# NTSB investigations: Lycoming AEIO-360 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA322.md): Krugh Patrick M Steen Skybolt · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 28, 2026 · N43PK · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR25LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA272.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Jamesburg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 31, 2025 · N15WJ · Substantial damage > On August 31, 2025, about 1100 Pacific daylight time, an American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon 177, N3357T, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Jamesburg, California. The pilot and pilot rated passenger sustained minor… - [NTSB WPR22FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA195.md): Meyer Fred J Hornet · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 2, 2022 · N6366M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR20LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA320.md): Great Lakes 2T1A · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2020 · N3617L · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a hard landing off airport. - [NTSB WPR19TA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA068.md): Pitts S1 · Torrance, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jan 19, 2019 · N31WK · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The biplane pilot’s inadequate visual lookout while taxing, which resulted in a ground collision. - [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 WPR16FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA065.md): Beech M35 · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2016 · N9872R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other as they converged nearly head-on, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was sun glare on the pilot. - [NTSB SEA07LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA053.md): Ross Hummer Pitts Special · Stockton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2007 · N41HR · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve, resulting in a nose over during an aborted takeoff. A contributing factor was the uneven runway surface, which restricted the pilot's ability to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX06CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA035.md): Vans RV-4 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2005 · N14GK · Substantial damage > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX06FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA005.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Oroville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2005 · N943D · Destroyed > The certified flight instructor and the private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB LAX05CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA200.md): Aviat Pitts S-1T · Fillmore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N647J · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to affect timely recovery from an intentional inverted flat spin. - [NTSB LAX03CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA246.md): Maysmike Pitts S1S · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2003 · N25SF · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop. - [NTSB LAX02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA037.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2001 · N50554 · Destroyed > the loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX00LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA315.md): Pitts S1S · Westminister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N9PJ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot of the Pitts misjudged the clearance while maneuvering under the Cessna. - [NTSB LAX98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA078.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1998 · N7921S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB LAX98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA058.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1997 · N5058L · Substantial damage > internal mechanical failure of the engine due to a progressive failure of the No. 3 connecting rod assembly. A contributing factor was the snow pack which covered the only accessible emergency landing area. - [NTSB LAX97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA117.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Alpine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1997 · N5027F · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by an obstruction in the fuel vapor return system. An additional causal finding is the failure of maintenance personnel to properly troubleshoot a discrepancy with the fuel system. - [NTSB LAX96FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA075.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Fillmore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N3511L · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to take proper remedial action to recover from an intentional spin. - [NTSB LAX95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA202.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mission Viejo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1995 · N5540K · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to the failure of company maintenance personnel to correctly connect the throttle arm and throttle linkage during engine installation. - [NTSB LAX95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA152.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1995 · N111LS · Substantial damage > the failure and collapse of the left main landing gear due to a defective and improper weld by the manufacturer. - [NTSB LAX92LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA118.md): Avions Mudry CAP-10B · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1992 · N64ND · Destroyed > The failure of the airplanes's left wing spar due to stress overloading caused by pre-existing compression failures in the laminate. - [NTSB LAX91FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA098.md): Bell 206B · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1991 · N2282T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Inadequate visual lookout by the Bell 206B pilot, which resulted in his failure to see-and-avoid the pitts S-2A. A factor related to the accident was: the S-2A pilot's restricted visibility from the tailwheel equipped airplane, once it was in position on the… - [NTSB LAX89LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA284.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1989 · N1119E · Substantial damage > Failure of the instructor pilot to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight and to take timely and effective corrective action to the student's improper control inputs. - [NTSB LAX89LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA174.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1989 · N6220L · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The pilot of the other aircraft did not maintain an adequate visual lookout and collided with this Cessna that was parked in the runup area. - [NTSB LAX86LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA340.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1986 · N10SV · Destroyed > The biplane crashed in mountainous terrain after a loss of power. The acft had been doing aerobatic maneuvers prior to the engine failure. The plt indicated that the engine quit at 7,500 ft MSL while in a descent. She relinquished the flt controls to the… - [NTSB LAX85LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA295.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N3800F · Substantial damage > During a VFR cross country flt, wx conditions along the route induced the plt to divert to the Angwin arpt. After an overflt to obtain wind information from the wind sock, the plt said he entered the pattern and completed a normal approach and touchdown.… - [NTSB LAX81FUA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUA07.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · San Pedro, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1981 · N2576Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FUG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUG03-201196.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A · Elsinore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 25, 1979 · N3805F · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK79DVD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVD23.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A · Willits, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 22, 1979 · N3823F · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78DUQ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUQ30.md): Great Lakes 2T1A-2 · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1978 · N3775F · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78DVM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DVM14.md): GR Lakes 2T-1A · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1978 · N6262L · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78FUQ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUQ11.md): Beech B19 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1978 · N18966 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78DVD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVD02.md): Great Lakes 2THA2 · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1977 · N3702F · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK76DVG99](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVG99.md): Great Lakes Baby · Chico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1976 · N175HD · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK74FVA56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVA56.md): Callair A-6 · Kerman, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1974 · N2927G · 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" = '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 ('41522', '41601')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41522&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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