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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, CO

39 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, CO per year, 1964–2026: 39 cases
1964	4
1965	2
1966	2
1968	1
1969	2
1970	2
1971	1
1973	1
1974	1
1975	1
1977	1
1978	1
1980	1
1987	1
1988	1
1989	1
1996	3
1999	1
2001	3
2002	1
2003	1
2004	1
2005	1
2008	2
2012	1
2019	1
2020	1

Where

Latest cases

Query with 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' 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

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\" = 'CO' 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" = 'CO' 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

Run 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 CEN20CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Colorado Springs, COThe flight instructor's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control.Apr 26, 2020 · N1598A · Substantial damage NTSB GAA19CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Longmont, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Jan 3, 2019 · N89018 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12CA537Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGage Midget Mustang MM-1 · Erie, COThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Aug 11, 2012 · N41831 · Substantial damage NTSB DFW08CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · Peyton, COLanding gear collapse during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.Jul 4, 2008 · N1264C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN08IA080Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportHill Hatz CB-1 · Erie, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.Apr 13, 2008 · N8032Y · Minor damage NTSB DEN05FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Kremmling, COthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.Apr 7, 2005 · N3766A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN04LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Hayden, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors include the excessive crosswind component, and the gusty wind conditions.Sep 3, 2004 · N7030K · Substantial damage NTSB 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 damage NTSB DEN03LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Watkins, COthe pilot's inability [not possible] to control the airplane during landing roll due to the failure of the left brake, and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop.Oct 9, 2002 · N7672K · Substantial damage NTSB DEN01LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Eagle, COthe pilot's inadequate wind evaluation, and his inadequate planning/decision to land with a tailwind, at a density altitude of 13,418 feet. Contributing factors were the tailwind and the high density altitude weather condition.Jun 24, 2001 · N7850H · Substantial damage NTSB DEN01LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Longmont, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind.Jun 9, 2001 · N1614K · Substantial damage NTSB DEN01FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSandell Zenith CH 200 · Canon City, COthe pilot in command inadvertently allowing the airplane to stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's total lack of experience in airplane make/model, and high wind conditions.Apr 8, 2001 · N49DE · Destroyed NTSB DEN99LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrozier Emeraude · Delta, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty tailwind and crosswinds reported, and the pilot's total lack of aeronautical experience.May 31, 1999 · N99PC · Minor damage NTSB FTW97LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Westcliffe, COfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing.Nov 9, 1996 · N1334A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Boulder, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of rudder. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.Oct 12, 1996 · N9967Q · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell EAA Biplane P · Manzanola, COfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the terrain, while performing a low altitude maneuver. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with this make and model of aircraft.Oct 2, 1996 · N145DB · Destroyed NTSB DEN89LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Boulder, COFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent damage to the wing.Jul 25, 1989 · N9967Q · Substantial damage NTSB DEN88FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Brighton, COThe student pilot was observed by witnesses to 'buzz' the city of Brighton, Colorado. Witnesses stated that N1153A flew over houses and buildings at a very low altitude. The acft was then observed to climb to a high altitude, do a 'wing over' or 'hammerhead'…Feb 4, 1988 · N1153A · Destroyed NTSB DEN88LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Monte Vista, COThe plt attempted to take off on a frost-covered, pvt airstrip. Witnesses observed the aircraft become airborne before it settled back down to the ground. Control of the acft was lost and the acft nosed over.Nov 3, 1987 · N5483H · Substantial damage NTSB DEN80FTE65Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Aurora, COJul 22, 1980 · N2515A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN78DTE49Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Burlington, COApr 16, 1978 · N1175C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN77FTE35Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Ridgway, COApr 25, 1977 · N7729H · Destroyed NTSB DEN75DTE56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Wray, COMar 12, 1975 · N1170A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN74DTE36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Aurora, COJan 6, 1974 · N8655C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN74DTE33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Byers, CODec 10, 1973 · N8585C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN71FTE17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Usaf Academy, COJun 24, 1971 · N7783K · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70DXD25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Pueblo, COMay 3, 1970 · N2384A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70FXD07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Palisade, COJan 25, 1970 · N6293C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70D0129Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Aurora, CONov 9, 1969 · N1220K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB DEN69D0223Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Stmboat Sprg, COApr 29, 1969 · N7722K · Substantial damage NTSB DEN69D0050Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Grand Junct, COJun 8, 1968 · N638A · Destroyed NTSB DEN67F0075Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Boulder, COAug 13, 1966 · N8040C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN67D0050Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Denver, COJul 7, 1966 · N7371K · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66F0100Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Akron, COSep 14, 1965 · N6969K · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66D0120Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · La Junta, COJun 30, 1965 · N5252Z · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0793Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA16 · Montrose, CONov 22, 1964 · N5981H · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2522Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA20 · Akron, COJun 27, 1964 · N1573A · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1988Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA20 · Center, COMay 28, 1964 · N6978K · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0110Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7GC · Ft Collins, COJan 1, 1964 · N8933R · Substantial damage