# NTSB investigations: Lycoming HO-360 series

A list on [Lycoming HO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ho-360-series.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 4 · 165 investigations

- [NTSB WPR26LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA009.md): Mooney M20C · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2025 · N6814N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to program avionics during taxi, resulting in an inadvertent throttle input and collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB ERA24FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA326.md): Schweizer 269C · West Carthage, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 27, 2024 · N61486 · Substantial damage
  > On July 27, 2024, about 1242 eastern daylight time, a Schweizer 269C-1, N61486, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Carthage, New York. The private pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ERA23LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA146.md): Hughes 269A · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2023 · N8911F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM during an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rotor blade strike of the tail boom.
- [NTSB ERA20LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA197.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Ozark, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2020 · N9421P · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight school’s inadequate maintenance of the helicopter’s fuel quantity and caution systems.
- [NTSB ERA20CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA090.md): Pitts A · Hickory Valley, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2019 · N113A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA19LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA016.md): Sa300 Starduster · Byhalia, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N503CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted a collision with trees short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA17FA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA317.md): Schweizer 269C · Medford, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2017 · N204HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's early entry into and failure to maintain rotor rpm during a forced landing autorotation after performing an engine shutdown in flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel…
- [NTSB GAA17CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA296.md): Schweizer 269C · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2017 · N2032S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of lateral control while practicing autorotations from a hover and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a bounced landing and dynamic roll-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA178.md): Schweizer 269C · Ormond beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2017 · N614TA · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the throttle cable’s outer housing from the inner housing at the throttle linkage while at a high-power setting, which prevented the pilot from being able to control the throttle and execute a proper landing flare and resulted in a hard…
- [NTSB ERA15CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA127.md): Schweizer 269C 1 · Carthage, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2015 · N20059 · Substantial damage
  > The non-helicopter-rated pilot's improper decision to operate the helicopter at low-level and his inability to adequately see the horizon over snow and ice, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA112.md): Mooney M20C · Lonoke county, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2015 · N6474U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA14LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA293.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Allentown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N152CC · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter’s landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during helicopter shutdown.
- [NTSB CEN12LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA353.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2012 · N345MH · Substantial damage
  > The undercharged and overcharged landing gear dampers, which allowed initiation of the ground resonance event from which the pilot was unable to recover due to his limited experience in helicopters. Contributing to the accident was the ineffective damper…
- [NTSB CEN10CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA280.md): Hughes 269A · Cannon Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N8897F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed during the autorotation, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA109.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Grantsville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2010 · N3275M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control after encountering turbulence over a mountain range. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain an Airmet for turbulence along the route of flight prior to departure and while enroute.
- [NTSB ERA10CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA075.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Lebanon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2009 · N321ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to arrest the helicopter descent during the simulated engine out maneuver resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA355.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N9421K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the right magneto by maintenance personnel resulting in subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-Hour inspection by the mechanic when he failed to note that…
- [NTSB NYC08LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA254.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Northumberland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N61425 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action after an inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB LAX08LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA213.md): Schweizer 269 C-1 · Sunol, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N2011A · Destroyed
  > The pilots' failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and low fog.
- [NTSB SEA08CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA144.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2008 · N2024Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain translational lift airspeed while approaching the pinnacle and the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI08CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA097.md): Hughes 269A · Franklin Furnac, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2008 · N9333V · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI07CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA299.md): Schweizer 300 CBI · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N269HB · Destroyed
  > The dual student's improper flare during the simulated autorotation, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC07CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA184.md): Schweizer 269C · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2007 · N171TA · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL07CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA103.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2007 · N61447 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot left the helicopter unattended with the engine operating which resulted in an inadvertent rollover.
- [NTSB NYC07LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA077.md): Schweizer 269C · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2007 · N2074K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC07CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA093.md): Schweizer 269C · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2007 · N2074K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX06LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA123.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Valencia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2006 · N61466 · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from objects.
- [NTSB MIA06CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA053.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2006 · N61431 · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare by the pilot-rated student and the inadequate supervision of the pilot-rated student by the certified flight instructor, resulting in the improper touchdown of the helicopter and the helicopter rolling over.
- [NTSB IAD05LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA112.md): Schweizer 269C · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N399HF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the flight instructor's failure to ensure that both pilots knew who was performing the maneuver.
- [NTSB DFW05CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA144.md): Hughes 269A · Sherman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2005 · N62269 · Substantial damage
  > The applicant's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during a simulated power failure from a hover and the FAA inspector's delayed remedial action resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB LAX04LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA331.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Burbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2004 · N61413 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of maintenance personnel to correctly service the forward landing gear strut dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance instructions.
- [NTSB FTW04LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA209.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2004 · N204LH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight by his delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI04WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA171.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Qaqortoq, Greenland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 2004 · N47984 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA233.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Brentwood, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N9421K · Substantial damage
  > the student's improper use of the cyclic control, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the CFI's diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX04LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA197.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2004 · N61415 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of maintenance personnel to ensure the proper charge of the aft landing gear dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
- [NTSB ATL04LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA034.md): Hughes 269A · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2003 · N1015T · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate aircraft control and his improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and roll over.
- [NTSB CHI04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA021.md): Schweizer 269C · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N191GC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Weather conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice and a roadway were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA03LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA181.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2003 · N6147Q · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate 100-hour inspection of the helicopter by other maintenance personnel who failed to discover that the landing gear dampers had low pressure, which resulted in ground resonance and subsequent substantial damage during a run-on landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA160.md): Hughes 269C-1 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2003 · N61442 · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter encountering a ground resonance condition following a failure to maintain hovering flight. Contributing factors to the accident included the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the high pressure state of the landing gear shock absorbing…
- [NTSB FTW03FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA028.md): Hughes 269A · Fort Gibson, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N8885F · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the tail boom resulting from the failure of the fuselage to tail boom attachment fitting lugs, due to fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA010.md): Schweizer 269C · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2002 · N61416 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA013.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2002 · N61463 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to refuel at an available airport when a low fuel status was identified. Factors were the flight instructor's inadequate preflight flight planning, which included improper fuel consumption calculations, the night light…
- [NTSB NYC02FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA171.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Andover, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2002 · N6147L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to correct the low rotor condition. A factor was the student pilot's improper use of the collective, which created the low rotor condition.
- [NTSB CHI02LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA208.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Askov, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N897TH · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not obtained/maintained during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX02LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA228.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2002 · N20256 · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor mast support tube failure as a result of fatigue.
- [NTSB DEN01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA150.md): Hughes 269C · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N502AA · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the unsuccessful low altitude flight maneuver, and the high density altitude weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA219.md): Hughes 269A · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N8724F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a practice autorotational landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA061.md): Conrad Menzel SA-300 Starduster · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2001 · N503CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA216.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Brentwood, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2000 · N2029H · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper execution of a quick-stop maneuver in that he misjudged his altitude and failed to terminate at a stationary hover prior to descending to a low hover. This resulted in an excessive engine power requirement and the student improperly…
- [NTSB NYC00LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA152.md): Schweizer 269-C1 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · N721CB · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to reduce the friction on the cyclic prior to raising the collective for the magneto check. A factor was the failure of the company to adequately define the steps in the checklist.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('41513')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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