# 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 ATL02FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA051.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N7345W · Destroyed
  > The flight's encounter with isolated severe to extreme turbulence that resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA02LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA040.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2002 · N7004P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to tie down the aircraft prior to hand propping the engine. Factors were a fence, trees, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB NYC02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA057.md): Beech BE-23 · Point Pleasant, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2002 · N18325 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer while landing at dusk. A factor in the accident was the dusk light condition.
- [NTSB SEA02FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA035.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Silver City, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2002 · N7507G · Substantial damage
  > Both the pilot/owner and the FAA inspector pilots' failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during a practice auto rotation landing which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot/owner's application of excessive anti-torque pedal during…
- [NTSB FTW02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA075.md): Piper PA-28 · Berryville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2002 · N32194 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB CHI02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA072.md): Beech 23 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2002 · N841KS · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and the CFI failed to take remedial action.
- [NTSB DEN02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA022.md): Cessna 175 · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N7693M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during take off roll.
- [NTSB LAX02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA066.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Groveland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2002 · N3624R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning and improper weather evaluation.
- [NTSB IAD02LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA025.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Oxford, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2002 · N3997R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed aborted landing and his failure to attain obstacle clearance. The pilot's misjudgment of distance is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA026.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Renton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2002 · N7185A · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that adequate altitude/clearance above the ground was maintained during hovering flight, resulting in an inadvertent ground contact and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. A factor was the flight…
- [NTSB IAD02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA023.md): Mooney M20C · Martinsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2001 · N6779U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ATL02FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA026.md): Mooney M20C · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N6953V · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting from fuel system blockage and improper maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA047.md): Beech 95 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2001 · N1016T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to complete and verify the prelanding checklist and extend the landing gear, which resulted in the gear-up landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA037.md): Mooney M20C · Netarts, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2001 · N5774Q · Destroyed
  > Reason for occurrence undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA046.md): Piper PA-28-180 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2001 · N7844W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control following his misjudged landing flare and hard touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA033.md): Beech B95 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2001 · N2012C · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the check pilot's failure to completely configure the airplane for a single engine go-around in a timely way.
- [NTSB MIA02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA019.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Deland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2001 · N85TT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA020.md): Mooney M20C · High Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N6753U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the aircraft when it collided with a fence during the landing…
- [NTSB NYC02FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA025.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2001 · N3672R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and subsequent forced landing. Factors were the carburetor icing condition, night conditions, trees, and the pilot's impairment from ingestion of an over-the-counter antihistamine.
- [NTSB DEN02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA009.md): Esbenshade Starduster Too SA300 · Evans, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N6925 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the wires. A contributing factor was the trees the airplane struck while the pilot was attempting to regain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ATL02FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA008.md): Piper PA-28-181 · McEwen, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N43334 · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiated a VFR flight into known IMC conditions which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the low ceilings.
- [NTSB MIA02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA013.md): Beech C23 · Athens, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N24697 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the ailment of the airplane on the active runway, inadvertently taking off from a parallel taxiway, and subsequently departing the hard surface into a 40 foot drop off. A factor in this accident was a dark night, and the pilot's total…
- [NTSB CHI02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA014.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N4879L · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining control of the airplane during an attempted go-around. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB NYC02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA017.md): Beech B95A · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2001 · N919Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA009.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2001 · N2987Z · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Bellanca pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his improper brake usage.
- [NTSB LAX02FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA008.md): Brock Thorp T-18 · El Mirage, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2001 · N42KB · Substantial damage
  > the corrosion and fatigue failure of the tail wheel fork.
- [NTSB SEA01LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA177.md): Cessna 172RG · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N6515R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures.
- [NTSB CHI01LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA330.md): Colonial C-2 · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2001 · N273B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear shock strut.
- [NTSB SEA01LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA168.md): Cessna 172RG · Carbonado, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N44EF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to utilize carburetor heat resulting in a loss of power and consequent descent into trees and terrain. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA304.md): Beech C23 · St. Helen, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N9310S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed which resulted in a premature lift-off and subsequent stall/mush. A factor to the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB CHI01FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA298.md): Spears RV-6 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2001 · N910RS · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the impairment due to marihuana.
- [NTSB LAX01FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA274.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N8098W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain and obstruction clearance altitude while maneuvering in a non-standard visual approach to land. The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude and distance from the airport was due to impairment by alcohol. Factors…
- [NTSB CHI01LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA274.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Union, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N8424W · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the crankshaft as a result of fatigue and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made and the subsequent gear collapse.
- [NTSB FTW01LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA181.md): Zacharius Acroduster I · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2001 · N6614R · Destroyed
  > the mechanic's inadequate inspection which resulted in the undetected corroded rudder cable and its subsequent failure during aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB MIA01LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA210.md): Mooney M20C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2001 · N78933 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the mechanic who installed the carburetor after overhaul to safety the throttle linkage at the carburetor per an Airworthiness Directive resulting in separation of the throttle linkage and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing…
- [NTSB CHI01LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA266.md): Grumman AA-5B · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N4545T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the approach and landing, and his failure to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the trees at the approach end of the runway and the sand/gravel pit that the airplane traveled into.
- [NTSB NYC01LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA194.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Milford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N55205 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the number two connecting rod for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA130.md): Cessna 172RG · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N401TA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate, and his improper inflight planning/decision to attempt to cross mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude. Contributing factors were the downdraft and the pilot's total lack of experience in mountain…
- [NTSB NYC01LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA200.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2001 · N4915L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factor’s in this accident were a wind gust and the rocks located off the left side of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC01LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA182.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mattituck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N17AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX01LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA254.md): Watkins Velocity · Winslow, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N222RW · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number three cylinder head from the barrel resulting in a loss of engine oil during flight. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the rough uneven ground of the forced landing site.
- [NTSB SEA01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA135.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N4231T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action while on final approach. The encounter with wake turbulence was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW01LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA165.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2001 · N8454W · Substantial damage
  > the non-certificated pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI01FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA204.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2001 · N8955J · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's alcohol impaired decision making. Additional factors were the trees and night.
- [NTSB LAX01LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA239.md): Johansen/Thiessen RV-6A · Jackpot, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2001 · N246RV · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA120.md): Cessna 172Q · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N66076 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing. A contributing factor were the adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA230.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Nixon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N8638V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his misjudged distance/speed during landing rollout. Factors were the tailwind condition and the downhill landing area.
- [NTSB LAX01LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA226.md): Mooney M20C · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2001 · N311X · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a perimeter roadway vehicular traffic sign due to the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate visual lookout while taxiing from landing. A contributing factor was the lack of sign conspicuity.
- [NTSB MIA01LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA172.md): Robinson R-22B · Garner, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N7119D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the terrain while maneuvering, resulting in a collision with the terrain, and subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB CHI01LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA187.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N8210Z · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point exceeded, all of the available runway not used, and aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot mistaking the taxiway for the runway, the pilot not performing a…

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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=28

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