# 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. Page 34 of 104 · 5,181 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW97FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA269.md): Mooney M20C · Sarepta, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N777TU · Substantial damage > The pilot's impairment (drugs) resulting in his becoming disoriented and the ensuing loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the inaccurate navigation chart. - [NTSB CHI97FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA196.md): Mooney M20A · White Bear, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N8394E · Destroyed > pilot incapacitation due to a stroke. - [NTSB CHI97LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA180.md): Cessna 172RG · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1997 · N6280R · Substantial damage > the pilot inadvertently executed a wheels up landing. - [NTSB ATL97LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA089.md): Cessna 175A · Panama City Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1997 · N6844E · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to account for the reduced braking effectiveness on the wet/grass airstrip, which resulted in an overrun and encounter with a ditch. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain weather information before… - [NTSB CHI97LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA175.md): Beech C23 · Wamego, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N6535R · Substantial damage > inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight and ultimately fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the powerlines and the parachutists over the runway. - [NTSB CHI97LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA148.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N8872J · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper starting procedures and failure to set the parking brakes. - [NTSB MIA97LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA163.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Yakkama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N7931P · Substantial damage > a complete loss of engine power due to the separation of the connecting rod bolts, resulting in a forced landing and impact with a tree. A factor in this accident was improper installation of the rod bolts by a mechanic. - [NTSB CHI97LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA130.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N8309L · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of the aircraft's speed and runway distance available. Factors were an off-field ditch and a tailwind condition. - [NTSB SEA97FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA105.md): Cessna 182 · Clinton, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N5434B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Inadequate prior arrangements for formation flight by the pilot-in-command of the Cessna 182, N5434B, and his subsequent failure to see-and-avoid the Piper PA-28R, N5270T. Factors were: the Cessna pilot's visibility of the Piper impaired by the sun;… - [NTSB MIA97LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA156.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wilgrove, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N3976R · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing short of the intended destination airport. - [NTSB ANC97LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA073.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Togiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1997 · N86801 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to properly compensate for crosswind conditions. The crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC97LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA057.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N333HT · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight, and a foreign object (can) that became jammed under the rudder pedal, which resulted in an inadvertent activation of the right brake. - [NTSB FTW97LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA157.md): Beech BE-95 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1997 · N2702Y · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main gear due to improper repair by the company maintenance personnel. - [NTSB NYC97FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA069.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Farmingville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N4400T · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Related factors were: excessive fuel consumption rate, and obstructions (trees and house) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB SEA97LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA078.md): Cessna 177B · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1997 · N35034 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors relating to the accident include: a blown (failed) nose tire, and soft terrain beside the runway. - [NTSB ATL97LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA051.md): Maule MXT-7 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N97SS · Substantial damage > inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The crosswind, the pilot's lack of experience in crosswind conditions, and the proximity of trees were related factors. - [NTSB FTW97WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97WA133.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Tejupilco, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 16, 1997 · N5968F · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA124.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N4860T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to remove completely ice/frost from the wing, impeding the airplane's aerodynamic performance. Factors were wing contamination by frost and ice. - [NTSB LAX97LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA095.md): Cessna 172RG · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1997 · N80138 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot in command to follow the airplane's before landing checklist and verify the landing gear was fully extended before landing. Factors in the accident were anxiety and diversion of the pilot's attention due to fuel gauge readings. - [NTSB MIA97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA061.md): Beech C23 · Lincolnton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1997 · N2236L · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper use of flaps and failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around. - [NTSB NYC97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA032.md): Cessna 172RG · Stamford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N4829V · Destroyed > inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate fuel supply of fuel. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors. - [NTSB FTW97LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA060.md): Mooney M-20G · Saginaw, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N6868N · Substantial damage > The driver of the vehicle's failure to maintain clearance from the taxiing airplane. A factor was the dark night light condition which resulted in the driver's delayed visual identification of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA027.md): Lake LA-4 · Gallipolis, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N7632L · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a hangar and parked aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's encounter with rain, sleet, snow, and… - [NTSB MIA97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA032.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sugarloaf Key, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1996 · N9545J · Substantial damage > a complete loss of engine power due to a disconnected connecting rod cap. - [NTSB FTW97LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA041.md): Cessna 172RG · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1996 · N9520B · Substantial damage > The failure of the main landing gear pivot gear assembly. - [NTSB CHI97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA014.