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

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 CEN27LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA023.md): Cessna 177B · Bolivar, TX · Accident · Limited investigation · Investigation open · Oct 20, 2026 · N30718
- [NTSB CEN26LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA287.md): Mooney M20G · Luling, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 13, 2026 · N6916N · Substantial damage
  > On August 13, 2026, about 1302 central daylight time, a Mooney M20G airplane, N6916N, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Luling, Texas. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN26LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA265.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bulverde, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 20, 2026 · N454MD · Substantial damage
  > On July 20, 2026, about 1340 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N454MD was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bulberde, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN26LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA164.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 14, 2026 · N317HM · Destroyed
  > On April 13, 2026, about 19:19 central daylight time, a Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 airplane, N317HM was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Corpus Christi, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB CEN26LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA144.md): Mooney M20 · Northlake, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2026 · N1374W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN25LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA205.md): Lancair 360 · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 12, 2025 · N77LH · Destroyed
  > On June 11, 2025, about 2145 central daylight time, a Lancair 360 airplane, N77LH, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Fort Stockton, Texas. The airline transport pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN25LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA093.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Spearman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 7, 2025 · N7191B · Substantial damage
  > Improperly torqued intake manifold bolts that allowed unmetered air to enter the engine, resulting in an overly lean fuel-air mixture, eventual failure of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA323.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Cut and Shoot, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2024 · N3591R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around that resulted in an impact with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN24LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA268.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Arcola, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2024 · N1941V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel system gascolator strainer bowl following an annual inspection.
- [NTSB CEN24LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA191.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Dell City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2024 · N11NT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to switch fuel tanks while en route which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN24FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA042.md): Mooney M20C · Plano, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 21, 2023 · N1204X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN24LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA016.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2023 · N6605J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA418.md): Beech C23 · Gonzales, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2023 · N18994 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during go-around due to a failed muffler flame tube, which resulted in an exhaust blockage. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system during the most recent maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN23LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA345.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rosenberg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2023 · N38483 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing and landing overrun at an alternate airport.
- [NTSB CEN23LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA289.md): Mooney M20A · Frankston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2023 · N8335E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA243.md): Beech 95 · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2023 · N99PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary off-field landing.
- [NTSB CEN23FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA164.md): Maule MXT-7-180 · La Porte, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 24, 2023 · N4008J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for an emergency landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR23LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA130.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Gordonville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2023 · N4064X · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue fracture of the nose landing gear scissor link, which resulted in a separation of the nose landing gear piston assembly.
- [NTSB CEN22LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA169.md): Cessna 172RG · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2022 · N5338V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to extend the landing gear and perform a before landing checklist.
- [NTSB CEN22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA077.md): Hughes 269A · Crowley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 14, 2021 · N8827F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during hover, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in an emergency landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA076.md): Aviat A-1A · St. Jo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N111XJ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N7157W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to go-around during the unstable visual approach, which resulted in a bounced touchdown near the end of the runway and the subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA033.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2021 · N7198A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with ‘settling with power’ while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA002.md): Beech B23 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N6996Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN21LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA306.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Pottsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2021 · N181BW · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s degraded performance from the rough, grass runway surface and the pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA214.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Gonzales, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2021 · N28249 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a pole.
- [NTSB CEN20CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA388.md): Maule MX7 · Brazoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2020 · N897DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around from unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA144.md): Robinson R22 · Seymour, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2020 · N7007X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN20FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA012.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Hebbronville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 23, 2019 · N7189D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the spotter helicopter pilot to maintain clearance from the gunner helicopter while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the effects from the pilot’s use of impairing drugs.
- [NTSB CEN19LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA304.md): Piper PA-28D-180 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2019 · N6595J · Substantial damage
  > Misalignment of the fuel selector valve when the right fuel tank was selected, which restricted fuel flow and resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN19FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA170.md): Piper PA28 · Huntsville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jun 14, 2019 · N9754J · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector to the "off" position.
- [NTSB CEN19LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA007.md): Grumman AA5 · Refugio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N81383 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an…
- [NTSB CEN18LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA292.md): Grumman AA5 · Brazoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2018 · N74420 · Substantial damage
  > The propeller blade separation due to a fatigue fracture.
- [NTSB GAA18CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA264.md): Piper PA28 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2018 · N642RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA347.md): Piper PA28 · Pine Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N9494J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude while flying over mountainous terrain in turbulent wind conditions at night, which resulted in a tree strike.
- [NTSB CEN18LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA138.md): Piper PA 24 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2018 · N7386P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN18LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA113.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Deport, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2018 · N3733X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's inadequate maintenance of the fuel caps.
- [NTSB GAA17CA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA417.md): Perner/Pitts S1S · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2017 · N714H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank and yaw control during a go-around.
- [NTSB GAA17CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA274.md): Cessna 177 · Frankston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2017 · N34207 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of runway visibility during landing in rain, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of situational awareness and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA252.md): Maule MX7 · Floydada, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N3035M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly into and land at an area of known widespread high gusting wind, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN17LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA010.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Clarendon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2016 · N5196L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a cylinder piston pin, which resulted in an obstructed oil inlet screen, reduced the amount of oil available to the engine, and led to the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the nonmechanic, who had…
- [NTSB GAA16CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA365.md): Cessna 172RG · Stamford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2016 · N9318B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi for departure.
- [NTSB CEN16LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA225.md): Piper PA 24 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2016 · N5661R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN16LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA249.md): Aero Commander 100 180 · Port Lavaca, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2016 · N3718X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to failure of a connecting rod.
- [NTSB GAA16CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA147.md): Piper PA 28 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2016 · N9309J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB CEN16LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA121.md): Ariosto James J Ariosto Mustang II · Normangee, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2016 · N12JA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning procedures during the flight.
- [NTSB CEN16FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA114.md): Ohlgren RV 6A · Abilene, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2016 · N419B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to his combined use of central…
- [NTSB CEN16LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA040.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Sugarland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2015 · N7058Z · Substantial damage
  > The overspeed of the main rotor system for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN15FA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA422.md): Pierce, Henry Bushby Mustang II · Granbury, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2015 · N929DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA153.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Asherton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2015 · N7181S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate clearance from the trees.

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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" = 'TX' 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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