# 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 DEN03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA005.md): Piper PA-20 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N7672K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability [not possible] to control the airplane during landing roll due to the failure of the left brake, and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA007.md): Madewell EAA-Biplane-P · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N21WL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the swampy terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA268.md): Breezy RLU-1A · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N3184 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering in a canyon.
- [NTSB SEA02LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA160.md): Piper PA-18 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2002 · N1277A · Substantial damage
  > A warped right brake disc resulting in a veer to the right during the landing roll, and the aircraft's subsequent collision with a fence. A contributing factor was the fence.
- [NTSB LAX02LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA249.md): Arns Spacewalker II · Irvine, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N185MD · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to an exhaust system leak and vapor lock.
- [NTSB CHI02LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA229.md): Piper PA22-135 · Lyons, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2002 · N3522A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a sufficient rate-of-climb and to obtain a safe altitude/clearance from the tree line at end of the runway. Contributing factors were the uphill runway gradient and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI02FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA200.md): Piper PA-20 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N1592A · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by both the accident pilot and the pilot of the other airplane. An additional cause is the arrival procedure used which resulted in a congested traffic pattern and the subsequent inadequate visual separation of the airplanes. Factors…
- [NTSB ANC02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA067.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N1129A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a turbulence encounter and subsequent collision with a river embankment during maneuvering flight. A contributing factor was the presence of terrain induced turbulence.
- [NTSB MIA02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA122.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N1693A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the solo student/owner to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in a crosswind, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway, a collision with a runway light, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI02CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA196.md): Grenier Acro Sport · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N1419 · Substantial damage
  > The probable cause of this accident is a failure of the left main landing gear attachment bolt and the subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear. Repeated hard landings was a factor and a lack of recent experience were contributing factors.
- [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 CHI02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA168.md): Bumgarner CA65 Sky Fly · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N145JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the overload failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA049.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N4131M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the excessive use of the airplane's brakes, which resulted in a nose over. A contributing factor to the accident was a wind gust.
- [NTSB LAX02LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA197.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Brownsville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2002 · N3329B · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a turn to reverse course back to the runway, resulting in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA159.md): Galbraith Piel Emeraude · Hot Springs, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2002 · N71PE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the connecting rod fatigue failure during takeoff climb.
- [NTSB SEA02LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA094.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Payette, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2002 · N9967Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during landing resulting in a ground loop/swerve. Wind gusts were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX02LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA158.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N3772A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor was the hump in the runway.
- [NTSB ATL02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA082.md): Piper PA-18 · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N802DA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use proper wind correction technique, resulting in a loss of directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA047.md): Piper PA -18 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2002 · N8553C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during an attempted landing on water. A factor was glassy water.
- [NTSB NYC02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA058.md): Piper PA-20 · Fremont, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2002 · N2254A · Substantial damage
  > Damage to the right tire, which resulted in a sudden loss of tire pressure and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA065.md): Piper PA-18 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N7113K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude and the fences.
- [NTSB FTW02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA029.md): Landoll Vans RV 3-A · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N96LS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to oil starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable training for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA010.md): Fetherolf Hatz CB-1 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2001 · N26WF · Substantial damage
  > An improper weld in the landing gear, resulting in separation of the right main landing gear wheel during a normal landing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA123.md): Piper PA-12 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N7604H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was trees.
- [NTSB SEA01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA141.md): Taylor Smith Mini DSA-1 · Sultan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N53BT · Substantial damage
  > The separation/loss of the bolt and castle nut which connected the elevator bellcrank to the control stick pushrod resulting in a disconnect between the cockpit and the control surface and ultimately, the pilot's total loss of pitch control.
- [NTSB ANC01LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA089.md): Piper PA-16 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2001 · N5280H · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA01LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA137.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N8901C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor was variable winds.
- [NTSB SEA01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA134.md): Piper PA-12 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2001 · N918TF · Substantial damage
  > The front seat (pilot-in-command's) inadequate visual lookout during step taxi resulting in the aircraft's collision with a partially submerged log. A contributing factor was the log and it's lack of any conspicuous marking.
- [NTSB DEN01LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA117.md): Piper PA-12 · Eagle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N7850H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate wind evaluation, and his inadequate planning/decision to land with a tailwind, at a density altitude of 13,418 feet. Contributing factors were the tailwind and the high density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB SEA01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA119.md): Shaub EAA Biplane (P-2) · Zillah, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N39RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was a tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX01LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA206.md): Piper PA-20 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N7783K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain weather information or an in-flight advisory that would have described current wind information at the destination airport and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA115.md): Luscombe 8E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N1614K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind.
- [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 NYC01LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA133.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N3341A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in tail-wheeled airplanes, and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA154.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N75343 · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and separation of the number 3 cylinder exhaust valve head resulting in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the soft field where the forced landing occurred.
- [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 SEA01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA047.md): Piper PA-12 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2001 · N7940H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the snow berm which the aircraft rolled into during the landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA087.md): Sutton Tailwind W-8L · Reno, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N12079 · Destroyed
  > The pilot performed aerobatics at low altitude and failed to maintain clearance from the gound resulting in a collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA070.md): Whittman Tailwind DN-1 · Grafton, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2001 · N911N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX01LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA076.md): Purvis/Thorpe T-18 · Chiriaco Summit, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2001 · N39JP · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper recovery from a bounced landing, his failure to maintain directional control during the go-around, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the go-around attempt.
- [NTSB SEA01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA020.md): Piper PA-20 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2000 · N2186A · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate remedial action by the first pilot. The student pilot's improper flare while landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA00LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA269.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Enochville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N3483A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 CHI00LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA297.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Marion, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N3383A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the dust devil.
- [NTSB CHI00LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA231.md): Piper PA-20 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2000 · N5590H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA238.md): Ward Sidewinder · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N4119Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate short field landing procedure and his delayed decision to proceed to an alternate destination, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent hard landing during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB DEN00LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA111.md): Piper PA-12 · Dutch John, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2000 · N3846M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and control the aircraft while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC00LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA160.md): Bryant/Rhodus LONG-EZ · West Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N5534V · Substantial damage
  > Was the failure of the pilot to attain his proper touchdown point. Factors were the downdraft and rising terrain leading to the runway.
- [NTSB SEA00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA098.md): Piper PA-20 · Quinault, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N7737K · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to position the fuel selector valve to the proper/correct position while switching fuel tanks. Factors include unreliable fuel selector valve position detents, having no suitable terrain in which to execute a forced…
- [NTSB ANC00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA060.md): Piper PA-12 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2000 · N49EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor in the accident was a sudden wind shift.

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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=7

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