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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, FL

48 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, FL per year, 1964–2026: 48 cases
1964	1
1966	1
1967	2
1968	3
1970	2
1972	3
1973	2
1974	1
1977	1
1978	2
1981	2
1982	2
1983	2
1985	1
1986	1
1987	2
1989	1
1991	1
1993	1
1995	2
1996	2
1998	1
2002	2
2003	1
2007	1
2009	1
2011	1
2016	1
2018	1
2021	1
2023	2
2024	1

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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" = 'FL' 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\" = 'FL' 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" = 'FL' 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 ERA25LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJolly Warren T Bakeng Duce · Plant City, FLFailure of the right main landing gear attachment bolt and hold-down nut, resulting in the right main landing gear collapsing.Nov 17, 2024 · N72WJ · Substantial damage NTSB ERA23FA247Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Lake Worth, FLMaintenance personnel’s failure to detect the corroded aileron cable during recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and a subsequent loss of airplane control during takeoff.May 26, 2023 · N3KV · Destroyed NTSB ERA23LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18AS-125 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was properly configured for a water landing.Mar 22, 2023 · N1907A · Substantial damage NTSB ERA21LA131Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the aft seat cushion was adequately secured, which resulted in its movement, subsequent interference with the flight controls, and a hard landing.Feb 10, 2021 · N8183C · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHeinlein George GH125 · Valkaria, FLThe pilot’s decision to exit the paved runway into soft terrain, which resulted in a ground loop and landing gear collapse.Feb 8, 2018 · N79GH · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20S · Arcadia, FLThe pilot's improper pitch and power control during landing in a straight float-equipped airplane on grass in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Oct 23, 2016 · N7329K · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11LA519Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHeinlein George GH125 · Okeechobee, FLThe non-certificated pilot's improper flare on an earlier flight, which resulted in a hard landing, fracture of the right main landing gear bolt, and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear.Sep 19, 2011 · N79GH · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA548Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Herlong, FLThe pilot’s improper visual lookout while taxing on soft terrain.Sep 13, 2009 · N7705K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC07LA241Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEverson Sidewinder · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing.Sep 29, 2007 · N62RE · Substantial damage NTSB MIA03LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPool Pool Jungster I · Fernandina Beac, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare/touchdown while attempting a crosswind landing resulting in the left wing impacting the ground, and a collision with runway lights during the attempted recovery.Mar 29, 2003 · N7135 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA02LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20 · Jacksonville, FLThe failure of the solo student/owner to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in a crosswind, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway, a collision with a runway light, and a ground loop.Jul 1, 2002 · N1693A · Substantial damage NTSB ATL02LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA -18 · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot's improper flare during an attempted landing on water. A factor was glassy water.Feb 12, 2002 · N8553C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA98LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · St. Petersburg, FLThe intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot and the company/operator with the known deficiencies in equipment (worn carburetor). Also, the poor preflight planning by the pilot for his failure to recognize that the carburetor heat control was…Apr 26, 1998 · N225NY · Substantial damage NTSB ATL97LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHarper W-8 Tailwind · Macclenny, FLthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.Oct 13, 1996 · N91323 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA96LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22/20-150 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.Mar 3, 1996 · N3311B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA96LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's failure to follow procedures, resulting in the airplane being landed with the landing gear in the up position.Nov 3, 1995 · N33309 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA95GA178Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper L-21A · Lorida, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while his attention was diverted.Jul 10, 1995 · N5425V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA93LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Fort Walton Bch, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to visually inspect the grapple hook/cable after deployment, to ensure it was free from all control surfaces prior to initiating a banner pickup.Apr 3, 1993 · N7011K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA92LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Hilliard, FLPartial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling encountered and reduced in-flight planning decision time by the pilot-in-command.Nov 23, 1991 · N7304K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA89LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStolp-Adams SA100 · Indian Rocks, FLThe pilot's attempt to perform aerobatic maneuvers in an