# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, TX

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 CEN25LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA222.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2025 · N2300A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA169.md): Baby Great Lakes - · Castroville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2024 · N822CH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear axle due to multiple fatigue crack initiation points joining into a single larger crack.
- [NTSB CEN21LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA390.md): Mantooth Thorp T-18 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2021 · N78DW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN18FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA265.md): Rose Parrakeet A-1 · Rhome, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2018 · N14842 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN18FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA139.md): Wittman W10 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2018 · N625JS · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire and subsequent total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive impact and fire damage, followed by a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN17LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA317.md): Piper PA22 · Beckville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2017 · N2591A · Substantial damage
  > A stuck exhaust valve, which resulted in the failure of the valve and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the valve failure and loss of engine power was the extended time since the last overhaul.
- [NTSB CEN17LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA015.md): Milholland Kelly D · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2016 · N522LM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN14LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA433.md): Sutton William J Stits Playmate SA11A · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2014 · N76WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff after encountering rapidly changing wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA328.md): Shiver Tailwind W-10 · Pipe Creek, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N625JS · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent departure from the runway and impact with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN11CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA439.md): Barker A E B-2 · Sisterdale, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2011 · N6917 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB CEN10LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA222.md): Cross-Capps Breezy · Livingston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2010 · N125RT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA484.md): Piper PA22 · Terrell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N8602C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the approach and landing during thunderstorm activity, resulting in the loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN09CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA315.md): Holsclaw Francis E Starduster · Ranger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N42WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the buckling of the right landing gear as a result of corrosion.
- [NTSB FTW03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA022.md): Piper PA-22 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N1456A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain visual separation with each other. Factors were the Cessna pilot's inability to listen to or make radio transmissions and the Piper pilot's nonstandard traffic pattern.
- [NTSB FTW02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA029.md): Landoll Vans RV 3-A · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N96LS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to oil starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable training for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA031.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Rose Hill, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1999 · N3311B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA015.md): Sturges Spezio Sport · Mathis, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1999 · N75JS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW99LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA165.md): Piper PA-12 · Panhandle, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N2699M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the noise heard by the pilot that resulted in his decision to execute a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA087.md): Monocoupe 90A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1999 · N11760 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW94FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA102.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N596BH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate clearance during formation flight. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation regarding inflight formation procedures.
- [NTSB FTW91LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA094.md): Pitts S1C · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N48JP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller due to improper installation.
- [NTSB FTW89LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA111.md): Piper PA-22 · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N655A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aircraft brake system. Factors include high tail wind.
- [NTSB FTW88FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA074.md): Cessna 150J · Henderson, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1988 · N5522G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna had just rolled out on base on 3rd or 4th touch go when it collided with a biplane that was not in the traffic pattern. Collision occurred between the outer panel of the left upper wing of the biplane and the rt side of the eng cowling of the…
- [NTSB FTW86FPA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA25.md): Thorpe T18 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 27, 1986 · N7JA · Substantial damage
  > The acft was landed on a closed rwy where it collided with steel posts embedded in the rwy. The plt had questioned a Cessna plt who made a go-around in front of him about the status of the rwy and wad advised it was closed. The plt saw the flag & an 'x' but…
- [NTSB FTW85LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA185.md): Globe GC-1B · Liberty, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1985 · N80577 · Substantial damage
  > The plt experienced an inflight partial loss of pwr after which he shut off the master switch, and the fuel valve and attempted to make a forced landing on a nearby arpt. However, there was insufficient alt to clear a powerline. A steep turn was made and the…
- [NTSB FTW85LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA058.md): Piper PA-22 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N2259A · Substantial damage
  > A witness who is a pilot and an A&P mechanic, stated that he heard the engine on N2259A sputtering as if it was running out of fuel as it passed over his house. The witness continued to state that shortly after the aircraft passed, the pilot of N2259A called…
- [NTSB FTW83LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA146.md): Piper PA-20 · Martinsville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1983 · N4944M · Substantial damage
  > Reportedly, the plt took off with 36 gallons of fuel on board, of which, 10 gals was automobile low lead fuel. The automobile fuel had been purchased from an off airport gasoline station, was transported to the acft in 5 gal cans, then added to the fuel tanks…
- [NTSB FTW82DA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA231.md): Southern Airmotive Corp Sac SAC · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1982 · N3800C · Destroyed
  > The pilot reported that he began a takeoff on runway 17 to ferry the aircraft from Graham to houston, TX. He reported that the wind was from 340 deg at 15 KTS. Reportedly, he had no previous flight time in this make and model of aircraft. The pilot stated…
- [NTSB FTW81DRA55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRA55.md): Piper PA-18 · Palacios, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1981 · N1959A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FRJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRJ02.md): Piper PA-22 · Texarkana, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1980 · N2546A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRJ42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRJ42.md): Messersnipe PT-101 · Alto, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1980 · N1672 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DQG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DQG38.md): Piper PA-22 · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1980 · N3538A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FRG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRG20.md): Piper PA-22 · Kingsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 11, 1980 · N3742A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRG01.md): Piper PA-12 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1979 · N2738M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DRA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRA08.md): Piper PA-28 · Orange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 7, 1979 · N3597A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DRA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRA05.md): Piper PA-22 · East Bernard, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 28, 1977 · N1216C · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FRG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRG57.md): Piper PA-20 · Johnson City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1977 · N7052K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DRA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DRA02.md): Vollman EAA · Huntsville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1976 · N20MV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DRG64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRG64.md): Piper PA-18 · New Berlin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1976 · N21AA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPA04.md): Piper PA-20 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1975 · N6904K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPD47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPD47.md): Piper PA-22 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1975 · N2140A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRA20.md): Piper PA-22 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1975 · N2126A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRG50.md): Piper PA-18 · Castroville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 13, 1975 · N2585A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DQG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DQG65.md): Pitts SPL · Tulia, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1974 · N55HB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPA14.md): Piper PA-22 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1974 · N8236C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPD31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPD31.md): Piper PA-22 · Grapevine, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1973 · N1176C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DPD28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPD28.md): Piper PA-20 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1973 · N7714K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FRA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FRA25.md): Piper PA-20 · Vidor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1973 · N7076K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DRG87](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DRG87.md): Piper PA-18 · Long Mott, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1972 · N1562P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FRA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRA12.md): Piper PA-22 · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1971 · N685A · Substantial damage

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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" = 'TX' 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=TX

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