# 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 ERA12IA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA459.md): Socata TB10 · Pawtucket, RI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N189TB · No damage
  > The in-flight separation of the propeller blade tip due to a fatigue fracture.
- [NTSB ANC12LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA075.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2012 · N7154Z · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of a propeller tip due to an unauthorized and undocumented propeller repair.
- [NTSB WPR12LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA325.md): Cessna 177 · Gooding, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N30753 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after encountering an unexpected wind gust during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA406.md): Piper PA-24 · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2012 · N6580P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA425.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2012 · N449FL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine and engine systems or during postaccident operational testing of the engine.
- [NTSB CEN12LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA384.md): Peterson-Feder-Splinter Starduster TOO · Lake Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2012 · N76NP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power on takeoff due to a stuck intake valve on the No. 2 cylinder.
- [NTSB CEN12CA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA380.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2012 · N721SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA12LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA394.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ocilla, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2012 · N9238J · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the No. 2 cylinder connecting rod due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA337.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Put-in-Bay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2012 · N2434M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point at the proper speed, his failure to initiate a go-around, and the airplane’s inadequate climb gradient after the aborted landing, which resulted in impact with the trees.
- [NTSB CEN12LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA336.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Zahl, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2012 · N88095 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain airplane control after a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA345.md): Shepard Jimmy D JR Pitts S1D · Port Richey, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 2012 · N360MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct aerobatic flight at a low altitude, which resulted in a collision with the water.
- [NTSB CEN12LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA308.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2012 · N4595T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA348.md): Mooney M20C · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N2610W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA339.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2012 · N86917 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of the wheel brakes immediately after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA12FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA319.md): Cessna 177B · Honesdale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2012 · N34539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot pitching the airplane to an excessive nose-up attitude during an aborted landing, which resulted in increased induced drag, diminished airspeed, and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of a sedating…
- [NTSB WPR12CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA166.md): Mooney M20B · Rosamond, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2012 · N74518 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s selection of an empty fuel tank prior to departure.
- [NTSB ERA12CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA277.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Georgetown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2012 · N9518J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after engine start.
- [NTSB WPR12LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA161.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Casper, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2012 · N30997 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failed piston pin plug, which resulted in engine oil contamination and subsequent oil starvation. Contributing to the loss of power was the failure of maintenance personnel to identify contaminants…
- [NTSB ERA12LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA253.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Margaret, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N7309W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA194.md): Cessna 177B · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N30770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA128.md): Beech 76 · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2012 · N6697L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during descent while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA110.md): Beech C23 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2012 · N5205M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA158.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Osborn, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2012 · N4824L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to conduct low-level passes above a residence and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude.
- [NTSB ERA12FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA163.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Thomasville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2012 · N1352T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an approach in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR12CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA083.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2012 · N4297S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA143.md): Cessna 177A · North Vernon, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2012 · N3435T · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA12LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA145.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Brewster, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2012 · N7648P · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR12LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA076.md): Piper PA28 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2012 · N4175V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because impact damage precluded determination of the preaccident functionality of the braking and steering systems.
- [NTSB CEN12LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA126.md): Aviat A1 · Somerset, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2012 · N127AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff planning/preparation, which resulted in the airplane impacting a snow drift during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA134.md): Maule M-5-180C · River Ranch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2012 · N171GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA116.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lebanon, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2011 · N994NC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the right tank and OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the fuel valve and…
- [NTSB CEN12FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA115.md): Beech 19A · McArthur, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2011 · N33SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA12LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA117.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2011 · N790GK · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper installation and lubrication of the bushing on the right main landing gear truss assembly, which resulted in the landing gear not locking in the down position.
- [NTSB WPR12CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA061.md): Grumman AA5 · Furnace Creek, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2011 · N28870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN12LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA103.md): Beech C23 · Watertown, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2011 · N6717K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR12LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA052.md): Beech 76 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2011 · N23852 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear during the turn off the runway due to the failure of the A-frame assembly.
- [NTSB WPR12LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA051.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N2163N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN12FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA072.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Perryville, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2011 · N7746W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB ANC12TA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12TA008.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 11, 2011 · N88417 · Substantial damage
  > Ice accretion in the main landing gear wheel brakes, which prevented the main landing gear wheels from rotating on landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA12LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA070.md): Cessna 172RG · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2011 · N5095V · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly, which prevented the landing gear from extending.
- [NTSB CEN12FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA043.md): Hawker Beechcraft 76 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2011 · N6018U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed above the air minimum control airspeed (Vmca), which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to follow published procedures to…
- [NTSB WPR12FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA020.md): Piper PA-44-180 · St. Paul, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2011 · N3062H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unable to see the other aircraft to avoid a collision.
- [NTSB ERA12LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA048.md): Beech C23 · Columbia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2011 · N89MH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA044.md): Aviat A-1 · Wolverton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2011 · N93HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll due to momentary pain.
- [NTSB ERA12CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA020.md): Cessna 177B · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2011 · N34218 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive airspeed during final approach and his delayed decision to abort the landing, resulting in the in-flight collision with trees during the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN11CA682](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA682.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N991TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN11CA647](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA647.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2011 · N9513C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct a go-around due to his excessive airspeed while on approach to land, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA636](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA636.md): Mooney M20C · Kokomo, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2011 · N9266M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power following takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA632](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA632.md): Piper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Long Lake, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2011 · N902CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete the prelanding checklist, which resulted in the landing gear wheels not being retracted for the water landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA678](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA678.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2011 · N9430J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s diminished climb performance due to the pilot not leaning the engine mixture enough prior to takeoff in high density altitude conditions and at nearly maximum gross takeoff weight.

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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=14

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