# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D 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. Page 2 of 7 · 328 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN09LA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA487.md): Cessna 177RG · Black River Falls, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N2108Q · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during cruise due to the number two cylinder piston connecting rod failure for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN09CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA372.md): Cessna 177 RG · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2009 · N1876Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA09FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA343.md): Cessna 177 RG · Gilford, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N52670 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion from the fracture of the nipple for the engine oil cooler return line. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's signoff and release of the airplane without performing the required engine run-up following an… - [NTSB ERA09CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA232.md): Cessna 177RG · Ocean Isle Beach, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N1838Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's incorrect determination of the fuel load prior to the flight, the lack of placards near the… - [NTSB CEN09LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA054.md): Cessna 177RG · Mena, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2008 · N2526V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continued flight into deteriorating weather conditions. - [NTSB DEN08CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA156.md): Cessna 177RG · Ellsworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N8276G · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB NYC08LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA293.md): Cessna 177RG · Bristol, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2008 · N2088Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to clear the trees during takeoff due to a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX08CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA276.md): Cessna 177RG · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2008 · N8053G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and density altitude conditions and failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. - [NTSB NYC08CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA208.md): Cessna 177RG · Bessemer, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N45133 · Substantial damage > Failure of the left magneto for undetermined reasons resulting in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff. - [NTSB SEA08CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA106.md): Cessna 177RG · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2008 · N1925Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot under instruction to lower the landing gear, the failure of both pilots to follow the landing checklist, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB NYC08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA126.md): Morrison Vans RV-8 · Port Orange, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2008 · N781RV · Substantial damage > The airplane's inadvertent encounter with a crosswind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control. - [NTSB MIA08CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA054.md): Cessna 177RG · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N52495 · Substantial damage > Pilot's inaccurate fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX07CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA276.md): Cessna 177RG · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2007 · N1844Q · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB NYC07LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA182.md): Cessna 177RG · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2007 · N177RV · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach. - [NTSB ANC07LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA063.md): Cessna 177RG · Pedricktown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2007 · N52650 · Substantial damage > The first pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and water contamination of the airplane's fuel system. A factor contributing to the accident was rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB SEA07LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA187.md): Cessna 177RG · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N47RH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. - [NTSB ANC07FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA054.md): Cessna 177RG · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2007 · N52103 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the private pilot (dual student), and his delayed go-around during approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the dual student's misjudged distance/altitude. - [NTSB SEA07LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA172.md): Cessna 177RG · Oceanside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N2144Q · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the propeller governor (gasket) by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a oil exhaustion induced total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX07CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA146.md): Cessna 177RG · Perris, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2007 · N177R · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to an improperly installed magneto housing by the owner/pilot. - [NTSB LAX07LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA122.md): Scottish Bulldog 120 · So Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2007 · N706X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects and the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX06CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA239.md): Cessna 177RG · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2006 · N34480 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to extended the landing gear and verify the proper landing gear configuration prior to landing, resulting in a gear-up landing. - [NTSB ATL06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA028.md): Cessna 177-RG · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2005 · N53257 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to failure of the No.1 connecting rod bearing and separation of the No. 1 connecting rod. - [NTSB LAX06LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA058.md): Cessna 177RG · Dixon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2005 · N8040G · Substantial damage > the pilot's intentional flight at low altitude and failure to maintain obstacle clearance with a high tension static line. The glare from the setting sun was a factor. - [NTSB IAD05LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA136.md): Cessna 177RG · Cadiz, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2005 · N35552 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's early flare during the emergency landing. - [NTSB SEA05FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA169.md): Cessna 177RG · Cascade, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N2082Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a stand of conifer trees during low altitude maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mountainous/hilly terrain, gusty winds, a high density altitude, and maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB NYC05LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA070.md): Cessna 177RG · Warren, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2005 · N7545V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the balked landing checklist while attempting to abort a