# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, AZ

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA281.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 29, 2026 · N9062J · Destroyed
  > On July 28, 2026, about 1949 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-180, N9062J, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chandler, Arizona. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…
- [NTSB WPR26LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA128.md): Cessna 177 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 15, 2026 · N178DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC26LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA016.md): Cessna 177B · Rocky Junction, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 22, 2026 · N12984 · Substantial damage
  > On February 21, 2026, 1746 Mountain standard time, a Cessna 177B airplane, N12984, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rocky Junction, Arizona. The pilot and passenger sustain minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB WPR25LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA044.md): Aviat A-1B · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2024 · N705AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR24LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA051.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 5, 2023 · N9166J · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the engine cowling right side latch pin and fasteners, which resulted in the partial separation of the engine cowling during flight.
- [NTSB WPR24LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA038.md): Beech 95 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2023 · N2024C · Substantial damage
  > Aeroelastic flutter of the rudder control surface during the takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in the fracture of the rudder trim control rod end in flight.
- [NTSB WPR23LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA201.md): Cessna 177B · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2023 · N34713 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to restricted fuel flow resulting from foreign object debris in the fuel flow transducer.
- [NTSB WPR23LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA148.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 9, 2023 · N9366J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR22FA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA361.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Sahuarita, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 28, 2022 · N74349 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control following a separation of the aileron carry-through cable.
- [NTSB WPR22LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA190.md): Co-Z Development Cozy Mark IV · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2022 · N44CZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure to install the correct fuse in the landing gear circuit.
- [NTSB WPR21LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA020.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2020 · N7405W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB WPR20CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA138.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2020 · N15756 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a pole, and a subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR20CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA052.md): Piper PA28 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2019 · N924PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB CEN20FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA034.md): Mooney M20C · Flower Pot, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 8, 2019 · N5557Q · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the visual flight rules flight into an area of forecast instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control. Contributing was…
- [NTSB GAA19CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA084.md): Piper PA28 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N5668W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the approach, which resulted in impact with a fence and terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA274.md): Piper PA28 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2018 · N430PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR18LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA003.md): Borom Marcus P Long EZ · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N966EZ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the controller's failure to provide adequate traffic information, issue necessary…
- [NTSB WPR17LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA068.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2017 · N7095A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for a loss of effective translational lift while turning from an upwind to a downwind condition at a low altitude and low airspeed, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB GAA16CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA404.md): Cessna 177 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2016 · N34867 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect balked landing procedure, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, hard landing, a runway excursion, and nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR16LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA128.md): Beech C23 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2016 · N9246S · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [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 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 WPR14FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA262.md): Mooney M20B · Page, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N74584 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a canyon in high-density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA366.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N9752J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the separation of the exhaust baffling, which resulted in a partial blockage of airflow. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance of the exhaust system.
- [NTSB WPR13LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA351.md): Stribling RV4 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2013 · N70AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR13CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA316.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2013 · N436PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's and the flight examiner's distracted attention.
- [NTSB WPR13LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA203.md): Hoffman RV-4 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2013 · N194BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s suicidal act.
- [NTSB WPR13FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA169.md): Mooney M20A · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2013 · N6018X · Substantial damage
  > The manufacture and installation of a nonstandard part by unknown maintenance personnel to compensate for a bent, misaligned crankshaft propeller flange, which resulted in the improper clearance of the bearings on the crankshaft journal, a loss of oil…
- [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 WPR11CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA357.md): Cessna 175 · Greer, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N9402B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR11FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA145.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2011 · N910PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the flight task and environment while maneuvering to maintain sufficient altitude with rising terrain in dark night conditions and the flight instructor's improper decision to practice in an area…
- [NTSB WPR10CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA400.md): Beech C23 · Wenden, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2010 · N9761L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate bounced landing recovery and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA172.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2010 · N428PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to attain and maintain adequate airspeed while demonstrating a soft-field takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA418.md): Cessna 177 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N30715 · Destroyed
  > An on-ground fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA410.md): Piper PA28 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N424PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR09FA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA400.md): Piper PA-24 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N6304P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway at a high density altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR09LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA383.md): Beech 76 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2009 · N83ER · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear enhanced side brace assembly.
- [NTSB WPR09FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA309.md): Beech B95 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N912T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart when ill and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a return to the airport, likely because of his physical illness and drug impairment.
- [NTSB WPR09CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA238.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Globe, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N8401W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA099.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2009 · N5117L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delay in remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR09CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA003.md): Beech 76 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N6013X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind wind conditions and terrain induced turbulence.
- [NTSB SEA08CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA208.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2008 · N926EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in a high density altitude high gross weight condition that exceeded the takeoff performance capability of the helicopter. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm was also causal. Contributing factors were…
- [NTSB SEA08FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA187.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N5316L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff in high density altitude conditions that resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB LAX08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA147.md): Beech B-23 · Bagdad, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N4026T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind weather conditions and the rocky terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA126.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2008 · N331MD · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action that resulted in ground contact and a rollover.
- [NTSB LAX08CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA075.md): Beech C23 · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2008 · N9374S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the flare. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA08CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA026.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2007 · N3656R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident included the gusty crosswind condition and the taxiway sign.
- [NTSB LAX07CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA226.md): Beech C23 · Taylor, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2007 · N6005X · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing that resulted in a hard landing and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB LAX07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N4925L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX06LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA257.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2006 · N7059S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to reverse direction. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, that exceeded the helicopter's performance capability, and the rising mountainous…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' 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 ('41514'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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