aircraft that was not equipped with fuel and oil systems that would continue to operate in inverted positions. This action resulted in a loss of power and the pilot having to ditch the aircraft.Feb 4, 1989 · N511U · Substantial damage NTSB MIA88LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Daytona Beach, FLAlthough the plt stated that he performed a preflt & eng runup prior to departure with no problem noted, shortly after takeoff, while climbing through 350 ft, the engine RPM dropped to & stayed between 1500 & 1600. The plt was unable to maintain altitude…Dec 10, 1987 · N8767C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA88LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-1C · Clearwater, FLThe plt stated that on landing roll, as he added power to go around, he lost control of the aircraft, ran off the runway, flipped over and came to rest inverted. The torque of the relatively powerful engine added to the control problems in this short fuselage…Oct 25, 1987 · N14SH · Substantial damage NTSB MIA86LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5C · Daytona Beach, FLThe plt stated that he overflew the arpt to observe the wind direction as indicated by the wind sock. Upon landing on rwy 23, he lost control of the acft due to a left quartering tailwind. The acft then went through a chain link fence & came to rest in a…Jun 29, 1986 · N62074 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA85LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · St.Petersburg, FLThe pilot was assigned an aircraft with a recently overhauled engine to tow a banner. He preflighted, started and ran-up the engine 3 times. Each time the engine ran rough and lost RPM on magneto checks. After each occurrence, companymaintenance personnel…May 26, 1985 · N1211A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA83LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Okeechobee, FLThe non-rated plt stated that the eng lost power while he was flying over lake Okeechobee. He was unable to restart the eng & subsequently ditched the acft in the lake. After recovery, the eng was inspected, but no preimpact, mechanical failure was evident.Aug 27, 1983 · N1325C · Destroyed NTSB MIA83FA145Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Pompano Beach, FLThe surviving pax stated that about 1 mi from the rwy their alt was 1,000 ft & 'lots of speed.' The plt was cleared to land on rwy 13. The plt then reported 'we go around again...' He was advised by the tower to make left traffic. He was then observed…May 23, 1983 · N8983C · Destroyed NTSB MIA82DA153Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kenneth City, FLWhile cruising the aircraft oil pressure dropped and smoke entered the cockpit, so made a forced landing in a small field. The aircraft hit a stump and nosed over. An investigation revealed a broken oil line to a pressure gauge and oil leaked on a hot exhaust…Jul 13, 1982 · N225NY · Substantial damage NTSB MIA82DA090Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMckinley Eaa P-2 Biplane · Brooksville, FLWhile en route, the pilot elected to land at an uncontrolled airport. During the landing roll, he observed a glider landing in the opposite direction. He departed the runway to the right to avoid a collision and nosed over when he applied brakes.Mar 20, 1982 · N26JM · Substantial damage NTSB MIA82FLD01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Ft Pierce, FLOct 12, 1981 · N4890A · Destroyed NTSB MIA81DKT16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Palm Beach, FLJan 3, 1981 · N2379A · Destroyed NTSB MIA79DLD26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Lakeland, FLDec 26, 1978 · N8943C · Destroyed NTSB MIA78FLD70Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Ormond Beach, FLAug 10, 1978 · N11699 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB MIA77DLA19Accident · No injuriesClosedStits SA-3B · Navarree, FLMar 19, 1977 · N5597 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74FLE07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Ormond Beach, FLJun 13, 1974 · N30400 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DKU11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Belle Glade, FLJun 30, 1973 · N60177 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DLD71Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Seminole, FLApr 19, 1973 · N3385B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DLD38Accident · No injuriesClosedPitts Spcial · Melbourne, FLDec 2, 1972 · N5311 · 2 aircraft · No damage NTSB MIA73AM036Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPsota/Smith Mini · Pensacola, FLOct 1, 1972 · N1008Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73FLA02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Jacksonville, FLJul 1, 1972 · N1117C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70DKT23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Opa Locka, FLJun 8, 1970 · N60177 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70DLD24Accident · No injuriesClosedJodel F-11 · Eustis, FLMay 17, 1970 · N8014 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69F0114Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Clearwater, FLJul 20, 1968 · N3385B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69F0045Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Marianna, FLJun 11, 1968 · N1871A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68F0475Accident · No injuriesClosedVolmer VJ22 · Boca Raton, FLMar 23, 1968 · N8301 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0372Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Gretna, FLDec 31, 1967 · N3332A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68F0299Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Melbourne, FLNov 23, 1967 · N3581A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0171Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · New Smyrna Be, FLAug 15, 1966 · N1645A · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2550Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Trenton, FLJun 28, 1964 · N3462A · Substantial damage