# 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. Page 12 of 32 · 1,553 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC88LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N1192C · Substantial damage > The private pilot reported that he was attempting to land at an unimproved, off-airport landing site near Delta Junction, AK. The landing area that he selected was muddier than he had anticipated, and the airplane decelerated too rapidly and nosed over,… - [NTSB DEN88LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA169.md): Piper PA-18 · Forsyth, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1988 · N3290B · Substantial damage - [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 ANC88LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA069.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1988 · N4260H · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after touchdown on the runway a gust of wind hit the plane pushing the tail to the right and causing the aircraft to ground loop. - [NTSB SEA88LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA111.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1988 · N1453A · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he selected rnwy 29 in very gusty conditions. He believed the landing was made with no problems. As the acft slowed below 45 mph it suddenly veered to the right. The plt failed to control the drift. The acft departed the runway and… - [NTSB ANC88FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88FA057.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1988 · N7224K · Substantial damage > The private pilot and passenger were making an approach to the Wasilla airport, Wasilla, AK, when the engine lost power. The pilot made a sharp 180 degree turn to try and reach a paved street about 3/4 of a mile short of the runway. The airplane stalled and… - [NTSB CHI88LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA114.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Charlotte, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1988 · N8800C · Substantial damage > During touchdown in a slight right crosswind, the student pilot inappropriately applied right rudder pressure. The aircraft yawed to the right and left the sod runway, veering into a plowed field. The aircraft struck a furrow and nosed over. - [NTSB ATL88DMG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DMG04.md): Marrek Smyth Sidewinder · Honea Path, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 17, 1988 · N25150 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW88FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA074.md): Cessna 150J · Henderson, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1988 · N5522G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Cessna had just rolled out on base on 3rd or 4th touch go when it collided with a biplane that was not in the traffic pattern. Collision occurred between the outer panel of the left upper wing of the biplane and the rt side of the eng cowling of the… - [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 MIA88FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA063.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Geneva, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1987 · N3512A · Destroyed > Prior to the acdnt, a witness saw the acft flying across an open field at a very low alt. Subsequently, it collided with the tops of several pine trees at about 90 to 95 ft AGL, then it crashed to the ground. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was… - [NTSB MIA88LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA059.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1987 · N8767C · Substantial damage > Although the plt stated that he performed a preflt & eng runup prior to departure with no problem noted, shortly after takeoff, while climbing through 350 ft, the engine RPM dropped to & stayed between 1500 & 1600. The plt was unable to maintain altitude… - [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 MIA88LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA039.md): Pitts S-1C · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N14SH · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on landing roll, as he added power to go around, he lost control of the aircraft, ran off the runway, flipped over and came to rest inverted. The torque of the relatively powerful engine added to the control problems in this short fuselage… - [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 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 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 ANC88LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA001.md): Piper PA-16 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1987 · N5373H · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during tkof roll he lost directional ctl of the acft which caused it to exit the rwy. It then struck a rwy light and nosed over. - [NTSB DEN87DTI02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87DTI02.md): Bakeng Deuce · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 1987 · N9659A · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that on each of his 1st 3 attempts to land, he began losing directional control during roll-out & went around. On the 4th attempt, he again tried to go around, but the acft swerved off the rwy & ground looped, collapsing the left main gear &… - [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 ANC87LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA148.md): Piper PA-18 · Gold King, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1987 · N1265A · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the take off roll he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to exit the strip into a row of trees. - [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 ANC87LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA129.md): Piper PA-12 · Montague Island, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1987 · N3842M · Substantial damage > The plt was making an apch for a soft/short field landing at a strip which paralleled the ocean shoreline on Montague Island. He stated that when he came in to land, he misjudged the height & position of bushes nr the apch end of the strip. Subsequently, the… - [NTSB ANC87LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA133.md): Champion 7GC · Central, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1987 · N8507E · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was attempting to land in gusty, crosswind conditions and lost control of the airplane. He said the accident could have been avoided by choosing a different airport with less crosswind, or by initiating a go-around when he first… - [NTSB ANC87LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA123.md): Champion 7HC · Seward, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1987 · N8976R · Substantial damage > The pilot lost directional control on landing and veered to the right side of the runway. The aircraft then struck a small mound and nosed over on its back. The pilot stated that he landed with a 7 to 10 knot tailwind. - [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 FTW87LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA163.