NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series

19 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-290 series, where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

19832026
NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series per year, 1983–2026: 19 cases
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('41506')
      AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 130))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CHI07CA229Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNetz KIS TR2 · Willow Springs, MOThe improper installation of the aileron control pushrod which led to a separation of the pushrod and subsequent loss of aircraft control. A factor was the pilot not being able to control the airplane after the pushrod separation.Jul 31, 2007 · N232AN · DestroyedNTSB CHI07LA191Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Johnson, NEThe failure of the left wing's lift strut, which resulted in the separation of the left wing, and the subsequent airplane control not being possible. Factors were the overdue annual inspection, the overdue compliance with an Airworthiness Directive on the…Jul 4, 2007 · N3737A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · East Wenatchee, WASeparation of the left main landing gear shock absorbing strut during takeoff. A missing screw was a factor.Apr 5, 2007 · N6096F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Shady Cove, ORThe pilot's improper installation of the control stick during maintenance, which resulted in the control stick becoming disconnected during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in a loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground.Mar 4, 2006 · N1984A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Thomaston, GAThe unapproved repair of the tailwheel rudder arm assembly, which resulted in an overload failure during touchdown and subsequent loss of control of the airplane and on-ground collision with an object.Apr 28, 2005 · N7053K · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Longmont, COSeparation of the landing gear tire valve stem resulting in the left main tire deflating, and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.Aug 16, 2003 · N1614K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFetherolf Hatz CB-1 · Ontario, ORAn improper weld in the landing gear, resulting in separation of the right main landing gear wheel during a normal landing.Nov 2, 2001 · N26WF · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylor Smith Mini DSA-1 · Sultan, WAThe separation/loss of the bolt and castle nut which connected the elevator bellcrank to the control stick pushrod resulting in a disconnect between the cockpit and the control surface and ultimately, the pilot's total loss of pitch control.Jul 22, 2001 · N53BT · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Billings, MTThe separation of the left main landing gear shock strut for undetermined reasons.Jul 1, 1999 · N3513A · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZukowski EAA Biplane · Williamsport, PAthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in opening of the unsecured canopy during the takeoff roll, and subsequent loss of directional control and a nose over. A factor was: the pilot's failure to use a checklist.Nov 23, 1996 · N818Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA319Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnider CP328 Super Emeraude · Painton, MOin flight delamination and subsequent failure of the hand carved wooden propeller.Sep 10, 1994 · N90484 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1C · Houston, TXThe failure of the propeller due to improper installation.Jun 9, 1991 · N48JP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90DEM05Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportOo-Culley Osprey · Iron Mountain, MIJamming of the rudder cable between the pulley and the pulley support bracket and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known deficiency.Jul 1, 1990 · N176 · DestroyedNTSB ATL90DKJ04Accident · No injuriesFinal report67 Flying Dutchman D1/LFD-13 · Tuscaloosa, ALMaintenance personnel who performed an improper modification of the propeller blade.May 27, 1990 · N1113D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Austin, TXThe failure of the aircraft brake system. Factors include high tail wind.Jun 10, 1989 · N655A · Substantial damageNTSB MKC88FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7GC · Columbia, MOWitnesses reported the pilot had planned to practice 'taildragger' takeoffs and landings. They reported the aircraft operated routinely from engine start through the final approach segment of a VFR traffic pattern. While stabilized at about 400 ft AGL on…Oct 14, 1987 · N4889E · DestroyedNTSB CHI87DEV03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Roanoke, ILAfter developing an oil leak the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing. The aircraft encountered rough terrain on touchdown and collapsed the nose gear and nosed over. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries, however the aircraft was…Aug 2, 1987 · N7958A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC83LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Aniak, AKThe acft crashed from about 5 ft AGL after the control stick came out of its mounting during takeoff. The owner of the acft stated that the retaining pin at the base of the control stick came out, which resulted in the stick dislodging from its mount. The pin…Sep 16, 1983 · N1363A · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 Tripacer · Butler, PAThe acft ran off the rwy into a 4 ft ditch and nosed over while taxiing. The plt said the 'brakes gave way' while he wastaxiing down rwy 17 after landing. When he realized the brakes were not holding he shut off the engine by the mixture control. To avoid…Aug 21, 1983 · N600A · Substantial damage