# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 series, NV

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 WPR22LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA040.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2021 · N5057S · Substantial damage
  > The installation of an improper right main landing gear door rod-end bolt, which resulted in the right main landing gear not extending during landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA222.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2021 · N1996T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to compensate for a downdraft during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR19FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA252.md): Beech C24 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 8, 2019 · N24030 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s operation of the airplane over its maximum gross weight and outside of center of gravity limits at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering and subsequent aerodynamic…
- [NTSB GAA17CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA248.md): Cessna 172S · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N796SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s runway selection, which resulted in landing with a tailwind and an unstabilized approach and subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR16LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA016.md): Cessna 310C · Primm, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2015 · N310CD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' failure to tune to, monitor, and communicate over the common traffic advisory frequency their relative positions…
- [NTSB WPR14CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA018.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2013 · N3836M · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of a main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined due to no postaccident examination of the airframe.
- [NTSB WPR13FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA116.md): Cessna 172S · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2013 · N328SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering over mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA208.md): Bibbee Cozy Mark IV · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2010 · N68TF · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inability to recover from a stall due to the builder's failure to comply with design specifications and update the pilot’s operating handbook, which would have highlighted the discrepancies in the airplane's build-up.
- [NTSB WPR09LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA401.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N32105 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB LAX08LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA008.md): Mooney M20F · Alamo, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2007 · N9612M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number 2 cylinder piston compression ring, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a catastrophic internal engine failure.
- [NTSB SEA07CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA191.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N4KE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA07LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA163.md): Beech B24R · Tonopah, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2007 · N6511R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the takeoff initial climb. The pilot's diverted attention to an open door, high density altitude, and wind gusts were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX04CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA221.md): American Blimp A-1-50 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N154ZP · Substantial damage
  > the ground crew's inability to maintain control of the airship and the pilot's inability to obtain a sufficient rate of climb. Contributing to the accident was unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB LAX04LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA163.md): Wallace Skybolt · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2004 · N41BB · Destroyed
  > Failure of the left wing spar during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX03FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA298.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2003 · N8604N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Tower local controller and local assist controller to effectively monitor the runway operation and ensure proper separation was maintained between aircraft on intersecting runways.
- [NTSB LAX01LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA246.md): Mooney M20J · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2001 · N4326H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadaquate visual lookout and failure to maintain proper clearance from an object. A factor was the pilot's distraction by a conversation with ground control.
- [NTSB LAX00LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA215.md): Mooney M20J · Carson City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N201CE · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system resulting in partial blockage of the cylinder number 2 fuel injection nozzle. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX00LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA204.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Tonopah, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2000 · N3700T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper rotation airspeed during initial takeoff and his improper aborted takeoff procedures.
- [NTSB LAX99FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA275.md): Mooney M20E · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1999 · N2654W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's steep turn at low altitude that resulted in an accelerated stall while in the landing configuration, leading to a loss of control and subsequent ground impact.
- [NTSB LAX99LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA156.md): Beech A23-24 · Yerington, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1999 · N7965L · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to properly lean the engine for the high density altitude takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX97LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA324.md): Piper PA28R-180 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N69645 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's lack of qualification in the aircraft; the FAA pilot certification system's failure to transfer the…
- [NTSB LAX97LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA188.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1997 · N38718 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's attempt to land the aircraft under crosswind conditions that exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA060.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Searchlight, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1994 · N3836T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA217.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N410DS · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilots inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, 2) his failure to adequately compensate for the existing gusty wind conditions, and, 3) his failure to maintain an adequate landing approach airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the pilots…
- [NTSB SEA89LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA097.md): Aero Commander 112 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N1068J · Substantial damage
  > Poor judgement of the pilot by flying, while impaired from consumption of alcohol, and his delay in initiating a go-around when the aircraft drifted to the right of the runway. Related factors were: light conditions at dusk, unfavorable winds, and failure of…
- [NTSB SEA89LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA043.md): Gulfstream 112TCA · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1989 · N4639W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane and the cfi's inadequate supervision of the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA84LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA050.md): Hughes 269B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1984 · N9509F · Substantial damage
  > The plt was on the return portion of a round trip from Las Vegas to mesquite, NV. & back. While cruising at about 500 ft AGL, the eng lost power & he initiated an autorotative landing on downsloping terrain. At about 50 ft AGL, he flared, then the helicopter…
- [NTSB LAX82DA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA154.md): Hughes 269B · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N9336F · Destroyed
  > The pilot ran out of fuel and autorotated to a hard landing. He stated the low fuel warning light never came on. He was going to use this as a signal to refuel. This would give about 15 minutes of cruise flight. The low level warning switch wiring was found…
- [NTSB LAX82FVW03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVW03.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N1092X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that during the night landing, he maintained a little more than normal speed and power since this was his first night landing at the mccarran airport. He stated that on final approach for landing, heavy left rudder was needed. He stated he…
- [NTSB LAX80FVW24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVW24.md): Piper PA-34 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1980 · N56479 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FVW20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVW20.md): Lake LA-4 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1979 · N5019L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FA026.md): Mooney M20E · Mercury, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1979 · N3394X · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78DXQ51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DXQ51.md): Steen Sybt · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1978 · N88483 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FVW20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVW20.md): Hughes 269B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1978 · N9542F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FVW14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVW14.md): Piper PA-28R · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 28, 1978 · N44754 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77FVW21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVW21.md): Hughes 269B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1977 · N9542F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FXQ50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FXQ50.md): Piper PA-28R · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1976 · N8508C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DVW21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVW21.md): Hughes 269B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1974 · N9542F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DVW09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVW09.md): Piper PA-28 · Lathrop Wells, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1973 · N1433T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72FVW15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVW15.md): Mooney M20E · Alamo, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1971 · N1262X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72FVW14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVW14.md): Piper PA-28 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1971 · N6493J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71FVW34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FVW34.md): Piper PA-28 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1971 · N3849T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71FXQ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FXQ13.md): Mooney M20E · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1970 · N7199U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70DVW03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70DVW03.md): Beech BE23 · Mesquite, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1970 · N5974S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70F0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70F0014.md): Mooney M20F · Tonopah, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1969 · N6731N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0266.md): Mooney M20 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1966 · N2554W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67A0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67A0026.md): Hughes 269B · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1966 · N9423F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66D0359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66D0359.md): Mooney M20C · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1966 · N1315W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66D0267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66D0267.md): Mooney M20E · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1966 · N5928Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX65A0064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65A0064.md): Hughes 300 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 8, 1965 · N9308F · 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" = 'NV' 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=NV

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