# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, 2008

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 CEN09CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA208.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2008 · N3331R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA104.md): Mooney M20C · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2008 · N1216X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while at cruise altitude for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA100.md): Beech C23 · Linden, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · N2109W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA089.md): Mooney M20G · Sebastian, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2008 · N6871N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA095.md): Beech C23 · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2008 · N60410 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a failure of the mixture control cable housing attachment.
- [NTSB WPR09LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA046.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Monterey, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N2383R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel system management and inflight planning that led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the landing checklist.
- [NTSB CEN09CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA068.md): Brantly B-2B · Cedar Hill, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2008 · N2180U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind. A contributing factor was the gusty conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA067.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2008 · N221DS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare during the practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB WPR09LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA039.md): Brantly B-2B · Camas, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2008 · N2274U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude and airspeed, which precluded making a safe autorotation.
- [NTSB ERA09LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA055.md): American General Acft AG5B · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N1191W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA070.md): Cessna 172RG · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2008 · N6180R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nose-wheel-first landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA051.md): Johnson Leonard G Cozy MK-IV · Osceola, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2008 · N637PS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an obstruction of airflow as a result of the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the landing brake.
- [NTSB ERA09CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA034.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2008 · N4540L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing and while suffering symptoms of vertigo.
- [NTSB CEN09FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA010.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N4257C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff and fly into a thunderstorm.
- [NTSB WPR09CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA003.md): Beech 76 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N6013X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind wind conditions and terrain induced turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN08LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA163.md): Beech C23 · Duncan, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N6714E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident were the improper maintenance to the engine crankshaft, improper reassembly of the engine, and failure to follow the engine manufacturer's overhaul…
- [NTSB SEA08CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA208.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2008 · N926EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in a high density altitude high gross weight condition that exceeded the takeoff performance capability of the helicopter. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm was also causal. Contributing factors were…
- [NTSB NYC08LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA317.md): Sorrell Skybolt · Williamstown, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2008 · N3EG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of improper servicing (removal of preserving fluid) of the engine after it had been returned from storage.
- [NTSB DEN08LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA159.md): Cessna 172RG · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N6416V · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance performed resulting in a jammed nose landing gear door preventing the extension of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI08CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA283.md): Mooney M20C · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2008 · N5651Q · Substantial damage
  > The non-mechanical loss of engine power due to the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector prior to takeoff and the subsequent fuel starvation during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA199.md): Cessna 177B · Truckee, CA · Accident · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2008 · N30692 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off in a heavily loaded airplane under the ambient conditions that existed at the time. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous/hilly terrain, a high density altitude, gusty winds and downdrafts.
- [NTSB DFW08CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA230.md): Mooney M20D · Grand Saline, TX · Accident · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N6646U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA312.md): Cessna 177 · Warwick, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N17142 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing.
- [NTSB MIA08LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA188.md): Mooney M20C · Wallace, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N21MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine failed to develop full power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the intake plugs prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC08CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA117.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2008 · N2981M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA298.md): Mooney M20C · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N6480U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI08LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA273.md): Beech C23 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N6664N · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision and delayed go-around performed by the flight instructor. Contributing to the accident were the student pilot's failure to attain/maintain a stabilized approach.
- [NTSB LAX08CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA280.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Wasco, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N2870D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA298.md): Lake LA-4 · Algonac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N1147L · Substantial damage
  > The amphibious airplane's collision with submerged debris during taxi for takeoff, and the resulting damage to the hull.
- [NTSB SEA08FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA187.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N5316L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff in high density altitude conditions that resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB SEA08FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA185.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Olalla, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N301MA · Destroyed
  > The complete loss of engine power due to the accumulation of ice in the carburetor as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB SEA08FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA174.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Monticello, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2008 · N2190X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude.
- [NTSB DEN08CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA133.md): Beech C23 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N24598 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, turbulence, airspeed was not maintained, and compensation for the wind conditions was inadequate.
- [NTSB MIA08CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA153.md): Beech C23 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N9194S · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA230.md): Cessna 172RG · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N6520R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a loss of all of the engine's oil as a result of the safety wire on the governor idler gear shaft's oil plug breaking, leading to the oil plug coming unscrewed. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable area…
- [NTSB NYC08CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA257.md): Cessna 172S · Stevensville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N331ME · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA221.md): Cessna 172RG · Moorpark, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N9627B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the throttle control cable from the throttle arm due to the operator's improper maintenance. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA181.md): Beech C23 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N6715X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind, and the embankment.
- [NTSB SEA08LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA158.md): Mauck RV-6A · Sierraville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N27WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain while maneuvering Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility in the area due to smoke.
- [NTSB CHI08CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA174.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N4433T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions that resulted in a loss of control during the go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA084.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N87061 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB DFW08CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA175.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N2879T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gust and tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC08LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA075.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2008 · N5408Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and liftoff, which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB LAX08CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA194.md): Maule MX-7-180A · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N1993F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX08CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA171.md): Piper Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Fall RiverMills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N273CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff/landing area.
- [NTSB CHI08LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA160.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N159WM · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the tip of a propeller blade due to metal fatigue that resulted from an inadequate inspection and repair.
- [NTSB ANC08CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA071.md): Cessna 172RG · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2008 · N9752B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA147.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dixon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N2108N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot improperly raised the flaps during the go-around, did not maintain airspeed, and stalled the airplane. The trees were a factor.
- [NTSB LAX08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA147.md): Beech B-23 · Bagdad, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N4026T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind weather conditions and the rocky terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA126.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Naperville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N2245M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's excessive airspeed during touchdown, which resulted in the runway overrun.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41514&year=2008&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") = 2008
  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=2008

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