# NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-360 series, CA 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. Page 1 of 2 · 56 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR25LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA066.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 20, 2024 · N29247 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in an impact with terrain short of the runway threshold. - [NTSB WPR24LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA267.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2024 · N135DG · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the detachment of the turbocharger’s inlet sleeve as a result of the installation of an incorrect sleeve clamp. - [NTSB WPR22FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA210.md): Mooney M20K · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 10, 2022 · N305L · Destroyed > The pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control after entering instrument meteorological conditions shortly after takeoff. - [NTSB WPR20CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA120.md): Piper PA28R · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2020 · N679X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked vehicle near the taxiway edge. - [NTSB WPR20FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA108.md): Mooney M20K · Sylmar, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 13, 2020 · N777WP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s spatial disorientation during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in loss of control of the airplane. - [NTSB WPR18LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA033.md): Piper PA 28R-201T · Nipton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2017 · N5966V · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the detonation of the No. 5 cylinder due to excessive leaning at high power settings, which resulted in a forced landing and the subsequent hard touchdown. - [NTSB WPR15LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA175.md): Mooney M20K · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2015 · N3567H · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failure of the No. 1 piston and connecting rod assembly. - [NTSB WPR14CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA215.md): Piper PA28R - 201T · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2014 · N222RS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR12CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA210.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2012 · N2195X · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB WPR09FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA015.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Markleeville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N9581C · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to choose a suitable landing area. - [NTSB SEA08CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA202.md): Mooney M20K · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N1157K · Substantial damage > The complete loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a leak in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain the airplane encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX08CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA014.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N3038P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to latch the cargo door during preflight. - [NTSB SEA07LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA079.md): Mooney M20K · Marysville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2007 · N231KZ · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glidepath while on final approach and his failure to maintain clearance, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent collision with the runway's approach light standards. A factor was the approach light… - [NTSB LAX06CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA199.md): Mooney M20K · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N5699Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing that resulted in a porpoise. - [NTSB LAX06FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA148.md): Cessna T337C · Wrightwood, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N2620S · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX05CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA293.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N391TM · Substantial damage > the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. - [NTSB LAX04CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA217.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N5361R · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX04FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA187.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Concord, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N2920C · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to improper maintenance repair procedures and use of improper parts. - [NTSB LAX04FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA162.md): Mooney M20K · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2004 · N1148V · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, reduced visibility (fog), and the pilot's lack of instrument flying currency. An additional factor was the failure of air traffic… - [NTSB LAX04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA028.md): Mooney M20K · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N1147N · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to configure the airplane properly for the go-around which resulted in degraded climb performance, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind was a contributing factor. - [NTSB LAX02FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA061.md): Cessna T337H · Buena Park, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N1348L · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach. Factors included the pilot's distraction when informed that his landing gear was not down, and his impairment from the effects of prescription drugs. - [NTSB LAX97LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA282.md): Mooney M20K · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N321RM · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure that the fuel selector was positioned to a tank containing fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a forced landing shortly after takeoff. - [NTSB LAX97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA153.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N8188X · Substantial damage > The loss of pressure in the landing gear normal brake system for undetermined reasons requiring the pilot to make an intentional ground loop to stop the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA085.md): Mooney M20K · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1997 · N305NH · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing rollout. - [NTSB LAX93LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA146.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1993 · N1808H · Substantial damage > The pilot's poorly planned approach, excessive airspeed, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point. The pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport is a factor in this accident. - [NTSB LAX92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA122.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Ludlow, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1992 · N9343C · Substantial damage > The failure of the repair station to adequately perform a top overhaul and comply with a service bulletin. Contributing to this accident was the failure of the connecting rod due to fatigue and unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB LAX92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA063.md): Piper PA34-200T · San Andreas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N6522F · Destroyed > The failure of the nonmultiengine/instrument rated pilot in command to accomplish the proper emergency procedure during a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper training, lack of instrument experience, heavy fog reported… - [NTSB LAX91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA101.md): Piper PA28-201T · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1991 · N47569 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to properly compensate for the wind conditions, abruptly flared the airplane, and inadvertenly stalled the airplane. Contributing to this accident was windshear. - [NTSB LAX91LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA075.