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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, TX

88 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, TX per year, 1964–2026: 88 cases
1964	6
1965	5
1966	6
1967	7
1968	1
1969	4
1970	6
1971	4
1972	1
1973	3
1974	2
1975	4
1976	2
1977	2
1979	2
1980	4
1981	1
1982	1
1983	1
1984	1
1985	1
1986	1
1988	1
1989	1
1991	1
1994	1
1999	4
2001	1
2002	1
2009	2
2010	1
2011	1
2012	1
2014	1
2016	1
2017	1
2018	2
2021	1
2024	1
2025	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" = 'TX' 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 CEN25LA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Sweetwater, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.Jun 26, 2025 · N2300A · Substantial damage NTSB CEN24LA169Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBaby Great Lakes - · Castroville, TXThe failure of the right main landing gear axle due to multiple fatigue crack initiation points joining into a single larger crack.Apr 29, 2024 · N822CH · Substantial damage NTSB CEN21LA390Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMantooth Thorp T-18 · San Antonio, TXThe loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.Aug 28, 2021 · N78DW · Substantial damage NTSB CEN18FA265Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRose Parrakeet A-1 · Rhome, TXThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 12, 2018 · N14842 · Destroyed NTSB CEN18FA139Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWittman W10 · San Antonio, TXAn in-flight fire and subsequent total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive impact and fire damage, followed by a loss of airplane control.Apr 15, 2018 · N625JS · Destroyed NTSB CEN17LA317Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22 · Beckville, TXA stuck exhaust valve, which resulted in the failure of the valve and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the valve failure and loss of engine power was the extended time since the last overhaul.Aug 14, 2017 · N2591A · Substantial damage NTSB CEN17LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMilholland Kelly D · Livingston, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Oct 7, 2016 · N522LM · Substantial damage NTSB CEN14LA433Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSutton William J Stits Playmate SA11A · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff after encountering rapidly changing wind conditions.Jul 29, 2014 · N76WS · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12CA328Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportShiver Tailwind W-10 · Pipe Creek, TXAn inadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent departure from the runway and impact with a tree.May 17, 2012 · N625JS · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBarker A E B-2 · Sisterdale, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.Jun 30, 2011 · N6917 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCross-Capps Breezy · Livingston, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Apr 23, 2010 · N125RT · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09CA484Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Terrell, TXThe pilot's improper decision to continue the approach and landing during thunderstorm activity, resulting in the loss of aircraft control.Aug 1, 2009 · N8602C · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09CA315Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolsclaw Francis E Starduster · Ranger, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the buckling of the right landing gear as a result of corrosion.May 23, 2009 · N42WT · Substantial damage NTSB FTW03LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Big Spring, TXthe failure of both pilots to maintain visual separation with each other. Factors were the Cessna pilot's inability to listen to or make radio transmissions and the Piper pilot's nonstandard traffic pattern.Oct 29, 2002 · N1456A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW02LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLandoll Vans RV 3-A · Denton, TXthe pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to oil starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable training for the forced landing.Nov 3, 2001 · N96LS · Substantial damage NTSB FTW00LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Rose Hill, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.Nov 11, 1999 · N3311B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW00LA015Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSturges Spezio Sport · Mathis, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.Oct 24, 1999 · N75JS · Destroyed NTSB FTW99LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Panhandle, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the noise heard by the pilot that resulted in his decision to execute a precautionary landing.Jun 12, 1999 · N2699M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW99LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMonocoupe 90A · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor was the crosswind.Feb 28, 1999 · N11760 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94FA102Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · San Antonio, TXThe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate clearance during formation flight. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation regarding inflight formation procedures.Mar 19, 1994 · N596BH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB FTW91LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1C · Houston, TXThe failure of the propeller due to improper installation.Jun 9, 1991 · N48JP · Substantial damage NTSB FTW89LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Austin, TXThe failure of the aircraft brake system. Factors include high tail wind.Jun 10, 1989 · N655A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW88FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Henderson, TXThe Cessna had just rolled out on base on 3rd or 4th touch go when it collided with a biplane that was not in the traffic pattern. Collision occurred between the outer panel of the left upper wing of the biplane and the rt side of the eng cowling of the…Feb 27, 1988 · N5522G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW86FPA25Accident · No injuriesFinal reportThorpe T18 · Mckinney, TXThe acft was landed on a closed rwy where it collided with steel posts embedded in the rwy. The plt had questioned a Cessna plt who made a go-around in front of him about the status of the rwy and wad advised it was closed. The plt saw the flag & an 'x' but…Jul 27, 1986 · N7JA · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Liberty, TXThe plt experienced an inflight partial loss of pwr after which he shut off the master switch, and the fuel valve and attempted to make a forced landing on a nearby arpt. However, there was insufficient alt to clear a powerline. A steep turn was made and the…Apr 16, 1985 · N80577 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Brownwood, TXA witness who is a pilot and an A&P mechanic, stated that he heard the engine on N2259A sputtering as if it was running out of fuel as it passed over his house. The witness continued to state that shortly after the aircraft passed, the pilot of N2259A called…Nov 25, 1984 · N2259A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Martinsville, TXReportedly, the plt took off with 36 gallons of fuel on board, of which, 10 gals was automobile low lead fuel. The automobile fuel had been purchased from an off airport gasoline station, was transported to the acft in 5 gal cans, then added to the fuel tanks…Mar 10, 1983 · N4944M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DA231Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSouthern Airmotive Corp Sac SAC · Graham, TXThe pilot reported that he began a takeoff on runway 17 to ferry the aircraft from Graham to houston, TX. He reported that the wind was from 340 deg at 15 KTS. Reportedly, he had no previous flight time in this make and model of aircraft. The pilot stated…Jun 17, 1982 · N3800C · Destroyed NTSB FTW81DRA55Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Palacios, TXAug 25, 1981 · N1959A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81FRJ02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Texarkana, TXOct 2, 1980 · N2546A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80DRJ42Accident · No injuriesClosedMessersnipe PT-101 · Alto, TXSep 12, 1980 · N1672 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80DQG38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Odessa, TXSep 3, 1980 · N3538A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80FRG20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Kingsville, TXJan 11, 1980 · N3742A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80DRG01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Austin, TXOct 1, 1979 · N2738M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79DRA08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Orange, TXFeb 7, 1979 · N3597A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DRA05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · East Bernard, TXOct 28, 1977 · N1216C · Destroyed NTSB FTW77FRG57Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Johnson City, TXJul 3, 1977 · N7052K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DRA02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedVollman EAA · Huntsville, TXOct 30, 1976 · N20MV · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DRG64Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · New Berlin, TXJun 29, 1976 · N21AA · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76FPA04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Sherman, TXAug 9, 1975 · N6904K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75FPD47Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Decatur, TXJun 22, 1975 · N2140A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75DRA20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · La Porte, TXMar 9, 1975 · N2126A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75DRG50Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Castroville, TXJan 13, 1975 · N2585A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DQG65Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPitts SPL · Tulia, TXJun 6, 1974 · N55HB · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FPA14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Dallas, TXJan 6, 1974 · N8236C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FPD31Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Grapevine, TXDec 6, 1973 · N1176C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DPD28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Denton, TXNov 16, 1973 · N7714K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73FRA25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Vidor, TXApr 25, 1973 · N7076K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72DRG87Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Long Mott, TXMay 20, 1972 · N1562P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72FRA12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Cypress, TXOct 5, 1971 · N685A · Substantial damage