# 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 ANC00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA049.md): Piper PA-18 · Mccarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2000 · N1200A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC00LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA114.md): Loomis Sidewinder · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N13545 · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA150.md): Taylor Smith Witman W-10 · Riverside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N90TS · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to recover from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CHI00LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA099.md): Aeronca 11AC · Ft. Leavenworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N9570E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of N51933 did not see and maintain clearance from N9570E. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot of N51933's restricted forward visibility during the landing due to the tailwheel configuration. An additional factor was the pilot of…
- [NTSB LAX00LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA058.md): O'Hara Bob Bakeng Duce · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1999 · N8523X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during final approach to landing, which led to an undershoot and subsequent collision with obstacles.
- [NTSB NYC00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA051.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Wales, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N5279Z · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to a blocked fuel feed line.
- [NTSB FTW00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA031.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Rose Hill, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1999 · N3311B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA015.md): Sturges Spezio Sport · Mathis, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1999 · N75JS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA013.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Hoffmeister, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1999 · N9964Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to maintain directional control while step-taxiing. A factor in the accident was gusty winds.
- [NTSB NYC99LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA219.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Andover, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N8143E · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB CHI99FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA311.md): Walker Breezy · Janesville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N12BZ · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot's excessive climb rate.
- [NTSB CHI99FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA213.md): Larson Smith Miniplane DSA-1 · Blackduck, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N535Y · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the aerobatic maneuvers being flown by the pilot and the encountered spiral.
- [NTSB SEA99LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA103.md): Piper PA-22 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1999 · N3513A · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left main landing gear shock strut for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW99FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA171.md): Heilig-Reading Emeraude CP 301A · Altus, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1999 · N3751 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire, during an approach to a private airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW99LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA165.md): Piper PA-12 · Panhandle, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N2699M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the noise heard by the pilot that resulted in his decision to execute a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB DEN99LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA091.md): Crozier Emeraude · Delta, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1999 · N99PC · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty tailwind and crosswinds reported, and the pilot's total lack of aeronautical experience.
- [NTSB ANC99LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA062.md): Piper PA-20 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N8883C · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight by the pilot, who left the rudder gust lock installed, making directional control not possible.
- [NTSB CHI99LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA146.md): Piper PA-18-L21B · Vincennes, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1999 · N3VU · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing. Factors which contributed to this accident were the pilot's long touchdown, the rough area on the runway, and the wheat field.
- [NTSB LAX99LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA171.md): Widner RV-3A · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1999 · N5287U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. The pilot's distraction in looking for the aircraft which announced an intention to land in the…
- [NTSB ANC99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA054.md): Piper PA-18 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N1389A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX99LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA135.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Novato, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1999 · N1244C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing. A factor is the airport's failure to follow proper procedure in ensuring adequate obstacle and object free clearance…
- [NTSB FTW99LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA087.md): Monocoupe 90A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1999 · N11760 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA028.md): Sid Champion Jurca MJ-5 · Madison, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N9772N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ANC98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA158.md): Piper PA-20 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1998 · N2106A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors involved in the accident were a crosswind, and the trees adjacent to the takeoff area.
- [NTSB CHI98LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA350.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N4749Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to land the airplane at a proper touchdown point on the runway. A factor was the excessive rate of descent which developed on final approach.
- [NTSB LAX98LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA285.md): Mohr EAA Biplane P · Gilroy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N883TM · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX98LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA266.md): Piper PA-20 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N1540A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing wind condition and maintain directional control on rollout.
- [NTSB SEA98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA150.md): Piper PA-18 · Columbus, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N1252C · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of power for undetermined reasons. Factors include the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA332.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N1202C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB CHI98LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA247.md): Piper PA-22 · Nehawka, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1998 · N3770A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel management and his improper use of the fuel tank selector. Factors were fuel starvation and crops.
- [NTSB ANC98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA093.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N1602A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous condition. A related factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB LAX98FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA208.md): Frandsen Midget Mustang MM-1 · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1998 · N76JF · Destroyed
  > inadequate maintenance/inspection by the owner/pilot that resulted in an obstructed fuel vent system and a subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC98LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA068.md): Piper PA-16 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N5280H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB IAD98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA058.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1998 · N1142C · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare. A related factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA067.md): Piper PA-20 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N7458K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and his delayed remedial action when the aircraft started to drift off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA98LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA144.md): Piper PA-18 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N225NY · Substantial damage
  > The intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot and the company/operator with the known deficiencies in equipment (worn carburetor). Also, the poor preflight planning by the pilot for his failure to recognize that the carburetor heat control was…
- [NTSB IAD98FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA044.md): Piper PA-20 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1998 · N2336A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, and his misjudgment of wind information which resulted in a tailwind…
- [NTSB FTW98LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA169.md): Aeronca 7DC · Wright, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1998 · N4484E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were snow and rock covered terrain, inadequate aircraft preflight, improper aircraft servicing, and the fuel contaminated by water.
- [NTSB ATL98LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA061.md): Piper PA-22 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1998 · N1846A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a full stop landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA051.md): Piper PA-22 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1998 · N1770A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate crosswind correction during landing. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC98LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA022.md): Piper PA-18 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1998 · N1379A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR over-the-top operation, becoming lost/disoriented, his inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident were the presence of a cloud layer below the pilot's selected altitude, the…
- [NTSB FTW98FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA101.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Wooster, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1998 · N99302 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the long landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA087.md): Starduster SA-100 · Roland, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1998 · N87SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with soft, wet grass during landing.
- [NTSB ANC98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA005.md): Piper PA-20 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1997 · N7049K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA147.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N2389M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the touchdown point, which led to undershoot and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA081.md): Piper PA-22 · Healy, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1997 · N3602A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and the proximity of a creek (ravine) to the runway.
- [NTSB FTW97LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA179.md): Callair A2A · Grants, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1997 · N2915V · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall. Factors were the ground depression, the high density altitude, and a lack of recent experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX97LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA171.md): Cessna 140 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1997 · N2031N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the degraded climb performance due to an…
- [NTSB NYC97LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA067.md): Piper PA-12 · Clayton Lake, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1997 · N2852M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and uncontrolled descent to the frozen lake surface.
- [NTSB NYC97LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA020.md): Zukowski EAA Biplane · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1996 · N818Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in opening of the unsecured canopy during the takeoff roll, and subsequent loss of directional control and a nose over. A factor was: the pilot's failure to use a checklist.

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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=8

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