# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, 2007

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 DEN08LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA041.md): Mooney M20C · Phillipsburg, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2007 · N63LH · Destroyed
  > Total loss of engine power due to contamination of the carburetor, total blockage of the fuel inlet screen, and partial blockage of the fuel lines and fittings. Contributing to the accident were the dark night light conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB DEN08CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA034.md): Godwin, David P Sorrell SNJ-7 · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2007 · N74SR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA029.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2007 · N274ER · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear aft trunnion attach fitting due to overload during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA08CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA026.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2007 · N3656R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident included the gusty crosswind condition and the taxiway sign.
- [NTSB NYC08FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA020.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N8155C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' improper in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB LAX08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA016.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N7188S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper execution of low rotor rpm procedures. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, failure to guard the throttle, and failure to take immediate remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC08CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fairview, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N7751N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI07CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA304.md): Beech C23 · Carrollton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N9793L · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor ice and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing which caused the airplane to nose over. Weather conducive to carburetor icing was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC07LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA233.md): Temco GC-1B · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N2455B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which was the result of a blocked fuel tank vent.
- [NTSB ANC07LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA106.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N4468Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA240.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2007 · N9285J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Contributing was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB DFW07CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA202.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2007 · N6017P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night.
- [NTSB SEA07CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA268.md): Mooney M20D · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N1229X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. A contributing factor was the pilots impaired performance.
- [NTSB NYC07CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA231.md): Mooney M20C · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N6731U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA197.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N993KC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the v-belt drive system to the main rotor for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was insufficient altitude to perform a successful autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC07CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA218.md): Piper PA-28-181 · N Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2007 · N3063Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with water. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA206.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2007 · N3077Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his speed and distance resulting in an overrun. Contributing to the accident was the wet turf runway and the lack of any information in the pilot operating handbook regarding landing distance on a wet turf runway.
- [NTSB ATL07CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA121.md): Beech BE-76 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2007 · N61265 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CHI07CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA278.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hagerstown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N15425 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an unsuitable runway for takeoff and delayed aborted takeoff. Factors were the wet grass and the fence the airplane impacted and subsequently nosed over.
- [NTSB LAX07LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA268.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N2939J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the left idler gear. Inadequate maintenance installation of the recently installed left magneto was also causal.
- [NTSB NYC07FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA200.md): Beech C24R · Niceville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2007 · N1802N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel quantity.
- [NTSB NYC07IA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07IA194.md): Piper PA-44-180 · New Bern, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2007 · N30521 · Minor damage
  > A failure of the stabilator control cable turnbuckle terminal fitting due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident were the mechanic's inadequate annual inspection, and the aircraft manufacturer's failure to provide adequate information in its maintenance…
- [NTSB DFW07CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA213.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N7906W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during a crosswind landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI07CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA265.md): Mooney M20-C · Hicksville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N6837U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX07CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA232.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N919CA · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB NYC07CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA179.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N284HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing, which resulted in an impact with a tree.
- [NTSB CHI07TA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07TA241.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Elm Springs, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N661FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the rising terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA236.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Berryville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2007 · N5094P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and impacting terrain. A factor in the accident was the dirt embankment.
- [NTSB LAX07CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA226.md): Beech C23 · Taylor, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2007 · N6005X · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing that resulted in a hard landing and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB SEA07CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA205.md): Robinson R22 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2007 · N707WH · Substantial damage
  > An excessive descent rate during a simulated power-off autorotation, and the pilot's failure to initiate corrective action in time to keep the helicopter from impacting the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA215.md): Cessna 172RG · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2007 · N9551B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension procedure prior to landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of the electrical system.
- [NTSB SEA07LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA177.md): Mooney M20C · Price, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2007 · N6713N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while on a night straight-in visual flight rules approach. Factors include a power transmission line about one and three-tenths mile off the approach end of the runway, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB MIA07LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA109.md): Cessna 172RG · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N522GC · Substantial damage
  > Separation of a landing gear hydraulic line at the fitting for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA133.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2007 · N2173S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to simulate an engine failure in the traffic pattern by cutting off fuel to the engine, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA141.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N5231L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff due to lack of airplane climb performance, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL07CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA085.md): Robert J. Jackson RV6-A · Summerville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2007 · N955BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the landing flare, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the runway.
- [NTSB DFW07CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA121.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2007 · N255ER · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine fuel supply line and the separation of the number one cylinder exhaust pipe resulting in an engine fire.
- [NTSB LAX07CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA174.md): Beech 76 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N5090M · Substantial damage
  > the flying pilot's inadequate compensation for the known gusty crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing runway.
- [NTSB DFW07LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA118.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2007 · N28730 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB LAX07CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA165.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Moab, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N8598N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. Also causal was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely way. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX07CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA151.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2007 · N2834U · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate fuel system management.
- [NTSB DFW07CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA101.md): Maule MXT-7-180 · Sierra Blanca, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2007 · N800CP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control as result of the pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI07FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA102.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Viburnum, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2007 · N8969J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were turbulence and icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL07LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA067.md): Piper PA28-181 · New Tazewell, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2007 · N30465 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight from visual meteorological conditions into instrument meteorological conditions, and a low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB DFW07LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA088.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2007 · N854WT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL07CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA062.md): Piper PA-28A-180C · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N4988L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a flat main tire.
- [NTSB ATL07CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA055.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N4330Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures when he failed to jettison the advertising banner prior to his forced landing in water.
- [NTSB LAX07LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA114.md): Mooney M20B · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2007 · N74503 · Substantial damage
  > Oil contamination of the right magneto. Factors were the airplane owner's failure to comply with manufacturer's service bulletins and overhaul porcedures.
- [NTSB NYC07CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA079.md): Beech C23 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2007 · N9150S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's speed and distance during the landing approach.
- [NTSB LAX07CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA098.md): Mooney M20D · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2007 · N6628U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel system management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41514&year=2007&page=2

## 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") = 2007
  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=2007

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