NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series, 1996

31 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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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1996
    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"

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NTSB NYC97LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZukowski EAA Biplane · Williamsport, PAthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in opening of the unsecured canopy during the takeoff roll, and subsequent loss of directional control and a nose over. A factor was: the pilot's failure to use a checklist.Nov 23, 1996 · N818Z · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB SEA97LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Ogden, UTthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.Oct 21, 1996 · N3461A · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB CHI97LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Silver Lake, INfuel starvation due to an inadequate preflight and the pilot performed a low altitude maneuver which prevented him from selecting suitable terrain for landing. Additional factors included the loose fuel cap, fuel siphoning, and unreliable fuel gauges.Oct 5, 1996 · N5749H · DestroyedNTSB 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 · DestroyedNTSB CHI96LA344Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRozendaal Smith Innovation · Hampton, IAthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and his improper decision to perform a low altitude manuever with a low fuel supply.Sep 22, 1996 · N2982 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA216Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Gillette, WYfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the obstruction (power line). The powerline was a related factor.Sep 19, 1996 · N8789C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Chitina, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. A factor associated with the accident is the rough and uneven landing site.Sep 13, 1996 · N7895H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Northway, AKThe pilot's premature lift-off. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven airstrip.Aug 26, 1996 · N2683A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Portland, INthe aircraft ground looped when the pilot lost control of the aircraft during landing.Aug 16, 1996 · N2309A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Astoria, ORfailure of the carburetor heat box flapper valve, and the resultant air flow restriction to the carburetor. A factor relating to the accident was: high vegetation in the area where the forced landing was executed.Aug 5, 1996 · N2564M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Georgetown, SCfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an obstruction on the ground (inadequate visual lookout) during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collapsed nose gear and subsequent nose over. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather…Jul 16, 1996 · N1544P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDearinger Duce · Corning, ARThe pilot's failure to arrest his rate of descent and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.Jul 16, 1996 · N85JD · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMyers Smythe Sidewinder · El Dorado, ARthe pilot's failure to attain the correct touchdown point. Factors were: hydroplaning due to the wet runway, and the berm in the overrun area.Jul 6, 1996 · N112AM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHewitt Cassutt 3M · Vermillion, SDthe failure of the unapproved fuel pump.Jul 4, 1996 · N290E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Calhoun, GAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Jun 30, 1996 · N7685K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA240Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportExperimental Mini Mustang · Page, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty/crosswind condition.Jun 21, 1996 · N61D · DestroyedNTSB ANC96LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe obstruction of the left rudder pedal and brake by the battery cable.Jun 9, 1996 · N8560C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Pasco, WAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and collapse of the left main gear.Jun 1, 1996 · N1645A · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcCall WATCHA-MCCALL-IT · Steamburg, NYthe pilot/owner's failure to ensure adequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane; and a loose fuel line fitting, which resulted in a subsequent fuel leak, fuel starvation, and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's…May 18, 1996 · N111MC · Substantial damageNTSB 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.May 12, 1996 · N235DE · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB SEA96LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMiller MA-5 Charger · Kennewick, WAfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total and recent flight experience.May 5, 1996 · N36CM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Cochran, GAfailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, when the airplane encountered an uneven area on the airstrip and becoming airborne prematurely; and his failure to maintain clearance (or altitude) from…May 1, 1996 · N1209C · Substantial damageNTSB IAD96LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Dover, DEthe overhaul maintenance personnel's improper major overhaul procedure (improper torque on the engine block center through bolts), which resulted in an in flight loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for a forced…Apr 19, 1996 · N3506A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cantwell, AKThe undetermined loss of engine power and lack of suitable terrain to make a forced landing.Mar 23, 1996 · N2431M · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB FTW96LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMasnic SKY Hopper II · Edgewood, NMthe pilot exceeding the airplane's crosswind component which led to his inability to compensate for the crosswind conditions. A factor was the gusty winds.Feb 8, 1996 · N2795 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Auburn, METhe pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to attain proper alignment with the landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the inoperative radio transmitter, which precluded the pilot from activating the runway lights.Jan 16, 1996 · N913A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSemple Smyth Sidewinder · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while coping with the emergency, which resulted in and inadvertent stall and subsequent spin.…Jan 8, 1996 · N86S · Destroyed