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

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 CEN23LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA330.md): Cessna 177 · Cortland, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2023 · N30632 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA185.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2021 · N21175 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the rejected takeoff with a left quartering crosswind that shifted to a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN20CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA308.md): Maule MXT7 · Hillsboro, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2020 · N772TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while attempting to avoid a deer during landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN19LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA142.md): Piper PA44 · Centralia, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2019 · N39693 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear to extend for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA18CA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA531.md): Piper PA44 · Centralia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N2204X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor's failure to verify that the landing gear was extended before landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and…
- [NTSB CEN17LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA333.md): Gulfstream American AA 5B · Carbondale, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2017 · N28005 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller due to fatigue as a result of improper installation by unknown maintenance personnel at some point during the life of the propeller.
- [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 CEN09FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA111.md): Lantzair Flyers Lancair 360 · Joliet, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2009 · N3603R · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate flying speed during the night takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control
- [NTSB CHI08CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA283.md): Mooney M20C · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2008 · N5651Q · Substantial damage
  > The non-mechanical loss of engine power due to the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector prior to takeoff and the subsequent fuel starvation during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA273.md): Beech C23 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N6664N · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision and delayed go-around performed by the flight instructor. Contributing to the accident were the student pilot's failure to attain/maintain a stabilized approach.
- [NTSB CHI08CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA181.md): Beech C23 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N6715X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind, and the embankment.
- [NTSB CHI08CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA174.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N4433T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions that resulted in a loss of control during the go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA147.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dixon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N2108N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot improperly raised the flaps during the go-around, did not maintain airspeed, and stalled the airplane. The trees were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA126.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Naperville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N2245M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's excessive airspeed during touchdown, which resulted in the runway overrun.
- [NTSB CHI08CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA079.md): Cessna 172RG · Litchfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N4726V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the static wire. Contributing to the accident were the static wire, the partial loss of engine power due to propeller vibration, and the muddy field in which the forced…
- [NTSB CHI08CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA078.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N554PC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to correct for proper runway alignment during final approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during his subsequent go-around. Contributing to the accident was the dual-student's failure to properly align with the…
- [NTSB CHI06CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA054.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2005 · N2196B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the commercial pilot (dual student) to maintain a proper descent rate and a safe airspeed during the simulated forced landing. Additional causes were the failure of the flight instructor and the dual student to initiate a go-around in sufficient…
- [NTSB CHI05CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA259.md): Dixon RV-4 · Grafton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2005 · N9120Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system, gascolator and carburetor inlet screen. A factor to the accident was the soybean crop.
- [NTSB CHI05CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA248.md): Piper PA-28-180 · McConnell, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N5211L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the attempted takeoff on the soft airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the soft terrain, the corn crop, and the inadequate airspeed achieved during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI05CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA022.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Morris, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N2245M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he failed to assure that the airplane was properly secured prior to hand propping the engine. Factors associated with the accident were the broken tie down rope and the other airplanes which were contacted.
- [NTSB CHI05LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA019.md): Piper PA-24 · Buffalo Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2004 · N6764P · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the engine crankshaft during initial climb after takeoff resulting in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the trees and the highway.
- [NTSB CHI04CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA095.md): Beech C23 · Lake in the Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N6715X · Substantial damage
  > The dual student pilot not maintaining airplane control during the go-around and the flight instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action resulting in the airplane's uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CHI03LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA318.md): Dixon Glasair II · Columbia, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N817CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing factors were the open cabin door, the grass runway and the soft terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI03LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA091.md): Aviat A-1 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N96033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane which resulted in a ground loop. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [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 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 CHI01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA166.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N75238 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the visual approach for landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA033.md): Brantly Helicopter B2B · Salem, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1998 · N2291U · Substantial damage
  > The simulated emergency procedure by the pilot-in-command. Additional causes were the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot-in-command and the inadequate supervision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector. A contributing…
- [NTSB CHI97LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA299.md): Beech C23 · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1997 · N1851Z · Substantial damage
  > an undetermined engine and/or oil system failure that resulted in an oil leak and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was: high vegetation (corn crop) in the emergency landing area.
- [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 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 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 CHI95LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA318.md): Maule M-5 · Belvidere, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N5669P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in failure of each pilot to see-and-avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB CHI95FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA200.md): Cocchi Lancair 320 · Marengo, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N3118J · Destroyed
  > pilot incapacitation due to cardiac arrhythmia (heart attack).
- [NTSB CHI95LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA042.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Carlock, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1994 · N7556W · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the connecting rod bolts.
- [NTSB CHI94LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA325.md): Cessna 172RG · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1994 · N616SF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command (CFI)'s inadequate supervision. Factors were the abrupt flare by the dual student.
- [NTSB CHI94LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA273.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1994 · N3634R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper emergency procedure. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, and the rough, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA347.md): Wells Pitts S-2-S · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N10T · Destroyed
  > the pilot in command continued the aerobatic maneuver too long to effect a safe level off.
- [NTSB CHI93IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA019.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N8068J · No damage
  > The failure of the midway arsa controller to coordinate use of the airspace with the Chicago north local controller which resulted in an operational deviation. A factor related to the incident was the pilot's failure to follow his assigned heading.
- [NTSB CHI92LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA281.md): Cessna 172RG · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N9578B · Substantial damage
  > Main landing gear collapse as a result of the failure of a landing gear hydraulic pump seal.
- [NTSB CHI92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA198.md): Cessna 177B · Dwight, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N35107 · No damage
  > The passenger's inattention to the propeller arc and the pilot's improper procedure in disembarking a passenger while the engine was running.
- [NTSB CHI92LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA111.md): Cessna 177B · Olney, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1992 · N1271C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select carburetor heat in a timely manner, and the total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Related factors are carburetor icing conditions, reduced visibilities in snow, low ceilings, the dark night, and soft terrain…
- [NTSB CHI92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA109.md): Cessna 177BII · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1992 · N35151 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were excessive airspeed at landing and habit interference.
- [NTSB CHI91DEV04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEV04.md): Pitts Special S-1 · Lincoln, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N237V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI91IA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA120.md): Cessna 172RG · West Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1991 · N9592B · Minor damage
  > Failure of the splined shaft on the right main landing gear pivot assembly. A factor related to the incident was inadequate design of the landing gear pivot assembly.
- [NTSB CHI90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA111.md): Cessna 172RG · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N9694B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the instructor to correct a loss of directional control during a landing roll in a timely manner.
- [NTSB CHI90LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA079.md): Cessna 177B · Raleigh, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1990 · N35100 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The unreliable fuel quantity gauge was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE04.md): Cessna 172RG · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 18, 1989 · N9562B · Substantial damage
  > Dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and remedial action not attained by the CFI. A factor related to the accident was: a snow bank adjacent the runway.
- [NTSB CHI89LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA042.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1988 · N8369Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI88LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA031.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Danville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1987 · N5611P · Substantial damage
  > Earlier in the day, the acft was flown from Danville to rochelle, IL. While on a return flt without refueling, the eng began losing power, so the plt moved the fuel selector to the rgt tank (which indcd 1/4 full) & power was restored. However, about 2 min…

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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" = 'IL' 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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