# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-360-A1D, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR24LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA316.md): Aviat A-1A · Taft, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2024 · N56TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [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 WPR21LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA199.md): Harry Crosby RV-6 · Byron, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2021 · N16CX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff while operating in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA093.md): Aviat A1 · Columbia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2020 · N462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain bank control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR18LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA021.md): Metcalfe Robert B Vans RV 6 · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2017 · N88MV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure an alternator ground cable swage that led to problems with the electrical system and/or electronic engine controls, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA372.md): Cessna 172RG · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2017 · N5424V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear with sufficient time to allow the landing gear to fully extend and the flight instructor's failure to visually check to see if the right main landing gear were extended.
- [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 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 WPR09CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA023.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Temecula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2008 · N8356R · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a simulated approach to landing under variable wind, and high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB LAX06CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA226.md): Barnard RV-6 · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N157ST · Substantial damage
  > the misjudged flare by the pilot that resulted in a hard bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during the attempted recovery.
- [NTSB LAX06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA112.md): Globe Swift GC-1A · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N80715 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the landing roll.
- [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 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 LAX02LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA156.md): Ham Pitts S-1C · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N1PH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during landing rollout resulting in a ground loop/swerve and a nose over. The soft terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX01LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA264.md): Williams RV-6A · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N131LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of his airplane during the landing flare.
- [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 LAX98LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA311.md): Robinson R22B · Salinas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N8340D · Destroyed
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while practicing autorotations.
- [NTSB LAX98LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA230.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hyampom, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N6248R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate annual inspection that resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to a missing bolt, nut, and cotter pin from the throttle/carburetor assembly.
- [NTSB LAX97LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA228.md): Aviat A-1 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N13HU · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA076.md): Trickle TR-4 · Davis, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1996 · N91RT · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture and separation of one rod end cap bolt. A factor in the accident was the nature of the terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 LAX94LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA092.md): Beech 76 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1994 · N8013Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the powerlines. A related factor was the pilot's poor judgment in flying at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA082.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Oceano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1992 · N5653R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in the brake system.
- [NTSB LAX84LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA270.md): Piper PA-28 · Fair Oaks, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1984 · N81784 · Destroyed
  > Before departing on a x-country flt, the plt was warned to refuel midway on his route. He recalculated his fuel while en route & thought sufficient fuel was remaining. During arrival, the plt activated the rwy lights, but did not see them until he was nearly…
- [NTSB LAX79FUG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUG35.md): Mooney M20C · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1979 · N666GS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG50.md): Mooney M20C · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1977 · N7044V · 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_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 ('41504'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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