# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, FL

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 ERA25LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA054.md): Jolly Warren T Bakeng Duce · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2024 · N72WJ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear attachment bolt and hold-down nut, resulting in the right main landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB ERA23FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA247.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 26, 2023 · N3KV · Destroyed
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect the corroded aileron cable during recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and a subsequent loss of airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA23LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA179.md): Piper PA-18AS-125 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2023 · N1907A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was properly configured for a water landing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA131.md): Piper PA-18 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 10, 2021 · N8183C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the aft seat cushion was adequately secured, which resulted in its movement, subsequent interference with the flight controls, and a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA182.md): Heinlein George GH125 · Valkaria, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2018 · N79GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to exit the paved runway into soft terrain, which resulted in a ground loop and landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA17CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA040.md): Piper PA 20S · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N7329K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch and power control during landing in a straight float-equipped airplane on grass in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA11LA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA519.md): Heinlein George GH125 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2011 · N79GH · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's improper flare on an earlier flight, which resulted in a hard landing, fracture of the right main landing gear bolt, and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA09CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA548.md): Piper PA-20 · Herlong, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N7705K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper visual lookout while taxing on soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA241.md): Everson Sidewinder · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N62RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing.
- [NTSB MIA03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA087.md): Pool Pool Jungster I · Fernandina Beac, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2003 · N7135 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare/touchdown while attempting a crosswind landing resulting in the left wing impacting the ground, and a collision with runway lights during the attempted recovery.
- [NTSB MIA02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA122.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N1693A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the solo student/owner to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in a crosswind, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway, a collision with a runway light, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA047.md): Piper PA -18 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2002 · N8553C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during an attempted landing on water. A factor was glassy water.
- [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 ATL97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA003.md): Harper W-8 Tailwind · Macclenny, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N91323 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB MIA96LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA091.md): Piper PA-22/20-150 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1996 · N3311B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA016.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N33309 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures, resulting in the airplane being landed with the landing gear in the up position.
- [NTSB MIA95GA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95GA178.md): Piper L-21A · Lorida, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 10, 1995 · N5425V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while his attention was diverted.
- [NTSB MIA93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA096.md): Piper PA-20 · Fort Walton Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N7011K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to visually inspect the grapple hook/cable after deployment, to ensure it was free from all control surfaces prior to initiating a banner pickup.
- [NTSB MIA92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA038.md): Piper PA-20 · Hilliard, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1991 · N7304K · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling encountered and reduced in-flight planning decision time by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB MIA89LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA079.md): Stolp-Adams SA100 · Indian Rocks, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1989 · N511U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to perform aerobatic maneuvers in an aircraft that was not equipped with fuel and oil systems that would continue to operate in inverted positions. This action resulted in a loss of power and the pilot having to ditch the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA88LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA059.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1987 · N8767C · Substantial damage
  > Although the plt stated that he performed a preflt & eng runup prior to departure with no problem noted, shortly after takeoff, while climbing through 350 ft, the engine RPM dropped to & stayed between 1500 & 1600. The plt was unable to maintain altitude…
- [NTSB MIA88LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA039.md): Pitts S-1C · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N14SH · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that on landing roll, as he added power to go around, he lost control of the aircraft, ran off the runway, flipped over and came to rest inverted. The torque of the relatively powerful engine added to the control problems in this short fuselage…
- [NTSB MIA86LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA196.md): Piper J5C · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1986 · N62074 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he overflew the arpt to observe the wind direction as indicated by the wind sock. Upon landing on rwy 23, he lost control of the acft due to a left quartering tailwind. The acft then went through a chain link fence & came to rest in a…
- [NTSB MIA85LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA177.md): Piper PA-18 · St.Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1985 · N1211A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was assigned an aircraft with a recently overhauled engine to tow a banner. He preflighted, started and ran-up the engine 3 times. Each time the engine ran rough and lost RPM on magneto checks. After each occurrence, companymaintenance personnel…
- [NTSB MIA83LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA213.md): Piper PA-22 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1983 · N1325C · Destroyed
  > The non-rated plt stated that the eng lost power while he was flying over lake Okeechobee. He was unable to restart the eng & subsequently ditched the acft in the lake. After recovery, the eng was inspected, but no preimpact, mechanical failure was evident.
- [NTSB MIA83FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA145.md): Piper PA-22 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1983 · N8983C · Destroyed
  > The surviving pax stated that about 1 mi from the rwy their alt was 1,000 ft & 'lots of speed.' The plt was cleared to land on rwy 13. The plt then reported 'we go around again...' He was advised by the tower to make left traffic. He was then observed…
- [NTSB MIA82DA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA153.md): Piper PA-18 · Kenneth City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 1982 · N225NY · Substantial damage
  > While cruising the aircraft oil pressure dropped and smoke entered the cockpit, so made a forced landing in a small field. The aircraft hit a stump and nosed over. An investigation revealed a broken oil line to a pressure gauge and oil leaked on a hot exhaust…
- [NTSB MIA82DA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA090.md): Mckinley Eaa P-2 Biplane · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 20, 1982 · N26JM · Substantial damage
  > While en route, the pilot elected to land at an uncontrolled airport. During the landing roll, he observed a glider landing in the opposite direction. He departed the runway to the right to avoid a collision and nosed over when he applied brakes.
- [NTSB MIA82FLD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FLD01.md): Piper PA-18A · Ft Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1981 · N4890A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA81DKT16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DKT16.md): Piper PA-22 · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 3, 1981 · N2379A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79DLD26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLD26.md): Piper PA-22 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1978 · N8943C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78FLD70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FLD70.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1978 · N11699 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77DLA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLA19.md): Stits SA-3B · Navarree, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1977 · N5597 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FLE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLE07.md): Piper J3C-65 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1974 · N30400 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DKU11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKU11.md): Cessna 150 · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1973 · N60177 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DLD71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLD71.md): Piper PA-22 · Seminole, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1973 · N3385B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DLD38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLD38.md): Pitts Spcial · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1972 · N5311 · 2 aircraft · No damage
- [NTSB MIA73AM036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM036.md): Psota/Smith Mini · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1972 · N1008Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FLA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FLA02.md): Piper PA-18 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1972 · N1117C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70DKT23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70DKT23.md): Cessna 150 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1970 · N60177 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70DLD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70DLD24.md): Jodel F-11 · Eustis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1970 · N8014 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0114.md): Piper PA-22 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1968 · N3385B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0045.md): Piper PA-18A · Marianna, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1968 · N1871A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0475.md): Volmer VJ22 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 23, 1968 · N8301 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68D0372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0372.md): Piper PA-22 · Gretna, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1967 · N3332A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0299.md): Piper PA-22 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1967 · N3581A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0171.md): Piper PA-20 · New Smyrna Be, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1966 · N1645A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2550.md): Piper PA-22 · Trenton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1964 · N3462A · 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" = 'FL' 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=FL

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