NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, CA
128 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 3 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 4 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' 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.
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" = 'CA' 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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR26LA268Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Colusa, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning and in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR23LA341Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · El Cajon, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR21LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWheeler C / Wheeler K Lancair 235 · Borrego Springs, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a crosswind landing which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB WPR20LA234Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMontana Coyote · Jamul, CAA total loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel line and fuel starvation, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the long duration of aircraft storage that allowed for contaminants to develop and…NTSB WPR17FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportJansen Pazmany PL 2 · El Monte, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Also causal was the pilot's decision to return to the runway following the loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain airspeed…NTSB WPR15FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-135 · Livermore, CAA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined, because examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR15CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFerdon Thorp T 18 · San Rafael, CAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident are an inadequate modification to the seat position, and the pilot's failure to check flight controls for freedom and correct movement.NTSB WPR12CA354Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Napa, CAThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBennett Midjet Mustang I · Ramona, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the overload separation of the left brake master cylinder from the left rudder pedal assembly.NTSB WPR10LA268Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Nelson, CAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during an undetermined phase of flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB WPR09FA234Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportUpton Bakeng Duce · Ramona, CAAn in-flight separation of the right wing, which resulted from the pilot's performance of a maneuver that produced aerodynamic loads that exceeded the wing spar’s degraded strength. The wing spar strength degradation was due to the builder's failure to comply…NTSB SEA07CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBarnett MA-5 Charger · San Martin, CACarburetor icing conditions which resulted in a loss of engine power during the base turn to final approach. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight was a factor.NTSB LAX05CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Pine Valley, CAThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and excessive brake application. A contributing factor was the downsloping terrain used for the landing and takeoff.NTSB LAX04LA110Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTailwind W-8 · San Pedro, CAThe pilot's incapacitation during descent, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with water.NTSB LAX04LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavidson-Thorpe T-18 · Coalinga, CAthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and hi failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.NTSB LAX04CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Petaluma, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop.NTSB LAX03LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCallahan Rebel · Clearlake, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to correctly position the right fuel valve. Also causal was the pilot's failure to use the checklist.NTSB LAX02LA249Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArns Spacewalker II · Irvine, CALoss of engine power due to an exhaust system leak and vapor lock.NTSB LAX02LA197Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Brownsville, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a turn to reverse course back to the runway, resulting in a stall and collision with terrain.NTSB LAX01LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Oxnard, CAThe fracture and separation of the number 3 cylinder exhaust valve head resulting in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the soft field where the forced landing occurred.NTSB LAX01LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPurvis/Thorpe T-18 · Chiriaco Summit, CAThe dual student's improper recovery from a bounced landing, his failure to maintain directional control during the go-around, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the go-around attempt.NTSB LAX00LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWard Sidewinder · Madera, CAThe pilot's inadequate short field landing procedure and his delayed decision to proceed to an alternate destination, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent hard landing during the emergency descent.NTSB LAX00LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylor Smith Witman W-10 · Riverside, CAfailure of the pilot to recover from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence.NTSB LAX99LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Novato, CAThe failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing. A factor is the airport's failure to follow proper procedure in ensuring adequate obstacle and object free clearance…NTSB LAX98LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMohr EAA Biplane P · Gilroy, CAFailure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind.NTSB LAX98LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Rio Vista, CAFailure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing wind condition and maintain directional control on rollout.NTSB LAX98FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFrandsen