nov 14, 1987 · N41298 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Daytona Beach, FLWhile practicing short field landings, the student plt flared the acft prematurely resulting in a hard landing & substantial damage. The acft was then taxied to the ramp.Nov 8, 1987 · N269ER · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Hudson, MIThe student pilot was on his first solo flight. Before turning onto final approach to land, he noticed another aircraft ahead, already on final approach. The student decided to s-turn for spacing, but while maneuvering, altitude was lost. Subsequently, he saw…Nov 7, 1987 · N46065 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Homer, GAThe pilot reported a gradual decrease in power after reaching 4000 feet. The plt was unable to obtain a restart. He then elected to attempt a forced landing in a field. The aircraft collided with a tree prior to landing. The aircraft collided with and came to…Oct 17, 1987 · N1547X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Lexington, KYDuring a dual instructional flight the student leveled the acft abv the rwy during the landing flare. The CFI told the FAA inspector that he was verbally coaching the student and did not assume the flt controls. The acft landed hard and the student applied…Oct 14, 1987 · N4639J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW87DPJ07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMooney M20F · Jenks, OKEngine failed during initial climb. Aircraft collided with airport perimeter fence and slid across road during landing attempt. Water was found in the fuel distributor system following the accident.Sep 17, 1987 · N9520M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA87LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Macclenny, FLWhile en route at 8000', the eng lost power & the plt obtained vectors for an emerg landing at an arpt with a grass strip. Drg the roll-out, the left wing tip hit a hay wagon near the end of the rwy, then the acft veered & struck a hangar. An exam of the…Sep 16, 1987 · N201UX · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Put In Bay, OHThe plt heard a loud 'snap' while taxiing to the rwy, and the ldg gear collapsed immediately thereafter. The plt observed that the gear handle was still in the down-and-locked position and that the green 'gear down' light remained illuminated. FAA exam of the…Aug 29, 1987 · N9784M · 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 LAX87FA296Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Palo Alto, CAA midair collision occurred abt 2.8 mi west of Palo Alto arpt (pao) as Cessna 152, N152SC, was on a left x-wnd dep fm rwy 30 & Mooney 20J, N5201Y was transitting the arpt traffic area (ata) fm se to NE & dscndg fm 2400' to 1500'. N152SC was on twr freq.…Aug 8, 1987 · N152SC · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB ANC87LA102Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Kenai, AKThe pilot-in-command of the amphibious airplane applied inadequate technique during the takeoff attempt and compounded the problem by delaying aborting the takeoff. He changed his mind twice before flying/skidding into trees. The pilot stated that he should…Jul 20, 1987 · N1217L · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87FA186Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Vail, COThe pilot proceeded up a box canyon while on a cross-country flight. When unable to out climb terrain, the pilot attempted to reverse direction. During the turn, the aircraft stalled and crashed into trees. The pilot had not received instruction in mountain…Jul 17, 1987 · N71SB · DestroyedNTSB NYC87LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Danbury, CTDuring a landing at late dusk, the aircraft collided with a deer that darted onto the runway. The pilot said there was no time to take evasive action before the collision. The left wing and left gear door were damaged and the left fuel tank was ruptured.Jul 16, 1987 · N1997L · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Lordsburg, NMWhile en route on a x-country flt, a severe eng vibration began. The plt reduced power & slowed the airspeed to reduce the severity of the vibration. Subsequently, he elected to make a wheels-up landing on rocky desert terrain. After landing, he discovered…Jul 3, 1987 · N5032S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW87LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A · Lago Vista, TXWhile maneuvering at approximately 50 feet AGL, the aircraft's landing gear contacted a 7200 volt powerline. Control of the aircraft was lost, and it descended out of control into about 2 feet of water, causing substantial damage.Jun 14, 1987 · N874K · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87IA163Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Birmingham, ALThe pilot reported that during a landing, he forgot to extend the landing gear. He was wearing a 'dave clark' headset with earplugs & did not hear the landing gear warning horn. During a subsequent check of the landing gear, it operated normally.Jun 9, 1987 · N56657 · Minor damageNTSB DEN87LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Harwood, NDThe