# FAA incident reports: Lycoming 0-290 series A list on [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 29 · 1,402 reports - [Accident 20260919012079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260919012079A.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Sep 19, 2026 · N4139M · Substantial damage > The flight departed from OR87 (blue skies farm), utilizing runway 19 to the south. The pilot conducted a scenic flight to the east, making a left turn toward the north and proceeding toward silverton at approximately 1,000 feet. The flight lasted… - [Incident 20260726009969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260726009969I.md): Warner Albert E Revolution II · Rio Grande, NJ · Jul 26, 2026 · N68RR · Minor damage > Aircraft departed 26N ocean city municipal airport to wwd cape may county airport, conducted a normal landing on runway 19, a few seconds after landing the right main landing gear collapsed and the aircraft came to a stop at taxiway delta approximately 1600'… - [Accident 20260724010359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260724010359A.md): Elkins Dennis E Zenith Zodiac 601HDS · Lawton, IA · Jul 24, 2026 · N27601 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Pilot departed in VFR conditions on extended cross country flight. During cruise flight weather deteriorated to IMC. Pilot not instrument rated and aircraft not equipped for IFR flight. No radio calls from the pilot were received by ATC. Wreackage was found… - [Accident 20260622008549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260622008549A.md): Piper PA-18 105 · Chena, AK · Jun 22, 2026 · N7506K · Substantial damage > Pilot was practicing off airport short field landings on a river sandbar. On the accident approach the pilot stated he chose a touchdown point in the middle of the sandbar and was using excessive braking to land at a minimum distance. Upon landing aircraft… - [Incident 20260606009029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260606009029I.md): Piper PA-18 · Coleraine, MN · Jun 6, 2026 · N1460C · Minor damage > The pilot departed from his home airport which has a land runway. After departure, he retracted the gear. When setting up for the water landing, he verifed his visual gear indication that it was up. The floats touched down on the step and once the float… - [Incident 20260324002149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260324002149I.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Anchorage, AK · Mar 24, 2026 · N3379A · Minor damage > Upon landing the airplane pulled to the right. After the instructor realized the student having a hard time keeping the plane on centerline he took the contols, but since the pacer has no brakes on the instructor's side he had limited control. Airplane ended… - [Incident 20260321001679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260321001679I.md): Piper PA-12 · Starbuck, WA · Mar 21, 2026 · N46SC · Minor damage > The pilot advised that his brakes didn’t work and he went off the runway, when he finally stopped the plane tipped forward and the propeller struck the ground, only one person was in the aircraft and he sustained no injuries. - [Accident 20260303005189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260303005189A.md): Piper PA-18 · Waialua, HI · Mar 3, 2026 · N1532V · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted] Experienced right hand landing gear collapse after landing rollout causing damage to main landing gear and right wing assembly. Detail inspection found 2 each fractures on right hand landing gear assembly. Right shock strut hydrasorb… - [Accident 20260226003219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260226003219A.md): Peck JODEL-F12 · Rogers, AR · Feb 26, 2026 · N30P · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On February 26, 2026, at 1330 central standard time, a jodel-F12, [privacy data omitted] experimental amateur-built airplane, was involved in an accident near Rogers, Arkansas. The commercial pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was destroyed. The… - [Accident 20260213000859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260213000859A.md): Piper Pacer PA-20 · Three Forks, MT · Feb 13, 2026 · N1491A · Substantial damage > On February 13th, at approximately 15:41 local time, the pilot of a Piper pacer PA-20, experienced a ground loop, causing the aircraft to veer off the left side of runway 21 at Three Forks Airport (9S5) in Montana. The pilot was uninjured. The accident… - [Accident 20251017015409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251017015409A.md): Piper PA-18 · Paris, ID · Oct 17, 2025 · N1755A · Substantial damage > On October 14, 2025, [privacy data omitted] departed aoc with a destination of puc while making a short landing at 1U7. The purpose of the flight was to provide CFI instruction for tail wheel endorsement. The individual under instruction approached 1U7… - [Accident 20250823015069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250823015069A.md): Piper PA-20 · Anchorage, AK · Aug 23, 2025 · N7050K · Substantial damage > Pilot #1 statement: departed pamr around 1130AM bound for Z40 for practice landings. Returned to pamr around 1200PM for additional practice landings. It was decided to practice a 3 point landing. Turns out I'm not proficient at 3 point landings just yet.