# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O-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 WPR18LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA041.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2017 · N47WH · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to execute a power recovery from a non-stabilized autorotative descent, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA551.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N177SR · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s unstabilized hover, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB WPR17LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA211.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N7514S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the crosswind landing approach and his subsequent improper decision to initiate an autorotation instead of applying corrective control inputs after the helicopter experienced normal airframe vibration.… - [NTSB WPR17LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA165.md): Lake LA 4 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2017 · N7628L · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to activate the hydraulic system during the approach, and his failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with an inoperative… - [NTSB GAA17CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA301.md): Zwicker Murray R Glastar · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N89SR · Substantial damage > The amphibious float-equipped airplane's encounter with a submerged object during a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB WPR17FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA047.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2017 · N702JJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm following the loss of engine… - [NTSB WPR14CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA256.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N681SH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering for landing. - [NTSB WPR12FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA298.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Murrieta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N7527Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation while making a hovering turn, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. - [NTSB WPR12LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA109.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Antioch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2012 · N7508Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control personnel to issue the helicopter pilot a prompt and appropriate alternate… - [NTSB WPR11CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA011.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2010 · N853DS · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate drift control and skid clearance from the ground and the CFI's inadequate supervision while hovering, resulting in dynamic rollover. - [NTSB WPR10LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA138.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Parlier, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2010 · N313DA · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently entered a low-G condition during cruise flight, which resulted in a momentary loss of control of the helicopter and mast bumping. - [NTSB WPR09CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA448.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Irvine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N796SH · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his delayed recovery action during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB WPR09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA118.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Encinitas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2009 · N588LE · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain. - [NTSB WPR09CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA055.md): Cessna 172RG · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2008 · N172MN · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB LAX07LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA274.md): Robinson R22 Beta · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N877HF · Substantial damage > a failure of the main rotor drive system V-belts due to damage sustained when the alternator drive belt failed and pieces of that belt got between the main drive belts and their associated pulleys. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain encountered in… - [NTSB SEA07CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA260.md): Robinson R-22B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N965SH · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of directional control while hovering, and the instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to take control of the helicopter. - [NTSB LAX07CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA247.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N10QD · Substantial damage > The private pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and main rotor rpm, which resulted in a high rate of descent and subsequent hard landing. Also causal was the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB LAX07CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA041.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Tulare, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2007 · N199K · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper use of the collective and cyclic control, which induced a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. - [NTSB LAX07CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA018.md): Codding/Fluno Sportsman GS-2 · Hopland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2006 · N429AD · Substantial damage > the pilot's excessive braking during landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A contributing factor was the erroneous windsock indication, which prompted the pilot to land with a tailwind, and inadvertently increase his landing roll. - [NTSB LAX07LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA005.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2006 · N821SH · Substantial damage > Disconnection of the throttle control linkage due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. - [NTSB LAX04LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA277.md): Cessna 172RG · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N5167R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was fully extended, by use of the emergency gear extension system, which resulted in its partial collapse during landing rollout. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow POH procedures relating to… - [NTSB LAX04CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA198.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Squaw Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2004 · N7521P · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate compensation for tailwind conditions. A factor in the accident was the high density… - [NTSB LAX04FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA067.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Redlands, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2003 · N1225D · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently turning off the magnetos and his failure to initiate an autorotation and to maintain main rotor rpm. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of an over-the-counter medication that impaired his… - [NTSB LAX02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA067.md): Farrand Vans RV6 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2002 · N164DF · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to sufficiently slow the airplane prior to exiting the runway, which lead to the left main landing gear collapsing and a subsequent ground loop. - [NTSB LAX02FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA020.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Escondido, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N7197Y · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while approaching to land at his private helipad. Factors in the accident were night conditions, inadequate illumination of the landing pad, and a likely low visibility condition due to fog. - [NTSB LAX91LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA194.md): Lancair 320 · Fall River Mill, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1991 · N320MC · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot-in-command to compensate for wind conditions and to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in an on ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the wind conditions and turbulence at the airport at the time of the… - [NTSB OAK66D0033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66D0033.md): Piper PA-18 · Tahoe Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 28, 1965 · N1259A · 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 ('41575')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41575&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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