plt was landing his Mooney M20E on a private grass airstrip. He said he lowered the manual landing gear and thought he felt the thumblock snap into place. Upon touchdown the landing gear folded up and the acft slid to a stop, resulting in substantial…Jun 7, 1987 · N6933U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Vancouver, WADuring a practice run-on landing the aircraft started to vibrate violently and an almost simultaneous fire occurred. Both pilots and an eyewitness stated that the run on landing was very smooth. Both pilots stated that something mechanical let loose during…Jun 3, 1987 · N9606F · DestroyedNTSB FTW87LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Grand Prairie, TXDuring landing roll the right main landing gear tire failed causing a loss of directional control. The acft departed the right side of the rwy, and the right main landing gear collapsed.May 27, 1987 · N41788 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC87FA106Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Sioux City, IAThe PIC had telephoned the fss at huron, s.d. for enr wx to Sioux City, IA, fm Sioux falls, s.d., late the evening of may 20. The fcst indicated IFR flt cond's with intermittent trsms along the rte throughout the fcst period. The PIC dptd Sioux falls, s.d. at…May 21, 1987 · N4982J · DestroyedNTSB DEN87LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Englewood, COThe private plt and his pax were starting a cross country business flt. The plt reported that on initial climb, at 100 feet AGL. The acft lost partial pwr and began to settle. A gear up, forced landing to a field resulted in substantial damage to the acft.…May 17, 1987 · N201MK · Substantial damageNTSB MKC87LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Fayetteville, ARThe PIC was demonstrating the helo to a prospective customer. The PIC was hovering in a remote area with rough and uneven terrain. The PIC rptd outside air temps of abt 90 degrees during the demo flt. The PIC stated that he was moving around over the grnd in…May 7, 1987 · N13CM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87DEG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Wilmington, OHDuring a climbout the pilot reported a power reduction. The engine continued operating and the rotor RPM dropped as the helicopter climbed to 10 feet. The wreckage examination failed to disclose any system malfunction or failures. The pilot was attempting to…Apr 30, 1987 · N180Q · Substantial damageNTSB BFO87LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Dover, DEThe rockwell was in level flight at 2800 ft and the Piper was climbing when midair collision occurred. Neither acft was operating under ATC. Neither plt saw the otr acft before the collision occurred. The bottom of the rockwell cabin and the left tiptank of…Mar 29, 1987 · N5216Y · 2 aircraft · 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 MIA87LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Milton, FLThe acft crashed in a river aprx 1 mile west of his alternate landing location after the eng quit while descending for an apch, due to fuel exhaustion.Mar 9, 1987 · N18891 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX87LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Tulare, CAThe pilot attempted to land while the runway and VASI approach lights were off. The night was dark and he inadvertently landed on a roadway parallel to the runway. The aircraft collided with a fence when the road came to a dead end adjacent to the near…Feb 10, 1987 · N7498J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Marlboro, MAThe pilot allowed the aircraft to stall and touch down hard causing substantial damage. The pilot was unfamiliar with the short field at this airport.Feb 6, 1987 · N1486X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Bridgman, MIPlt was attempting to takeoff from a soft field. The gear caught a rise in the field and acft settled back to the soft ground tearing off the nose wheel and damaging both wings.Feb 4, 1987 · N6686L · Substantial damageNTSB BFO87LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200R · West Point, VAAfter making a low pass over the uncontrolled airport the CFI decided to let the student pilot make a touch and go landing on runway 27 at West Point municipal airport. West Point, Virginia. The maneuver was successfully completed and the aircraft came around…Feb 2, 1987 · N33399 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX87FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Dunsmuir, CADuring a pleasure flight, the airplane was seen flying low and disappeared into instrument meteorological conditions, consisting of low clouds, gusty winds and snow which lasted throughout the day. The airplane was found on the side of a hill in a descending…Jan 27, 1987 · N79366 · DestroyedNTSB FTW87FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Gladewater, TXThe pilot departed into low overcast clouds (about 200 foot ceiling) with one to two miles visibility in light rain and fog. He did not file a flight plan although he was instrument rated. His currency for flight in instrument conditions are unknown.…Jan 3, 1987 · N201AV · Destroyed