# 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 3 of 7 · 328 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC00LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA103.md): Cessna 177RG · Renick, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2000 · N1830Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper weather evaluation, and subsequent improper decision to fly into forecast and known icing conditions that exceeded the capability of the airplane to maintain flight. A factor was the icing conditions. - [NTSB MIA00FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA117.md): Cessna 177RG · Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2000 · N1556H · Destroyed > The PIC's inadequate planning and preparation resulting in refueling not being performed and the subsequent fuel exhaustion and forced landing into trees. A factor in the accident was the erratic operation of the right fuel tank quantity indicating system. - [NTSB MIA99LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA194.md): Cessna 177RG · Jasper, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1999 · N2619V · Substantial damage > the pilot inadvertently became disoriented and misjudged his position on the runway/airport, which resulted in him turning the airplane too soon, and subsequently impacting with a tree. Factors in this accident were a loss of electrical power for undetermined… - [NTSB ANC99LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA085.md): Cessna 177RG · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N45367 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the airplane landing gear. A factor in the accident was an interference with the pilot's habit pattern. - [NTSB LAX99LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA243.md): Cessna 177RG · Quincy, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N2175Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed for the existing wind conditions, and, his failure to abort the takeoff when it became apparent that the aircraft performance was not as anticipated. Factors in the accident were the tailwind and… - [NTSB MIA99LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA164.md): Cessna 177RG · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N1982Q · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the improper installation and in-flight separation of an engine cylinder. - [NTSB DEN99LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA096.md): Cessna 177RG · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N2637V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flight planning, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Factor's were the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, and the subsequent engine power loss due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL99LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA100.md): Cessna 177RG · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1999 · N39PC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll. - [NTSB NYC99LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA081.md): Cessna 177RG · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1999 · N177AR · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly inspect and torque the crankcase bolts. - [NTSB MIA98LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA242.md): Cessna 177RG · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N2679V · Substantial damage > slippage of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing resulting in blockage of the oil port, oil starvation, and subsequent connecting rod failure. A factor was the fence. - [NTSB CHI98LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA179.md): Cessna 177RG · Tocsin, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1998 · N1849Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb and the resulting inadvertant stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's premature raising of the flaps. - [NTSB MIA98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA073.md): Cessna 177RG · Cumming, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1998 · N1536H · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and airspeed, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB FTW98LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA053.md): Cessna 177RG · Tomball, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1997 · N88WC · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power resulting from the loss of oil and resultant seizure of a cylinder due to inadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the low ceiling. - [NTSB MIA97FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA249.md): Cessna 177RG · Sebring, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N2562V · Destroyed > continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent until impact in a lake. The adverse weather condition (thunderstorm) was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA104.md): Cessna 177RG · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1997 · N52120 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure the oil filler cap was secured during his preflight inspection, and loss of engine oil (oil exhaustion), which resulted in subsequent engine failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of… - [NTSB FTW96LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA393.md): Cessna 177RG · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N7568V · Substantial damage > Failure of the flight instructor to maintain airspeed above stall speed during initial climb and loss of control on the ground after aborting the takeoff. Factors were inadequate preflight planning and preparation, inaccurate weather evaluation, and high… - [NTSB FTW96LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA384.md): Cessna 177RG · Colorado Sprngs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1996 · N2797V · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the propeller governor by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the total loss of oil and engine seizure. Factors were the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and airspeed, causing him to make a forced landing on unsuitable… - [NTSB LAX96LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA270.md): Cessna 177RG · Folsom, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N52185 · Substantial damage > An oil starvation failure of the engine due to a mechanic's failure to put the proper gasket stack on when the propeller governor was replaced. The mechanic's omission was due to the airframe manufacturer's failure to ensure that the service and parts manuals… - [NTSB NYC96LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA147.md): Cessna 177RG · Rockaway, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1996 · N8059G · Substantial damage > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his inadequate preflight of the aircraft and his inadequate inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA093.md): Cessna 177RG · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N2186Q · Substantial damage > maintenance personnel's failure to properly torque the cylinder installation bolts. - [NTSB IAD96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA093.md): Cessna 177RG · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1996 · N35082 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. A factor in this accident was the CFI-rated pilot/passenger's inattention. - [NTSB BFO96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA017.md): Cessna 177RG · College Park, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1995 · N2132Q · Substantial damage > the main landing gear retracted for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX96LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA029.md): Cessna 177RG · Madera, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1995 · N4110C · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA95LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA185.md): Cessna 177RG · Thompson, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N1930Q · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from the mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, low ceilings, and downdraft. - [NTSB CHI95LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA263.md): Cessna 177 · Delavan, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N9055J · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight. A