# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, WA

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 WPR24FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA226.md): Champion 7GCBC · Eatonville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 7, 2024 · N3464D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid trees, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR21LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA132.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2021 · N1224C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA441.md): Piper PA · East Sound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2018 · N11YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in a gusting, left quartering headwind.
- [NTSB WPR16LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA045.md): Piper PA18 · Newman Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2016 · N2684A · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA065.md): Champion 7ECA · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2015 · N6096F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR15CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA095.md): Piper PA 12 · Ridgefield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2015 · N918TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed action to use carburetor heat before the engine experienced a total loss of power while operating at cruise flight in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA344.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Quilcene, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N37JR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA102.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Concrete, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2012 · N1155C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain and maintain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering.
- [NTSB WPR11FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA319.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Verlot, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N8721C · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into clouds and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in an area of reduced visibility, low clouds, and mountain obscuration.
- [NTSB WPR10CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA414.md): Piper PA-18 · Buena, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2010 · N1662P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive brake application, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB SEA08CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA039.md): Piper PA-18A-135 · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2007 · N3250B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneven terrain and log.
- [NTSB SEA07CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA185.md): Hammer Thorp T-18 · Everett, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N3715 · Substantial damage
  > Excessive airspeed during a return for landing which resulted in an overrun. An unlatched canopy, a proper touchdown point not attained and rough terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA07LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA093.md): Champion 7ECA · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2007 · N6096F · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the left main landing gear shock absorbing strut during takeoff. A missing screw was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA07CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA086.md): Piper PA-22 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2007 · N968A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during cruise flight. Factors include ambient weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing, and soft, muddy terrain at the location where the pilot attempted the power-off forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA198.md): Piper PA-22 · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N2291A · Substantial damage
  > An undershoot due to the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path on final approach to landing. A factor was the gravel.
- [NTSB SEA01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA141.md): Taylor Smith Mini DSA-1 · Sultan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N53BT · Substantial damage
  > The separation/loss of the bolt and castle nut which connected the elevator bellcrank to the control stick pushrod resulting in a disconnect between the cockpit and the control surface and ultimately, the pilot's total loss of pitch control.
- [NTSB SEA01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA119.md): Shaub EAA Biplane (P-2) · Zillah, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N39RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was a tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA098.md): Piper PA-20 · Quinault, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N7737K · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to position the fuel selector valve to the proper/correct position while switching fuel tanks. Factors include unreliable fuel selector valve position detents, having no suitable terrain in which to execute a forced…
- [NTSB SEA98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA067.md): Piper PA-20 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N7458K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and his delayed remedial action when the aircraft started to drift off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA96LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA107.md): Piper PA-20 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N1645A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and collapse of the left main gear.
- [NTSB SEA96LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA090.md): Miller MA-5 Charger · Kennewick, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1996 · N36CM · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total and recent flight experience.
- [NTSB SEA94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA180.md): Piper PA-20 · Easton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N1540A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include soft, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA054.md): Fokker DR-1 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1994 · N10717 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance while maneuvering near another airplane.
- [NTSB SEA91LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA182.md): Piper PA-20 · Ione, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1991 · N7066K · Destroyed
  > Inadequate clearance. A factor to the accident was: poor inflight planning.
- [NTSB SEA91LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA180.md): Piper PA-20 · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N7458K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors include gusty winds and crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA91LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA091.md): Schwartz Bushby MM-1 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N484N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control after he initiated a maneuver at low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA087.md): Cessna 140 · Washougal, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N72592 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which allowed water to remain in the fuel system. Collision with a tree was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB SEA88LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA111.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1988 · N1453A · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he selected rnwy 29 in very gusty conditions. He believed the landing was made with no problems. As the acft slowed below 45 mph it suddenly veered to the right. The plt failed to control the drift. The acft departed the runway and…
- [NTSB SEA87LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA095.md): Piper PA-20-115 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1987 · N7732K · Substantial damage
  > During landing roll with a crosswind from the right a ground loop occurred. The pilot had just completed a solo cross country flight. The wind was from 210 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot was landing on runway 13L.
- [NTSB SEA86LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA084.md): Bob White AJ1 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1986 · N363JW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power occurred due to a failure of the fuel pump while at cruise. A forced landing was made onto a soft, farmers field where the aircraft nosed over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA85LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA192.md): Piper PA-20 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1985 · N7765K · Substantial damage
  > A ground loop occurred and the steering spring failed. The aircraft's steering spring had failed prior to the accident away from a repair station. The pilot made a temporary repair that failed during this ground loop. The pilot stated that a combination of a…
- [NTSB SEA85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA148.md): Piper PA-18 · Bellevue, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1985 · N16688 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during the pre-flt check, she neglected to untie the rear seat belt from the aft control stick. Standard procedure for taxi & takeoff in this float plane was to keep the stick full aft. Since the acft was low on fuel & was taking off in…
- [NTSB SEA83LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA190.md): Piper PA-20 · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1983 · N7650K · Substantial damage
  > The acft groundlooped after the main landing gear collapsed during landing. Investigation revealed that the main landinggear tubing failed after being weakened by corrosion inside the tube.
- [NTSB SEA83LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA108.md): Piper PA18-150 · Touchet, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1983 · N8576C · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during landing and came to rest inverted in an off airport landing. The pilot was surveying some land to be sprayed to estimate the cost. He landed on the field which was very soft and the acft nosed over. The pilot was not injured.
- [NTSB SEA83LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA017.md): Froehlich M-II · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1982 · N33RF · Destroyed
  > Pilot acting as safety pilot for a friend in formation under the hood in another aircraft. He noticed his fuel was low, called his friend and headed for home. When his engine quit 2 miles from paine field he ditched. The aircraft sank and was not recovered.
- [NTSB SEA82DA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA037.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Richland, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 14, 1982 · N1578P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was practicing short field landings. On this approach, he added power to arrest a high sink rate, but felt that the engine did not respond adequately. A hard landing occurred. The engine was examined, and during a test run, it operated…
- [NTSB SEA79FYM39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYM39.md): Piper PA-22 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1979 · N8540C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77DYE26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYE26.md): Piper PA-20 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1977 · N6895K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FYP24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYP24.md): Eaa Biplane P · Kennewick, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 1, 1977 · N168K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYG51.md): Champion 7GCBC · Dayton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1976 · N3464D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYG41-201329.md): Piper PA-22 · Sunnyside, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1976 · N1484C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYG16.md): Piper PA-18 · Coulee City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1975 · N3297B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DYE45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DYE45.md): Kasper 100 · Arlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 28, 1974 · N88818 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73FYE12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73FYE12.md): Hugo R & K Spcl · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1972 · N115R · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA71DWG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DWG32.md): Piper PA-12 · Cheney, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1970 · N2505M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA70D0023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70D0023.md): Thorp T-18 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1969 · N3715 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69D0036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0036.md): Piper PA-22 · Starbuck, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1968 · N7222C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68F0217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68F0217.md): Piper PA-22 · Electric Cty, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1967 · N3446A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68F0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68F0008.md): Piper PA-20A · Newport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1967 · N2338A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0262.md): Piper PA-22 · Cheney, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1967 · N3458A · 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" = 'WA' 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=WA

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