… - [Accident 20250718012499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250718012499A.md): Piper PA-20 · Oshkosh, WI · Jul 18, 2025 · N7369K · Substantial damage > On 7/19/2025, at 1725 CDT, during the [privacy data omitted] airshow event, aircraft did a ground loop upon landing on runway 36L and came to a stop on the west side of the runway in the grass. The aircraft right wing and right elevator sustained significant… - [Accident 20250627009879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250627009879A.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Elberta, AL · Jun 27, 2025 · N3228B · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted to take off from an unapproved field, but due to a recent rain event, the survace was wet and damp. The first attempt was unsuccessful. On the second attempt, the aircraft's wheels began to sink into the mud causing the aircraft to ground… - [Accident 20250626006959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250626006959A.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Sweetwater, TX · Jun 26, 2025 · N2300A · Substantial damage > On June 26, 2025, at 1219 CDT, a PA-22-135 registered to a private individual ground looped upon landing roll out at Avenger Fld (sww) in Sweetwater, TX. The aircraft was being operated on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the… - [Accident 20250613006209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250613006209A.md): Piper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AK · Jun 13, 2025 · N3846M · Substantial damage > Pilot atempted landing on a 550 ft grass strip. Air temperature was 85 degree f and noted a light tailwind. Executed a go around. On second landing attempt, he again aborted landing and the aircraft struck a tree at the opposite end of runway causing the… - [Accident 20250523012749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250523012749A.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Susitna, AK · May 23, 2025 · N1364C · Substantial damage > Pilot had landed on a large gravel bar in the Susitna River at the confluence of the Susitna River and yentna River. Afterward, pilot elected to land on a short gravel bar and did a pass to look at it and then turned in close to land, and on short final… - [Incident 20250502004469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250502004469I.md): Pierce Carl R Spezio Sport Tuholer · Fulton, MO · May 2, 2025 · N475FB · Minor damage > Pilot was flying a stabilized centerline approach to the runway. During the flare at the runway threshold, the aircraft veered off to the left, slid through the grass beside the runway, struck the ground, and sheared one side of the propeller before coming to… - [Accident 20250418003419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250418003419A.md): Piper PA-22 · Allentown, PA · Apr 18, 2025 · N937A · Substantial damage > The student pilot was conducting a solo flight with the intention of performing several touch and go landings on runway 24 at abe. After the student departed for the first trip in the pattern the winds began to unexpectedly increase. The student approached… - [Accident 20250326003209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250326003209A.md): Piper PA-22 · Madras, OR · Mar 26, 2025 · N1418C · Substantial damage > Airman stated he was landing on runway 16 at Madras, winds were reported as 015 at 6 KTS during roll out the airman encountered a wind gust, and the airplane rolled onto the right wing and right half of the elevator. Aircraft came to rest on all three wheels.… - [Accident 20241117018459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241117018459A.md): Jolly Warren T Bakeng Duce · Plant City, FL · Nov 17, 2024 · N72WJ · Substantial damage > Pilot was performing touch and goes. When aircraft landed, the RH main landing gear leg separated from the fuselage. Upon disconnection of RH main landing gear, the RH wing and propeller struck the runway. When the aircraft ground looped, the separated… - [Accident 20240706007929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240706007929A.md): Champion 7GCBC · Eatonville, WA · Jul 6, 2024 · N3464D · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Witness stated after departure engine went quiet and aircraft immediately descended vertically into the trees. - [Accident 20240606005649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240606005649A.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Nenana, AK · Jun 6, 2024 · N2358A · Substantial damage > The second pilot was recieving tailwheel endorsement instruction. The second pilot had completed one touch and go at pann. On the second touch and go, upon roll out the aircraft veered to the right. The instructor ran out of rudder. The aircraft has no brake… - [Accident 20240513008399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240513008399A.md): Piper PA-22 · Enderlin, ND · May 13, 2024 · N669A · Substantial damage > Pilot reported that after takeoff the engine started running rough. Pilot pulled carb heat and engine got better momentarily, but then started running rough again. Pilot decided to try to turn back to the airport, but did not have enough power to maintain… - [Accident 20240502008409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240502008409A.