factor was the improperly installed fuel level transmitter. - [NTSB SEA95FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA103.md): Cessna 177RG · Kent, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N9ER · Destroyed > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the approach. Factors in the accident were the dusk light condition and the shadows. - [NTSB LAX95LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA187.md): Cessna 177RG · Oakland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1995 · N34938 · Destroyed > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation by exceeding the airplane certificated maximum allowable takeoff gross weight and failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. The ditch was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB FTW95FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA150.md): Cessna 177RG · Dalhart, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1995 · N35917 · Destroyed > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC conditions and the ensuing spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot's self-induced pressure to reach his destination, his failure to obtain a weather briefing for the flight, and the weather conditions. - [NTSB FTW95FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA111.md): Cessna 177RG · Larkspur, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1995 · N33MR · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions after being advised that VFR flight was not recommended. The weather and dark night were factors in the accident. - [NTSB LAX95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA009.md): Cessna 177RG · Laytonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N7577V · Substantial damage > were the pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and attain the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB LAX94FA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA318.md): Cessna 177RG · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N217AF · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to take off from a high density altitude airport at an over allowable gross weight condition. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude, down drafts, and the pilot's lack of familiarity operting from high density altitude… - [NTSB LAX94LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA179.md): Cessna 177RG · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1994 · N35060 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation of the existing wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA124.md): Cessna 177RG · Charlotte, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1994 · N7581V · Substantial damage > the deer which ran onto the runway. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions and the runway lights which were contacted. - [NTSB FTW94LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA088.md): Cessna 177RG · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1994 · N2181Q · Substantial damage > An inadvertent stall due to improper preflight and the pilot's failure to adequately remove ice from the aircraft. A factor was airframe icing. - [NTSB FTW94FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA059.md): Cessna 177RG · La Veta, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1994 · N53049 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a mountain pass at an inadequate altitude, causing the aircraft's climb performance to be exceeded. Factors were turbulence and downdrafts. - [NTSB FTW94FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA057.md): Cessna 177RG · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1993 · N1527H · Destroyed > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft after a loss of control which resulted from VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the weather, the pilot's lack of instrument training and experience, and his failure to… - [NTSB LAX94LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA068.md): Cessna 177RG · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1993 · N52039 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB LAX94FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA004.md): Cessna 177RG · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N45022 · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot(s) into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and failure to maintain a proper altitude and/or clearance from terrain, while approaching the destination airport. Factors related to the accident were: the low ceiling and terrain. - [NTSB ATL93LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA154.md): Cessna 177RG · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N2074Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of inflight weather conditions which resulted in the inflight encounter with severe turbulence and subsequent overstress of the airframe. - [NTSB LAX93LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA340.md): Cessna 177RG · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1993 · N33195 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to assure that the landing gear was down and locked. Factors relating to this accident were the alternator failure due to a broken wire and the low battery output. - [NTSB CHI93LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA310.md): Cessna 177RG · Emporia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N33299 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI93LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA284.md): Cessna 177RG · Columbus, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · N1850Q · Substantial damage > the pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. A factor involved in this accident is the pilot in command's failure to maintain a proper glidepath. - [NTSB BFO93WA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93WA141.md): Cessna 177RG · Marseille, France · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 12, 1993 · N1954Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA074.md): Cessna 177RG · Concord City, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1993 · N44BG · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft and his delayed decision to execute a go around. A factor in the accident was the strong gusty wind condition. - [NTSB LAX93LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA163.md): Cessna 177RG · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N34205 · Substantial damage > The flight's encounter with a dust devil. - [NTSB BFO93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA056.md): Cessna 177RG · Corry, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1993 · N7747V · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's lack of visual cues due to the runway lights being obscured by the plowed snow, and failure of airport personnel to issue a… - [NTSB DEN92LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA059.md): Cessna 177RG · Gunnison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N52658 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factor(s) included: fuel exhaustion and the misjudging of fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB LAX92LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA190.md): Cessna 177RG · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N33248 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's inaccurate weather evaluation, his improper setting of the mixture control, and his failure to maintain proper climb airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude, unfavorable wind with mountain wave activity and… - [NTSB SEA92LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA068.md): Cessna 177RG · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N52638 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power, cause undetermined. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN92LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA037.md): Cessna 177RG · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N2550V · Substantial damage > A total loss of power due to a mechanical failure of the engine. Factors were: rough and uneven snow covered terrain. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41593&page=4 ## 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=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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