NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, AK

297 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-290 series. 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.

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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, AK per year, 1964–2026: 297 cases
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Latest cases

Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' 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 ('41506'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB ANC26LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18 · Beluga, AKAug 29, 2026 · N15XX · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18 105 · Chena, AKJun 23, 2026 · N7506K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Aug 23, 2025 · N7050K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA051Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around with a tailwind.Jun 14, 2025 · N3846M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Susitna, AKThe pilot’s encounter with shifting winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and altitude, and subsequent contact with water.May 23, 2025 · N1364C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20-135 · Nenana, AKThe pilot providing instruction’s delayed remedial action, resulting in a loss of control during landing roll.Jun 6, 2024 · N2358A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA004Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Anchorage, AKThe loss of engine power during final approach due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight.Nov 13, 2023 · N8095C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23FA074Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · St. Mary's, AKThe pilot’s decision to operate the airplane above its maximum certificated gross weight, and his installation of an unapproved external load that degraded takeoff performance and flight characteristics resulting in a loss of airplane control during takeoff…Sep 13, 2023 · N109T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA055Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe student pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Jul 13, 2023 · N37WP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA046Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering low-level, which resulted in a collision with terrain.Jul 2, 2023 · N3321B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in a collision with brush-covered terrain.Jul 1, 2023 · N15XX · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBuck/Crawford/Crawford Christavia MK-1 · Anchorage, AKThe instructor pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a wing impacting a runway light.Jun 18, 2023 · N5075T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.Aug 30, 2022 · N1129 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Palmer, AKThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.Jun 20, 2022 · N7048K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.Aug 30, 2021 · N3419A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose down.Mar 6, 2021 · N7054K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20LA093Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Homer, AKThe total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion of the fuel tank filler necks, which resulted in water intrusion into the fuel tanks.Sep 14, 2020 · N8875C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.Aug 18, 2020 · N1526A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA080Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's improper decision to depart from an off-airport surface that had standing water, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.Jul 27, 2020 · N1277A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Soldotna, AKThe delamination of the fabric material from the fuselage above the windscreen due to failed adhesive, which resulted in disrupted airflow and a subsequent hard landing.Jul 4, 2020 · N3604A · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA521Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate climb rate during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.Sep 2, 2019 · N655HE · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe inappropriate application of paint underneath the engine cylinder hold-down nuts, which resulted in inadequate torque and the subsequent in-flight separation of the No. 3 cylinder, and resulted in a total loss of engine power.Aug 30, 2019 · N1124 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA348Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot receiving instruction's premature pitch control input during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Jun 16, 2019 · N2765A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GC · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and failure of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land.Mar 26, 2018 · N4844E · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane stopped on the taxiway while taxiing in sun glare conditions.Dec 18, 2017 · N61SR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA565Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Holy Cross, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.Sep 26, 2017 · N109T · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA408Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Denali, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on a narrow, unimproved airstrip in gusting wind conditions.Jul 13, 2017 · N8560C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC17LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Sterling, AKThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Feb 9, 2017 · N1268A · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA486Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GC · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to assess the airplane’s fuel quantity before departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Sep 4, 2016 · N4831E · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Nikolai Creek, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area resulting in an airplane nose over during the takeoff roll.May 19, 2016 · N5589H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7HC · Coldfoot, AKThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to recognize conditions favorable for carburetor icing and apply use of carburetor heat.Aug 16, 2015 · N8556E · DestroyedNTSB ANC15LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue a takeoff even though the airplane was not airborne by the…Jul 21, 2015 · N8761C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Palmer, AKThe student pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadvertent switching of the fuel selector to the “off” position during the attempted engine restart.Feb 1, 2015 · N2370M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Homer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.Sep 4, 2014 · N8775C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing due to his decision to attempt a landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway surface.Jul 28, 2014 · N8883C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-105 Special · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during landing roll on a rough, grass airstrip in gusting wind.May 26, 2014 · N234T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Platinum, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.Dec 24, 2013 · N7069K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC13CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in abnormal contact with terrain.Sep 24, 2013 · N1214A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC13CA083Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Aug 24, 2013 · N3599A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC13CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of his landing area, which resulted in contact with terrain.Jul 27, 2013 · N1467C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC13CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.Oct 20, 2012 · N3360P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe passenger's inadvertent application of the brake pedals during landing, which resulted in a noseover.Aug 13, 2012 · N37WP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7HC · Kenai, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear, and a nose over.Jun 16, 2011 · N8976R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A · McCarthy, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.Jun 15, 2011 · N1858A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11CA029Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during final approach in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.May 6, 2011 · N1129A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop.Mar 15, 2011 · N81074 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Merrill Field Airport, AKThe certificated flight instructor's failure to apply the correct remedial actions to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Oct 16, 2010 · N4229M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · South Naknek, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, resulting in an emergency landing and collision with terrain.Sep 11, 2010 · N7414K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's failure to use continuous carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power.Jul 15, 2010 · N5126H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Willow, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption.May 14, 2010 · N1123 · Substantial damage