# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 SER A&C, CA

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 WPR25LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA219.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Hollister, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2025 · N551SG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The departing pilot’s failure to see and avoid the landing airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a mid-air collision.
- [NTSB WPR24FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA287.md): Pitts S1 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 25, 2024 · N42JF · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR23LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA357.md): Cessna 172R · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2023 · N17274 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a bounced landing and impact with the airport’s windsock.
- [NTSB WPR22LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA327.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2022 · N6150V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s premature retraction of the landing gear during a go-around, which resulted in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA269.md): Cessna 172R · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2021 · N996RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing following a partial loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction and hampered visual function.
- [NTSB WPR21LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA171.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Twentynine Palms, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 21, 2021 · N2989P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to inadequate ignition from cracked spark plugs and a failed magneto.
- [NTSB WPR21LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA148.md): Mooney M20J · Alturas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2021 · N9146Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of airplane control and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA282.md): Cessna 172 · Edwards Air Force Base, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2019 · N106ED · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined event, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ANC18FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA028.md): Mooney M20J · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2018 · N9133Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while departing in instrument meteorological conditions, moderate turbulence, and low-level wind shear, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR18CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18CA059.md): Cessna 182 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2017 · N698MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow ground control instructions and to see and avoid ground obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA113.md): Mooney M20E - NO Series · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2015 · N11LV · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of all three landing gear during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA014.md): Cessna 172S · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2014 · N612SP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR14FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA348.md): Cliff Starduster II SA300 · Placerville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2014 · N411TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in gusting wind conditions following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal…
- [NTSB WPR14CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA095.md): Hallendorf Tom RV 6 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2014 · N6888 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA269.md): Graves SH-2F · Montague, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2013 · N15GG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident testing and examination, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin.
- [NTSB WPR11FA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA424.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N80033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff with reduced engine power, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined…
- [NTSB WPR11FA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA403.md): Beech A23-24 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2011 · N5779V · Substantial damage
  > The student’s and flight instructor’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR11LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA361.md): Beech 76 · Perris, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N6718X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and the resulting encounter with an aerodynamic stall. Also causal were the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and preflight inspection, his failure to ensure the pitch trim was positioned correctly for…
- [NTSB WPR11CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA341.md): Cliff Starduster II SA300 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N411TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to not follow the designated taxiway, and failure to maintain clearance from a sign.
- [NTSB WPR11FA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA268.md): Trusty Thorp T-18 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2011 · N851LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during cruise flight, which resulted from his impairment or incapacitation due to multiple medical conditions and sedating medication.
- [NTSB WPR11FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA182.md): Piper PA-28RT · Cherry Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2011 · N355LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued flight in an area of low ceiling and visibility, which resulted in a collision with mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA134.md): Bal-Air Inc/Wayne John K Christen Eagle · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2011 · N17AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR10CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA475.md): Cessna 172S · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2010 · N172CY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a bounce and hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA037.md): Socata TB200 · Edwards, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N3052N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB WPR10CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA020.md): Mooney M20J · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N1084Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glide path and failure to maintain clearance from the airport perimeter fence during the landing approach.
- [NTSB WPR09LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA307.md): Gunnoe Velocity · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N92VA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake due to a restricted brake rotor and subsequent brake fluid line failure as a result of inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR09LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA254.md): Mooney M20J · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N4718H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA222.md): Cessna 172R · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N354ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX08CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA006.md): Aviat A-1 · Arroyo Grande, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N9620Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance on the approach that led to an undershoot and inadequate obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB LAX06CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA297.md): Mooney M20J · Temecula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N1157N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA260.md): Sicheneder Pitts S1S · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2006 · N22JF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC06LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA035.md): Claypool RV-6A · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2006 · N428BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing, the collapse of the nose landing gear, and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA103.md): Harwood Kenneth Lancair 360A · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2006 · N15KH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power caused by the separation of the number three cylinder due to the improper torque on the hold down nuts.
- [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 LAX05CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA275.md): Cessna 172S · Edwards AFB, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2005 · N106ED · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged flare and inadequate recovery technique from the subsequent bounces.
- [NTSB LAX04LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA320.md): Hebb Avid Magnum · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2004 · N970JH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while using crossed controls, which led to a stall.
- [NTSB LAX04FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA300.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Oroville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N1238L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water's surface, which resulted in his dragging of the right wing pontoon during low-altitude flight. The glassy-surfaced water was a contributing factor to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX04CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA262.md): Manoucher Lancair 360 Mkii · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2004 · N360MA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the airplane's distance/speed which resulted in an overrun. A contributing factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX04CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA173.md): Piper PA34-200 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2004 · N74SA · Substantial damage
  > the CFI 's failure to correctly reconfigure the right engine fuel selector, resulting in a total loss of power to that engine. Also causal was the CFI's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane and an adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane…
- [NTSB LAX04LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA169.md): Stanley Glasair SH-2 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2004 · N309TS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the #3 cylinder piston and connecting rod for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX04CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA155.md): Jerry Garrison Christen Eagle II · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2004 · N796L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain proper runway alignment and maintain clearance from a sign due to his inadequate visual lookout. Factors in the accident were crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA027.md): Piper PA 28-161 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N39494 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of the other airplane's inadvertent application of the rudder pedals rather than the brakes, which resulted in the collision with the Cessna 172R.
- [NTSB LAX03LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA213.md): Mcanally Glasair JM-1 · Hollister, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N104JM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow the checklist and apply the electric fuel pump prior to takeoff, which resulted in vapor lock.
- [NTSB LAX03CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA203.md): Mooney M20J · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N1156N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [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 LAX03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA029.md): Mooney M20J · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N1072N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB LAX02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA092.md): Cessna 172S · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2002 · N327ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong landing runway due to his failure to correctly interpret wind indicators, which resulted in his landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX01FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA023.md): Mooney M-20J · Wheaton Springs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N40VF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and attempted VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA002.md): Zdybel Glasair FT · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1999 · N711FZ · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the owner/builder's improper installation of the fuel selector valve, and, his failure to placard the operating positions of the valve handle.
- [NTSB LAX97FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA272.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1997 · N8227Q · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid high voltage power lines, while coping with a lack of engine power during a go-around in a high density altitude condition. Factors relating to the accident were: high density altitude that resulted in a normal reduction…

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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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41511'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41511&state=CA

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