# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O-360 series, TX

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 CEN25LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA031.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Pearland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2024 · N7521Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during lift off.
- [NTSB CEN23LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA245.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Louise, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2023 · N932SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN22LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA316.md): Piper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Llano, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2022 · N131WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN22LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA304.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Yoakum, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2022 · N743DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control on approach to land due to a settling with power condition, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA097.md): Aviat A-1B · Matagorda Island, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 4, 2022 · N188DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during an intentional off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA418.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Magnolia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2021 · N740FT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN21FA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA410.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Mentone, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 10, 2021 · N292DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN20CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA230.md): Robinson R22 · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2020 · N797SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the rice vegetation, which resulted in the helicopter's impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA012.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Hebbronville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 23, 2019 · N7189D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the spotter helicopter pilot to maintain clearance from the gunner helicopter while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the effects from the pilot’s use of impairing drugs.
- [NTSB CEN19LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA245.md): Robinson R22 · Water Valley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2019 · N334DC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of helicopter performance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA193.md): Robinson R22 · Garwood, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2019 · N7143Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' failure to maintain clearance from a power line during low level operations.
- [NTSB GAA19CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA347.md): Robinson R22 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2019 · N511HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's improper cyclic control input during landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover, and the flight instructor's improper decision to practice landings in tall grass in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN18FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA244.md): Robinson R22 · Sterling City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N787SH · Destroyed
  > A loss of control during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN18CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18CA294.md): Robinson R22 · Sterling City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2018 · N410MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to exit the helicopter without shutting down the engine, which allowed the collective/throttle to increase and resulted in a loss of control of the unattended helicopter.
- [NTSB GAA18CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA129.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Wadsworth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2018 · N843SH · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s gun becoming lodged in the flight controls during takeoff and his failure to remove it, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA099.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Asherton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2016 · N522KC · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the magneto's internal timing during low-altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB GAA15CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA154.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2015 · N842SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the iPad during flight, resulting in an inadvertent cyclic input, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA061.md): Aviat A 1B · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2013 · N721DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing which resulted in an impact with the runway surface.
- [NTSB CEN13LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA325.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2013 · N137DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing, and a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded…
- [NTSB CEN11LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA318.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Yancey, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2011 · N927SH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the unintentional closure of the fuel shutoff valve.
- [NTSB CEN10CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA466.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Pettus, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N792SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to exit the helicopter with the engine running.
- [NTSB CEN10CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA268.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Pearsall, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2010 · N927SH · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the power lines.
- [NTSB CEN10CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA156.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N822SH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, resulting in a dynamic rollover of the helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN10FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA139.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Cotulla, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N922SH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. Contributing to the accident was the low-altitude operating environment that would not allow for a successful autorotation after the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN09CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA273.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2009 · N7519V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during a practice autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA157.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2009 · N234LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA020.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N764C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a known brake problem. Contributing to the accident were the malfunctioning brake and the rough terrain in the excursion area.
- [NTSB DFW07CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA096.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2007 · N7534S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in dynamic rollover. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor and the uneven, muddy terrain conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA111.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Van Horn, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N971SH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Clearance was not maintained after landing by the instructor pilot, which resulted in an on ground collision with the helicopter standing near the refueling pumps. The aircraft standing in the refueling area was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW06FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA140.md): Aviat A-1B · Edna, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2006 · N166MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's ostentatious display while maneuvering at low altitude which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the water.
- [NTSB DFW06CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA009.md): Vans RV7A · Reklaw, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N555YF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear assembly for undetermined reasons, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB DFW05CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA195.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N18VH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DFW05CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA109.md): Robinson R22 · Bandera, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N422SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while hovering after encountering settling with power.
- [NTSB FTW03LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA099.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Kent, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2003 · N54TR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of main rotor drive due to a drive belt separation resulting in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA227.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Cornudas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N681MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and his improper landing flare. A contributing factor was the activation of a warning light.
- [NTSB FTW01LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA124.md): Robinson R22 · Raymondville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2001 · N7087X · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the main rotor drive belts while maneuvering which resulted in a loss of main rotor drive. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

## 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" = 'TX' 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=TX

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