# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, 1994

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 NYC95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA044.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gr. Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1994 · N4497X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed with excessive airspeed which resulted in a long landing, runway overrun, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA021.md): Piper PA-18 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1994 · N5285J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA058.md): Cessna 177 · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N29400 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA046.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1994 · N2127D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor (CFI) misjudged the flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, structural ice, windshield ice, darkness, and the lack of visual cues for the pilot to land.
- [NTSB NYC95FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA033.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N2949Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's descent below the published minimum circling altitude, and his failure to execute the published missed approach procedure during a night IFR instrument approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA95FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA023.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1994 · N9420J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in instrument flight conditions during an instrument approach, resulting in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the…
- [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 NYC95LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA236.md): Piper PA-28-180C · Nunda, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1994 · N9235J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to assure that an adequate runway length was available.
- [NTSB FTW95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA029.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1994 · N2166U · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA019.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N6464J · Substantial damage
  > inaccurate planning by the pilot which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable landing site for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA024.md): Mooney M20C · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1994 · N6958V · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent landing gear retraction by the pilot flying the aircraft. A factor was inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA018.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1994 · N8760F · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's loss of airplane control during the landing flare as a result of his inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed corrective action over his presolo student's control inputs.
- [NTSB LAX95LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA013.md): Stan G. Hallam RV-6 · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1994 · N93SJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poorly planned approach, his failure to maintain the proper airspeed and descent rate, and his failure to perform the necessary remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX95LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA010.md): Beech C-23 · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1994 · N60054 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, improper in-flight decision, and his failure to attain the proper climb airspeed during the initial takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall. The student pilot's lack of total experience,…
- [NTSB BFO95LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA003.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N8908J · Destroyed
  > The loss of partial engine power due to the failure of the right magneto's nylon gear on the rotating magnet and the low compression in the number three cylinder.
- [NTSB FTW95LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA010.md): Winn RV-6A · Marble Falls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1994 · N600CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB FTW95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA007.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N5996X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA182.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1994 · N3024M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor is the pilot's improper landing flare.
- [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 MIA94LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA210.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Panama City Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N53925 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the banner.
- [NTSB ATL94T#A02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94T%23A02.md): Cessna 172Q · Louisville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 30, 1994 · N96960 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW94LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA280.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Trinidad, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N5372T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB ANC94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA124.md): Piper PA-18 · Glenallen, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N13900 · Destroyed
  > Airspeed not maintained. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB BFO94LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA149.md): Mooney M20G · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N3916N · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: faulty fuel quantity gauge/system.
- [NTSB BFO94LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA145.md): Mooney M-20B · Marion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N778R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance which resulted in the throttle cable becoming disconnected from the carburetor.
- [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 NYC94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA158.md): Stulp Starduster SA 300 · Ottawa, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N2091 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance which resulted in a corroded gascolator fuel screen restriction fuel flow and resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI94LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA268.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lone Rock, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N6205J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway.
- [NTSB FTW94LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA259.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Booneville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1994 · N7276W · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point not obtained due to excessive airspeed during the approach and landing.
- [NTSB MIA94WA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94WA189.md): Piper PA28-180 · Great Inagua, Turks & Caicos Islands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 1994 · N7184W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI94LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA259.md): Stugart Vans RV-6 · Carthage, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1994 · N29PT · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing and unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA143.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N8453B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA245.md): Mooney M20C · Macon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1994 · N6327Q · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's decision to land on a closed runway under construction. A factor associated with the accident is the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC94LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA084.md): Piper PA-20 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N6066D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged clearance from a bush.
- [NTSB NYC94LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA114.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Ellisburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1994 · N5839P · Substantial damage
  > A fuel or fuel system problem that was probably related to the pilot/owner's failure to assure proper maintenance and/or inspection of the airplane before flight. A factor related to the accident was: soft terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX94LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA275.md): Mooney M20C · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N6959U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain the proper takeoff speed. Factors are the high density altitude and the crosswind.
- [NTSB BFO94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA122.md): Beech C23 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N9313S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, resulting in a hard landing and a subsequent collapse of the nose gear. Also causal to the accident, was the student pilot's improper raising of the wing flaps during the landing flare.
- [NTSB BFO94LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA106.md): Mooney M20C · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1994 · N6679U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude until the published approach fix. Factors related to the accident was pilot fatigue, low ceilings, obscuration, and fog.
- [NTSB SEA94LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA145.md): Mooney M20C · Wamsutter, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N711LP · Substantial damage
  > Clearance not maintained. A factor to the accident was: transmission wire.
- [NTSB ATL94FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA116.md): Mooney M20C · West Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N6879U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout because of spatial disorientation. Factors were low ceilings and the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI94LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA187.md): Beech C-23 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N18893 · Substantial damage
  > Improper preflight planning and preparation by the pilot-in-command which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the delay in emergency procedures by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB ATL94LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA112.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Summerdale, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N53819 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW94LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA186.md): Donner Pitts S-1 · Alvarado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1994 · N34PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA174.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N2331M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's misjudging compensation for wind conditions. Factors were tailwind, and wind information confusing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA126.md): Christen Industries Husky · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N103TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condiitons. The wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA123.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N86980 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA164.md): Beech B23 · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1994 · N4016T · Substantial damage
  > a hard landing as a result of the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor associated with the accident is the student pilot's improper flair.
- [NTSB NYC94LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA076.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1994 · N8454N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensattion for wind conditions. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO94LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA076.md): Piper PA-28-160 · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1994 · N5855W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattention to the mixture control which was inadvertently placed in the idle cut-off position by the passenger and resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor is the pilot's inadequate planning.
- [NTSB LAX94LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA202.md): Mooney M20-C · Page, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N6524U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots to assure that ample fuel would be available to reach the airport. The generator failure and an inoperative fuel quantity gage were contributing factors.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1994
  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&year=1994

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