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Georgetown, OH · May 2, 2024 · N8290C · Substantial damage > Piper PA-20 was second in pattern for rwy 18 at kgeo behind a military helicopter. Just past midfield downwind, Piper pilot stated he lost sight of military helicopter and radioed for helicopter’s position. Piper pilot heard helicopter pilot state they were… - [Accident 20240429003859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240429003859A.md): Pratt William J Baby Great Lakes · Castroville, TX · Apr 29, 2024 · N822CH · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to land on an undocumented grass runway located between the paved runway and the taxiway. The grass runway runs parallel and to the east of the paved runway. While attempting to land on the grass runway, the pilot reported feeling… - [Incident 20240113000199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240113000199I.md): Piper PA-22 · Cleveland, TX · Jan 13, 2024 · N1691A · Minor damage > During a day, VFR flight, aircraft was flying from kpsn to kgls. At about 12:00PM central time and 1500 MSL the engine started to "sputter". Pilot tried cycling carb heat - no change, cycled thru left then right mag - no change. Pilot turned towards Cleveland… - [Incident 20231229019339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231229019339I.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Gwinn, MI · Dec 29, 2023 · N1312C · Minor damage > On 12/29/2023 at approximately 1110 EDT,[privacy data omitted] a Piper tri-pacer PA-22-135, experience engine failure while on the downwind leg of the intended landing at Sawyer International Airport (ksaw). The aircraft landed safely on a local road in the… - [Accident 20231112020179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231112020179A.md): Piper PA-22 · Anchorage, AK · Nov 12, 2023 · N8095C · Substantial damage > Aircraft was plugged in for several hours for pre-heat prior to flight. After removing the covers and unplugging the aircraft the engine was started. The pilot taxied around the victor taxiway for approximately 15 minutes waiting on the ATIS to change from… - [Accident 20231109016809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231109016809A.md): Piper PA-12 · Baker City, OR · Nov 9, 2023 · N418BS · Substantial damage > The airman experienced fuel starvation due to fuel tank depletion ½ mile from runway 35 @ bke. He attempted an off-airport landing in an alfalfa field. During this time, he experienced a quartering crosswind which resulting in a ground loop, flipping the… - [Accident 20231029017989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231029017989A.md): Piper PA-39 · Highgate, VT · Oct 29, 2023 · N289WW · Substantial damage > While conducting a local flight, the pilot flew a normal approach and landing to runway 36 at kfso. During the landing rollout the PIC went to retract the flaps and instead hit the gear up switch. PIC immediately realized the mistake and returned the switch… - [Accident 20230912022739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230912022739A.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Saint Marys, AK · Sep 12, 2023 · N109T · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > The airplane was loaded and attempted to depart with the weight above the maximum certificated gross weight. During the initial climb, the airplane impacted terrain and the pilot in command (PIC) was the sole occupant on board and was fatally injured. The… - [Accident 20230909016999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230909016999A.md): Bellanca 7ECA · El Cajone, CA · Sep 9, 2023 · N57679 · Substantial damage > Pilot reported while on approach to land at about 700 feet and about a mile or two from the runway the engine stopped. He attempted a restart but was unsuccessful, aircraft landed short and hit a security fence then crossed a road and hit another airport… - [Incident 20230706008359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230706008359I.md): Piper PA-18 · King Salmon, AK · Jul 6, 2023 · N7288K · Minor damage > While taxiing aircraft in a crosswind to position for takeoff on pike lake, approximately 6 miles east of pakn, the pilot performed an evasive maneuver to avoid an underwater obstacle. During execution of the maneuver the right wing lifted the aircraft and… - [Accident 20230703008349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230703008349A.md): Piper PA-18 · Mccall, ID · Jul 3, 2023 · N36KG · Substantial damage > On 07/03/2023 @ approximately 1100 the PIC of [privacy data omitted] was attempting a landing at myl, on a grass strip adjacent to runway 16/34. The PIC inadvertently rested his feet on the heel brakes of the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently flipped over… - [Accident 20230701008339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230701008339A.md): Piper PA-18 · Shirleyville, AK · Jul 1, 2023 · N15XX · Substantial damage > ASI apf called and interviewed accident pilot on 7/13/23. Pilot was very cooperative, and stated that day he landed on a very narrow track near the mcarthur river, on which both sides brush had grown up making it very tight for wing clearance. Pilot stated no… - [Accident 20230701008009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230701008009A.md): Piper PA-22 · Talkeetna, AK · Jul 1, 2023 · N3321B · Substantial damage > Pilot and two friends were returning to christiansen lake from a trip out of chelatna lake. The pilot stated they were attempting to stay below the Talkeetna traffic pattern three miles to the north for the approach. The pilot was manuevering the aircraft at… - [Accident 20230618007869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230618007869A.md): Buck/Crawford/Crawford Christavia MK-1 · Anchorage, AK · Jun 18, 2023 · N5075T · Substantial damage > During takeoff roll at lhd on runway 32, a higher than previously observed crosswind component was experienced causing the aircraft to veer right