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

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 CEN26LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA220.md): Aero Commander 112 · Fabens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 6, 2026 · N27007 · Substantial damage
  > On June 6, 2026, at 0900 central daylight time, an Aero Commander, N27007, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Fabens, Texas. The private pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN24LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA003.md): Cessna 172 · Arlington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2023 · N397ES · Substantial damage
  > A reported loss of engine power during the landing approach due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN23LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA159.md): Cessna 172S · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2023 · N478SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around resulting in abnormal contact with the runway pavement and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA170.md): Cessna 172 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2022 · N857CP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN22LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA164.md): Mooney M20E · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 31, 2022 · N21BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s sudden cardiac event, which resulted in incapacitation, uncontrolled taxi after landing, and collision with a stationary parked airplane.
- [NTSB CEN21LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA078.md): Vans RV4 · Sadler, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 7, 2020 · N423WH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA419.md): Cessna 172S · San Marcos, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2020 · N108VK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The F1 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the lower altitude Cessna while on final approach for landing. Contributing to the accident were the restrictions to pilot visibility inherent to low- and high-wing airplanes, and both pilots’ failure to recognize the…
- [NTSB GAA19CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA119.md): Cessna 172 · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2018 · N17SJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a sign.
- [NTSB CEN16CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA319.md): Cessna 172S · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2016 · N544SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA092.md): Cessna 172R · Sulfur Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2016 · N72AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12FA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA425.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2012 · N8308Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right landing gear to fully extend, due to a combination of corrosion, inadequate lubrication, and a misadjusted gear-down limit switch. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension…
- [NTSB CEN12LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA253.md): Bumford-Royer Christen Eagle II · Pearland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N80BH · Substantial damage
  > A loose B nut on the fuel inlet line due to maintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque on the nut at an unknown time, which resulted in a fuel leak and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA299.md): Claus Rodney L Christen Eagle II · San Angelo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2011 · N38RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain sufficient altitude to recover from a low-level aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN11CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA158.md): Cessna 172S · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2011 · N348ME · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA288.md): Smysor Kevin Velocity · Katy, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N45YV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control following an in-flight failure of the propeller.
- [NTSB DEN08LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA119.md): Shannon Kevin RV-8 · Valera, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N184KS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a forced landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall, following a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mismanagement of fuel and the low altitude at…
- [NTSB DFW08CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA033.md): Cessna 172R · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N172GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA007.md): Cessna 172R · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2007 · N24547 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06IA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06IA171.md): Mooney M20J · Beaumont, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2006 · N5662M · Minor damage
  > The improper installation of the propeller governor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA004.md): Cessna 172 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2005 · N94JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [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 DFW05FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA185.md): Mooney M20J · Saginaw, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2005 · N5670M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW04FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA206.md): Mooney M20J · Olney, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N1050W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW04LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA123.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA-40 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2004 · N89SE · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilot's to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision between the two airplanes.
- [NTSB FTW04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA004.md): Colliander RV-8 · Van, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2003 · N27JW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, rain, and fog.
- [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 FTW02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA123.md): Halfacre Velocity · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2002 · N355BH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the landing flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA108.md): Mooney M20F · Grapeland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2002 · N9530M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the #2 connecting rod cap separating from the connecting rod. A contributing factor was the limited forward visibility due to oil on the windscreen.
- [NTSB FTW01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA090.md): Mooney M20J · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N4498H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain a proper glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane's impact with terrain short of the runway. Contributory factors were the open baggage door and the pilot's diverted attention to the open door.
- [NTSB FTW00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA060.md): Cessna 172R · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N8292 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the gust of wind.
- [NTSB FTW98LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA207.md): Schrack Starduster TOO · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1998 · N5462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper descent rate which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA235.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Whitewright, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1997 · N8326S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. A factor was the dirt bank (terrace).
- [NTSB FTW97LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA086.md): Mahan Starduster II · Atlanta, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1997 · N45227 · Substantial damage
  > improper maintenance by unknown person(s), which resulted in the failure of the throttle cable and a substantial loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA357.md): Mooney M20J · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1996 · N4538H · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power when the magneto disengaged from the engine. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA150.md): Lewis-Starduster SA300 · Wills Point, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N5649 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW91FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA089.md): Steen Skybolt JW5 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N124J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to perform refueling and maintain airspeed above vs (stall). A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA112.md): Mooney M-20F · Aledo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N6873V · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, in as much as the performance data was not used by the pilot in command. Factors were the high density altitude, inadequate airspeed, and premature liftoff.
- [NTSB FTW88DRG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRG10.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Lampasas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 31, 1988 · N8209H · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced a partial loss of engine power during cruise, while on a night, VFR, cross-country flight. He attempted to spiral down to an airport for an emergency landing but reported that he became disoriented and attempted to land downwind,…
- [NTSB FTW82DA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA206.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N1233L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power was experienced during takeoff and a forced landing was made on a road. As the pilot was landing, a car pulled out on the road ahead of the aircraft. While manuevering to the right to avoid the car, the right wing struck a road sign…
- [NTSB FTW82DA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA082.md): Starduster II · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 1, 1982 · N2361 · Substantial damage
  > During a slow roll to the left, the aircraft developed a high rate of descent. The roll was completed just before ground impact which demolished the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW78DQG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DQG21.md): Mooney M20 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1978 · N201DC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FPA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPA03.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1977 · N6185L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FQG75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FQG75.md): Skybolt JJ-1 · Canyon, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 29, 1976 · N46J · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76DQG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG15.md): Skybolt JJ-1 · Canyon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1975 · N46J · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'TX' 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=TX

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