# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 series, CO

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 CEN26LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA281.md): Mooney M20E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 4, 2026 · N3264F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA074.md): Mooney M20E · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 16, 2026 · N9398V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA210.md): Cessna 172S · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2026 · N386SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway signs.
- [NTSB CEN26LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA001.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 1, 2025 · N999AD · Substantial damage
  > On October 1, 2025, about 0412 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28R-200 airplane, N999AD, was substantially damaged during an accident near Colorado Springs, Colorado. The pilot sustained minor injuries, and the 2 passengers were not injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB CEN22LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA421.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2022 · N3713T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a collapsed induction hose that blocked engine intake airflow.
- [NTSB CEN21LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA009.md): Mooney M20F · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2020 · N7798M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear motor that prevented the gear from extending fully to the down and locked position, which resulted in a gear collapse on landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN20CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA332.md): Piper PA28R · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2020 · N4964S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor did not maintain a proper approach path and landing flare during a landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and damaged landing gear. During the subsequent landing with damaged landing gear, the flight instructor lost…
- [NTSB CEN18CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18CA323.md): Cessna 172 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2018 · N20JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s and safety pilot's conflicting control inputs during landing, which resulted in their failure to maintain a proper airspeed and resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the pilot and…
- [NTSB CEN17LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA122.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Centennial, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2017 · N2702R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA214.md): Rockwell International 112TC · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2016 · N513CA · Substantial damage
  > The instructed pilot's interference with the flight controls during landing, which resulted in the flight instructor's inability to maintain directional control, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the firewall and left wing spar.
- [NTSB CEN15FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA030.md): Mooney M20 · Boulder, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2014 · N3539X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined by the postaccident examination, which was limited due to impact damage and postcrash fire.
- [NTSB CEN14FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA414.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N3509M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain a climb while attempting to cross over a mountain pass in high-density altitude conditions that degraded the airplane’s climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight in…
- [NTSB CEN14CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA440.md): Mooney M20J · Lamar, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2014 · N201VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the airplane to liftoff without sufficient airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA358.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2013 · N7444J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off with a tailwind at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to maintain the initial climb rate.
- [NTSB CEN12FA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA572.md): Eberle John S Fokker DR-1 Triplane · Parker, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2012 · N152RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to the airplane’s reduced climb performance during high density altitude operations.
- [NTSB CEN12LA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA485.md): Mooney M20E · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2012 · N2609W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA124.md): Mooney M20E · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N79869 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate an approach into weather conditions where the ceiling and visibility were below the minimums for the approach and where reported icing existed, in an airplane not certified for flight in icing conditions, and his failure to…
- [NTSB DEN08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA086.md): Mooney M20E · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N79833 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the touch and go landing.
- [NTSB DEN06FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA111.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Salida, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2006 · N6506C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographical area, his becoming lost/disoriented, his improper decision, the high density altitude, and the reduction in…
- [NTSB DEN05CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA052.md): Hughes 269C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2005 · N9688F · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were low rotor rpm, low airspeed, and the instructor's delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB DEN05LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA043.md): Mooney M20E · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2004 · N5550Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision making and inadvertent retraction of the landing gear resulting in a wheels up landing. A contributing factor included the pilot's attention being diverted by the seized engine tachometer.
- [NTSB DEN05CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA007.md): Mooney M20E · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2004 · N14DV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing during a touch and go maneuver. Contributing factors were the excessive airspeed and descent rate during the approach.
- [NTSB DEN04LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA150.md): Cessna 172S · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2004 · N802SP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA013.md): Mooney M20E · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2002 · N9288M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing due to a sheared steering horn attach bolt that should have been replaced by maintenance personnel in compliance with an outstanding service bulletin. Contributing factors included the pilot's…
- [NTSB FTW02FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA262.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Chromo, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N6227J · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with the mountainous terrain during the cross-country flight. A contributing factor was the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB DEN02LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA104.md): Beech D95A · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N2705T · Substantial damage
