# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 series, CT

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA279.md): Beech A23-24 · Windham, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2025 · N469JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a rejected takeoff and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA24LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA377.md): Mooney M20 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2024 · N651RK · Substantial damage
  > The seizure of the right main landing gear extension rod bearing and subsequent buckling of the rod, resulting in a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA24LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA089.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Groton, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2024 · N33300 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Also contributing, was the flight instructor’s failure to monitor the airplane’s configuration while on approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA20LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA287.md): Piper PA34 · Groton, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2020 · N41382 · Substantial damage
  > The reported partial loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA19LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA149.md): Piper PA28R · Meriden, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2019 · N38658 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA18CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA345.md): Cessna 172 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2018 · N383ME · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a bird during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA17FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA327.md): Mooney M20C · North Branford, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N53CP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of foreign object debris in the fuel selector valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of a low cruising altitude, which reduced the available time to troubleshoot the loss…
- [NTSB ERA17FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA011.md): Piper PA 34-200 · East Hartford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2016 · N15294 · Destroyed
  > The NTSB did not determine the probable cause of this event and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The investigation of this event is being conducted under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- [NTSB NYC06CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA108.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chester, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2006 · N4814J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC04CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA216.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · New Milford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2004 · N44LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flair, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB IAD02FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA086.md): Cessna 172S · Plainville, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N35073 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight engine compartment fire of unknown origin, and a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal, was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn back to the airfield, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent…
- [NTSB IAD02FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA024.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Milford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2001 · N7427J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published IFR approach procedure, which resulted in a premature descent and subsequent impact with water. A factor was the night, overwater visual conditions.
- [NTSB NYC01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA052.md): Mooney M20J · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2000 · N4101H · Substantial damage
  > Water/ice in the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC95LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA149.md): Mooney 20E · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N9296V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear resulting in a wheels up landing. A factor relating to the accident was the inoperative gear warning horn.
- [NTSB BFO94LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA065.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1994 · N30DW · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision and the student's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB NYC93LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA175.md): Enstrom F28A · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N269Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC90LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA065.md): Piper PA-34-200 · E. Haddam, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1990 · N1335T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to adequately compensate for wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA031.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Simsbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1989 · N2823T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of airspeed and distance during landing resulting in an overshoot and swerve off the runway. The dusk light conditions, snow, and frozen terrain were contributing factors to the accident.
- [NTSB NYC88FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA229.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Pomfret, CT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1988 · N3478M · Destroyed
  > The Piper arrow PA-28R-201, had asked ATC for vectors to windam airport. After being vectored the pilot requested his distance from the airport. He was told that he was 12 miles from the airport, the pilot then decided to descend. ATC advised the pilot to…
- [NTSB NYC87LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA243.md): Beech C24R · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1987 · N1997L · Substantial damage
  > During a landing at late dusk, the aircraft collided with a deer that darted onto the runway. The pilot said there was no time to take evasive action before the collision. The left wing and left gear door were damaged and the left fuel tank was ruptured.
- [NTSB NYC86LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA051.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Bristol, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1985 · N61260 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was on a return flight back to teterboro when an eng failure occurred for unknown reasons. The plt requested vectors to the nearest arpt which was robertson but he was not able to reach it. A forced landing resulted in an open fld during which the…
- [NTSB NYC85LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA208.md): Enstrom F-28F · Groton, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1985 · N8623X · Substantial damage
  > Enstrom F28F, N8623X was performing auto rotation at Groton-new london, Connecticut when a loss of power was experienced, the student pilot was at the controls and entered auto rotation with the understanding that it would terminate in a power recovery. After…
- [NTSB NYC84FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA129.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Burlington, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1984 · N9487C · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed in a steep right descending turn shortly after takeoff. The student plt flying the acft had been scheduled to fly that day but the instructor canceled the flt on account of weather. The acft was seen taxiing out ABOUT1230. After takeoff the…
- [NTSB NYC84FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA108.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Groton, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1984 · N5022S · Destroyed
  > The plt received 2 wx briefings prior to departing & both called for low ceilings. During arrival at the destination, the plt requested & was cleared for an ILS apch to rwy 5. While on the apch, the acft collided with a small tree & crashed. The wreckage came…
- [NTSB NYC80FNE15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNE15.md): Mooney M20E · Danielson, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1980 · N7198V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FNE08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNE08.md): Mooney M20E · Williamantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 5, 1980 · N9265V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FNE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNE05.md): Piper PA-28R · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 22, 1978 · N7445J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA051.md): Aero Comdr 500B · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1977 · N471A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FNE08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNE08.md): Aero Comdr 112 · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 10, 1973 · N88MS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FNE31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FNE31.md): Piper PA-28R · Waterford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 22, 1973 · N2866R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71IN076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71IN076.md): Cessna 150 · Danbury, CT · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 2, 1971 · N22785 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB NYC67D0559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0559.md): Mooney M20E · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1967 · N9307M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67D0506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0506.md): Beech 23 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1967 · N5996S · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'CT' 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=CT

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