# 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 WPR09CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA231.md): Fuhrmann-Super Emeraude Stretched · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N11LF · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with turbulence after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC09LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA035.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N3256B · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s decision to attempt to "ski" atop a water-covered tidal area in an airplane equipped with over-sized main landing gear tires, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA09CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA246.md): Piper PA20 · Scranton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N7653K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of smoke in the cockpit.
- [NTSB ERA09LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA230.md): Champion 7HC · Centre, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N8560E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during climb due to an improperly installed rudder pedal control tube.
- [NTSB WPR09CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA081.md): Parker 77 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2009 · N60DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper application of brakes.
- [NTSB WPR09CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA031.md): Piper PA-22-135 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N2468A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral aircraft control that resulted in collision with terrain during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA023.md): Piper PA-20 · Albertville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N7324K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC08CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA115.md): Piper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N3414A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a main landing gear collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX08CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA285.md): Mason Falconar F-11 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N65017 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA08CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA186.md): Cessna 140A · Lowman, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N1161D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI08FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA222.md): Piper PA-22 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2008 · N3671A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while taking off in gusting winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI08CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA207.md): Tuth RV-3 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2008 · N3149U · Substantial damage
  > The compensation for wind conditions disregarded by the pilot and the inadequate in-flight planning/decision making by the plot during approach to the destination airport. A contributing factor was the quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW08CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA181.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N1264C · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear collapse during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC08CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA081.md): Marvin A. Smith Pietenpol Air Camper · Soldotna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2008 · N165MS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA150.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N8279C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind wind gust.
- [NTSB NYC08LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA201.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2008 · N802DA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to thermally-induced failure of a piston. Contributing to the accident was the sustained engine exposure to abnormally high operating temperatures and detonation, and the exceedance of the engine manufacturer's recommended overhaul…
- [NTSB SEA08CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA141.md): Piper PA-20 · Fields, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N7076K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach. Contributing to the accident was a windshear.
- [NTSB CHI08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA148.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N1601P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ANC08CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA068.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N1912A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB DFW08CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N1588P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB DEN08IA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA080.md): Hill Hatz CB-1 · Erie, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N8032Y · Minor damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN08CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA063.md): Piper PA-22 · Nickerson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2008 · N1424A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a departure from the runway environment. Contributing to the accident was the soft runway surface.
- [NTSB CHI08CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA089.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Scribner, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N3212B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA08CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA039.md): Piper PA-18A-135 · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2007 · N3250B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneven terrain and log.
- [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 NYC07LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA241.md): Everson Sidewinder · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N62RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA274.md): Cessna 140 · Grant, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2007 · N89492 · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, gust, and ditch.
- [NTSB CHI07CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA229.md): Netz KIS TR2 · Willow Springs, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N232AN · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of the aileron control pushrod which led to a separation of the pushrod and subsequent loss of aircraft control. A factor was the pilot not being able to control the airplane after the pushrod separation.
- [NTSB MIA07CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA118.md): Piper PA-20-135 · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N1576A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI07LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA191.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Johnson, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2007 · N3737A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left wing's lift strut, which resulted in the separation of the left wing, and the subsequent airplane control not being possible. Factors were the overdue annual inspection, the overdue compliance with an Airworthiness Directive on the…
- [NTSB SEA07CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA185.md): Hammer Thorp T-18 · Everett, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N3715 · Substantial damage
  > Excessive airspeed during a return for landing which resulted in an overrun. An unlatched canopy, a proper touchdown point not attained and rough terrain were factors.
- [NTSB CHI07CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA119.md): Johnson-Whittman Tailwind JW9L · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2007 · N1041Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and clearance from a fence while on final approach.
- [NTSB SEA07CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA099.md): Barnett MA-5 Charger · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2007 · N20HD · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing conditions which resulted in a loss of engine power during the base turn to final approach. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA07LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA093.md): Champion 7ECA · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2007 · N6096F · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the left main landing gear shock absorbing strut during takeoff. A missing screw was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA07CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA086.md): Piper PA-22 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2007 · N968A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during cruise flight. Factors include ambient weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing, and soft, muddy terrain at the location where the pilot attempted the power-off forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC07LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA015.md): Piper PA-18 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2007 · N237WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control on the ground, and the wing impacting the snow-covered terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ANC07CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA004.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2006 · N3404A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the ground loop and inadequate main wheel brakes.
- [NTSB ANC06LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA140.md): Piper PA-12 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N593V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane before departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Factors contributing to the accident were an inaccurate fuel tank indication on one of the two fuel tanks,…
- [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 ANC06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA118.md): Piper PA-16 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N5280H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight the airplane and remove all water from the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb, and subsequent loss of control. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI06CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA159.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Nebraska City, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N1270C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout and the resulting ground loop. A contributing factor was the excessive tail wheel steering (rudder) input by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC06LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA068.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2006 · N1325A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the rocky terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA113.md): Piper PA-20 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N7494K · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing which resulted in the aircraft nosing over. Delayed remedial action was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA107.md): Piper PA-22 · Tecumseh, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2006 · N945A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the high-density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI06LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA100.md): Piper PA-20 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N1579A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind.
- [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 SEA06CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA062.md): Piper PA-18A · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N1984A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper installation of the control stick during maintenance, which resulted in the control stick becoming disconnected during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in a loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA013.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2005 · N237WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an on ground collision with trees during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the icy and snow-covered terrain.
- [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.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41506&page=5

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