# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, CO

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 CEN20CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA161.md): Piper PA 20 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2020 · N1598A · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA19CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA117.md): Piper PA 18-135 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2019 · N89018 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA537.md): Gage Midget Mustang MM-1 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N41831 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DFW08CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA181.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N1264C · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear collapse during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08IA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA080.md): Hill Hatz CB-1 · Erie, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N8032Y · Minor damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN05FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA124.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N3766A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB DEN04LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA133.md): Piper PA-20 · Hayden, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2004 · N7030K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors include the excessive crosswind component, and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA144.md): Luscombe 8E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N1614K · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the landing gear tire valve stem resulting in the left main tire deflating, and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.
- [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 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 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 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 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 FTW97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA038.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1996 · N1334A · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA017.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N9967Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of rudder. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB FTW97FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA002.md): Bell EAA Biplane P · Manzanola, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1996 · N145DB · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the terrain, while performing a low altitude maneuver. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with this make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN89LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA179.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1989 · N9967Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent damage to the wing.
- [NTSB DEN88FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA062.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Brighton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1988 · N1153A · Destroyed
  > The student pilot was observed by witnesses to 'buzz' the city of Brighton, Colorado. Witnesses stated that N1153A flew over houses and buildings at a very low altitude. The acft was then observed to climb to a high altitude, do a 'wing over' or 'hammerhead'…
- [NTSB DEN88LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA020.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1987 · N5483H · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted to take off on a frost-covered, pvt airstrip. Witnesses observed the aircraft become airborne before it settled back down to the ground. Control of the acft was lost and the acft nosed over.
- [NTSB DEN80FTE65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTE65.md): Piper PA-18 · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1980 · N2515A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78DTE49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78DTE49.md): Piper PA-22 · Burlington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1978 · N1175C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN77FTE35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FTE35.md): Piper PA-12 · Ridgway, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1977 · N7729H · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN75DTE56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75DTE56.md): Piper PA-18 · Wray, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1975 · N1170A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74DTE36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DTE36.md): Piper PA-18 · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1974 · N8655C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74DTE33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DTE33.md): Piper PA-22 · Byers, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1973 · N8585C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN71FTE17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71FTE17.md): Piper PA-20 · Usaf Academy, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1971 · N7783K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70DXD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70DXD25.md): Piper PA-22 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 3, 1970 · N2384A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70FXD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70FXD07.md): Piper PA-18 · Palisade, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 25, 1970 · N6293C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70D0129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70D0129.md): Luscombe 8A · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1969 · N1220K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69D0223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0223.md): Piper PA-20 · Stmboat Sprg, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1969 · N7722K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69D0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0050.md): Piper PA-22 · Grand Junct, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1968 · N638A · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN67F0075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67F0075.md): Piper PA-22 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1966 · N8040C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67D0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0050.md): Piper PA-20 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1966 · N7371K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66F0100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0100.md): Piper PA-20 · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1965 · N6969K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66D0120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66D0120.md): Piper PA-22 · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1965 · N5252Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0793](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0793.md): Piper PA16 · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 22, 1964 · N5981H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2522.md): Piper PA20 · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1964 · N1573A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1988](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1988.md): Piper PA20 · Center, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1964 · N6978K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0110.md): Champion 7GC · Ft Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 1, 1964 · N8933R · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'CO' 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=CO

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