# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 2005

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 LAX06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA073.md): Grumman AA-5 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2005 · N5435L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to follow the airplane's checklist, which resulted in his failure to remove the gust lock prior to flight.
- [NTSB NYC06CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA051.md): Piper PA-22 · Jamestown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2005 · N4792A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. Factors included the ice on the runway and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ATL06CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA047.md): Cessna 172 P · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2005 · N54360 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA06CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA032.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2005 · N5695V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the fence post.
- [NTSB MIA06WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA036.md): Piper PA-23-260 · Cali, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 24, 2005 · N7744D · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX06CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA060.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Irwindale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2005 · N177LH · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate main rotor rpm.
- [NTSB MIA06CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA032.md): Cessna 172P · Hialeah, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2005 · N51434 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the CFI to perform a go-around following a long landing resulting in overrun, on ground encounter with soft terrain, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB SEA06CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA025.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2005 · N2584S · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by the private pilot during the initial takeoff climb, and the improper remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB NYC06CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA041.md): Robinson R-22B · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2005 · N40CP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate clearance while providing hovering instruction, which resulted in tail rotor ground contact. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA037.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Atlanta, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N5596F · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated private pilot not maintaining clearance from the marked tower and his continued flight into adverse weather during cruise flight. Factors were the marked tower and the low ceilings present at the accident.
- [NTSB ATL06LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA019.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N6485R · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance in mountainous terrain, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of an…
- [NTSB LAX06CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA045.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Panamint Spring, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2005 · N8091H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA037.md): Grumman AA5A · Maceo, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N26708 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed, and his failure to properly seat the airplane's recently installed brakes. A factor was the quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN06LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA014.md): Cessna 172L · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N2870Q · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA030.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2005 · N4319P · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft control not possible by the pilot during a visual approach to the runway due to the physical impairment of the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC06FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA029.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2005 · N4171T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB DFW06CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA030.md): Cessna 172N · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2005 · N5437J · Substantial damage
  > The students improper recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the pilots excessive airspeed on final approach.
- [NTSB NYC06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA028.md): Cessna 172L · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2005 · N7684G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination, and a subsequent forced landing to a field.
- [NTSB LAX06CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA026.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2005 · N2111P · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which was caused by the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, his inadequate fuel consumption calculations, and his failure to divert to an alternate airport before the fuel situation became…
- [NTSB ATL06CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA118.md): Cessna 172N · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2005 · N3015E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a touch-and-go landing on initial takeoff climb, resulting in a hard landing on the departure runway.
- [NTSB DFW06CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA026.md): Cessna 172N · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2005 · N2884E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI06CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA025.md): Piper PA22-150 · Canton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2005 · N9664D · Destroyed
  > The fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA023.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2005 · N83785 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB NYC06LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA019.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Doylestown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N8176B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB CHI06LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA023.md): McClintock Glasair SH-2 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N165WM · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB DEN06LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA011.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N4055Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors were the excessive descent rate, the obstacle (horse), the high density altitude, and the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA013.md): Cessna 172K · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N46475 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control as a result of the installation of an improper pilot seat which moved during the takeoff roll/run..
- [NTSB MIA06CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA011.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2005 · N9234V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with runway signs.
- [NTSB LAX06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA013.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Upland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2005 · N4252P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA008.md): Cessna 172P · Hitchcock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2005 · N53795 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder.
- [NTSB MIA06FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA007.md): Cessna 172P · La Belle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2005 · N99173 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the failure of the wing flap control, which resulted in the flaps…
- [NTSB SEA06FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA007.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Everett, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N5FN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate airspeed during his aborted landing takeoff/climb which lead to a series of stall/mushes and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's loss of aircraft control during his initial landing approach and his…
- [NTSB LAX06CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA019.md): Harmel RV6A · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N221MH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-induced oscillations encountered on landing following the pilot's misjudged landing flare and premature release of elevator backpressure during touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI06LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA012.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Williams, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N2698Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were the low level at which the airplane was maneuvering and the pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations prior to the…
- [NTSB CHI06FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA010.md): Plavcan Lancair 235 · Rootstown, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N235U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see and avoid each other and a midair collision.
- [NTSB DEN06LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA007.md): Piper PA-22-150 · New Century, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2005 · N8875D · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of carbuetor heat and his improper inflight planning/decision. Contributing factors were the inadequate supervision of the student by the flight instructor, conditions conducive to carburetor ice, dark…
- [NTSB ANC06CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA003.md): Piper PA-22 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2005 · N5947D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in an on ground encounter with a river during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI06LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA006.md): Beech 19A · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N5083T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent porpoise during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and a collision with a sign.
- [NTSB CHI06CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA004.md): Cessna 172M · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N13585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inadequate preflight planning by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN06LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA004.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Truth or Conseq, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2005 · N55910 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to fly VFR into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the reported low ceiling and mountain obscuration, resulting in the pilot being unable to maintain a visual…
- [NTSB MIA06CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA009.md): Cessna 172N · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2005 · N952AC · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX05LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA318.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pioche, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2005 · N5031T · Substantial damage
  > controlled flight into mountainous terrain due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his inadequate in-flight decisions, which created a low fuel state emergency situation that led directly to the CFIT during flight assist efforts…
- [NTSB NYC05CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA146.md): Cessna 172P · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N99137 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA315.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fall River Mill, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N5756Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain runway alignment during landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA309.md): Thomas RV4 · Kernville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N3882N · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by the pilot's failure to select a tank containing fuel for takeoff. A factor in the accident was the lack of a runway overrun area beyond the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI05CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mount Ayr, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N6266W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a wrong runway, and the misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind, and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC05CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA143.md): Cessna 172P · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N64763 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB DEN05LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA142.md): Shea Vans RV6A · Glendo, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N985JS · Substantial damage
  > failure of the nose gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA147.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2005 · N124SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during landing, which resulted in an overrun, a loss of directional control, and a nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA05LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA157.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Ponte Vedra, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2005 · N9954U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane being ditched in a marsh.

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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") = 2005
  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=2005

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