# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, 2006

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 ANC07CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA004.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2006 · N3404A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the ground loop and inadequate main wheel brakes.
- [NTSB ANC06LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA140.md): Piper PA-12 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N593V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane before departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Factors contributing to the accident were an inaccurate fuel tank indication on one of the two fuel tanks,…
- [NTSB ANC06CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA128.md): Piper PA-18 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2006 · N1858A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was a windshear.
- [NTSB ANC06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA118.md): Piper PA-16 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N5280H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight the airplane and remove all water from the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb, and subsequent loss of control. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI06CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA159.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Nebraska City, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N1270C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout and the resulting ground loop. A contributing factor was the excessive tail wheel steering (rudder) input by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC06LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA068.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2006 · N1325A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the rocky terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA113.md): Piper PA-20 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N7494K · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing which resulted in the aircraft nosing over. Delayed remedial action was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA107.md): Piper PA-22 · Tecumseh, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2006 · N945A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the high-density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI06LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA100.md): Piper PA-20 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N1579A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind.
- [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.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2006
  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&year=2006

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