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1987 · N1175C · Substantial damage > Drg the initial climb after takeoff, the acft's eng lost pwr. The plt landed the acft on a median in a residential & shopping area, where it nosed over. An exam & an opnl check of the eng revealed no reason for the loss of pwr. - [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 ANC87LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA092.md): Piper J-3 · Lake Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1987 · N3691K · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he touchdowned on a gravel bar and shortly after touchdown he lost control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back. - [NTSB ATL87DEI04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEI04.md): Butler EAA Biplane 1 · Orrville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 23, 1987 · N11TB · Substantial damage > Acft lost power and was landed in a corn field. Left main gear collapsed and acft flipped onto its back. Mixture cable set screw on carburetor was found loose allowing mixture to vibrate to lean position. Earlier in the day the PIC had replaced the carburetor. - [NTSB SEA87LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA095.md): Piper PA-20-115 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1987 · N7732K · Substantial damage > During landing roll with a crosswind from the right a ground loop occurred. The pilot had just completed a solo cross country flight. The wind was from 210 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot was landing on runway 13L. - [NTSB CHI87DEX02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEX02.md): Rohdecap/Thorp T-18 · Elwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 22, 1986 · N2433 · Substantial damage > The plt departed anderson, Indiana to check farm fields for standing water, then elected to land at the Elwood arpt at Elwood, Indiana. The sod rwy at the arpt had an uneven gradient & was soft from recent rains. While landing on the soft,uneven rwy, the acft… - [NTSB CHI87LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA030.md): Piper PA-22 · Rockford, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1986 · N1457A · Destroyed > During landing roll, plt applied brakes too hard at high speed and nosed over. - [NTSB MKC87LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA008.md): Luscombe 8E · Macon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1986 · N1690K · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he encountered more severe crosswinds than planned upon landing and that he tried remedial action, including a rejected landing, but it came too late. The wind was blowing from the right on the landing roll as he shut down the engine and… - [NTSB ANC87LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA004.md): Piper PA-18-150 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1986 · N1123 · Substantial damage > The pilot was cleared to taxi his airplane into position and to hold behind a cherokee six airplane. After the cherokee six departed, he was cleared for takeoff. Immediately after lift off at 10 to 15 feet above the runway, the pilot stated the airplane went… - [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 LAX86FUJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FUJ06.md): Forbes-Wolfram Special DSA-1M · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 19, 1986 · N99QB · Substantial damage > The plt reported that persons over 5 ft 9 in tall experience limited right aileron control authority due to the small cockpit of the homebuilt experimental acft, which is used exclusively for air racing. The plt said the right knee of tall persons limits the… - [NTSB NYC86FNC08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FNC08.md): Champion 7HC · Epsom, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 16, 1986 · N8937R · Destroyed > A student pilot and passenger on a local flight collided with a tree, crashed and burned. No malfunction was found with the aircraft and engine. The plts flt time was not reported or available. - [NTSB DEN86LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA225.md): Piper PA-18 · Worland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1986 · N1590P · Destroyed > On landing, wind gust lifted left wing and tail section. Acft nosed over. - [NTSB FTW86FPA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA25.md): Thorpe T18 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 27, 1986 · N7JA · Substantial damage > The acft was landed on a closed rwy where it collided with steel posts embedded in the rwy. The plt had questioned a Cessna plt who made a go-around in front of him about the status of the rwy and wad advised it was closed. The plt saw the flag & an 'x' but… - [NTSB CHI86FEP06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEP06.md): Patton Pitts S-1C · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 19, 1986 · N3507 · Substantial damage > The plt was on an aerobatic competition flt. He reported that after finishing a sequence of aerobatic maneuvers, he returned to the rwy to land. During the landing, the acft was high on final apch & touched down to FAR down the 2100 ft rwy. It then contd off… - [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 MIA86LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA196.md): Piper J5C · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1986 · N62074 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he overflew the arpt to observe the wind direction as indicated by the wind sock. Upon landing on rwy 23, he lost control of the acft due to a left quartering tailwind. The acft then went through a chain link fence & came to rest in a… - [NTSB ATL86LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA145.md): Langeford Midget Mustang MM-1 · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1986 · N8276 · Substantial damage > The plt had flown the acft for about 20 minutes in the local area after which he returned to the airfield and made an apch. He initiated a go-around and reached about 400 ft AGL when the eng quit. He made a forced landing in a field and the acft nosed over.… - [NTSB SEA86LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA084.md): Bob White AJ1 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1986 · N363JW · Substantial damage > A loss of power occurred due to a failure of the fuel pump while at cruise. A forced landing was made onto a soft, farmers field where the aircraft nosed over during the landing roll. - [NTSB ANC86LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA041.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1986 · N7145K · Substantial damage > The flight instructor stated that he was demonstrating a stall landing to the student pilot. After touchdown and rollout the aircraft struck a snow drift on the runway causing the aircraft to nose over on its back. - [NTSB ANC86LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA016.md): Piper PA-20 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1985 · N7773K · Substantial damage > Aircraft lost control during landing and crashed into another private aircraft. Witness reported seeing aircraft make a fast appraoch, land long, ground loop and slide side ways into parked Aeronca. Witness stated that aircraft landed with a tailwind,while… - [NTSB LAX86LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA054.md): Piper PA-22 · Deer Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1985 · N3334A · Substantial damage > Shortly after begining descent from 7,500 ft. m.s.l. the acft experienced a total loss of power. Prior to descent the plt richened the mixture and applied carb heat. The pilot radioed his position & situation to Deer Valley tower, Deer Valley, Arizona while… - [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 ANC86LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA013.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1985 · N9960Q · Substantial damage > The acft cartwheeled after dragging the right wing during an attempted takeoff from a gravel strip. The plt reported the takeoff was attempted to the west with a 10 to 15 mph left x-wind. Another person in the area when the accident occurred stated the wind… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41506&page=13 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41506&page=12 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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