NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series

31 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-290 series, where the defining event was Loss of control in flight. 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.

Cases per year

20082026
NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series per year, 2008–2026: 31 cases
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41506')
      AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND e.aircrafts_position = x.position AND e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '240'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR24FA226Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Eatonville, WAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid trees, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 7, 2024 · N3464D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23FA074Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · St. Mary's, AKThe pilot’s decision to operate the airplane above its maximum certificated gross weight, and his installation of an unapproved external load that degraded takeoff performance and flight characteristics resulting in a loss of airplane control during takeoff…Sep 13, 2023 · N109T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22FA315Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA12 · Middle Township, NJThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a missed banner pickup, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.Jul 16, 2022 · N3703M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Tahlequah, OKA loss of yaw control while on final approach, which resulted in the pilot performing an off-runway landing, and a subsequent nose over. The reason for the loss of yaw control could not be determined based on the available evidence.Dec 3, 2021 · N3372A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWheeler C / Wheeler K Lancair 235 · Borrego Springs, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a crosswind landing which resulted in an impact with terrain.Jun 29, 2021 · N43KC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21FA233Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · White City, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his medical conditions and the effects of his medications.Jun 20, 2021 · N2618A · DestroyedNTSB CEN21LA044Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Dunn Center, NDThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.Nov 8, 2020 · N3606A · DestroyedNTSB CEN18FA265Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRose Parrakeet A-1 · Rhome, TXThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 12, 2018 · N14842 · DestroyedNTSB ERA18LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaurer Elmo A V Star SA900 · Erwinna, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing.Nov 3, 2017 · N21EM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA236Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZeiler Bakeng Duce 1976 CZ · Oliver Springs, TNThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around, which resulted in impact with trees.Apr 15, 2017 · N122BD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Greensburg, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing, which resulted in an impact with terrain.Apr 7, 2017 · N2389A · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20S · Arcadia, FLThe pilot's improper pitch and power control during landing in a straight float-equipped airplane on grass in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Oct 23, 2016 · N7329K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Simsbury, CTThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the airplane's subsequent impact with a fence during an attempted aborted landing.May 11, 2016 · N3506M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-135 · Livermore, CAA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined, because examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jun 2, 2015 · N1348C · DestroyedNTSB WPR15CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFerdon Thorp T 18 · San Rafael, CAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident are an inadequate modification to the seat position, and the pilot's failure to check flight controls for freedom and correct movement.Dec 20, 2014 · N25VP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA433Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSutton William J Stits Playmate SA11A · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff after encountering rapidly changing wind conditions.Jul 29, 2014 · N76WS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14FA288Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchrieber Robert L P 70 · Great Bend, KSThe pilot's improper preflight planning, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control during the forced landing.Jun 8, 2014 · N567CM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA166Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Kent, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.Apr 12, 2014 · N1394Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Platinum, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.Dec 24, 2013 · N7069K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMusick Lancair 235 · McMinnville, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while intentionally performing maneuvers in an effort to troubleshoot a landing gear malfunction.Oct 28, 2013 · N25DM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC13CA083Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Aug 24, 2013 · N3599A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA475Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Cooperstown, NYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Jul 21, 2012 · N7465K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSkeeter 1M · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach as he was executing a turn to provide spacing between his airplane and an airplane on the runway.Mar 3, 2012 · N1111V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA102Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Concrete, WAThe pilot did not attain and maintain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering.Feb 12, 2012 · N1155C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Sheridan, ARThe passenger’s interference with the flight controls during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.Jan 31, 2012 · N2677A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11CA029Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during final approach in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.May 6, 2011 · N1129A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA300Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDahlman-Dower Tailwind W-8 · Elk City, OKThe pilot's decision to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane that was equipped for flight in visual meteorological conditions only, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disoriented and loss of control of the airplane.Apr 21, 2011 · N7804C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA231Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFuhrmann-Super Emeraude Stretched · Peach Springs, AZThe airplane's encounter with turbulence after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.May 8, 2009 · N11LF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA230Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7HC · Centre, ALThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during climb due to an improperly installed rudder pedal control tube.Apr 4, 2009 · N8560E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · San Manuel, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral aircraft control that resulted in collision with terrain during landing.Nov 2, 2008 · N2468A · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08IA080Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportHill Hatz CB-1 · Erie, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.Apr 13, 2008 · N8032Y · Minor damage