# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC07CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA010.md): Beech BE-23 · Asheville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2006 · N2319L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees. Factors associated with the accident were fog and low ceilings.
- [NTSB SEA07LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA039.md): Averyt Vans RV-4 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2006 · N234RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during performance of a go-around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in flight collision with the ground. A contributing factor was the in-flight loss of a portion of one propeller blade.
- [NTSB DFW07CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA046.md): Cessna 172M · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N172BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during the landing roll resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA043.md): Cessna 172N · Cottonwood Fall, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N4811G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to properly identify the runway environment, and the improper in-flight decision to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB SEA07LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA038.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Blaine, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2006 · N7124D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the unsuitable rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA061.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2006 · N8001H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was mountain obscuration.
- [NTSB LAX07FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA060.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Big Pine, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N9141Y · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate in-flight/planning decision of both pilots to fly up a box canyon at low altitude, and their failure to maintain clearance from the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA044.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cheyboygan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2006 · N5811D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the lanidng.
- [NTSB SEA07CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA034.md): Cessna 172 · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N19698 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors include icy runway conditions and a snow berm adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB MIA07LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA026.md): Lingwall Rebich-Pitts · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2006 · N427RD · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The experimental airplane's pilot inadequate visual lookout while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Piper airplane which was standing with its engine operating in the runup area.
- [NTSB SEA07FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bandon, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2006 · N5618U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control in the traffic pattern for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA045.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N44635 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI07FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA032.md): Cessna 172 · Crookston, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N9850G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Factors were the snow, the low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA030.md): Aviat A-1B · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N74HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the wing striking the ground during the inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL07CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA022.md): Cessna 172N · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N172LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA028.md): Cessna 172N · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2006 · N81HT · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA021.md): Robinson R22 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N2302A · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff resulting in a roll over.
- [NTSB LAX07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA043.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N994HV · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the instructor's failure to arrest the descent, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the inadequate supervision by the instructor. A factor in the accident was the wind shift…
- [NTSB LAX07CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2006 · N8477F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition during the landinf roll which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with a berm.and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA07LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA017.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N2390T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by failing to refuel while en route which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power while on approach to the airport. Rough/uneven terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW07FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA023.md): McCutchan Glasair · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N606MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX07LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA025.md): Olson Vans RV-6 · Rio Verde, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2006 · N606RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while intentionally flying at a low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC07CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA014.md): Cessna 172N · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2006 · N952AC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's improper planning and supervision of the student's solo cross country flight. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX07LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA022.md): Fish Vans RV-6 · Turlock, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2006 · N1198N · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power due to the broken piston rings in the no. 4 cylinder. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB SEA07FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA012.md): Cessna 172M · Escalante, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2006 · N9179D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience of flying on instruments on a dark night and in rainy weather.
- [NTSB DEN07CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA014.md): Champion 7GCB · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2006 · N9867Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA010.md): Alexander Lancair 320 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2006 · N1382Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX07LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA011.md): Morrisey 2150A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2006 · N5114V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a crack in the oil cooler and subsequent loss of engine oil.
- [NTSB LAX07CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA009.md): Finney Thorp T-18 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N467JF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA006.md): Harry D. Miller Midget Mustang 1 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N14HM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB DEN07CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA007.md): Huff Acro Sport I · Delta, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2006 · N511SH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to select a touchdown point a safe distance from the construction crew, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident included the pilot's limited forward visibility when the…
- [NTSB CHI07CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA006.md): Cessna 172N · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2006 · N739XK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to the failure of the nose landing gear. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL07FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA005.md): Beech BE-19A · Gunthertown, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2006 · N6974Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight from VMC into IMC conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA007.md): Cessna 172P · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N97811 · Substantial damage
  > the student's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing. The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight is also causal.
- [NTSB DFW07CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA001.md): Champion Citabria · Slidell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N6379N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI07CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA003.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N275ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty winds and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ATL07FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA002.md): Cessna 177 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N2320Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted takeoff over the allowable takeoff gross weight of the airplane and his failure to maintain airspeed during climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI06CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA274.md): Beech B19 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N1949W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when he noticed the airplane was not on a stabilized final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the hard landing, the subsequent pilot-induced oscillation (porpoise) which resulted in the collapse of…
- [NTSB SEA06CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA190.md): Coltrin RV-6 · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2006 · N566JH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the malfunctioning of the carburetor. A factor was the airplane nosing over due to the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB DFW06CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA212.md): Vans RV4 · Springtown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N7LC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC06CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA133.md): Piper PA-18 · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2006 · N82905 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from rising terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were a downdraft, the pilot's intentional low…
- [NTSB CHI06LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA263.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Prospect Height, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N560DH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the flight crews failure to use carburetor heat and the flight instructor's inadequate planning/decision. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA294.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2006 · N6532L · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, en route fuel consumption calculations, and in-flight decision to continue to the destination instead of stopping en route for fuel.
- [NTSB SEA06CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA181.md): Cessna 172M · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2006 · N29MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain current NOTAMS which resulted in an on-ground collision with a construction berm while landing.
- [NTSB ANC06CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA132.md): Piper PA-12 · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2006 · N105JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll and a nose over. Factors associated with the accident were soft terrain and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC06CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA126.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N3764Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over.
- [NTSB LAX06FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA289.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2006 · N3082P · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB DFW06LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA209.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Krum, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2006 · N50340 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's and ATP's inflight decision to land halfway down the runway and the ATP's delayed decision to abort the landing. A factor was the ATP's excessive airspeed on final.
- [NTSB DFW06LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA208.md): Morton Mustang II · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2006 · N696DM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA218.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Farmingdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N5501A · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate annual inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total failure of the elevator cable during flight, and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.

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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") = 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 ('41508'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&year=2006

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