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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, MI

41 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, MI per year, 1964–2026: 41 cases
1964	3
1965	3
1966	3
1967	4
1968	1
1969	3
1970	2
1971	1
1972	2
1974	1
1975	2
1981	1
1982	1
1983	1
1985	1
1988	1
1989	1
1990	2
1991	1
1993	1
2005	1
2007	1
2011	1
2012	1
2013	1
2018	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" = 'MI' 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\" = 'MI' 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" = 'MI' 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 GAA18CA560Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Hillsdale, MIThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Sep 17, 2018 · N3544A · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Baraga, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi.Mar 2, 2013 · N2238A · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA348Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Bangor, MIThe pilot’s failure to properly service the fuel system, and subsequent decision to conduct the flight with known fuel system deficiencies, which led to the total loss of engine power.Jun 6, 2012 · N3431A · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11FA663Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportThorp T-18 · Plainwell, MIThe pilot did not maintain clearance from a semitrailer along the approach path.Sep 23, 2011 · N54WB · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJohnson-Whittman Tailwind JW9L · Saginaw, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and clearance from a fence while on final approach.Apr 20, 2007 · N1041Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05CA193Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Plainwell, MIThe loss of engine power on downwind due to carburetor icing, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the soft terrain.Jul 19, 2005 · N2654A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Lapeer, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Mar 30, 1993 · N7732K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Saginaw, MIDirectional control was not maintained by the pilot which resulted in a ground loop. A factor related to the accident was a crosswind.Aug 25, 1991 · N7732K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Mason, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident is the pilot's lack of total experience in the accident type airplane.Oct 14, 1990 · N2600A · Substantial damage NTSB 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 · Destroyed NTSB CHI89LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Gladwin, MIFailure of the pilot seated in the left seat of the airplane to use brakes to correct for a left turn caused by a bent tail wheel.Jul 3, 1989 · N7093K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Charlotte, MIDuring touchdown in a slight right crosswind, the student pilot inappropriately applied right rudder pressure. The aircraft yawed to the right and left the sod runway, veering into a plowed field. The aircraft struck a furrow and nosed over.May 16, 1988 · N8800C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Bay City, MIThe acft was damaged during a hard forced landing following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. The plt reported that at an alt of aprx 250 ft AGL, the eng quit. Post accident inspection revealed the fuel selector was positioned on the right tank which…Aug 16, 1985 · N7665K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Mason, MIThe student & instructor plt (CFI) were practicing landings in the student's acft, which was equipped with brakes only on the left side. Reportedly, the student flared high during a landing & the CFI added power to recover. After touchdown, the roll-out was…Jul 14, 1983 · N6996K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA163Accident · No injuriesFinal reportVolmer Amphibian · Muskegon, MIThe pilot returned to land on a lake after making touch and go landings at an airport. He stated that he made a water landing with the gear extended. During touchdown, the amphibious aircraft nosed over.May 13, 1982 · N47111 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FEC40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Lapeer, MIAug 13, 1981 · N8503C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76DEM08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Charlotte, MIAug 24, 1975 · N6993K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75DEC40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Flint, MIMar 14, 1975 · N2571A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEC42Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Cambridge Jt, MIApr 27, 1974 · N2240A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72DET25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Benton Harbr, MIMay 12, 1972 · N7019K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72DEM62Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Charlotte, MIApr 27, 1972 · N7404K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEC13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Marine City, MISep 14, 1971 · N8705C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70FDW24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Richmond, MIJun 30, 1970 · N946A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70DBJ07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Lake City, MIFeb 15, 1970 · N1146C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70F0110Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Kalamazoo, MIAug 2, 1969 · N2194A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69F0655Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Pontiac, MIMay 20, 1969 · N3566A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69D0459Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Grand Haven, MIJan 26, 1969 · N8839C · Destroyed NTSB CHI69F0134Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Utica, MIJul 12, 1968 · N3566A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0453Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Kalamazoo, MINov 8, 1967 · N2147A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68D0317Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Manistique, MIAug 31, 1967 · N940A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0095Accident · No injuriesClosedAlbar 01 · Mt.Pleasant, MIJun 12, 1967 · N30058 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67F0400Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Rockwood, MIJan 1, 1967 · N1236C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67D0253Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Sharon, MIOct 1, 1966 · N3330A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67F0159Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Brighton, MISep 11, 1966 · N1239C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67F0230Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Ionia, MIAug 6, 1966 · N7349K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66F0207Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Flushing, MISep 6, 1965 · N2418A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66F0077Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Luzerne, MIJun 12, 1965 · N7411K · Destroyed NTSB CHI66F0007Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Coldwater, MIApr 25, 1965 · N1434C · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0791Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA22 · Allegan, MINov 22, 1964 · N1525P · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0568Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 10 · Troy, MINov 5, 1964 · N26216 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0505Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA22 · Plymouth, MIOct 31, 1964 · N8844C · Substantial damage