  > the dual student pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear. Contributing factors included the dual student's lack of familiarity with the airplane, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DEN02LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA088.md): Cessna 172S · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · N238SP · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and his premature raising of the flaps, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA106.md): Enstrom F-28C · Elizabeth, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N83GT · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during approach for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN00LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA142.md): Mooney M20E · Canon City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N5775Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA040.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N2292M · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a deer during landing roll. Factors were a dark night and lack of wildlife control devices on the airport.
- [NTSB DEN00FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA009.md): Cessna 172R · Aspen, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N9548A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to fly directly up the center of the valley and not circle climb to gain sufficient terrain clearance altitude. A factor was inadequate route performance planning by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA133.md): Mooney M20F · Montrose, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N9390V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to maintain clearance from the signpost. A factor was the signpost.
- [NTSB DEN99LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA090.md): Beech D95A · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1999 · N64TA · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to a fatigue crack, in the strut, which had an undetermined origin.
- [NTSB FTW98FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA378.md): Mooney M20F · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N377X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush due to his excessive angle of bank during his traffic pattern turn to base. Factors were the pilot's improper downwind altitude, the pilot not properly setting his Kollsman Window in his altimeter, and the high density…
- [NTSB FTW98LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA222.md): Mooney M20E · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N1306W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual contact with the taxiway. Factors were the pilot's disabling the electrical system by turning off the master switch, a dark night, and excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB FTW98LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA224.md): Mooney M20F · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N6444Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the crosswind capability performance of the aircraft, and his delayed response in initiating a go around. Factors were gusty, crosswind and tailwind conditions, and high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW95LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA195.md): Mooney M20F · Frederick, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1995 · N9399V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his delay in initiating an abort. Factors were a soft and wet air strip.
- [NTSB FTW94FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA141.md): Mooney M20E · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1994 · N1905Y · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the undesirable engine/propeller…
- [NTSB DEN93FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA063.md): Mooney M20E · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1993 · N5741Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control as he attempted to turn away from a line of thunderstorms. Factors were thunderstorms and associated turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN93IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93IA050.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Boulder, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1993 · N4519T · Minor damage
  > Not determined.
- [NTSB DEN92LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA075.md): Piper PA-28-200R · Nederland, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N75350 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor was: no suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA165.md): Beech B-24-R · Cheyenne Wells, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1990 · N2537W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's failure to compensate for the existing cross wind.
- [NTSB DEN87FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA186.md): Mooney M20E · Vail, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1987 · N71SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot proceeded up a box canyon while on a cross-country flight. When unable to out climb terrain, the pilot attempted to reverse direction. During the turn, the aircraft stalled and crashed into trees. The pilot had not received instruction in mountain…
- [NTSB DEN87LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA126.md): Mooney M20J · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1987 · N201MK · Substantial damage
  > The private plt and his pax were starting a cross country business flt. The plt reported that on initial climb, at 100 feet AGL. The acft lost partial pwr and began to settle. A gear up, forced landing to a field resulted in substantial damage to the acft.…
- [NTSB DEN86LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA097.md): Mooney M20F · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1986 · N3280F · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, during the flare to touchdown, the acft stalled and the left wing contacted the ground along with four runway lights. The plt said the accident could have been prevented by maintaining a higher airspeed on apch.
- [NTSB DEN83LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA225.md): Mooney M20F · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1983 · N3280F · Substantial damage
  > The acft stalled into the ground during a takeoff in windy conditions. The winds were reported to be from 210 degrees at 22 KTS gusting to 28 KTS. The plt received a weather briefing from the fss and knew a strong crosswind from the left was present. He used…
- [NTSB DEN83LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA173.md): Mooney M20J · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1983 · N43CA · Substantial damage
  > The arpt had one asphalt rwy that was closed & another dirt rwy that was muddy. Therefore, the plt elected to takeoff on the parking ramp which was oriented in a north/south direction & was 1700 ft long. The plt did not consult the takeoff charts in his…
- [NTSB DEN82FTE20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTE20.md): Steen Skybolt · Glenwood Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 23, 1982 · N58D · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed into trees in mountainous terrain about 10 miles southwest of the Glenwood springs county airport. This occurred while the pilot was flying low over the mountainous area and was unable to outclimb the rising terrain. The density altitude…
- [NTSB DEN82DA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA137.md): Piper PA-28R · Near Almosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N5114S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during flight, his oil temperature began to rise and he elected to land on an abandoned air strip. During the landing, the aircraft encountered rough, uneven terrain, and subsequently, the landing gear and right wing were damaged. An…
- [NTSB DEN80FTE67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTE67.md): Beech A23-24 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1980 · N5677S · Substantial damage

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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" = 'CO' 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=CO

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