# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series: Aerodynamic stall/spin

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA320.md): Mooney M20C · Mount Hood, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 31, 2026 · N2783W · Substantial damage
  > On August 31, 2026, about 1131 Pacific daylight time, a Mooney M20C, N2783W, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hood River, Oregon. The pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR26FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA281.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 29, 2026 · N9062J · Destroyed
  > On July 28, 2026, about 1949 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-180, N9062J, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chandler, Arizona. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…
- [NTSB CEN25LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA382.md): Beech C23 · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2025 · N997V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN24LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA334.md): Cessna 177B · Shell Knob, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2024 · N30853 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed during final approach, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC24FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24FA085.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McGrath, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 31, 2024 · N7154Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC22LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA072.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Point MacKenzie, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2022 · N9622V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper monitoring and failure to maintain airspeed during a critical phase of flight, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA351.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2021 · N5166S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the wing’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN20CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA253.md): Beech 23 · Davenport, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2020 · N18873 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA432.md): Aviat A1 · Ennis, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2019 · N137C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while turning at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due to looking at wildlife.
- [NTSB WPR18FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA116.md): Ragle RV6A · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2018 · N820TL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.
- [NTSB GAA18CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA004.md): Mooney M20 · Topping, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N7884V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in a departure stall.
- [NTSB WPR17FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA149.md): Aviat A · Herriman, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2017 · N211AM · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's decision to conduct a low-altitude flight into a box canyon in high density altitude conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to escape the canyon, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical…
- [NTSB ERA17LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA227.md): Piper PA28 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2017 · N9427J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA16CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA211.md): Piper PA-28 · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2016 · N9297J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN15FA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA422.md): Pierce, Henry Bushby Mustang II · Granbury, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2015 · N929DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA165.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2015 · N3575X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-receiving-instruction's excessive pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall shortly after liftoff and the subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's decision to have the flight…
- [NTSB ERA14CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA233.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2014 · N15230 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flap retraction during a short field takeoff, which resulted in the aircraft experiencing an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR13CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA311.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2013 · N613AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of flaps.
- [NTSB WPR13CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA280.md): Aviat A-1A · McCall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2013 · N26HV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA13FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA032.md): Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A · East Moriches, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N80823 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, while attempting a precautionary landing for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s pitch-up reaction to birds that took flight during his…
- [NTSB ERA12FA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA465.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Berlin, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2012 · N4330Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation of unknown origin, which resulted in the airplane’s loss of control and an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA12FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA319.md): Cessna 177B · Honesdale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2012 · N34539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot pitching the airplane to an excessive nose-up attitude during an aborted landing, which resulted in increased induced drag, diminished airspeed, and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of a sedating…
- [NTSB ERA12FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA163.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Thomasville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2012 · N1352T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an approach in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA115.md): Beech 19A · McArthur, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2011 · N33SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA11LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA437.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Egg Harbor Township, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2011 · N87020 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering near the ground, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11FA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA335.md): Mooney M20C · Grace, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2011 · N6855N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA289.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ocilla, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N7317W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10FA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA385.md): Cessna 177B · Owasso, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2010 · N345MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an engine-out approach to the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due…
- [NTSB LAX08FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA068.md): Mooney M20C · Riverside, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2008 · N591BB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.

## 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_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 ('41514')
    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" = '241'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241/cases?engine=41514

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