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

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 CEN24LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA075.md): Beech C23 · Mansfield, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2024 · N9729L · Destroyed
  > The nose landing gear collapse and postimpact fire due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA068.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Reserve, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2022 · N321GD · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA089.md): Piper PA28 · Bossier City, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2020 · N55168 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s decision to conduct a flight during night instrument meteorological conditions and his loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s use of an amphetamine and his attention…
- [NTSB CEN20LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA282.md): Robinson R22 · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2020 · N7186K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA199.md): Piper PA28 · Pineville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N6461J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s inability to gain sufficient airspeed after takeoff due to it being at or over its maximum gross weight, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at or over its maximum…
- [NTSB CEN16LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA338.md): Cessna 172 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2016 · N984RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue a descent during a night visual approach a for landing which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility and pilot's disregard of the PAPI indications that the…
- [NTSB GAA15CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA108.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5B · Springhill, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N74304 · Substantial damage
  > Unintentional collision with a deer during landing in dusk visual conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA207.md): Cessna 177B · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2015 · N30981 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, the nosewheel tire bursting, and a subsequent porpoise and nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN14TA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14TA421.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Sulphur, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 2014 · N4286T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s fuel supply, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA282.md): Cessna 172RG · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2013 · N5219U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand starting the engine and the failure of the brass tie down hook.
- [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 CEN10LA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA476.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Winnfield, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N9507J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA086.md): Hoover Frank RV-8 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2009 · N17325 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN10LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA080.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2009 · N7230W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA028.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hammond, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N4750L · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's in-flight mismanagement of the available fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tank position, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the low ceilings and the prevailing dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA221.md): Beech C23 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2004 · N9714Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA135.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Many, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2004 · N21131 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA138.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1998 · N7998W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after noting the low fuel quantity indication, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA039.md): Cessna 175 · Arnaudville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N9437B · Substantial damage
  > a cracked fuel line, which allowed air to enter the line and lead to fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A related factor was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [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 FTW91LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA167.md): Cessna 177B · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1991 · N34980 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a complete preflight inspection which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB FTW90FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA170.md): Air & Space 18A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N6132S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to follow published takeoff procedures.
- [NTSB FTW90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA082.md): Cessna 177A · Leesville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N30327 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the rough tree covered terrain in which the forced landing was performed and the bright night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA054.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1990 · N3712X · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel. A factor related to the accident was: inadequate design of the fuel system drains, which prevented an adequate preflight of the fuel system.
- [NTSB FTW89LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA032.md): Mooney M20C · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1988 · N6444U · Substantial damage
  > The airplane was on an IFR flight plan but was in VFR conditions when the communications radios failed. Pilot used hand held transceiver, but communications were not satisfactory. Pilot elected to continue to destination but did not declare an emergency nor…
- [NTSB FTW84LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA334.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Woodworth, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1984 · N8304D · Substantial damage
  > The plt approached an unfamiliar area at less than 500 ft AGL and landed on an abandoned drag race strip about 3 miles from the dest airp. Directional control was lost very shortly after touchdown when the acft collided with dirt piles on the surface of the…
- [NTSB FTW84LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA248.md): Piper PA-28-181 · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1984 · N2130J · Substantial damage
  > The flt instructor stated that the 17 hr student plt was on a supervised solo flt when the accident occurred. The student was landing on rwy 18 with a wind from 220 degrees at 6 KTS. The student was unable to maintain directional control and the acft traveled…
- [NTSB FTW84LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA029.md): Mooney M20D · Ama, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · N6611U · Destroyed
  > After takeoff the plt made two low passes over the rwy, & was turning to make a third when the acft struck trees.
- [NTSB FTW81FRD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRD19.md): Pitts S1C · Leroy, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 11, 1981 · N70ST · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FRD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRD29.md): Piper PA-28 · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1979 · N9301J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DRJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DRJ06.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Ferriday, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1977 · N53828 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FRD27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRD27.md): Piper PA-28 · Church Point, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1976 · N57312 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DRD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRD23.md): Mooney M20C · Meraux, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1975 · N9206M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRJ31.md): Piper PA-28 · Many, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1975 · N1467T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRD32.md): Aero Comdr 100 · Simmesport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1975 · N4018X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRD21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRD21.md): Piper PA-28 · Lockport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1974 · N5413S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DRJ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DRJ27.md): Mooney M20C · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1974 · N7898V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FRJ38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FRJ38.md): Beech B23 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 30, 1973 · N6102N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FRD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FRD19.md): Beech B23 · St.Francisvlle, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 3, 1973 · N7614R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DRD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRD03.md): Beech B23 · Abita Sprgs, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1972 · N4025T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DRD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DRD19.md): Piper PA-28 · Merryville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1972 · N7736W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRD15.md): Mooney M20C · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1970 · N6717N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FRD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRD14.md): Beech B23 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1970 · N6113N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70DRJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70DRJ08.md): Piper PA-28 · Hornbeck, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1970 · N7723N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0129.md): Piper PA-28 · St.Martinville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1969 · N4916L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0457.md): Piper PA-28 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1969 · N9754J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0290.md): Piper PA-28 · Natchitoches, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1968 · N6541J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0457.md): Mooney M20C · Slidell, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 7, 1967 · N78996 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0397.md): Piper PA-28 · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1966 · N7866W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0080.md): Piper PA-28 · Dubach, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1966 · N9041J · Destroyed

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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" = 'LA' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41514&state=LA

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