# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, 2004

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 LAX05LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N32034 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to divert to an alternate airport in a more timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was an inaccurate fuel gauge.
- [NTSB MIA05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA042.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N294PA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Piper 181 to apply his parking brake when stopped awaiting departure and his failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in his airplane rolling forward and colliding with the Piper 201 which was awaiting departure.
- [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 MIA05LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Milton, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2004 · N7510W · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper fuel selector position.
- [NTSB CHI05CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA039.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2004 · N3575X · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the muddy terrain and the vegetation.
- [NTSB NYC05CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA023.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Appomattox, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2004 · N33061 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude.
- [NTSB IAD05CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA018.md): Piper PA 28-181 · York, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2004 · N720GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his decision to depart from a rain-soaked runway with strong quartering tailwinds, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI05LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA030.md): Hedge Bede-4 · Omaha, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N435BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall and spin, while on approach to land. Contributing factors were the airplane's low altitude and low airspeed at the time of loss of control.
- [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 LAX05LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA027.md): Cessna 172RG · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2004 · N6140R · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear extension system component failure resulting in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB ANC05CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA012.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N86901 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was deep crusted snow.
- [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 DFW05CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA024.md): McCulloch J2 · Camden, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N62SJ · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the engine exhaust stack for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA011.md): Piper PA-28 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N9284J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the wet runway surface and rain.
- [NTSB CHI05LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA015.md): Strissel Pitts S1S · Liberal, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2004 · N230SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatic flight maneuvers resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA001.md): Aviat A-1 · Winifred, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N79795 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI05CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Marion, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2004 · N7841N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors to the accident were the encountered turbulence, the gusting wind conditions and the airport hangar.
- [NTSB CHI05CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA001.md): Piper PA-23-180 · Beatrice, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2004 · N173DC · Destroyed
  > The loss of right engine power undetermined reasons. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power at a low altitude and below the single engine best rate of climb airspeed (Vyse), and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the subsequent forced…
- [NTSB MIA05CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA002.md): Robinson R-22 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N220CK · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's excessive descent rate during landing, resulting in a hard landing, and the tail boom being severed.
- [NTSB NYC04FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA220.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Avondale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N54397 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL04CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA196.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N41985 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulting in an overrun and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC04CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA119.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N3002T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a premature liftoff and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with the runway.
- [NTSB ATL04CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA193.md): Cessna 177 · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2004 · N29650 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight and his improper in-flight decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA04LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA195.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N43779 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the parked airplane while taxiing. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB LAX04CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA321.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N22XM · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and main rotor rpm, and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the CFI's diverted attention.
- [NTSB ATL04CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA186.md): Cessna 172RG · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N948SM · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a hydraulic line for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and malfunction of the landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN04FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA134.md): Mooney M20D · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2004 · N1907Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, and the rough and uneven runway surface.
- [NTSB IAD04CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA042.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N7573P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's deliberate delay of rotation during the takeoff roll, and his subsequent loss of directional control.
- [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 LAX04FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA301.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Malibu, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2004 · N53879 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC04LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA187.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Phillipsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N6311P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA202.md): Piper PA-24 · Rockville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2004 · N5769P · Substantial damage
  > The restriction of airflow in the carburetor due to a foreign substance blockage of the venturi. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB NYC04FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA179.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Exton, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2004 · N91075 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting a residence. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience.
- [NTSB LAX04CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA279.md): Aviat A-1B · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N268DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The misjudged landing flare and the crosswind were factors.
- [NTSB DEN04LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA105.md): Mooney M20C · Escalante, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N6773U · Substantial damage
  > the improper installation of an oil pan quick-drain fitting resulting in the loss of engine oil, failure of the engine, and subsequent impact with terrain following an attempted forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a…
- [NTSB IAD04IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04IA032.md): Aviat A-1A · Fryeburg, ME · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N4674L · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA183.md): Beech C23 · Morrilton, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2004 · N48DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles.
- [NTSB ATL04CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA145.md): Cessna 172 RG · Fernandina, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N6321R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB ANC04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA071.md): Christen Industries Husky A-1 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N9591C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during the ensuing aborted landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's speed and distance.
- [NTSB CHI04CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA169.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Mankato, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N88089 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to initiate the flight given the crosswind wind condition. Additional causes were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. The crosswind and the runway light…
- [NTSB ATL04FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA139.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N9578C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and the subsequent collision with a building.
- [NTSB CHI04FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA157.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N6698P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to takeoff. Additional causes were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during his attempt to…
- [NTSB MIA04LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA097.md): Gulfstream American AA5B · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N4516V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number three cylinder exhaust valve which resulted in the partial loss of engine power. The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulted in an overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX04CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA238.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Anza, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2004 · N9009J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude and speed, which resulted in an undershoot and a collision with a berm. Also causal was the control interference from the passenger.
- [NTSB CHI04CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA154.md): Mooney M20C · Golden, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2004 · N3911N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The trees were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX04CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA236.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2004 · N39678 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. The pilot's failure to use flaps and his landing at an airport with a runway shorter than he expected is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX04CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA224.md): Cessna 177B · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2004 · N7PP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB FTW04FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA144.md): Aviat A-1 · Harwood, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N623KD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX04LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA206.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Carson City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N7584W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB LAX04FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA207.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Wittmann, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N4144C · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/spin while maneuvering the airplane with a dual student.

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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") = 2004
  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=2004

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