# Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-360-A1D

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 CEN25FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA248.md): Piper PA-25 · Hot Springs, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 12, 2025 · N8186K · Substantial damage
  > On July 12, 2025, about 1322 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-25, N8186K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Hot Springs, South Dakota. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB WPR22LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA192.md): Maule MX-7-180C · Willits, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2022 · N1043B · Destroyed
  > An uncommanded descent during a go-around maneuver for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA21FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA165.md): Aviat A-1 · Cave Spring, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 29, 2021 · N800MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from a power line.
- [NTSB ERA21LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA080.md): Socata TB10 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2020 · N5547Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in environmental conditions favorable for serious carburetor ice during a prolonged wait with the engine at a low power setting before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.…
- [NTSB CEN18FA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA389.md): Vans RV 4 · Austin, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 26, 2018 · N534MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an accelerated stall.
- [NTSB ANC18FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA045.md): Cessna 175 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2018 · N9423B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while in level cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR15FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA238.md): Aviat A 1 · Compton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2015 · N6090U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and/or appropriate pitch attitude during a banner pickup, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low an altitude to allow…
- [NTSB WPR12FA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA420.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Strawberry, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N4188E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's and the evaluator's failure to divert at an appropriate time during cruise flight, which resulted in the airplane's inability to maintain a sufficient altitude to clear rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight…
- [NTSB ERA12FA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA514.md): Socata TB 10 · Shirley, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N5542Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, and the mechanic's failure to reattach the mixture control cable to the mixture control arm following maintenance of the carburetor.
- [NTSB CEN09LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA311.md): Thornton RV-6A · Plainwell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N39JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA153.md): Howes RV-6 · Paulden, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2009 · N6383W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a leak from the inadequate weld repair of a high-pressure oil line. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering that resulted in a stall during an…
- [NTSB CEN09FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA147.md): Mooney M20C · Elbert, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N7774M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR09LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA032.md): Universal Globe · Wallace, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2008 · N80715 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation during cruise for unknown reasons that resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA08FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA001.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Walthourville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N96HA · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's loss of control at night in marginal night VFR operations due to spatial disorientation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight.
- [NTSB DFW07LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA124.md): Adams RV-6A · Boerne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2007 · N39AJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the best angle of climb speed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA07LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA249.md): Cessna 177 · Pinecliff, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N5180J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mountainous terrain, low ceilings, and trees in the area where the pilot was maneuvering.
- [NTSB ATL06LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA110.md): Arter RV6 · Hartselle, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N112WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees and the ground. Factor in the accident were the pilot's ostentatious display and impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB LAX04LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA041.md): Daughters T18C · Needles, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2003 · N647C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continuation of a visual flight rules (VFR) flight into an area of adverse weather, which resulted in an encounter with moderate to severe turbulence and in-flight breakup of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX04FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA037.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Torrance, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2003 · N206TV · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot of the R22 to comply with an ATC clearance.
- [NTSB DEN03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA111.md): Hammond Vans RV-6A · La Junta, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2003 · N199LH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall during the turn from base leg to final approach.
- [NTSB SEA03FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA100.md): Aviat A-1 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N104CA · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from trees was not maintained during the initial climb. A proper touchdown point was not attained, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area and trees were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA096.md): Aviat A-1A · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N141F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low pass maneuver which resulted in a stall. A related factor was the trees.
- [NTSB ATL03FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA104.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Battleboro, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N578TP · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's (CFI) failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall/spin and the uncontrolled collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI03LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA133.md): Air & Space 18A · South Shore, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N6155S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. The pilot's lack of experience, the rain, the dark night, the low ceiling, and the rising terrain were contributing factors to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX02FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA288.md): Mooney M-20E · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N7199U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilots of both airplanes to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor was the failure of the controller to detect and resolve the conflict between the airplanes.
- [NTSB NYC02FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA082.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gardiner, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2002 · N288CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering in a mountainous area, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were, mountainous terrain, clouds, and the pilot's decision to continue the flight in…
- [NTSB FTW02FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA071.md): Beech C23 · Sinton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2002 · N6622X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while executing a missed approach procedure. Contributing factors were the prevailing fog and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA141.md): Motley Vans RV-6A · Baker, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N51DA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. The wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB LAX00LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA141.md): Birx Vans RV-6 · Taft, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N986DB · Destroyed
  > The in-flight collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA99FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA113.md): Alexander VAN'S RV-8 · Lafayette, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1999 · N41VA · Destroyed
  > Fatigue of the number two connecting rod end resulting in a fracture at the rod end and release from the crankshaft, an ensuing in-flight fuel fed fire, followed by the pilot's abandoning the aircraft in flight. A contributing factor was pressure on the pilot…
- [NTSB MIA97FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA217.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Naples, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N28246 · Substantial damage
  > leaking fuel cap(s), due to inadequate maintenance/repair, which resulted in water contamination of the fuel; inadequate preflight by the flight crew; and improper planning/decision by the flight crew. Factors relating to the accident were: high obstructions…
- [NTSB LAX95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA162.md): Pitts S-1E · Auburn, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N301SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgment in performing a roll at an altitude insufficient to assure a safe completion.
- [NTSB DEN85FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA102.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Vail, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1985 · N8359B · Destroyed
  > The plt did not obtain a wx briefing, file a flight plan or refuel the acft prior to departing for eagle Colorado. The acft departed at 1800 under VFR cond. The plt reported over minturn co at 2019. Witnesses at Vail co stated that the wx cond were poor from…
- [NTSB ATL82FLJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLJ06.md): Bede BD-4 · Knightdale, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 18, 1982 · N223LW · Destroyed
  > Two witnesses observed the aircraft on a low final approach for runway 19. They reported that the aircraft then turned to an easterly heading. One witness reported that the left turn appeared to be coordinated. The other witness heard the pilot add power…

## 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41504'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41504&fatal=1

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