# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series: Loss of control - in flight

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 MIA08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA011.md): Smith Miniplane DSA-1 · Alburgh, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N58MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during aerobatic maneuvers which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC08CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA009.md): Piper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N1602A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were gusty, high winds.
- [NTSB ANC06CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA128.md): Piper PA-18 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2006 · N1858A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was a windshear.
- [NTSB CHI06CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA044.md): Mendenhall Lancair 235 · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2005 · N290DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing due to an icy runway. Factors to the accident were the ice/snow contaminated runway surface, snow bank, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the accident airplane.
- [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 ANC05CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA139.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2005 · N1907A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN04LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA133.md): Piper PA-20 · Hayden, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2004 · N7030K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors include the excessive crosswind component, and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI04CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA115.md): Villeneuve RV-3 · Mayetta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N12JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed and aircraft control during final approach, which resulted in a stall/mush flight condition. A factor to the accident was the crosswind and the trees.
- [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 ATL04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA072.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2004 · N1107C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted lift off without adequate airspeed resulting in a stall/mush and collision with trees while transitioning from an aborted landing to takeoff climb. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [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 CHI03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA127.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Prescott, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N2581A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delaying the go-around and the maneuver to avoid the treeline. Factors to the accident were the treeline and the airplane's low altitude.
- [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 MIA03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA087.md): Pool Pool Jungster I · Fernandina Beac, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2003 · N7135 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare/touchdown while attempting a crosswind landing resulting in the left wing impacting the ground, and a collision with runway lights during the attempted recovery.
- [NTSB ANC02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA055.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N1858A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident is a ditch adjacent to the runway.
- [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 ANC00LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA112.md): Piper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N10572 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate removal of frost from the airplane, and the inadvertent stall during takeoff. A factor was wind gusts.
- [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 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 LAX97LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA171.md): Cessna 140 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1997 · N2031N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the degraded climb performance due to an…
- [NTSB NYC97LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA067.md): Piper PA-12 · Clayton Lake, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1997 · N2852M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and uncontrolled descent to the frozen lake surface.
- [NTSB SEA96LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA090.md): Miller MA-5 Charger · Kennewick, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1996 · N36CM · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total and recent flight experience.
- [NTSB MIA95GA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95GA178.md): Piper L-21A · Lorida, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 10, 1995 · N5425V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while his attention was diverted.
- [NTSB FTW95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA169.md): Stembridge Spezio · Duncan, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N3068 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was gusty winds.
- [NTSB MIA95FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA021.md): Piper PA-18 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N5418H · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall/spin and altitude inadequate for recovery by the pilot-in-command (CFI).
- [NTSB LAX94FA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA360.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1994 · N2207A · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground from a low altitude while scouting for game.
- [NTSB LAX93LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA351.md): R&K Special 01 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1993 · N115R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to an undetermined encounter with an unfavorable wind/air condition in the form of a dust devil, windshear, or wake turbulence from a previous lap. A related factor in the accident was: the low altitude at the time of the…
- [NTSB LAX93LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA292.md): Sanders S-1C · Saint Johns, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1993 · N128DS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing cross wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA096.md): Piper PA-20 · Fort Walton Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N7011K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to visually inspect the grapple hook/cable after deployment, to ensure it was free from all control surfaces prior to initiating a banner pickup.
- [NTSB BFO93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA036.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Boonville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N1554P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to compensate for wind conditions and encountered a stall. The windshear was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA163.md): Piper PA-20 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1992 · N7096K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/decision, and his delayed aborted takeoff. Contributing was the pilot's failure to use the airplane performance data.
- [NTSB ANC91LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA152.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1991 · N2515A · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot inadvertently stall/spun the airplane to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately remove the ice/frost from the wings before starting the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC91LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA124.md): Piper PA-18 · Eagle River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1991 · N1017A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout and lack of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was both the downdraft and gusting wind.
- [NTSB SEA91LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA111.md): Piper PA-22 · Laramie, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1991 · N2234A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above the stall speed for the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA91LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA091.md): Schwartz Bushby MM-1 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N484N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control after he initiated a maneuver at low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA126.md): Piper PA-18 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1990 · N2362A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain flying speed during the go-around.
- [NTSB ATL89FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA144.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Augusta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N8693C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while making a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC88DAG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88DAG05.md): Piper PA-18A · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N1556P · Substantial damage
  > The airplane crashed approximately 94 miles east of the city of Mcgrath, Alaska. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured and the Piper PA-18 airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane impacted ground in a near vertical attitude near the end of a…
- [NTSB DEN88FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA062.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Brighton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1988 · N1153A · Destroyed
  > The student pilot was observed by witnesses to 'buzz' the city of Brighton, Colorado. Witnesses stated that N1153A flew over houses and buildings at a very low altitude. The acft was then observed to climb to a high altitude, do a 'wing over' or 'hammerhead'…
- [NTSB DEN88LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA020.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1987 · N5483H · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted to take off on a frost-covered, pvt airstrip. Witnesses observed the aircraft become airborne before it settled back down to the ground. Control of the acft was lost and the acft nosed over.
- [NTSB LAX88DXQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DXQ01.md): Pugh LONG-EZ · Newell, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 17, 1987 · N38EZ · Destroyed
  > Before taking off, the plt noted that the wind sock was 'whipping & was about 3/4 full.' He said that after takeoff, he made a flyby at about 50' AGL, with an airspeed of about 150 mph. He then entered a steep climbing right turn. The plt estimated that at…
- [NTSB DEN88FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA001.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Miles City, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1987 · N1377A · Substantial damage
  > A cattle rancher was flying his aircraft looking for stray cattle and checking the condition of the ranch. He was at approximately 300 feet AGL when he spotted cattle that had strayed off the ranch. The pilot turned to get a better view of the cattle and flew…
- [NTSB ANC87LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA143.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Iowa Ridge, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1987 · N8510C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was awakened in the night at his hunting camp by strong winds estimated at 70 - 80 mph. His airplane came loose at its tie-down and he elected to try and fly it to a safer location. Shortly after take off he lost control of the airplane and crashed.…
- [NTSB ANC86LAG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LAG06.md): Star Duster SA-100 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 26, 1986 · N578A · Destroyed
  > Shortly after departure of a Boeing 747 jet, this aircraft was cleared for takeoff. At an altitude of 200 feet the pilot lost directional control of aircraft causing the aircraft to crash next to the runway. Just prior to takeoff the pilot was issued wake…
- [NTSB ANC86LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA105.md): Piper PA-18 · Stoney River, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1986 · N1825A · Substantial damage
  > According to a witness, a certificated pilot, a crowd had gathered to wave, watch the takeoff and take photographs. The airplane began its takeoff roll about mid point on the airstrip and rolled 120 feet before lifting off. The airplane climbed steeply and…
- [NTSB MKC86FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA029.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1985 · N8042C · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed N80426 lt of the final apch course for rwy 14 heading toward the arpt for landing. One witness said the acft was at 300 to 400 ft AGL when the nose of the acft rose abruptly, the lt wing went down and the acft descended to the ground. Other…
- [NTSB LAX85FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA368.md): Duce Project Bakeng Duce · St. Helena, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1985 · N113CP · Destroyed
  > According to witnesses, the plt had attempted a landing on the private ranch airstrip and a go around was performed. The acft then reversed direction and descended, striking a 6 foot high metal fence post before coming to rest. The acft was destroyed by post…
- [NTSB ANC85LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA149.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1985 · N7070K · Substantial damage
  > Low time student plt lost control during attempted go-around & crashed into two parked acft. 8 to 12 kt crosswind was reported.

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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."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" = 250))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41506&occurrence=250

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