# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 series, CA

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 WPR26FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA198.md): Mooney M20J · Woodlake, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 23, 2026 · N4452H · Destroyed
  > On May 23, 2026, about 1034 Pacific daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N4452H, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Woodlake, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 91…
- [NTSB WPR26LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA034.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 29, 2025 · N5107S · Substantial damage
  > On October 28, 2025, about 1845 Pacific daylight time, a Piper Arrow PA-28R-200, N5107S, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Upland, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB WPR25LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA139.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2025 · N22QT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff with a left quartering crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR25LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA102.md): Cessna 172S · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 23, 2025 · N137RJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear tubular spring due to a fatigue crack that originated at the airframe connecting bolt hole and progressed to an overstress fracture.
- [NTSB WPR25LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA048.md): Mooney M20F · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 25, 2024 · N9245V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during departure for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR24LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA244.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2024 · N4443X · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR24LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA066.md): Mooney M20E · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2024 · N9338V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR23LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA094.md): Piper PA28R · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2023 · N57355 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the No. 2 piston connecting rod bearing due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR22LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA167.md): Cessna 172R · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2022 · N9572W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and remedial action which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA141.md): Fernandes Dale R Glasair II S-FT · Saline Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 2, 2022 · N727DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish a controlled descent rate during landing which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR22LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA097.md): Mooney M20J · Paradise, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2022 · N201VJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA272.md): Mooney M20J · Dinsmore, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 15, 2021 · N4474H · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s degraded engine performance due to wear to the intake cam lobes, which diminished the airplane’s takeoff and climb performance, resulting in a subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR21LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA119.md): Mooney M20E · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2021 · N3254F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of corrosion and rust in the fuel injection servo.
- [NTSB WPR20CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA219.md): Cessna 172 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2020 · N9559D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane drifted off of runway centerline and subsequently collided with a taxiway sign during a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR20CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA181.md): Mooney M20J · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2020 · N201JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR20FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FAMS1.md): Piper PA28R · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Missing aircraft · Final report · Oct 25, 2019 · N4958J · Destroyed
  > Undetermined due to lack of available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR19LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA114.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 15, 2019 · N101GL · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the aileron hinge strap due to fatigue crack propagation, which resulted in substantial damage to a wing rib aft of the spar at the outboard aileron cutout. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspection.
- [NTSB WPR19FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA083.md): Mooney M20F · Diablo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 9, 2019 · N3270F · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s decision to depart on a visual flight rules flight into reduced visibility night conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA319.md): Cessna 172 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2018 · N786SA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The biplane pilot’s failure to see and avoid the stopped airplane.
- [NTSB GAA18CA589](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA589.md): Piper PA28R · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2018 · N9368N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA207.md): Piper PA34 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2018 · N4567T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction and flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the landing gear before landing, which resulted in landing with the landing gear retracted.
- [NTSB WPR18FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA112.md): Mooney M20E · Marina, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2018 · N213EJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR18LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA101.md): Piper PA28R · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2018 · N33807 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to ensure that the oil filler cap was secured and resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR18LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA069.md): Mooney M20E · Skyforest, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2018 · N5562Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish the proper airspeed after departure and to maintain adequate clearance from a ridgeline in high-density and downdraft conditions and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB WPR17LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA212.md): Mooney M20E · Glendale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2017 · N34BE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper decision to not refuel before the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR17FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA055.md): Mooney M20J · Lake Hughes, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2017 · N6201N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's controlled flight into mountainous terrain while attempting to operate under visual flight rules in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).
- [NTSB WPR17LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA011.md): Mooney M20J · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N201EU · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR16LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA105.md): Beech B24R · Groveland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2016 · N2052L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct an upslope, downwind takeoff combined with an improper flap setting, which resulted in the airplane's inability to clear trees beyond the runway end. The reason for the improper flap setting could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR16LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA074.md): Mooney M20J · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2016 · N201KY · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA132.md): Consolidated Vultee BT 15 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N67086 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The taxiing pilot's failure to remain a safe distance from the stopped airplane while taxiing to the run-up area, resulting in a ground collision and substantial damage.
- [NTSB WPR16LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA039.md): Mooney M20E · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2015 · N5863Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the takeoff with observed engine deficiencies.
- [NTSB WPR16FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA014.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Morongo Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N4972J · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's improper inflight decision-making to attempt to outclimb clouds along his planned route rather than reverse course, which resulted in his inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, spatial disorientation, and…
- [NTSB WPR15FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA147.md): Robert C. Hanson Pitts S2E · Lebec, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2015 · N75BH · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient clearance from rising terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA141.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N5469T · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted from the installation of an unapproved oil quick drain valve that subsequently led to the inadvertent draining of the oil when the nose landing gear was retracted. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR14FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA282.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2014 · N3723T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the landing gear unintentionally extended while maneuvering at low altitude and airspeed, which increased the airplane’s drag and decreased its ability to climb over the rising terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA139.md): Bayer Oscar Starduster SA300 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2014 · N490B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA123.md): Lake LA 4 200 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2014 · N1040L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR14LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA025.md): Aviat S2 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2013 · N15TA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilots of the Pitts airplane to maneuver the airplane as necessary to observe the taxi route and avoid the Cessna airplane ahead. Contributing to the accident was the local controller's failure to provide the required warning of traffic ahead…
- [NTSB WPR14FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA012.md): Mooney M20E · Julian, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2013 · N7145U · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering to avoid clouds in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA328.md): Cessna 172S · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2013 · N625SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in the overrun landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA122.md): ST Clair Lancair 360 · Williams, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2013 · N123ST · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire due to an electrical short circuit.
- [NTSB WPR13FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA312.md): Mooney M20F · Yosemite Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2012 · N9524M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain situational awareness and sufficient altitude to clear mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR12LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA108.md): Mooney M20J · Lewiston, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2012 · N367MR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of improper maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR12CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA005.md): Combs Dale B RV-4 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2011 · N506DC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The third airplane pilot’s failure to maintain visual contact with the second airplane during the formation flight.
- [NTSB WPR11FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA316.md): Mooney M20F · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N7759M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off toward a nearby low cloud layer and the subsequent turn, stall, and spin during the pilot’s attempt to avoid the cloud layer. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to avoid the stall. His ability to avoid the…
- [NTSB WPR11LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA160.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Agoura Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2011 · N75224 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA114.md): Mooney M20J · Furnace Creek, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N50BJ · Substantial damage
  > The magneto clamps were not securely fastened to the mount, which led to a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA075.md): Mooney M20J · Chino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2010 · N4326H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly position the flaps for the takeoff, failure to maintain airplane control during the procedure, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR10CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA230.md): Cessna 172S · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2010 · N796SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA038.md): Mooney M20F · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2009 · N400EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.

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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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41515'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41515&state=CA

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