# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series: In flight collision with terrain/water

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 SEA06CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA061.md): Piper PA-18 · Saint Paul, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2006 · N1991A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path on final approach to landing resulting in a nose over. A factor was the loose gravel/sandy condition.
- [NTSB SEA04LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA077.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N5483H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance/altitude while maneuvering resulting in the inadvertent in-flight collision with water/terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA268.md): Breezy RLU-1A · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N3184 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering in a canyon.
- [NTSB ATL02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA047.md): Piper PA -18 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2002 · N8553C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during an attempted landing on water. A factor was glassy water.
- [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 NYC00LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA160.md): Bryant/Rhodus LONG-EZ · West Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N5534V · Substantial damage
  > Was the failure of the pilot to attain his proper touchdown point. Factors were the downdraft and rising terrain leading to the runway.
- [NTSB ANC98LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA068.md): Piper PA-16 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N5280H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW97LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA179.md): Callair A2A · Grants, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1997 · N2915V · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall. Factors were the ground depression, the high density altitude, and a lack of recent experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [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 NYC96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA051.md): Piper PA-22 · Auburn, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1996 · N913A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to attain proper alignment with the landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the inoperative radio transmitter, which precluded the pilot from activating the runway lights.
- [NTSB LAX96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA019.md): Eaa Chapter 163 Breezy RLU-1A · Henderson, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N3184 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper cruise altitude and his inadequate in-flight planning. Contributing factors were encountering rising terrain and a downdraft.
- [NTSB ANC95FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA157.md): Piper L-21A · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N8373H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA095.md): Piper PA-18 · Nulato, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N8324 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and clearance (altitude) above the water, while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's improper decision to allow a passenger to accompany the flight without a seat belt.
- [NTSB SEA95LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA123.md): Piper PA-18A · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N1252C · Substantial damage
  > The selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor to the accident was tall vegetation.
- [NTSB SEA95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA015.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1994 · N7566K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors contributing were the snow covered terrain and low ceiling resulting in poor contrast.
- [NTSB ANC94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA122.md): Piper PA-12 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N2389M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and a failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were the rising, rough/uneven terrain and the tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC94LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA004.md): Piper PA-18 · Bear Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N2765A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around procedure. A factor in the accident was the improper use of carburetor heat during the go-around.
- [NTSB LAX93FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA096.md): Cessna 172P · Sun City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1993 · N53908 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the adverse weather, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA173.md): Piper PA-12 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N2464M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadvertant power off stall entry resulting in the collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL90DKJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKJ03.md): Jolly Bakeng Duce · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 12, 1990 · N72WJ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain the reference speed on approach and establish a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB ANC89LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA104.md): Interstate S-1A · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1989 · N37209 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot failed to maintain directional control during the attempted go-around. Factors in the accident were the rough/uneven terrain and the brush beside the runway.
- [NTSB SEA89LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA023.md): Piper PA-18A · Murphy, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1988 · N8562C · Substantial damage
  > While making a low pass over a snow-covered airstrip, the plt misjudged his altitude. The aircraft's main gear made contact with six inch deep snow, & after traveling aprx 100 ft, the plane nosed over.
- [NTSB SEA87LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA187.md): Piper PA-18 · John Day, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1987 · N1394V · Destroyed
  > Plt departed hay field in hi density alt conds. The pilot was unable to clear trees and stalled/mushed into terrain, collapsing gear and colliding with trees.
- [NTSB LAX87DUJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DUJ06.md): Davis Midget Mustang · Kirkland, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N7SD · Destroyed
  > During a low level aerobatic flight, the aircraft collided with the terrain after completing a roll. There were no mechanical failures or malfunctions reported. The plt performed the last roll in view of two friends driving in a car near the acc scene.…
- [NTSB ANC85LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA132.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mccarthy, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1985 · N1109A · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command was departing from a 600 foot long airstrip at a 3400 foot field elevation. The takeoff run was downslope and the pilot had to pull the airplane off the ground by use of the control stick and the application of full flaps, the 40 degree…
- [NTSB MKC85LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA116.md): Eaa Biplane BI-PLANE · Jamestown, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1985 · N30079 · Substantial damage
  > While practicing touch & go landings in a fld which was partially cleared, the main gear became entangled in wheat which bordered the edge of the cleared area. The plt stated he misjudged the distance needed to clear the obstacle.
- [NTSB DEN85LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA049.md): Piper PA-18 · Cody, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1984 · N1212A · Substantial damage
  > The student plt had the acft owner's (employer) permission to use the acft for solo practice toward obtaining his private plt certificate. Plt was ranch employee and knew one ranch manager would be looking for sheep, plt diverted from instructor's…
- [NTSB MKC84LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA177.md): Champion Aeronca 7GC · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1984 · N4889E · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was practicing emergency procedures during a solo flt. During a simulated forced landing apch to a field of tall fescue grass, he descended too low & the wheels encountered the grass which was 3 to 4 ft tall. The grass slowed the acft, it…
- [NTSB NYC84LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA040.md): Piper PA-18 · Great Pond, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1983 · N1473C · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he was going hunting in a bog with a stream running thru the area. Reportedly, he was making a low pass to check for rocks in the stream before landing when a deer jumped up beside the float plane. He stated that he was watching to see…

## 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" = 230))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41506&occurrence=230

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