# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 SER A&C: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction

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 NYC08LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA018.md): Blair Skybolt · Guntersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N1UU · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the right tailwheel control link spring from the right control arm of the tailwheel, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB MIA06LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA091.md): Cessna 172R · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N417FR · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the elevator control for an undetermined reason, which required excessive forward pressure on the…
- [NTSB DFW05CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA219.md): Cessna 172R · Springtown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N93AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to shut down the engine. Contributing factors were the failure of the oil pressure switch and the lack of a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB LAX05LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA270.md): Prescott Aeronautical Pusher · Redding, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N43PP · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight separation of the propeller for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA154.md): Glassic Composites SQ-2000 XL · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N10736 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW03LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA173.md): Apex CAP 10B · Gladewater, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N80DD · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left wing, which resulted from progressive compressive fractures in the upper wooden spar cap. Contributing the accident was the difficulty in performing adequate inspections of the spar caps in an attempt to detect the compressive…
- [NTSB ATL03FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA064.md): Cessna 172S · Monroe, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N219ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedence of the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in the overload failure of the horizontal stabilizers, followed by the overload separation of the right wing and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX03FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA065.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Westlake Villag, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N56484 · Destroyed
  > a fatigue crack in the propeller hub due to the inadequate design location of the grease fitting and the chamfering process.
- [NTSB MIA02LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA166.md): Beech C24R · Olar, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N6698D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute the proper remedial action for hydraulic leak fumes in the cockpit, and his decision to perform an immediate precautionary landing to a vacant field, resulting in collision with a tree. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB NYC02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA071.md): Cirrus Design SR-20 · Lexington, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2002 · N244CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in this accident were the undetermined failure of the turn coordinator, as reported by the pilot, and the instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ATL02IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA065.md): Beech C24R · Greenville, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2002 · N6753L · Minor damage
  > An overload failure of the nose gear assembly for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01IA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA047.md): Cessna 172S · St. Cloud, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2000 · N582SP · Minor damage
  > the fatigue failure of the propeller blade during the initial takeoff climb. The failure was a result of a material defect, which occurred during the manufacturing process and the manufacturers failure to detect the defect.
- [NTSB DEN01LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA014.md): Mooney M20J · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2000 · N201JP · Substantial damage
  > the total failure of the left main gear strut during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the 6-foot high snow bank that the airplane impacted when it left the runway.
- [NTSB MIA99LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA127.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1999 · N959DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to failure of the main landing gear, and partial electrical system failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA078.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1998 · N2994P · Substantial damage
  > inadequate clearance and fretting wear of the fitting/beam attachment to the angle/top beam, due to inadequate design, which resulted in fatigue and subsequent failure of the fitting/beam attachment ear.
- [NTSB IAD96FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA126.md): Aerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N2HT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's utilization of airspeeds greater than the manufacturer recommended maneuvering airspeeds which exceed the design limits of the airplane and resulted in the subsequent failure of the wing spar.
- [NTSB ATL94LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA070.md): Mooney M20J · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1994 · N4780H · Substantial damage
  > Was the loose throttle cable, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine did not produce full power. A factor was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine.
- [NTSB CHI94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA054.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1993 · N66CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors related to the accident were: the dark night, the pilot's lack of recent night experience, and the failure of the airplane's electrical system.
- [NTSB SEA93LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA172.md): Beech 76 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N3692X · Substantial damage
  > Jamming of the nose landing gear assembly and the pilot-in-command not maintaining the proper glidepath during the nose gear up landing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA067.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1993 · N81529 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to follow emergency procedures to ensure that the gear was locked. A factor related to the accident was the total electrical failure and the construction site located beside the runway.
- [NTSB ATL91LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA144.md): Beech C24R · Morrisville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N6713P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear uplock cylinder which precluded extension of the landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA90LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA103.md): Swing Velocity RG · Wimauma, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1990 · N125V · Substantial damage
  > Delamination of a portion of one of the wooden propeller blades at a knot, resulting in severe vibration and necessitating a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA058.md): Beech C24R · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N66336 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI89FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA009.md): Mooney M20J · Ludington, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N58155 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command failed to maintain proper altitude utilizing basic flight instruments while experiencing a loss of gyro instruments.
- [NTSB NYC86LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA208.md): Beech C24R · Hartford, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1986 · N6637E · No damage
  > The Beech 24R pilot noticed a build-up of a substance on the windshield. He also experienced a problem controlling the propeller. He said upon landing he could not judge forward visibility and flared high (30-40 ft). The pilot reported that the aircraft…
- [NTSB LAX86FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA278.md): Beech C24R · Meyers, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1986 · N66287 · Destroyed
  > With a density altitude of about 8400 ft, and an aircraft near its max certificated gross weight, the plt & 3 pax departed on rwy 18. During takeoff either the pilot's door was not closed or it came open. The open door degraded the acft's climb performance.…
- [NTSB MIA86LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA043.md): Lake LA4-200 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1985 · N2969P · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that while on a flight from marco island FL, to ocean reef FL, he heard a loud bang and elected to land at Homestead general arpt. Upon landing he found the left muffler had seperated from the acft, struck the propeller and was driven through…
- [NTSB DEN84FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA042.md): Mooney M20J · Bismarck, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1983 · N1151N · Substantial damage
  > The plt of N1151N reported that the departure arpt had some drifting snow which caused the r brake to freeze after takeoff. When the acft was landed, the r tire slid until it wore thru, then deflated. The plt stopped the acft on the rwy, informed tower psnl…
- [NTSB FTW84LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA025.md): Beech C24R · Prairie Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N23PS · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that about 15 min after takeoff, the radio & navigation equpment quit working. He decided to return to the arpt to land. However, when he tried to extend the gear, he could not get a safe gear down indication. There was heavy traffic, so he…

## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41511')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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