# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, AZ

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB GAA15CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA187.md): Hier James A Long EZ · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N793H · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear leg fracture, which resulted in the landing gear wheel separation and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR14CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA266.md): Luscombe 8A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2014 · N77917 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's use of excessive brakes during taxi, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB WPR09CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA257.md): Piper PA-20 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2009 · N1591A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out.
- [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 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 LAX04CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA286.md): Piper PA-20 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2004 · N1529A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [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 LAX96LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA240.md): Experimental Mini Mustang · Page, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · N61D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty/crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX94FA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA360.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1994 · N2207A · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground from a low altitude while scouting for game.
- [NTSB LAX93LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA292.md): Sanders S-1C · Saint Johns, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1993 · N128DS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing cross wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX91LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA295.md): Piper PA 22 · Duncan, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N3625A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed during the approach and an inadvertent entry into a stall/mush which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX91LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA260.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Sonita, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N1429C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a broken piston ring in the number 3 cylinder, which resulted in the aircraft's inability to maintain level flight.
- [NTSB LAX90LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA253.md): Piper PA22-150 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N8231C · Substantial damage
  > The encounter with a downdraft beyond the climb capability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX90DUJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUJ01.md): Roger Nelson Aeronica/T · Sierra Vista, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N101E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate placement of the aircraft wheels into depressions in a platform mounted on a moving pickup truck during an airshow performance.
- [NTSB LAX88LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA286.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Parker, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1988 · N9965Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that just after tkof from a river the eng was not developing sufficient power to maintain altitude. The pilot made a landing and during the landing roll collided with rough terrain. After the accident, the engine was test run and found to…
- [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 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 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 LAX84LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA408.md): Nesmith Cougar 1 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1984 · N3456 · Substantial damage
  > While en route, the plt elected to land at the Williams muni arpt for a rest stop. He noted that rwy 2/20 was closed; however, he observed what appeared to be a new gravel strip, oriented north/south & an airplane on the arpt. The plt assumed the arpt was…
- [NTSB LAX82FUJ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUJ33.md): Hatz CB-1 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 10, 1982 · N8492B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that during landing, he flared early, misjudged his height, and landed hard. The left gear failed during touchdown, and the aircraft flipped over.
- [NTSB LAX81FUJ54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUJ54.md): Cougar 1 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1981 · N777BP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUK03.md): Piper PA-22 · Seligman, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1978 · N8547C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75FUJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUJ11.md): Wittman W-8 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1974 · N3390G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUJ61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUJ61.md): Piper PA-22 · Florence, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1973 · N3346B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73DUJ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUJ26.md): Piper PA-22 · Duncan, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1972 · N8628C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0233.md): Piper PA-20 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1966 · N5596H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0020.md): Piper PA-22 · Strawberry, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1966 · N2191A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3248.md): Piper PA18A · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1964 · N3599A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3120.md): Piper PA18 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1964 · N7223C · Destroyed

## 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" = 'AZ' 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=AZ

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