Midget Mustang MM-1 · Tracy, CAinadequate maintenance/inspection by the owner/pilot that resulted in an obstructed fuel vent system and a subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB LAX97LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Palo Alto, CAthe pilot's failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the degraded climb performance due to an…NTSB LAX96LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Compton, CAThe pilot of the other aircraft's failure to see and avoid N6WR. A factor in the accident was the narrow, confined nature of the taxiway, which restricted the Stinson pilot's ability to perform clearing turns while taxiing.NTSB LAX96LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Davis, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll by diverting his attention.NTSB LAX96LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts Special S-1C · San Carlos, CAthe pilot's misjudged landing approach, failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to abort the landing.NTSB LAX94LA025Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWittman Tailwind W8L · San Jose, CAThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB LAX93LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres Pitts MA-1 · Greenfield, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent application of excessive braking that resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB LAX93FA096Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Sun City, CAThe pilot's decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the adverse weather, and the mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX93LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Herald, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate and his failure to take timely remedial action to correct a high sink rate prior to colliding with the ground.NTSB LAX91LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Van Nuys, CAThe failure of the CFI aboard N25378 to adequately supervise the flight and the dual student pilot's improper use of the normal brakes.NTSB LAX90DUG03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGroves Cougar · Banning, CAPilot's improper wind evaluation and improper aircraft handling after landing. The tailwind and wind gusts were factors relating to the accident.NTSB LAX90DUQ01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportDavidson Throp T-18 · Camarillo, CAPilots failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB LAX89DVG03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEaa WAG-AERO Sport · Placerville, CAThe student's improper application of brakes during the touchdown/flare phase of the landing causing the aircraft to nose over.NTSB LAX89LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Chino, CAThe plt lost directional control of the acft during the landing roll and ground looped. The flight instructor reported that this was the first landing of the day and that they were staying in the traffic pattern to practice touch and go landings on rwy 26.…NTSB LAX88DXQ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPugh LONG-EZ · Newell, CABefore taking off, the plt noted that the wind sock was 'whipping & was about 3/4 full.' He said that after takeoff, he made a flyby at about 50' AGL, with an airspeed of about 150 mph. He then entered a steep climbing right turn. The plt estimated that at…NTSB LAX85FA368Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDuce Project Bakeng Duce · St. Helena, CAAccording to witnesses, the plt had attempted a landing on the private ranch airstrip and a go around was performed. The acft then reversed direction and descended, striking a 6 foot high metal fence post before coming to rest. The acft was destroyed by post…NTSB LAX85LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Miniplane DSA-1 · Van Nuys, CAThis was the initial test flt after installation of rebuilt wings. On the takeoff roll, the acft began drifting to the right & the plt corrected with left aileron. He stated that the acft 'whipped violently further to right, caught a wing tip & ground…NTSB LAX85LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPennington-Eaa Biplane P2P · Oxnard, CAThe plt reported that during the takeoff phase of a touch-&-go landing he observed sparks coming from the eng's air intake & experienced a loss of power. He pulled off all power & made a hard landing on the rwy. Actc specialists on duty in the tower stated…NTSB LAX84LA477Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Byron, CADuring takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing between 400 & 600 ft. subsequently, the right gear collapsed when the acft was landed on rolling terrain. The plt estimated there was about 2 gal of fuel on board.NTSB LAX84LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylor Smith Mini DSA-1 · Hayward, CAThis acft landed in trail behind a lead acft (N53BT) and bounced on landing. During his recovery procedures he overtook and collided with the lead acft.NTSB LAX83FA346Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportVarieze 1 · Mojave, CAThe plt purchased the acft a week before the accident. The day before the accident the plt stated to rutan aircraft factory personnel that he had never flown this type of acft in the past & was afraid of the acft. On the day of the accident witnesses observed…NTSB LAX83LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Jackson, CAThe acft went off the rwy and collided with a ditch during landing. The tailwheel acft touched down on rwy 19 about 200 ft past the threshold and bounced. The pilot applied power to recover and lost control of the acft. The acft veered off the rwy to the…NTSB LAX83LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWalston Thorp T-18 · Red Bluff, CAThe acft nosed over in a ditch after leaving the runway during landing. The pilot had made 3 landings and was concludinghis flight when he misjudged his turn to exit the runway and lost control of the acft. The acft went off the paved surface rolled into a…NTSB LAX82DA211Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Colusa, CAThe pilot reported that during a 3-point landing in calm wind conditions, the aircraft veered to the right as soon as the main gear touched down. The pilot stated that he applied full left rudder and brake, but to no avail. The plane continued to the right…