and off of the runway surface. Aileron and rudder input were added to bring aircraft back toward centerline… - [Accident 20230526008619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230526008619A.md): Cessna 172P · Lake Worth, FL · May 26, 2023 · N3KV · Destroyed · 2 fatal > During a part 61 instruction flight climb out, the pilot made a hard left bank at 300 feet AGL. The aircraft made a circle then the pilot attempted to correct the left bank which sent the aircraft into a stall spin. The right wing struck the ground first and… - [Accident 20230322006839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230322006839A.md): Piper PA-18AS-125 · Umatilla, FL · Mar 22, 2023 · N1907A · Substantial damage > The pilot of a PA-18AS-125 was on a normal recreational flight in and around the Umatilla, FL area. The aircraft is equipped for both water and runway landings. With that, the pilot stated he flew from his home base to Umatilla airport (X23) for fuel. While… - [Accident 20230225001609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230225001609A.md): Piper PA-12 · Ebeemee Twp, ME · Feb 25, 2023 · N4433M · Substantial damage > Pilot departed Ebeemee lake on skis to the southwest. Aircraft engine quit approximately 100-150 high on departure while the pilot was in a shallow right turn. Pilot continued in the shallow right turn which slowly increased in bank until impact with the ice… - [Accident 20230204000419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230204000419A.md): Piper PA-12 · Porterville, UT · Feb 4, 2023 · N3969B · Substantial damage > On 02/04/2023, the pilot[privacy data omitted]of a 1946 Piper PA-12 airplane [privacy data omitted]N3969B^ was flying his airplane in the back country near Porterville, Utah. The pilot was conducting a part 91 personal sightseeing flight and took off from… - [Incident 20230129001269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230129001269I.md): Piper PA-20 · Birchwood, AK · Jan 29, 2023 · N1544A · Minor damage > The pilot stated that he had not originally planned to land at Birchwood Airport, but he saw the weather conditions there looked VFR. He was attempting to land at Birchwood Airport and misjudged the aircraft height above the surface due to lighting conditions… - [Incident 20221228018339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221228018339I.md): Crichton Thorp T-18 · Portsmouth, NH · Dec 28, 2022 · N394AC · Minor damage > On December 28,2022, at 0848 EST, aircraft [privacy data omitted], a thorp T-18 experienced a pilot-induced ground-loop upon touchdown at Pease international airport (psm), NH. The ground loop results in minor damage to the aircraft lt MLG, lt wingtip, lt… - [Accident 20220829015359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220829015359A.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Twin Bridges, MT · Aug 29, 2022 · N3268B · Substantial damage > On 8/29/2022, instructor pilot and student were landing at rvf. Aircraft aborted landing due to alitude and airspeed. Student pilot entered right hand downwind pattern. Aircraft began to roll right uncontrollably. Instructor pilot took over and the aircraft… - [Accident 20220829015269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220829015269A.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Knik Glacier, AK · Aug 29, 2022 · N1129 · Substantial damage > On August 29, 2022, about 1830 local time, PIC stated he was flying near Knik Glacier, AK, where he observed the area prior to landing. He attempted to make a slow approach and land on an unfamiliar gravel/sandbar. PIC stated that landing area was clear of… - [Accident 20220716007159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220716007159A.md): Piper PA-12 · Cape May Court, NJ · Jul 16, 2022 · N3703M · Destroyed · 1 fatal > A Piper cruiser (PA12) was attempting a banner pick up maneuver at Paramount Airport (JY04). As the pilot attempted to pick-up the banner, he missed the pick-up and began his climb out maneuver. The climb out was extremely steep, and at the top of the climb… - [Accident 20220701011559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220701011559A.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Walker, MN · Jul 1, 2022 · N1136 · Substantial damage > 2022-07-01 N1136 Walker MN (Y49) loss of directional control landing on runway 33 collapsing the landing gear. While conducting a flight review CFI and private pilot were approaching runway 33 for a full stop landing. Aircraft touched down and had a slight… - [Accident 20220626011409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220626011409A.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Challis, ID · Jun 26, 2022 · N1231C · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Aircraft took off from Lower Loon Creek airstrip (C34) at 1930 with a high density altitude on June 26, 2022 and crashed several minutes later with no witnesses. Destroyed aircraft wreckage found the next day 1.2 miles from the departure end of the airstrip,… - [Accident 20220622010909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220622010909A.md): Piper PA-18A · Charlestown, NH · Jun 22, 2022 · N1927A · Substantial damage > The aircraft departed hartness state airport (kvsf), north springfield, VT at approximately 1025 local. The pilot stated that he had been flying for approximately 25 minutes and was located over the Connecticut river near Charlestown, NH when he experienced a… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41506') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.