# 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 LAX91LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA295.md): Piper PA 22 · Duncan, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N3625A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed during the approach and an inadvertent entry into a stall/mush which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC91LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA086.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1991 · N1476C · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot-in-command's loss of control during the takeoff run, thereby allowing the airplane to stray from the runway's centerline and to strike some high vegetation.
- [NTSB LAX91LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA260.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Sonita, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N1429C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a broken piston ring in the number 3 cylinder, which resulted in the aircraft's inability to maintain level flight.
- [NTSB ANC91LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA068.md): Cessna 140 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1991 · N81074 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [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 BFO91LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA051.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar STP1 · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N949Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a moving aircraft.
- [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 SEA91LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA085.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Ekalaka, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1991 · N1322A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were: the landing surface was covered with slush, snow was falling and obscured the pilot's vision.
- [NTSB CHI91LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA123.md): Piper PA-20 · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1991 · N7010K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. The crosswind and snow covered runway were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX91LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA125.md): Cessna 152 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1991 · N25378 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the CFI aboard N25378 to adequately supervise the flight and the dual student pilot's improper use of the normal brakes.
- [NTSB CHI91LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA012.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N2600A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident is the pilot's lack of total experience in the accident type airplane.
- [NTSB ANC91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA005.md): Piper PA-20 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1990 · N7049K · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertant stall during an aborted landing.
- [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 ANC90LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA118.md): Piper PA-22 · Port Moller, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N1765A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the unfavorable winds, the soft runway surface, and the pilot's lack of training and total experience.
- [NTSB LAX90LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA253.md): Piper PA22-150 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N8231C · Substantial damage
  > The encounter with a downdraft beyond the climb capability of the aircraft.
- [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 SEA90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA087.md): Cessna 140 · Washougal, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N72592 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which allowed water to remain in the fuel system. Collision with a tree was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB ANC90LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA073.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N2515A · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the left main landing gear due to an overload failure induced by previous damage which occurred during an improper level-off by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA076.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Rogerson, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1990 · N1011A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight below safe altitudes while engaged in low-altitude 'buzzing' activities.
- [NTSB ANC90LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA065.md): Piper PA-18 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1990 · N1192C · Substantial damage
  > The main wheels (or brakes) had locked for an unknown reason.
- [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 LAX90DUG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUG03.md): Groves Cougar · Banning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N4758 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper wind evaluation and improper aircraft handling after landing. The tailwind and wind gusts were factors relating to the accident.
- [NTSB SEA90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA038.md): Piper PA-22 · Boring, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1990 · N8898C · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and the soft/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX90DUQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUQ01.md): Davidson Throp T-18 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 6, 1990 · N66MY · Substantial damage
  > Pilots failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX90DUJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUJ01.md): Roger Nelson Aeronica/T · Sierra Vista, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N101E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate placement of the aircraft wheels into depressions in a platform mounted on a moving pickup truck during an airshow performance.
- [NTSB MIA89LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA241.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Booneville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1989 · N3724A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. Trees in the emergency landing area were a factor.
- [NTSB DEN89LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA190.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Ekalaka, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1989 · N1322A · Substantial damage
  > Misjudgement of the proper touchdown point by the pilot, which resulted in an overrun of the landing area and collision with a post. The downhill terrain condition and location of the fence post were related factors.
- [NTSB DEN89LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA179.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1989 · N9967Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent damage to the wing.
- [NTSB ANC89LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA128.md): Piper PA-20 · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N7400K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area and delay in slowing the airplane after landing. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA89LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA133.md): Aeronca 7AC · American Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1989 · N1636E · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to stripped and broken teeth on a magneto drive gear in the accessory gear box. A soft field caused the nose over during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA118.md): Piper PA-20 · Eureka, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N7029K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI89LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA127.md): Piper PA-20 · Gladwin, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N7093K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot seated in the left seat of the airplane to use brakes to correct for a left turn caused by a bent tail wheel.
- [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 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 ATL89LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA153.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Medina, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N2124A · Destroyed
  > Failure of airport management to establish a displaced threshold which would provide adequate obstruction clearance. Factors contributing to the accident were the power lines, the utility pole and the dusk light conditions.
- [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 ANC89FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA056.md): Piper PA-18 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1989 · N8677C · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of powerplant controls; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering (turning left), which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot…
- [NTSB MIA89LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA079.md): Stolp-Adams SA100 · Indian Rocks, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1989 · N511U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to perform aerobatic maneuvers in an aircraft that was not equipped with fuel and oil systems that would continue to operate in inverted positions. This action resulted in a loss of power and the pilot having to ditch the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX89DVG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVG03.md): Eaa WAG-AERO Sport · Placerville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 28, 1989 · N512PV · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper application of brakes during the touchdown/flare phase of the landing causing the aircraft to nose over.
- [NTSB MKC89LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA026.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Salisbury, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1988 · N8927C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot said shortly after takeoff the engine lost power. He attempted to land on a plowed field, and after rolling about fifty yards on the rough, soft terrain, the aircraft nosed over. Post accident investigation revealed the engine lost power due to fuel…
- [NTSB LAX89LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA051.md): Piper PA-20 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1988 · N1441C · Substantial damage
  > The plt lost directional control of the acft during the landing roll and ground looped. The flight instructor reported that this was the first landing of the day and that they were staying in the traffic pattern to practice touch and go landings on rwy 26.…
- [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 ANC89LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA010.md): Piper PA-22 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N1208C · Substantial damage
  > During the landing roll the pilot lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane ground looped on the runway.
- [NTSB NYC88DHA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DHA03.md): Debarry/Starduster SA100 · Slatington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1988 · N22GT · Substantial damage
  > As the homebuilt acft was climbing thru about 300 ft AGL during initial climb after takeoff, the eng lost power. The plt was able to restart the eng (once), but as he turned the acft back toward the arpt, the eng lost power again. During an emerg landing, the…
- [NTSB CHI88DER09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER09.md): Smith Miniplane · Superior, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1988 · N39F · Substantial damage
  > While in normal cruise the aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot executed an emergency descent to a forced landing. The aircraft encountered unsuitable terrain which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the aircraft. The…
- [NTSB LAX88LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA286.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Parker, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1988 · N9965Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that just after tkof from a river the eng was not developing sufficient power to maintain altitude. The pilot made a landing and during the landing roll collided with rough terrain. After the accident, the engine was test run and found to…
- [NTSB ANC88LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA108.md): Piper PA-18 · Chandalar River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1988 · N8066C · Substantial damage
  > After touchdown on the gravel bar along the side of the River, the pilot lost control and the airplane nosed over on its back.
- [NTSB BFO88LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA071.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1988 · N1665A · Substantial damage
  > The plt encountered clouds during a night VFR flight. He decided to make a precautionary lndg on what he thought was a lighted farm landing strip. However, he later learned the strip was actually a row of lighted turkey barns. According to the plt, as he made…

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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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