# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-390 series

A list on [Lycoming IO-390 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-390-series.md).

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

- [NTSB ERA26LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA236.md): Cub Crafters CC19-215 · Plymouth, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2026 · N69NX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing attempt which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR25LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA028.md): Dierenfield Devin RV-6A · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 25, 2024 · N805RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a stablized approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA116.md): Cub Crafters CCX-2000 · Laotto, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2024 · N358AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue an approach with his vision obscured by sun glare, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN23LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA402.md): Vans RV14 · Orchard, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2023 · N14NP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an alternator belt and the builder/previous owner’s incorrect electrical wiring of the airplane’s other alternator, which resulted in a total loss of electrical and engine power.
- [NTSB WPR23LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA194.md): Cubcrafters CCX-2300 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2023 · N668LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt an unfamiliar takeoff technique, his failure to maintain pitch control during takeoff, and his subsequent decision to retract flaps at a low altitude, which resulted in a descent into a building.
- [NTSB ERA23LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA028.md): Mcglaughlin Richard Sportsman GS2 · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 14, 2022 · N302BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA22LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA213.md): Vans RV7 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2022 · N1218B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impairment due to the effects of ethanol, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and an impact with terrain on approach to landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA027.md): Santa Fe CCX-2300 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2021 · N24PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB GAA19CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA165.md): Cirrus SR20 · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2019 · N418DE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.
- [NTSB GAA19CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA099.md): Cirrus SR20 · Jasper, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N343BZ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA18CA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA566.md): Vans RV-14 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N823HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent attempted go-around.
- [NTSB GAA18CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA272.md): Cub Crafters CC19 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2018 · N82XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA541.md): Rudberg Todd W Vans Acft RV8 · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N232TB · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with two elks during landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA253.md): Cirrus SR20 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2017 · N68VY · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions during a go-around and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN16LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA105.md): Enstrom TH-180 · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2016 · N180TH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the torque meter mounting bolts, which resulted in a loss of engine power to the main drive belt and rotors.
- [NTSB CEN14FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA032.md): Glasair Aviation USA Sportsman GS-2 · Castle Rock, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2013 · N535SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight into known icing conditions, which adversely affected the airplane’s performance and resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN13LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA439.md): Woods Rufus III Vans RV-8A · Lucas, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N131RP · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN12LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA187.md): Brice Ron Glastar Sportsman 2+ · Kimberling, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2012 · N627RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in the airplane impacting into the water.
- [NTSB WPR11LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA216.md): Dralle RV-8 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2011 · N998RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to exit the runway while still traveling at an excessive speed and his subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA10LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA405.md): Glines Sportsman GS-2 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2010 · N546SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of fuel pressure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA302.md): Hazelwood Michael S RV-8 · Decatur, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N875MH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The RV-8 pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the CJ-6A while maneuvering. This report was modified on September 10, 2010.
- [NTSB WPR09LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA202.md): Alexander Thomas P Sportsman GS-2 · El Dorado HIlls, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2009 · N209TP · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the elevator control torque tube rod end bearing from the elevator torque tube as a result of incorrectly tightened rod end bearing lock nuts.
- [NTSB WPR09LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA074.md): Rowland GS-2 Sport · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2009 · N756R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MKC79FCQ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCQ39.md): Dyke Delta JD-2 · Tribune, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1979 · N18DW · Substantial damage

## 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 ('41678')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-390-series/ntsb

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