# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, OR

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 WPR26LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA350.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 20, 2026 · N4139M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR25LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA120.md): Piper PA-22 · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2025 · N1418C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing roll with gusty winds.
- [NTSB WPR24LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA033.md): Piper PA-12 · Baker City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2023 · N418BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR21FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA233.md): Piper PA-22-135 · White City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N2618A · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his medical conditions and the effects of his medications.
- [NTSB WPR14CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA326.md): Piper PA20 - Undesignat · Dayton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2014 · N7462K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR14CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA166.md): Piper PA 18-135 · Kent, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2014 · N1394Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA037.md): Musick Lancair 235 · McMinnville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2013 · N25DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while intentionally performing maneuvers in an effort to troubleshoot a landing gear malfunction.
- [NTSB WPR13CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA372.md): Piper PA-20 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2013 · N6939K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB LAX08CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA285.md): Mason Falconar F-11 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N65017 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA08CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA141.md): Piper PA-20 · Fields, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N7076K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach. Contributing to the accident was a windshear.
- [NTSB SEA06CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA061.md): Piper PA-18 · Saint Paul, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2006 · N1991A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path on final approach to landing resulting in a nose over. A factor was the loose gravel/sandy condition.
- [NTSB SEA06CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA062.md): Piper PA-18A · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N1984A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper installation of the control stick during maintenance, which resulted in the control stick becoming disconnected during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in a loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB SEA02LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA160.md): Piper PA-18 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2002 · N1277A · Substantial damage
  > A warped right brake disc resulting in a veer to the right during the landing roll, and the aircraft's subsequent collision with a fence. A contributing factor was the fence.
- [NTSB SEA02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA010.md): Fetherolf Hatz CB-1 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2001 · N26WF · Substantial damage
  > An improper weld in the landing gear, resulting in separation of the right main landing gear wheel during a normal landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA137.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N8901C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor was variable winds.
- [NTSB SEA01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA134.md): Piper PA-12 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2001 · N918TF · Substantial damage
  > The front seat (pilot-in-command's) inadequate visual lookout during step taxi resulting in the aircraft's collision with a partially submerged log. A contributing factor was the log and it's lack of any conspicuous marking.
- [NTSB SEA01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA020.md): Piper PA-20 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2000 · N2186A · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate remedial action by the first pilot. The student pilot's improper flare while landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA178.md): Piper PA-12 · Astoria, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · N2564M · Substantial damage
  > failure of the carburetor heat box flapper valve, and the resultant air flow restriction to the carburetor. A factor relating to the accident was: high vegetation in the area where the forced landing was executed.
- [NTSB SEA96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA017.md): Piper PA-22 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N932A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting flight in the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA075.md): Piper PA-22 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N8276C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA94FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA208.md): Piper PA-22 · Butte Falls, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N3555A · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from trees while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA92LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA218.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N8274C · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the number 3 cylinder exhaust valve head and overloading of the nose gear strut. A factor contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA038.md): Piper PA-22 · Boring, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1990 · N8898C · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and the soft/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA87LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA187.md): Piper PA-18 · John Day, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1987 · N1394V · Destroyed
  > Plt departed hay field in hi density alt conds. The pilot was unable to clear trees and stalled/mushed into terrain, collapsing gear and colliding with trees.
- [NTSB SEA84LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA047.md): Piper PA-20 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1984 · N7771K · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during a forced landing on a snow covered field. The plt reported that the acft began to lose power at about 6500 ft MSL. An inspection of the eng did not reveal any mechanical malfunction or discrepancy.
- [NTSB SEA79DYM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYM13.md): Piper PA-22 · Dufur, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1979 · N8276C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FYM37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYM37.md): Tailwind W8 · Albany, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1977 · N9EG · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77DYM36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYM36.md): Champion 7GC · Grande Ronde, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1977 · N8933R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYI16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYI16.md): Piper PA-22 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1976 · N5928Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYI31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYI31.md): Piper PA-20 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1975 · N7013K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYC17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYC17.md): Piper PA-18A · Friend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1974 · N1456C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72AS040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72AS040.md): Piper PA-22 · Ashland, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 24, 1972 · N8917C · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA72DYC10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYC10.md): Piper PA-20 · Woodburn, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1971 · N7650K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71DVQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DVQ09.md): Piper PA-20 · Klamath Flls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1970 · N7640K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68D0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0039.md): Piper PA-18 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1967 · N1086A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67F0297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67F0297.md): Piper PA-22 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1967 · N679A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0279.md): Piper PA-22 · Silver Lake, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1967 · N8276C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0196.md): Piper PA-22 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1966 · N623A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67F0162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67F0162.md): Piper PA-22 · Lebanon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1966 · N8991C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67A0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0007.md): Piper PA-20 · Glide, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 25, 1966 · N6930K · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA65F0012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA65F0012.md): Piper PA-22 · Lake Oswego, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 13, 1965 · N1744A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2448.md): Piper PA22 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1964 · N3316B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2100.md): Piper PA18 · Bonanza, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1964 · N1019A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1345.md): Piper PA18 · Blalock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1964 · N1278A · 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" = 'OR' 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=OR

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