landing. Factors in the accident were his failure to maintain directional control during the landing, and a gust of wind. - [NTSB CHI05LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA076.md): Cessna 177RG · Rochester, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N2019Q · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the subsequent failure of a connecting rod. Additional causes were the improper maintenance due to under-torqued fasteners, and inadequate airframe manufacturer maintenance procedures resulting in an improper… - [NTSB CHI05CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA074.md): Cessna 177RG · Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2005 · N1623H · Substantial damage > The mechanic's improper installation of the oil filter canister base gasket, which resulted in an oil leak and the separation of the connecting rod due to oil starvation. Factors to the accident were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced… - [NTSB LAX04CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA231.md): Glenn L Smith RV-8 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N767GS · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was a sudden wind shift. - [NTSB MIA04FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA076.md): Cessna 177RG · Tampa, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2004 · N1910Q · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, and the reinstallation of an unserviced magneto during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the magneto malfunctioning, a loss of engine power, and the airplane being ditched into the water. - [NTSB CHI04LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA051.md): Cessna 177RG · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2003 · N7575V · Substantial damage > The impact with a deer during landing roll. A contributing factor was the night lighting conditions. - [NTSB LAX04FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA042.md): Cessna 177RG · Blk Canyon City, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2003 · N431DL · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to the failure of the single-drive dual magneto that resulted from inadequate lubrication of the breaker cam. Also causal was the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel during a recent inspection, which should have… - [NTSB LAX03FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA161.md): Cessna 177RG · Ely, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2003 · N8034G · Substantial damage > the airplane collided with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA101.md): Cessna 177-RG · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2003 · N8015G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll resulting in the failure and separation of the right main landing gear, partial collapse of the nose landing gear, and substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB LAX03LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA136.md): Cessna 177RG · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2003 · N1925Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper engine starting procedures, and his failure to maintain clearance with a parked airplane, resulting in a collision with the parked and unoccupied airplane. - [NTSB FTW03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA026.md): Cessna 177RG · Marshall, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N35866 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB IAD03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA006.md): Cessna 177RG · South Vienna, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2002 · N7510V · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the single drive, dual magneto, which resulted in its separation from the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Factors included the crops in the forced landing field, and the night lighting conditions. - [NTSB DEN01LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA160.md): Cessna 177RG · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2001 · N52043 · Substantial damage > brake system failure for reasons undetermined, which resulted in a loss of control on landing. - [NTSB ANC01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA132.md): Cessna 177RG · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2001 · N45367 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. - [NTSB CHI01LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA283.md): Cessna 177RG · Sikeston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N27JS · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel contamination, water. A factor relating to the accident was the trees. - [NTSB DEN01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA119.md): Cessna 177RG · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N2129Q · Substantial damage > failure of the nose landing gear hydraulic UP hose, which resulted in a wheels-up landing.. - [NTSB LAX01LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA193.md): Cessna 177RG · Pauma Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N8287G · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an approach for landing under visual flight rules. - [NTSB SEA01LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA075.md): Cessna 177RG · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2001 · N8283G · Substantial damage > the reverse rigging of the aileron flight control system resulting in aileron deflections opposite that of the pilot's inputs which lead to an uncontrolled descent into the terrain. Factors include the pilot's failure to detect the misrigged ailerons during… - [NTSB FTW01LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA046.md): Cessna 177RG · Del Rio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2001 · N45373 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. A factor was the windshear. - [NTSB LAX01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA062.md): Cessna 177RG · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2000 · N2102Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an extended downwind leg in the landing pattern. - [NTSB CHI01LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA035.md): Cessna 177RG · Wautoma, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2000 · N8027G · Substantial damage > the deer that traveled onto the runway and contacted the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the night light conditions and the light snow that was falling. - [NTSB NYC00LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA253.md): Cessna 177RG · Elmer, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N2156Q · Substantial damage > The instructor's failure to take remedial action. - [NTSB FTW00LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA258.md): Cessna 177RG · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N2035Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear to extend due to the empty hydraulic reservoir. - [NTSB CHI00FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA123.md): Cessna 177RG · Watertown, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2000 · N1978Q · Destroyed > the pilot failed to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were the dark night, clouds, and rain. - [NTSB MIA00FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA126.md): Cessna 177RG · Chipley, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2000 · N1997Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment during the initial climb from the grass airstrip. Also, the excessive pull-up by the pilot and inadvertent stall. Findings in the investigation were 1) in-flight collision with the tops of trees and 2) the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41593&page=3 ## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41593')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41593&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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