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Arcadia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1991 · N9541C · Substantial damage > Improper installation of the recently overhauled powerplant by maintenance personnel and inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel which failed to detect that the engine fuel pressure gauge line was not properly secured to the fuel system manifold valve. - [NTSB LAX91LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA067.md): Piper PA 34-200T · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1991 · N66SL · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot in command to detect a descent below the minimum descent altitude for the approach in use. - [NTSB LAX88LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA208.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1988 · N2710M · Substantial damage > Company maintenance personnel had replaced the nose landing gear assy and had conducted retraction tests prior to releasing the acft for flt. After takeoff the lndg gear was retracted and the flt was conducted without incident until, upon entering the traffic… - [NTSB LAX88FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA215.md): Cessna 421C · Shaver Lake, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1988 · N98683 · Destroyed > Inflight encounter with forcasted severe icing and turbulence beyond the capability of either the aircraft or the pilot, which led to an inflgiht loss of control. Factors in the accident were the pilots lack of understanding of high altitude flight aspects… - [NTSB LAX88LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA186.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1988 · N66SL · Substantial damage > While taxiing on a dirt road, the right wing struck a tree resulting in substantial damage. There were no mechanical failures or malfunctions reported at the time of the accident. - [NTSB LAX88LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA138.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1988 · N47766 · Substantial damage > At the end of a cross country flt, on touchdown, the acft began to bounce. The pilot was unable to stop the acft before it ran off the end of the rwy, where it came to rest after the left main gear collapsed. A witness said that the acft landed half way down… - [NTSB LAX88LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA122.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lower Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1988 · N1555X · Substantial damage > Drg the lndg roll, the left main lndg gear collapsed & the acft veered off the rwy, further damaging the aircraft. An investigation revealed the left main landing gear trunnion had failed. It had failed diagonally aprx 5 inches from the bottom of the trunnion… - [NTSB LAX87FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA198.md): Mooney M20K · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1987 · N231MW · Substantial damage > On 4/28/87, after a flt from Long Beach to las vegas, the plt requested the left wing tank be svcd with 15 gal of fuel; no fuel was added to the rgt tank. Two days later, the plt took off on the return flt. Drg arrival at Long Beach, he was vectored for an… - [NTSB LAX87LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA138.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1987 · N8162X · Substantial damage > Just after takeoff, the plt reported an engine failure. Unable to return to the airport the plt landed in an open field and collided with the terrain. During the engine examination the fuel diverter valve was removed. Low air pressure was applied to all three… - [NTSB LAX86LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA236.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1986 · N8306Z · Substantial damage > The airplane crashed on final approach to runway 16L at Long Beach airport (lgb), Long Beach, California. The pilot reported that both engines sustained a total loss of power. The airplane's altitude was insufficient to land on the airport. The left fuel tank… - [NTSB LAX85LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA404.md): Mooney M20K · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1985 · N231GW · Substantial damage > The plt acknowledged that on short final approach to the 2330 ft-long rwy, the acft's speed was 'a little hot', & during ldg flare the acft 'floated in ground effect'. After the acft bounced 3 times the plt decided to go around & he applied full pwr. The plt… - [NTSB LAX85LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA341.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1985 · N6166H · Substantial damage > Upon completing a x-c flt, the plt placed the landing gear selector in the down position, & thereafter observed 'three in the green.' The plt reported that the acft touched down normally, & as weight placed onto the gear the right main gear retracted. The… - [NTSB LAX85LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA312.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Saline Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N29461 · Substantial damage > During a pleasure flight the plt observed a slight lt eng fuel pressure fluctuation. Previously, a similar fluctuation to the rt eng revealed the presence of a leaking fuel line. Fearing fire because of a suspected fuel leak to the lt eng, the plt elected to… - [NTSB LAX84FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA107.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1983 · N47947 · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground after stalling during a right climbing turn into clouds. Witnesses reported that the initial climb attitude was 'very steep'. No one observed the crash but the engine RPM 'revved up' to a very high RPM 4-5SECONDS prior to the… - [NTSB LAX83LVD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LVD02.md): Cessna 172 · Gualala, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 11, 1982 · N29150 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Cessna 172, N29150, & Piper PA-28, N8465Y, were both departing from a pvt, unctld arpt at the same time, but from opposite drctns on the same rwy. Th rwy was crowned in the center which prevented line-of-sight to acft on opposite ends. Each plt stated that he… - [NTSB LAX82DA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA176.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N8089N · Substantial damage > During flight at about 1500 ft, the engine suddenly lost power and the propeller stopped turning. The pilot attempted a restart, but the starter would not turn the propeller. The pilot maneuvered to make a forced landing at the Van Nuys airport. The aircraft… - [NTSB LAX82FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA074.md): Piper PA-34 · Near Sonoma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1982 · N8455Y · Destroyed > The pilot proceeded VFR toward a private strip after an instrument approach to napa county airport. The visibility was not good and the aircraft collided with a hillside while en route. About 5 mi north, the weather at the napa county airport was 500 ft… - [NTSB LAX82IA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82IA062.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Truckee, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1982 · N9674C · Minor damage > During the landing roll the aircraft veered sharply to the left and struck a snowbank, collapsing the nose and left main landing gear. Inspection of the runway revealed the presence of several large ice chunks adhering to the runway surface. - [NTSB LAX82FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA018.md): Piper PA-34 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 22, 1981 · N8371U · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81FUD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUD03.md): Piper PA-28R · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1981 · N2134N · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA096.md): Piper PA-34 · Redlands, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 8, 1980 · N38598 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA068.md): Piper PA-28 · Chester, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 13, 1980 · N36728 · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17019&state=CA&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17019', '17023')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17019&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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