# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, AK

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC26LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA093.md): Piper PA-18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 29, 2026 · N15XX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA064.md): Piper PA-18 105 · Chena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 23, 2026 · N7506K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC25LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA093.md): Piper PA-20 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2025 · N7050K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC25LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA051.md): Piper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2025 · N3846M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC25LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA041.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Susitna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2025 · N1364C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with shifting winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and altitude, and subsequent contact with water.
- [NTSB ANC24LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA047.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2024 · N2358A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot providing instruction’s delayed remedial action, resulting in a loss of control during landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC24LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA004.md): Piper PA-22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2023 · N8095C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during final approach due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB ANC23FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA074.md): Piper PA-18-150 · St. Mary's, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 13, 2023 · N109T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane above its maximum certificated gross weight, and his installation of an unapproved external load that degraded takeoff performance and flight characteristics resulting in a loss of airplane control during takeoff…
- [NTSB ANC23LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA055.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2023 · N37WP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC23LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA046.md): Piper PA-22 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2023 · N3321B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering low-level, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC23LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA049.md): Piper PA-18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2023 · N15XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in a collision with brush-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ANC23LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA043.md): Buck/Crawford/Crawford Christavia MK-1 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2023 · N5075T · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a wing impacting a runway light.
- [NTSB ANC22LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA074.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2022 · N1129 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC22LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA049.md): Piper PA-20 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2022 · N7048K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ANC21LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA082.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2021 · N3419A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB ANC21LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA021.md): Piper PA-20 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2021 · N7054K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose down.
- [NTSB ANC20LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA093.md): Piper PA22 · Homer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2020 · N8875C · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion of the fuel tank filler necks, which resulted in water intrusion into the fuel tanks.
- [NTSB ANC20CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA082.md): Piper PA 20 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2020 · N1526A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB ANC20CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA080.md): Piper PA 18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2020 · N1277A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart from an off-airport surface that had standing water, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC20LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA064.md): Piper PA22 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2020 · N3604A · Substantial damage
  > The delamination of the fabric material from the fuselage above the windscreen due to failed adhesive, which resulted in disrupted airflow and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA521.md): Piper PA18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2019 · N655HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate climb rate during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ANC19LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA048.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2019 · N1124 · Substantial damage
  > The inappropriate application of paint underneath the engine cylinder hold-down nuts, which resulted in inadequate torque and the subsequent in-flight separation of the No. 3 cylinder, and resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA348.md): Piper PA18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2019 · N2765A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's premature pitch control input during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC18LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA030.md): Champion 7GC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2018 · N4844E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and failure of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land.
- [NTSB GAA18CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA087.md): Maule MX7 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N61SR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane stopped on the taxiway while taxiing in sun glare conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA565](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA565.md): Piper PA18 · Holy Cross, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2017 · N109T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA408.md): Piper PA 18 · Denali, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2017 · N8560C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on a narrow, unimproved airstrip in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC17LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA016.md): Piper PA18 · Sterling, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2017 · N1268A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA16CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA486.md): Champion 7GC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2016 · N4831E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to assess the airplane’s fuel quantity before departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA252.md): Piper PA 20 · Nikolai Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N5589H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area resulting in an airplane nose over during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC15CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA064.md): Champion 7HC · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N8556E · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to recognize conditions favorable for carburetor icing and apply use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ANC15LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA056.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2015 · N8761C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue a takeoff even though the airplane was not airborne by the…
- [NTSB ANC15LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA010.md): Piper PA 12 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2015 · N2370M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadvertent switching of the fuel selector to the “off” position during the attempted engine restart.
- [NTSB ANC14CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA075.md): Piper PA 18-135 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2014 · N8775C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC14LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA056.md): Piper PA-22 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2014 · N8883C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing due to his decision to attempt a landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway surface.
- [NTSB ANC14CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA029.md): Piper PA 18-105 Special · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2014 · N234T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during landing roll on a rough, grass airstrip in gusting wind.
- [NTSB ANC14CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA013.md): Piper PA 20 · Platinum, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2013 · N7069K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ANC13CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA105.md): Piper PA 18 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2013 · N1214A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in abnormal contact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC13CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA083.md): Piper PA-18A · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N3599A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC13CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA070.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2013 · N1467C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of his landing area, which resulted in contact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC13CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA006.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N3360P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC12CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA086.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2012 · N37WP · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent application of the brake pedals during landing, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ANC11CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA049.md): Champion 7HC · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2011 · N8976R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear, and a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC11CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA053.md): Piper PA-18A · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2011 · N1858A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC11CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA029.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Cordova, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2011 · N1129A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during final approach in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC11CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA016.md): Cessna 140 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2011 · N81074 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC11CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA003.md): Piper PA-12 · Merrill Field Airport, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2010 · N4229M · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's failure to apply the correct remedial actions to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC10LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA084.md): Piper PA-20 · South Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N7414K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, resulting in an emergency landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC10LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA061.md): Piper PA-14 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2010 · N5126H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use continuous carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC10FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA038.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Willow, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 2010 · N1123 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=AK

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