# Fatal NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA267.md): Zenith Zodiak 601 HDS · Sioux City, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 24, 2026 · N27601 · Destroyed
  > On July 24, 2026, about 1422 central daylight time, a Zenith Zodiac 601HDS experimental airplane, N27601, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Sioux City, Iowa. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN26FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA126.md): Peck JODEL-F12 · Rogers, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 26, 2026 · N30P · Destroyed
  > On February 26, 2026, about 1330 central standard time, a Peck Jodel-F12, N30P, experimental airplane, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Rogers, Arkansas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB WPR24FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA226.md): Champion 7GCBC · Eatonville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 7, 2024 · N3464D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid trees, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC23FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA074.md): Piper PA-18-150 · St. Mary's, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 13, 2023 · N109T · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ERA23FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA247.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 26, 2023 · N3KV · Destroyed
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect the corroded aileron cable during recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and a subsequent loss of airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA22FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA315.md): Piper PA12 · Middle Township, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 16, 2022 · N3703M · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB WPR22LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA238.md): Piper PA20 · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2022 · N1231C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's turn towards rising terrain with limited climb performance and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from terrain that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA233.md): Piper PA-22-135 · White City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N2618A · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN21LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA044.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Dunn Center, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2020 · N3606A · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA20LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA305.md): Piper PA20 · Luray, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2020 · N7323K · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA19FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA196.md): Trella T-21 · Endicott, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 17, 2019 · N450C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an attempted return to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude that…
- [NTSB CEN18FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA265.md): Rose Parrakeet A-1 · Rhome, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2018 · N14842 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN18FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA139.md): Wittman W10 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2018 · N625JS · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire and subsequent total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive impact and fire damage, followed by a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR17FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA152.md): Jansen Pazmany PL 2 · El Monte, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2017 · N186EJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Also causal was the pilot's decision to return to the runway following the loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain airspeed…
- [NTSB WPR15FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA206.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Carey, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N8195C · Destroyed
  > Undetermined because examination of the airplane wreckage did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA174.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2015 · N1348C · Destroyed
  > A 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.
- [NTSB CEN14FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA288.md): Schrieber Robert L P 70 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2014 · N567CM · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB WPR14FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA037.md): Musick Lancair 235 · McMinnville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2013 · N25DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while intentionally performing maneuvers in an effort to troubleshoot a landing gear malfunction.
- [NTSB CEN12LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA179.md): Skeeter 1M · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2012 · N1111V · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN11FA663](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA663.md): Thorp T-18 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2011 · N54WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from a semitrailer along the approach path.
- [NTSB CEN11FA597](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA597.md): Nichols Lancair 235 · Heath, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2011 · N777BN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate familiarization with the accident airplane type before the accident flight, which resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA319.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Verlot, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N8721C · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into clouds and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in an area of reduced visibility, low clouds, and mountain obscuration.
- [NTSB CEN11FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA300.md): Dahlman-Dower Tailwind W-8 · Elk City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2011 · N7804C · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA11FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA210.md): Piper PA-20 · Elgin, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2011 · N7746K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC10FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA038.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Willow, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 2010 · N1123 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption.
- [NTSB CEN10LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA034.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Sikeston, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2009 · N1198C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA234.md): Upton Bakeng Duce · Ramona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N86YP · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight separation of the right wing, which resulted from the pilot's performance of a maneuver that produced aerodynamic loads that exceeded the wing spar’s degraded strength. The wing spar strength degradation was due to the builder's failure to comply…
- [NTSB ERA09LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA230.md): Champion 7HC · Centre, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N8560E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during climb due to an improperly installed rudder pedal control tube.
- [NTSB CHI07LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA191.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Johnson, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2007 · N3737A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left wing's lift strut, which resulted in the separation of the left wing, and the subsequent airplane control not being possible. Factors were the overdue annual inspection, the overdue compliance with an Airworthiness Directive on the…
- [NTSB CHI05LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA276.md): Stits Playboy SA3B Lightning · Kimball, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N4747G · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall and low airspeed by the pilot following takeoff. Contributing factors were the low altitude at the time of occurrence, the high density altitude, and the propeller.
- [NTSB DEN05FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA124.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N3766A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA110.md): Tailwind W-8 · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2004 · N192S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation during descent, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB ATL04LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA064.md): Atkinson SA 102.5 · Trenton, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N8117L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03WA114.md): Piper PA-12 · Nimpo Lake, BC, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 19, 2003 · N3351M · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC03GA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03GA094.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ashland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 4, 2003 · N46773 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to over-the-counter medications, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX02LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA197.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Brownsville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2002 · N3329B · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a turn to reverse course back to the runway, resulting in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA159.md): Galbraith Piel Emeraude · Hot Springs, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2002 · N71PE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the connecting rod fatigue failure during takeoff climb.
- [NTSB SEA01FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA106.md): Piper PA-12 · Augusta, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N2564M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall at low a altitude.
- [NTSB DEN01FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA082.md): Sandell Zenith CH 200 · Canon City, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N49DE · Destroyed
  > the pilot in command inadvertently allowing the airplane to stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's total lack of experience in airplane make/model, and high wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA087.md): Sutton Tailwind W-8L · Reno, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N12079 · Destroyed
  > The pilot performed aerobatics at low altitude and failed to maintain clearance from the gound resulting in a collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA070.md): Whittman Tailwind DN-1 · Grafton, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2001 · N911N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA015.md): Sturges Spezio Sport · Mathis, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1999 · N75JS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI99FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA311.md): Walker Breezy · Janesville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N12BZ · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot's excessive climb rate.
- [NTSB CHI99FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA213.md): Larson Smith Miniplane DSA-1 · Blackduck, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N535Y · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the aerobatic maneuvers being flown by the pilot and the encountered spiral.
- [NTSB FTW99FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA171.md): Heilig-Reading Emeraude CP 301A · Altus, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1999 · N3751 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire, during an approach to a private airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX98FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA208.md): Frandsen Midget Mustang MM-1 · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1998 · N76JF · Destroyed
  > inadequate maintenance/inspection by the owner/pilot that resulted in an obstructed fuel vent system and a subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD98FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA044.md): Piper PA-20 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1998 · N2336A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, and his misjudgment of wind information which resulted in a tailwind…
- [NTSB FTW98FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA101.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Wooster, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1998 · N99302 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the long landing.
- [NTSB FTW97FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA002.md): Bell EAA Biplane P · Manzanola, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1996 · N145DB · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the terrain, while performing a low altitude maneuver. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with this make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA96LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA216.md): Piper PA-18 · Gillette, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1996 · N8789C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the obstruction (power line). The powerline was a related factor.

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## 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 ('41506'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41506&fatal=1

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