# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction

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 CHI07CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA229.md): Netz KIS TR2 · Willow Springs, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N232AN · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of the aileron control pushrod which led to a separation of the pushrod and subsequent loss of aircraft control. A factor was the pilot not being able to control the airplane after the pushrod separation.
- [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 SEA07LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA093.md): Champion 7ECA · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2007 · N6096F · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the left main landing gear shock absorbing strut during takeoff. A missing screw was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA06CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA062.md): Piper PA-18A · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N1984A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper installation of the control stick during maintenance, which resulted in the control stick becoming disconnected during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in a loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL05LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA076.md): Piper PA-20 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N7053K · Substantial damage
  > The unapproved repair of the tailwheel rudder arm assembly, which resulted in an overload failure during touchdown and subsequent loss of control of the airplane and on-ground collision with an object.
- [NTSB DEN03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA144.md): Luscombe 8E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N1614K · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the landing gear tire valve stem resulting in the left main tire deflating, and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA010.md): Fetherolf Hatz CB-1 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2001 · N26WF · Substantial damage
  > An improper weld in the landing gear, resulting in separation of the right main landing gear wheel during a normal landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA141.md): Taylor Smith Mini DSA-1 · Sultan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N53BT · Substantial damage
  > The separation/loss of the bolt and castle nut which connected the elevator bellcrank to the control stick pushrod resulting in a disconnect between the cockpit and the control surface and ultimately, the pilot's total loss of pitch control.
- [NTSB SEA99LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA103.md): Piper PA-22 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1999 · N3513A · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left main landing gear shock strut for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC97LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA020.md): Zukowski EAA Biplane · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1996 · N818Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in opening of the unsecured canopy during the takeoff roll, and subsequent loss of directional control and a nose over. A factor was: the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
- [NTSB CHI94LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA319.md): Snider CP328 Super Emeraude · Painton, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N90484 · Substantial damage
  > in flight delamination and subsequent failure of the hand carved wooden propeller.
- [NTSB FTW91LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA094.md): Pitts S1C · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N48JP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller due to improper installation.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM05.md): Oo-Culley Osprey · Iron Mountain, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N176 · Destroyed
  > Jamming of the rudder cable between the pulley and the pulley support bracket and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known deficiency.
- [NTSB ATL90DKJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKJ04.md): 67 Flying Dutchman D1/LFD-13 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1990 · N1113D · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel who performed an improper modification of the propeller blade.
- [NTSB FTW89LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA111.md): Piper PA-22 · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N655A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aircraft brake system. Factors include high tail wind.
- [NTSB MKC88FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA007.md): Champion Aeronca 7GC · Columbia, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1987 · N4889E · Destroyed
  > Witnesses reported the pilot had planned to practice 'taildragger' takeoffs and landings. They reported the aircraft operated routinely from engine start through the final approach segment of a VFR traffic pattern. While stabilized at about 400 ft AGL on…
- [NTSB CHI87DEV03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEV03.md): Piper PA-22 · Roanoke, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1987 · N7958A · Substantial damage
  > After developing an oil leak the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing. The aircraft encountered rough terrain on touchdown and collapsed the nose gear and nosed over. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries, however the aircraft was…
- [NTSB ANC83LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA186.md): Piper PA-18 · Aniak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1983 · N1363A · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed from about 5 ft AGL after the control stick came out of its mounting during takeoff. The owner of the acft stated that the retaining pin at the base of the control stick came out, which resulted in the stick dislodging from its mount. The pin…
- [NTSB NYC83LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA222.md): Piper PA-22 Tripacer · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · N600A · Substantial damage
  > The acft ran off the rwy into a 4 ft ditch and nosed over while taxiing. The plt said the 'brakes gave way' while he wastaxiing down rwy 17 after landing. When he realized the brakes were not holding he shut off the engine by the mixture control. To avoid…

## 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 ('41506')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41506&occurrence=130

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