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N1178X · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB FTW97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA026.md): Piper PA-28C-180 · Sterling, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1996 · N9020J · No damage > improper starting procedure used by the airport employee. Factors relating to the accident were: the inoperative starter, and failure of the pilot to seek proper assistance. - [NTSB IAD97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA010.md): Bellanca BL28 · Ledbetter, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1996 · N5029G · Substantial damage > the pilot's delay in executing a go-around, and his failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. - [NTSB LAX97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA004.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ely, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N6614J · Destroyed > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude stalling, while turning toward an emergency landing area. A factor related to the accident was: the high density altitude condition. - [NTSB MIA96FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA233.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1996 · N8803J · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning/decision for electing to continue the flight after observing that the fuel gauges indicated empty. Contributing to the accident was an improperly adjusted economizer jet and an out of adjustment float. Also… - [NTSB CHI96LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA346.md): Beech B23 · Viroqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N66338 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the rough uneven terrain. - [NTSB LAX96LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA336.md): Pitts S-1S · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N230MP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot of N230MP inadequate visual lookout while landing on a runway occupied by another known aircraft. A factor in the accident was the procedure to allow simultaneous landings by aircraft on the same runway. - [NTSB ANC96LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA146.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N8648V · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The adverse weather condition was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA321.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Grant City, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1996 · N8456W · Substantial damage > low oil level which resulted in the partial loss of engine power, the pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency, and the hay bale. Factors relating to this accident were the owner/pilot mechanic's failure to comply with… - [NTSB CHI96LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA315.md): Beech C-23 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1996 · N18780 · Substantial damage > the instructor pilot delayed the remedial action and failed to maintain adequate supervision. The slow airspeed maintained by the student pilot was a factor. - [NTSB ANC96LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA124.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1996 · N7797B · Substantial damage > An engine failure due to an eroded engine piston. Factors in the accident were unsuitable terrain for a forced landing and improperly timed magnetos. - [NTSB SEA96LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA189.md): Piper PA-18 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1996 · N8109Y · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the landing area (driveway) during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the selection of an unsuitable area for landing, the reported turbulence during landing, and an encounter with a rock… - [NTSB NYC96LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA165.md): Piper PA-28-181 · West Kingston, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1996 · N8121K · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during the approach to land, and his failure to go around while there was still sufficient runway remaining, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with trees. The lack of natural lighting at… - [NTSB LAX96LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA302.md): Beech B23 · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N6087N · Destroyed > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate fuel management and failure to reposition the fuel selector to a tank containing adequate fuel. The power lines were a factor. - [NTSB FTW96LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA343.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N2559R · Substantial damage > maintenance personnel's improper engine overhaul procedures resulting in the installation of the rocker arms in reversed positions, which led to improper lubrication and binding of the exhaust valves. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the… - [NTSB SEA96LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA184.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N28765 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to verify whether the flaps had raised, the resultant premature lift-off, and trees on the adjacent golf course. - [NTSB ANC96LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA119.md): Aviat A-1 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · N54JK · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind. - [NTSB IAD96LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA123.md): Cessna 172 RG · Union Bridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N6169R · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB LAX96LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA273.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1996 · N87107 · Destroyed > a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW96LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA304.md): Beech 76 · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1996 · N6708A · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculation, and his failure to properly identify the area of intended landing as an airport. A factor was the misrouting of the fuel line by unknown persons. - [NTSB FTW96LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA306.md): Smith RV4 · Mandeville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1996 · N83FS · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI96FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA237.md): Piper PA-12 · Roselle, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N25JP · Destroyed > the pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around, while there was restricted rudder movement and the banner was still attached to the airplane, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were: the… - [NTSB LAX96LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA268.md): Mooney M20C · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N6715N · Substantial damage > animals on the runway. A factor was the dark night. - [NTSB LAX96LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA264.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lanai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1996 · N4319J · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel planning and failure to refuel the aircraft prior to initiating a 280-mile over water nonstop leg of the flight. - [NTSB LAX96LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA257.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N2931V · Destroyed > the CFI's delayed remedial action by not preventing the airplane's departure from the runway, and his failure to maintain airspeed sufficient to avoid stalling during an attempted low altitude climbing turn. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41514&page=35 ## 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=34 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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