# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN15LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA412.md): Guisinger Gary G Baby Belle · Stuart, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2015 · N135PA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tail rotor driveshaft for reasons that could not be determined due to the mechanically and thermally deformed fracture surface.
- [NTSB ERA15LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA356.md): Piper PA-24 · Stratford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2015 · N7708P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA15CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA240.md): Piper PA 28-180 · DeFuniak Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2015 · N7215W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA15CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA239.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2015 · N1417X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed control during the landing in gusty wind conditions, resulting in an abnormal runway contact, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA248.md): Cessna 177B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N13HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA237.md): Piper PA 28-181 · American Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2015 · N7963C · Substantial damage
  > The low flight time pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and an off-airport landing in rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA217.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N8740E · Destroyed
  > The engine's inability to produce full-rated power due to wear on internal engine components, which resulted in a loss of altitude and subsequent landing on uneven terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owner's failure to maintain the engine…
- [NTSB CEN15LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA309.md): Cessna 172RG · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2015 · N6511V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left landing gear actuator for reasons that could not be determined because the actuator was not made available for examination.
- [NTSB WPR15LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA209.md): Mooney M 20G · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2015 · N9152V · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach for landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA149.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Novato, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2015 · N9069J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch control which resulted in a bounced landing, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA137.md): Piper PA 24 · Charles City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2015 · N5152P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA192.md): Roberts Super Bear · La Grande, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N92MJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA128.md): Beech C23 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2015 · N24022 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering to land at night, which resulted in a collision with terrain/objects. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of oversight by ATC; failing to insure that the fully operational VASI…
- [NTSB WPR15LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA180.md): Mooney M20C · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2015 · N7887V · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the exhaust tube at a weld joint due to erosion and corrosion, which resulted in a subsequent in-flight fire.
- [NTSB GAA15CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA108.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5B · Springhill, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N74304 · Substantial damage
  > Unintentional collision with a deer during landing in dusk visual conditions.
- [NTSB ERA15LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA225.md): Piper PA44 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N2163F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear upper drag link knee bolt due to reverse-bending fatigue, which was likely preceded by excessive bearing wear due to reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA15CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA103.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Steele, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2015 · N56074 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with objects while attempting to abort the landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA066.md): Cessna 177B · Roxboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2015 · N1102C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement and maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA15LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA190.md): Mooney M20C · Winchester, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N9680M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weight and balance and performance planning, including his decision to take off with more passengers than permitted, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB GAA15CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA050.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Deer Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2015 · N7374W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA207.md): Cessna 177B · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2015 · N30981 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, the nosewheel tire bursting, and a subsequent porpoise and nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR15LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA132.md): Beech B23 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2015 · N7628R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA011.md): Piper PA18 - 150 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2015 · N4785F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA009.md): Beech 76 · Juda, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2015 · N6700D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a loss of engine power enroute.
- [NTSB CEN15CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA165.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2015 · N3575X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-receiving-instruction's excessive pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall shortly after liftoff and the subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's decision to have the flight…
- [NTSB ERA15LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA142.md): Piper PA28 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2015 · N2122K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB WPR15CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA107.md): Piper PA28 - 180 · Garfield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2015 · N7928W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN15CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA153.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Asherton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2015 · N7181S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB CEN15FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA092.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Vaughn, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2014 · N2558M · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA085.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2014 · N771MM · Substantial damage
  > A main rotor stall due to low rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA15CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA064.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Athens, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2014 · N7422W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with power lines while on final approach.
- [NTSB CEN15CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA055.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Strasburg, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2014 · N2204Q · Substantial damage
  > The exhaustion of the fuel supply resulting in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN15FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA051.md): Mooney M20C · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N6466U · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to fly to the destination airport and into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his controlled flight into mountainous terrain during a snow storm.
- [NTSB ERA15FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA049.md): Mooney M20C · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2014 · N6581U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were abnormal engine operation due to improper…
- [NTSB WPR15LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA008.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2014 · N32150 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat after takeoff and during the climb.
- [NTSB CEN15CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA013.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2014 · N2817X · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC14CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA090.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2014 · N2976M · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14LA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA520.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2014 · N7026J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm during a pinnacle approach, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the approach given the helicopter's weight…
- [NTSB ERA14LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA440.md): Piper PA 28-180 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2014 · N15833 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR14FA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA362.md): Cessna 177B · Neihart, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2014 · N34880 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude in turbulent conditions over mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to traverse the mountainous area with the airplane over…
- [NTSB CEN14LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA472.md): Ohlgren Brent E RV-6A · Marshalltown, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N419B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's misjudgment of the amount of fuel onboard prior to flight.
- [NTSB ERA14LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA404.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N9095J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the fuel supply and fuel vent systems.
- [NTSB ANC14CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA067.md): Cessna 175 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N7119M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent inflight collision with terrain during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the checklist, resulting in an improper propeller…
- [NTSB ERA14LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA402.md): Thibault Michael L RV4 · Polk Township, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2014 · N62632 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB CEN14TA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14TA421.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Sulphur, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 2014 · N4286T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s fuel supply, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA374.md): Cessna 172 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N5276U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA460.md): Aviat Husky · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N776BC · Substantial damage
  > The student rated pilot's inadvertent flight control input resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the right wing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA362.md): Piper PA28 · Venice, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N8826C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN14LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA388.md): Cessna 177B · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2014 · N5511B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA364.md): Cessna 177B · Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N18509 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in a touchdown near the departure end of the runway, a runway excursion, and collision with trees.

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41514'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41514&page=11

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