# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, 2005

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 DFW06CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA070.md): Beech C23 · Eureka Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2005 · N2251L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and his delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB CHI06FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA057.md): Piper PA-28-180 · La Vista, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2005 · N9072J · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot not maintaining aircraft control and not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain during takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, night conditions present, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX06LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA068.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hopland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2005 · N3953R · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the low clouds.
- [NTSB MIA06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA040.md): Beech BE23 · Palatka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2005 · N7657R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC06LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA045.md): Beech 23 · Chaplin, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2005 · N7631R · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [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 LAX06CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA050.md): Mooney M20A · China Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2005 · N6004X · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB NYC06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA038.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2005 · N6858P · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the helicoil by the non-certificated mechanic, and the inadequate inspection of the installation by the certificated mechanic.
- [NTSB LAX06CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA052.md): Beech C23 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2005 · N6005X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's abrupt flare and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.
- [NTSB CHI06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA040.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Marshall, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N3619R · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of engine power in descent due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered and the night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA034.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2005 · N3425R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and improper fuel management by the pilot while on approach. Contributing factors were the low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered during an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA016.md): Cessna 177 · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N821KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to activate the carburetor heat during approach resulting in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI06LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA031.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N2241P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement. Factors to the accident included the pilot's impairment due to alcohol, the FAA's inadequate oversight when it issued the pilot a second class medical certificate,…
- [NTSB ATL06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA013.md): Beech BE-76 · Greer, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2005 · N3873X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway, and the collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW06CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA018.md): Piper PA28A · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2005 · N828MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear tire assembly.
- [NTSB CHI06CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA035.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Imperial, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N3428R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI06LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA005.md): Cessna 172RG · Union City, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N6085R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to perform a preflight weather evaluation which led to his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his spatial disorientation. The low ceilings and the dark night were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI06CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA002.md): Creed RV-4 · Mitchell, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2005 · N149KC · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper installation of the air filter assembly which resulted in foreign debris inside the carburetor. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed.
- [NTSB CHI06CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA007.md): Beech C23 · Higginsville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2005 · N9738L · Substantial damage
  > The airport operator's failure to properly mark the runway construction project, the exposed lip at the runway end, and the pilot's failure to obtain NOTAM information prior to the flight. A factor was the inadequate marking of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL06CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA002.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Pageland, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2005 · N6922T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain flying speed during the go-around, which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX05CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA301.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2005 · N8103X · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI05CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA265.md): Aviat A-1B · Drummond Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2005 · N7QR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions, his failure to perform a go-around, and he flared improperly. Factors included the downdraft and the shoreline.
- [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 LAX05CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA291.md): Robinson R22 · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2005 · N8348T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the collective control while attempting to free the right skid, which induced a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB LAX05FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA290.md): Cessna 172RG · Avalon, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2005 · N9636B · Destroyed
  > an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN05CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA135.md): Aviat A-1B · Sheridan, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2005 · N477DK · Substantial damage
  > pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI05CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA258.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Fertile, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2005 · N291ND · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX05CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA297.md): Beech C23 · Jiggs, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2005 · N9331S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with a downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC05FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA140.md): Cessna 177A · S. Hackensack, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2005 · N30491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment from prescription medication.
- [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 CHI05CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA247.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N8103V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in his inability to properly flare the airplane and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA155.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N88432 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA135.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Hancock, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N6617P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ground. A factor in the accident was the downdraft wind condition, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA05CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA151.md): Cessna 177B · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N34329 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an on ground collision with a runway light and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC05LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA134.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Erie, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N7534W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion on approach, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN05FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA125.md): Cessna 177B · Centennial, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2005 · N35166 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, in that he failed to maintain a steady state climb rate to a safe altitude and continued flight towards visible weather that obstructed his chosen route of flight, and his failure to maintain terrain…
- [NTSB LAX05LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA261.md): Mooney M20C · Oro Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N6330Q · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the inaccuracy of the cockpit fuel gages which read 1/4 tank when empty.
- [NTSB CHI05CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA215.md): Rosner Acro Sport II · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N89CJ · Substantial damage
  > The airplane nosed over during landing as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane when he applied excessive braking.
- [NTSB DEN05CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA120.md): Cessna 172RG · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N5136R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the crosswind, the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions --- allowing the airplane to touch down without being properly aligned with the runway --- and the flight…
- [NTSB CHI05CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA208.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Willard, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2005 · N6846J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane overran the runway and hit a utility pole due to the pilot's delayed decision making and his failure to execute a go-around. Contributing factors included the exessive airspeed during the final approach, the high density altitude, the…
- [NTSB ANC05CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA114.md): Cessna 170B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2005 · N6946C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions, which resulted is a loss of directional control during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB MIA05FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA139.md): Mooney M20C · Natchez, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N6555U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in complex…
- [NTSB LAX05LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA247.md): Beech B23 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2005 · N6121N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC05CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA109.md): Maule MX7-180 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2005 · N185DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. A factor contributing to the accident was soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA245.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Oroville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2005 · N87008 · Substantial damage
  > a binding and/or activation of the brakes that lead to an inadvertent nose over. The underlying root cause of the brake binding/activation could not be determined.
- [NTSB IAD05LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA107.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2005 · N9018Y · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the intermediate tailrotor driveshaft, which resulted in a loss of directional control at a hover.
- [NTSB LAX05LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA241.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Beaumont, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2005 · N629AP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to an inadvertent stall/mush. The pilot's delayed decision to release the banner was also causal.
- [NTSB IAD05LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA105.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Copake, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2005 · N7767N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA103.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Denton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2005 · N4797L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA118.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Elyria, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2005 · N9233J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb, as reported by the pilot, for an undetermined reason which resulted in a collision with 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2005
  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=2005

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