# 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB SEA94FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA208.md): Piper PA-22 · Butte Falls, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N3555A · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from trees while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI94LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA237.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Butte Des Mort, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1994 · N9843Q · Substantial damage
  > A delayed remedial action by the instructor. A factor in this accident was a proper airspeed not being attained by the dual student.
- [NTSB SEA94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA180.md): Piper PA-20 · Easton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N1540A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include soft, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC94FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA074.md): Piper PA-22 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N8510C · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot did not maintain airspeed resulting in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ATL94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA109.md): Piper PA-22\20 · Kill Devil Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N1665A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition during a landing rollout.
- [NTSB FTW94FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA102.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N596BH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate clearance during formation flight. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation regarding inflight formation procedures.
- [NTSB SEA94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA054.md): Fokker DR-1 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1994 · N10717 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance while maneuvering near another airplane.
- [NTSB LAX94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA025.md): Wittman Tailwind W8L · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1993 · N9052C · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [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 ANC93LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA180.md): Piper PA-14 · Yantarni Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N4259H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the crosswind.
- [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 ANC93LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA141.md): Piper PA-18 · Bernard Glacier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N1200A · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, concerning the landing at the remote strip, which resulted in a nose over, while using heavy brakes to stop. A factor related to the accident was: the rough/uneven condition of the landing strip.
- [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 ANC93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA117.md): Piper PA-20 · Circle Hot Spri, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · N4946M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during taxi. Factor is the rough/rutted condition of the airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX93LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA305.md): Ayres Pitts MA-1 · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N81999 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent application of excessive braking that resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA93LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA131.md): Champion 7GC · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1993 · N8947R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's not maintaining directional control and the overload of the left main landing gear. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in conventionally geared aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI93LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA191.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kewanee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N8236C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident is the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the forced landing.
- [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 CHI93LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA151.md): Piper PA-20 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1993 · N7732K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [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 CHI93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA084.md): Piper PA-12 · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1993 · N3854M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. The snow covered runway was a factor.
- [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 LAX93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA079.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Herald, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N3872C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate and his failure to take timely remedial action to correct a high sink rate prior to colliding with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA014.md): Piper PA-20 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N5592H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA92LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA218.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N8274C · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the number 3 cylinder exhaust valve head and overloading of the nose gear strut. A factor contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA296.md): Piper PA-22 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1992 · N1270C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and his not maintaining directional control.
- [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 SEA92LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA200.md): York Y2 · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N6107U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA92LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA186.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1992 · N2169A · Substantial damage
  > Poor inflight planning/decision by the pilot in command. Factors contributing to the accident were: the gravel/dirt bank, night environmental conditions, and runway lighting unavailable.
- [NTSB ANC92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA135.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N7146K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the unfavorable wind, the trees, and the fence.
- [NTSB NYC92LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA142.md): Piper PA-12 · Green Creek, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N4280M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot diverted his attention from flying the airplane and did not maintain a visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX92LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA318.md): Chapuis Spezio Sport · Wells, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N7715 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the variable and gusty nature of the wind conditions at the airport.
- [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 ANC92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA098.md): Piper PA-12 · Kantishna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N7850H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's excessive taxi speed. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswind and dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEE02.md): Vandenbos/Thorp T-18 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N4PV · Destroyed
  > Shorting of condensers on both magnetos. A factor was inadequate maintenance servicing of the airplane by other maintneance personnel.
- [NTSB ANC92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA084.md): Piper PA-20 · Alexander Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N7475K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing flare/touchdown. A factor relating to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA156.md): Piper PA-20 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N6989K · Substantial damage
  > Excessive application of the brakes during landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC92LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA070.md): Piper PA-22 · Twin Hills, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N3498A · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: a bird.
- [NTSB ANC92LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA042.md): Piper PA-18A-135 · Paxson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1992 · N3372B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to attain & maintain takeoff airspeed. Factors to the accident were: takeoff was performed with a tailwind, and inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW92LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA043.md): Piper PA-22 · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1991 · N3746A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control and the resultant ground loop. Factors were the cfi's lack of supervision and the ditch adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB MIA92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA038.md): Piper PA-20 · Hilliard, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1991 · N7304K · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling encountered and reduced in-flight planning decision time by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB ANC92LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA016.md): Piper PA-20 · Stebbins, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N1685A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the attempted go around
- [NTSB ATL91LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA184.md): Fischer Wagabond · Rossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1991 · N42LF · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing.
- [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 CHI91LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA285.md): Monocoupe 90A · Creve Coeur, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1991 · N11793 · Substantial damage
  > A premature liftoff and improper remedial action by the pilot during a takeoff ground run.
- [NTSB CHI91LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA271.md): Piper PA-20 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1991 · N7732K · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot which resulted in a ground loop. A factor related to the accident was a crosswind.
- [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 ANC91LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA120.md): Piper PA-20 · Eureka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N7404K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to mantain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA91LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA182.md): Piper PA-20 · Ione, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1991 · N7066K · Destroyed
  > Inadequate clearance. A factor to the accident was: poor inflight planning.
- [NTSB SEA91LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA180.md): Piper PA-20 · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N7458K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors include gusty winds and crosswinds.

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

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