# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 1999

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 DEN00LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA035.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Brighton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1999 · N9225D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not following preflight procedures, the starvation of fuel to the engine, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA055.md): Cessna 172L · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1999 · N172GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent starting of the engine. Factors were the pilot's failure to set the mixture control to the off position, and the intermittent short in the starter switch.
- [NTSB ATL00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA022.md): Cessna 172N · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1999 · N8182E · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's improper touchdown flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA054.md): Cessna 172N · Concord, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1999 · N738UA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use a checklist and remove the control gust lock.
- [NTSB FTW00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA042.md): King Lancair 235/320 · Sterling City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N717SK · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the propeller attaching bolts, due to improper torque during the installation of the propeller by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA041.md): Cessna 172N · Springhill, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N739ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were the gusty winds, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.
- [NTSB MIA00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA046.md): Cessna 172M · Pikeville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N9234H · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision of the private-rated pilot by the certified flight instructor for allowing the airplane to impact terrain during a simulated forced landing procedure to an open field.
- [NTSB CHI00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA036.md): Cessna 172M · Ava, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N69LM · Substantial damage
  > the improper in-flight decision made by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the charts/other manuals depicting the incorrect frequency, the dirt bank, and the rocks.
- [NTSB NYC00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA049.md): Cessna 172L · Wooster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1999 · N7565G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent taxi onto unsuitable terrain. A factor was the burnt out landing/taxi light.
- [NTSB MIA00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA044.md): American AA-5 · St. Elmo, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1999 · N5864L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in the in-flight loss of control while maneuvering for a forced landing in a field after the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB LAX00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA049.md): Corbin/King Osprey 2 · Chula Vista, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1999 · N192DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane resulting in wing overload and separation.
- [NTSB MIA00LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA038.md): Maule MX-7-160 · Palm Bch Garden, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1999 · N9235N · Substantial damage
  > The sailplane pilot's failure to comply with standard emergency procedures for 'sailplane release failure' upon its occurrence and his maneuvering of the sailplane while still tethered to the tow plane resulting in the inflight loss of control and engine…
- [NTSB NYC00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA041.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1999 · N8119P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately adjust engine power to compensate for the winds on final approach.
- [NTSB SEA00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA024.md): Piper PA-12 · Goldendale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N7243V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was a rock just off the edge of the runway surface.
- [NTSB IAD00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA008.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Olean, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N7407J · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power from water-contaminated fuel due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI00LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA032.md): Cessna 172P · Greenfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1999 · N65668 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot not maintaining aircraft control. A contributing factor was the student's aural perception.
- [NTSB MIA00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA028.md): Cessna 172N · Defuniak Spgs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1999 · N733AH · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to obtain a proper weather briefing resulting in his encounter with fog, his having to make a precautionary landing in a field when the aircraft became low on fuel, and the on ground collision with trees during landing roll.
- [NTSB IAD00LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA006.md): Cessna 172N · Hopedale, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1999 · N738NL · Substantial damage
  > was the student pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB DEN00LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA018.md): Cessna 172N · Rawlins, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1999 · N5225D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident were the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing and the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft type.
- [NTSB ANC00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA012.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1999 · N8145D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor associated with the accident was snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA031.md): Cessna 172N · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1999 · N98909 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, which resulted in a stall/mush and hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA014.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1999 · N4285Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in type of aircraft and the fence.
- [NTSB MIA00LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA018.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Newberry, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1999 · N2648P · Substantial damage
  > a fire in the cockpit caused by the exhaust muffler, which resulted in a forced landing in a field, and subsequent impact with a berm.
- [NTSB FTW00LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA021.md): Cessna 172M · Pineville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1999 · N5301E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during approach resulting in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI00LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA021.md): Cessna 172N · Crandon, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1999 · N4776E · Substantial damage
  > the deer that ran out onto the runway and collided with the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB SEA00IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00IA007.md): Cessna 172P · Wenatchee, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N54844 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilots in both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Haze was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL00LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA002.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N616FT · Substantial damage
  > The carburetor icing conditions that were present. Factors were the failure of the pilot to follow the emergency procedures checklist, and the objects that included a flag pole, a road sign and a tractor trailer vehicle.
- [NTSB LAX00LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA021.md): Cessna 172N · Deer Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1999 · N738FY · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity, and, once he became aware of the critical fuel state, his decision to over-fly two alternate airports in order to continue to his destination.
- [NTSB FTW00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA014.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1999 · N2301C · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to recover from a low rotor rpm situation. A factor was the student's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm.
- [NTSB LAX00LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA020.md): Cessna 150H · El Monte, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1999 · N22795 · Substantial damage
  > A cracked No. 2 engine cylinder, which led to a loss of power. A factor was the ditch in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB ANC00LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA011.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1999 · N8918Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and a downdraft.
- [NTSB MIA00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA005.md): Robinson R-22 · Sunny Isles, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1999 · N83574 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to improper ignition timing by unknown person(s) resulting in an emergency descent and collision with the water.
- [NTSB MIA00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA007.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1999 · N3013C · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by the mechanic for his failure to note that the threaded portion of the bail wire had 2 1/2 failed threads which resulted in the inability to keep the gascolator bowl tightly secured. Also his failure to note…
- [NTSB FTW00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA010.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Granite, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1999 · N4473A · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion failure of the fuselage support tubing below the right wing forward attach fitting due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB NYC00LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA011.md): Cessna 172I · N. East Carry, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N35669 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff under gusty wind and rough water conditions.
- [NTSB NYC00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA024.md): Cessna 177 · Frankfort, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1999 · N29362 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons
- [NTSB ANC00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA005.md): Cessna 172 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1999 · N4762D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the driver of the forklift to maintain an adequate visual outlook.
- [NTSB DEN99LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA172.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1999 · N3799Z · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a sudden tailwind gust windshift during landing roll, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW99LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA269.md): Cessna 172N · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1999 · N5374J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown technique, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.
- [NTSB CHI99LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA349.md): Cessna 150 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1999 · N40LM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in the inadvertent spin. A factor was the pilot snagged the banner pole.
- [NTSB CHI99LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA348.md): Cessna 172N · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1999 · N738FA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the telephone pole.
- [NTSB LAX99LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA321.md): Cessna 172N · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1999 · N738ZQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA99LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA271.md): Cessna 177 · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1999 · N3342T · Substantial damage
  > A loose throttle control cable clamp which resulted in a lose of power.
- [NTSB IAD99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA068.md): Cessna 172P · Friendly, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1999 · N63325 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed during the landing approach. The inoperative airspeed indicator was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA149.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N53728 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were a windshear, and a short runway area.
- [NTSB LAX99LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA313.md): Cessna 172N · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1999 · N2339E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature retraction of the flaps during an attempted go-around with insufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA260.md): Cessna 172K · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1999 · N84697 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain runway alignment. Factors were the dark night conditions, an embankment, and the pilot's lack of total experience flying at night.
- [NTSB LAX99LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA307.md): Robinson R-22 · Azusa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1999 · N8328Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in recognizing the settling with power condition while performing a pinnacle approach, thus delaying his attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ANC99LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA138.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1999 · N1886P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA306.md): Cessna 172N · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N534CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi. Sun glare was a factor in the accident.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1999
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41508'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&year=1999

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