# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, CA

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 WPR26LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA268.md): Piper PA-18 · Colusa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2026 · N7590K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA341.md): Bellanca 7ECA · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2023 · N57679 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR21LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA257.md): Wheeler C / Wheeler K Lancair 235 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2021 · N43KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a crosswind landing which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA234.md): Montana Coyote · Jamul, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2020 · N125MC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel line and fuel starvation, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the long duration of aircraft storage that allowed for contaminants to develop and…
- [NTSB WPR17FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA152.md): Jansen Pazmany PL 2 · El Monte, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2017 · N186EJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Also causal was the pilot's decision to return to the runway following the loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain airspeed…
- [NTSB WPR15FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA174.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2015 · N1348C · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined, because examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA066.md): Ferdon Thorp T 18 · San Rafael, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2014 · N25VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident are an inadequate modification to the seat position, and the pilot's failure to check flight controls for freedom and correct movement.
- [NTSB WPR12CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA354.md): Piper PA-22 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2012 · N3580A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA205.md): Bennett Midjet Mustang I · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N611JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the overload separation of the left brake master cylinder from the left rudder pedal assembly.
- [NTSB WPR10LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA268.md): Piper PA-20 · Nelson, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2010 · N7013K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during an undetermined phase of flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA234.md): Upton Bakeng Duce · Ramona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N86YP · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight separation of the right wing, which resulted from the pilot's performance of a maneuver that produced aerodynamic loads that exceeded the wing spar’s degraded strength. The wing spar strength degradation was due to the builder's failure to comply…
- [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 LAX05CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA212.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Pine Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N2663A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and excessive brake application. A contributing factor was the downsloping terrain used for the landing and takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA110.md): Tailwind W-8 · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2004 · N192S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation during descent, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB LAX04LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA033.md): Davidson-Thorpe T-18 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2003 · N66MY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and hi failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX04CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA026.md): Piper PA-20 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N7409K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX03LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA169.md): Callahan Rebel · Clearlake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2003 · N6324H · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to correctly position the right fuel valve. Also causal was the pilot's failure to use the checklist.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX96LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA193.md): Stinson 108-3 · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1996 · N235DE · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft's failure to see and avoid N6WR. A factor in the accident was the narrow, confined nature of the taxiway, which restricted the Stinson pilot's ability to perform clearing turns while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA030.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1995 · N3562A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll by diverting his attention.
- [NTSB LAX96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA020.md): Pitts Special S-1C · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1995 · N9060N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing approach, failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA025.md): Wittman Tailwind W8L · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1993 · N9052C · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX93LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA305.md): Ayres Pitts MA-1 · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N81999 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent application of excessive braking that resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB LAX93FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA096.md): Cessna 172P · Sun City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1993 · N53908 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the adverse weather, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA079.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Herald, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N3872C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate and his failure to take timely remedial action to correct a high sink rate prior to colliding with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX91LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA125.md): Cessna 152 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1991 · N25378 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the CFI aboard N25378 to adequately supervise the flight and the dual student pilot's improper use of the normal brakes.
- [NTSB LAX90DUG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUG03.md): Groves Cougar · Banning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N4758 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper wind evaluation and improper aircraft handling after landing. The tailwind and wind gusts were factors relating to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90DUQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUQ01.md): Davidson Throp T-18 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 6, 1990 · N66MY · Substantial damage
  > Pilots failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX89DVG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVG03.md): Eaa WAG-AERO Sport · Placerville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 28, 1989 · N512PV · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper application of brakes during the touchdown/flare phase of the landing causing the aircraft to nose over.
- [NTSB LAX89LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA051.md): Piper PA-20 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1988 · N1441C · Substantial damage
  > The plt lost directional control of the acft during the landing roll and ground looped. The flight instructor reported that this was the first landing of the day and that they were staying in the traffic pattern to practice touch and go landings on rwy 26.…
- [NTSB LAX88DXQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DXQ01.md): Pugh LONG-EZ · Newell, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 17, 1987 · N38EZ · Destroyed
  > Before taking off, the plt noted that the wind sock was 'whipping & was about 3/4 full.' He said that after takeoff, he made a flyby at about 50' AGL, with an airspeed of about 150 mph. He then entered a steep climbing right turn. The plt estimated that at…
- [NTSB LAX85FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA368.md): Duce Project Bakeng Duce · St. Helena, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1985 · N113CP · Destroyed
  > According to witnesses, the plt had attempted a landing on the private ranch airstrip and a go around was performed. The acft then reversed direction and descended, striking a 6 foot high metal fence post before coming to rest. The acft was destroyed by post…
- [NTSB LAX85LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA104.md): Smith Miniplane DSA-1 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1985 · N5111V · Substantial damage
  > This was the initial test flt after installation of rebuilt wings. On the takeoff roll, the acft began drifting to the right & the plt corrected with left aileron. He stated that the acft 'whipped violently further to right, caught a wing tip & ground…
- [NTSB LAX85LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA049.md): Pennington-Eaa Biplane P2P · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N54JP · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during the takeoff phase of a touch-&-go landing he observed sparks coming from the eng's air intake & experienced a loss of power. He pulled off all power & made a hard landing on the rwy. Actc specialists on duty in the tower stated…
- [NTSB LAX84LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA477.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1984 · N77G · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing between 400 & 600 ft. subsequently, the right gear collapsed when the acft was landed on rolling terrain. The plt estimated there was about 2 gal of fuel on board.
- [NTSB LAX84LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA284.md): Taylor Smith Mini DSA-1 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1984 · N53BT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > This acft landed in trail behind a lead acft (N53BT) and bounced on landing. During his recovery procedures he overtook and collided with the lead acft.
- [NTSB LAX83FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA346.md): Varieze 1 · Mojave, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1983 · N69EZ · Destroyed
  > The plt purchased the acft a week before the accident. The day before the accident the plt stated to rutan aircraft factory personnel that he had never flown this type of acft in the past & was afraid of the acft. On the day of the accident witnesses observed…
- [NTSB LAX83LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA297.md): Piper PA-22 · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1983 · N1526P · Substantial damage
  > The acft went off the rwy and collided with a ditch during landing. The tailwheel acft touched down on rwy 19 about 200 ft past the threshold and bounced. The pilot applied power to recover and lost control of the acft. The acft veered off the rwy to the…
- [NTSB LAX83LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA191.md): Walston Thorp T-18 · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1983 · N82GW · Destroyed
  > The acft nosed over in a ditch after leaving the runway during landing. The pilot had made 3 landings and was concludinghis flight when he misjudged his turn to exit the runway and lost control of the acft. The acft went off the paved surface rolled into a…
- [NTSB LAX82DA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA211.md): Piper PA-18 · Colusa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 7, 1982 · N2663A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that during a 3-point landing in calm wind conditions, the aircraft veered to the right as soon as the main gear touched down. The pilot stated that he applied full left rudder and brake, but to no avail. The plane continued to the right…

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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" = 'CA' 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
```

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