# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 series, VA

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 ERA24LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA364.md): Cessna 172 · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2024 · N72664 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA061.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2023 · N999VC · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA21LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA092.md): Cessna 172S · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 22, 2020 · N505LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land the airplane in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.
- [NTSB GAA19CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA351.md): Vans Vans Acft RV 6 · Culpepper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2019 · N696SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA18CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA060.md): Hughes 300 · Woodlawn, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N9685F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inappropriate descent profile during landing with a quartering gusting tailwind, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm.
- [NTSB ERA17CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA216.md): Cessna 172 · Emporia, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2017 · N2460A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for landing and his improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA078.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA4-200 · Mineral, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N1105L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a high-speed water taxi in rough water conditions, resulting in a collision with a dock.
- [NTSB ERA13IA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13IA396.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Chesapeake, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N2091W · No damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection and compliance with a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive, which resulted in an undetected corroded and cracked stabilator turnbuckle and the subsequent failure of the turnbuckle and loss of…
- [NTSB ERA13CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA362.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N4969J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning and his failure to obtain a weather briefing at his intermediate stops, resulting in a missed approach at his destination and subsequent fuel exhaustion. The pilot’s fatigue due to lack of sleep may…
- [NTSB ERA13CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA091.md): Piper PA28R · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2012 · N3915T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the flight controls (toe brake pedals) during engine start.
- [NTSB ERA12FA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA526.md): Beech B24R · Dayton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2012 · N9200S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions…
- [NTSB ERA09LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA441.md): Mooney M20F · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N3549N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to accurately calculate the fuel required for the flight. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the fuel quantity indicators.
- [NTSB NYC08CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA135.md): Cessna 172R · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2008 · N24619 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC07CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA078.md): Cessna 172R · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2007 · N441QF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW06FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA180.md): Beech C24R · Virginia Beach, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N78MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention to an open door.
- [NTSB IAD05CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA104.md): Cessna 172S · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2005 · N3537B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD05CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA056.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA40 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2005 · N127X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilots lack of experience, and the uphill terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA061.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2002 · N9302N · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to verify the fuel tank selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA090.md): Steen Skybolt · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N66FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB IAD01FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA053.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Afton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2001 · N7680J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of consciousness due to a medical condition, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane and subsequent impact with rising terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA092.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lexington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2001 · N4586J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the runway conditions. Factors included the soggy runway conditions, and the lack of available takeoff performance data in the owners manual.
- [NTSB IAD99FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA038.md): Beech BE-95A · Shawsville, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1999 · N3113K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in intentional flight into known severe turbulence and the subsequent loss of control. Factors in the accident were the turbulence in instrument meteorological conditions and an airplane loaded over the…
- [NTSB BFO92FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA051.md): Sam R. Crowell SH-2R · Somerville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N1RX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate handling of aircraft during aerobatic maneuver which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were lack of experience in operation.
- [NTSB BFO92LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA008.md): Mooney 20F · Basye, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1991 · N9326V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the altitude and distance to the runway. Factors were the gusty weather conditions and the pilot's delay in executing a go around.
- [NTSB BFO90FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA073.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Richland, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N885MA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain proper clearance from high terrain. Darkness and the adverse weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO87LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA018.md): Piper PA-28R-200R · West Point, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1987 · N33399 · Substantial damage
  > After making a low pass over the uncontrolled airport the CFI decided to let the student pilot make a touch and go landing on runway 27 at West Point municipal airport. West Point, Virginia. The maneuver was successfully completed and the aircraft came around…
- [NTSB BFO87DID01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87DID01.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1986 · N3005V · Substantial damage
  > While on the takeoff roll, the acft collided with a deer. The plt rprtd that he had accelerated to 50 KTS & was about 1000 ft down the rwy when the deer ran in front of the
- [NTSB BFO86FID09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FID09.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Montpelier Sta., VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 30, 1986 · N75006 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with 2 fences during an off arpt forced landing after a pwr loss. Post acc eng inspection showed internal failure of the eng. #2 connecting rod bolt failed in fatigue through 40 percent of the diameter. The remainder failed in tension. The…
- [NTSB ATL84FIA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FIA02.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 6, 1983 · N3859T · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during a night landing, the right main gear failed & the acft went off the right side of the rwy. An FAA investigator reported that the acft had touched down hard during the landing.
- [NTSB ATL81IID14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81IID14.md): Piper PA-28R · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1981 · N55546 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81DID06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DID06.md): Piper PA-28R · Gloucester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1980 · N5005S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD80DID05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80DID05.md): Piper PA-28 · Lexington, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1979 · N5059S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80DID27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DID27.md): Piper PA-28R · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1979 · N4608J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FID30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FID30.md): Cessna 172K · Hopewell, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1979 · N4714K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79DIJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DIJ08.md): Piper PA-28R · Clinchport, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1979 · N41855 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79DID16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DID16.md): Lake LA4 · Oak Grove, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1979 · N2596P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA088.md): Piper PA-34 · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 2, 1978 · N56122 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA068.md): Ted Smith 601P · Bumpass, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 26, 1978 · N10HF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA004.md): Mooney M20E · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1977 · N1276X · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FLJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLJ21.md): Piper PA-28R · Danville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1977 · N9302N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FIA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FIA12.md): Piper PA-28R · Woodbridge, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1977 · N5271T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FIA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FIA08.md): Beech B95A · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 25, 1977 · N1247Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74AN076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN076.md): Mooney M21E · Lebanon, VA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Mar 10, 1974 · N2630W · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD74FID26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FID26.md): Beech A23-24 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1974 · N6920Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FIA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FIA19.md): Piper PA-28R · Mt Clinton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1972 · N4572J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72DID11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DID11.md): Piper PA-28R · Wingina, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1971 · N4699J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA69F0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69F0076.md): Hughes 269B · Alexandria, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1968 · N9428F · Destroyed
- [NTSB DIA69D0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69D0041.md): Mooney M20C · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1968 · N9324M · 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" = 'VA' 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=VA

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