NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, WA

106 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming O&VO-360 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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WA' 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 ('41514'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR26LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 76 · Snohomish, WAThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of a dual student who attempted a go-around using one engine which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground.Mar 1, 2026 · N1850N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95 · Bremerton, WAFailure of the down limit and down indicator switch and the warning horn switch assemblies, which prevented the landing gear from extending and at the same time providing a false indication that the landing gear was extended.Apr 5, 2023 · N21RS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21FA045Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177 · Langley, WAThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control while attempting to conduct an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power as a result of…Nov 11, 2020 · N34633 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA016Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A1 · Moses Lake, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from telephone wires while on final approach for landing which resulted in a collision.Oct 18, 2020 · N9600J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Auburn, WAThe failure of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Oct 15, 2017 · N5159U · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA509Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Bremerton, WAThe student pilot’s improper bank control during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.Aug 24, 2017 · N7198J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Kelso, WAThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.Jun 30, 2017 · N8361N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 - 180 · Garfield, WAThe pilot did not maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering at a low altitude.Feb 15, 2015 · N7928W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChristen Industries A 1 · Moses Lake, WAThe airplane impacted a bird during low level flight.Jun 22, 2014 · N2914Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · Arlington, WAThe pilot's improper application of brakes during taxi in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent nose over.May 18, 2014 · N7474D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Kent, WAFailure of the certified flight instructor and student pilot to complete the landing checklist resulting in a gear-up landing.Aug 8, 2013 · N4886V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Seattle, WAThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.Dec 1, 2011 · N2163N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · North Bend, WAThe pilot's failure to predetermine the depth of the snow on the runway.Nov 28, 2010 · N55HU · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA427Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sequim, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper approach path and his delayed corrective actions, which resulted in an undershoot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction from other aircraft in the area.Aug 24, 2010 · N5101L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarr RV-4 · Arlington, WAThe failure of both main landing gear's drag link bolts in overstress and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout.Mar 18, 2010 · N66PB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA362Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Elma, WAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder connecting rod.Jul 22, 2009 · N6422U · DestroyedNTSB WPR09LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Camas, WAA loss of engine power for undermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude and airspeed, which precluded making a safe autorotation.Nov 17, 2008 · N2274U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08FA185Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Olalla, WAThe complete loss of engine power due to the accumulation of ice in the carburetor as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.Aug 17, 2008 · N301MA · DestroyedNTSB LAX08CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the control interference on the rudder pedals created by the pilot's footwear.Mar 16, 2008 · N2823L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Lopez Island, WAA loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the left idler gear. Inadequate maintenance installation of the recently installed left magneto was also causal.Aug 25, 2007 · N2939J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Roche Harbor, WAThe pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension procedure prior to landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of the electrical system.Jul 12, 2007 · N9551B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Buckley, WAThe pilot's failure to release brake pressure soon enough when his airplane skidded from wet grass onto dry terrain during an off-airport, full-stop landing. A factor was the change in terrain from wet grass to dry ground in the landing area.Jan 5, 2007 · N186AC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOneil Oneil Glassair II-S · Richland, WALoss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Trees were a factor during the landing roll.Oct 1, 2006 · N204BL · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Eastsound, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing.Aug 28, 2006 · N5738Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177A · Olympia, WAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing.Jun 28, 2006 · N30328 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Seattle, WAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the parked airplane while taxiing. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.Sep 20, 2004 · N43779 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Enumclaw, WAA loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the failure of the heads of six of the eight cam followers. Factors include the pilot's decision to keep the gear retracted during the forced landing, and the rough/uneven terrain.Jan 13, 2004 · N64ML · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Tulalip, WAA loss of control for unknown reasons.Jul 22, 2003 · N7190K · DestroyedNTSB SEA03FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLamb RV-4 · Vail, WAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the non-operating (vandalized) runway lights, the pilot's delayed departure to his…Jun 29, 2003 · N6596X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcCarty Avid Magnum · Renton, WAThe flight instructor's unexpected encounter with control interference when the student applied brakes during the landing roll.Jun 17, 2003 · N64KM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDeJager RV-6 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot's inadequate in flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power.Apr 29, 2003 · N239D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Eastsound, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water and his failure to reset the altimeter to the local barometric pressure. Contributing factors were fog and night conditions.Jan 19, 2003 · N7282C · DestroyedNTSB SEA02FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Arlington, WAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. Impairing drugs found in the pilot's system at the time of the accident were a factor.Sep 9, 2002 · N8195T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Elma, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing and recovery resulting in the aircraft's departing the runway. Contributing factors were the high brush/vegetation the aircraft rolled into and the pilot's reduced visual acquisition…Aug 1, 2002 · N34633 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Renton, WAThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that adequate altitude/clearance above the ground was maintained during hovering flight, resulting in an inadvertent ground contact and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. A factor was the flight…Jan 11, 2002 · N7185A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Carbonado, WAThe pilot-in-command's failure to utilize carburetor heat resulting in a loss of power and consequent descent into trees and terrain. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and mountainous/hilly terrain.Sep 5, 2001 · N44EF · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Oak Harbor, WAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action while on final approach. The encounter with wake turbulence was a factor.Jul 19, 2001 · N4231T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 RG · Gig Harbor, WAThe pilot's failure to extend the airplane's landing gear while landing.Apr 14, 2001 · N9551B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Richland, WAFailure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. Factors include unsuitable terrain for the forced landing attempt.Mar 6, 2000 · N8170W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Vaughn, WAThe separation of a propeller blade tip due to fatigue, and the improper maintenance procedure.Sep 26, 1999 · N9395J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20G · Burlington, WAA loss of engine power due to carburetor contamination. Factors include the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance when he performed his forced landing.May 19, 1999 · N6700N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Whidbey Airpark, WAThe pilot misjudged her altitude and airspeed. Factors include a wet runway surface and high vegetation off the end of the runway.Sep 19, 1998 · N33321 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDornbos BD-4 · Kent, WADirectional control was not maintained by the pilot in command.Aug 26, 1998 · N91LJ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Monroe, WAThe failure of the flight instructor to adequately perform remedial action, and her failure to abort the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident include the premature rotation of the airplane by the dual student, the failure of the dual student to…Sep 23, 1997 · N64ML · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Everett, WAfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors relating to the accident include: a blown (failed) nose tire, and soft terrain beside the runway.Mar 23, 1997 · N35034 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ephrata, WAfailure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the landing area (driveway) during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the selection of an unsuitable area for landing, the reported turbulence during landing, and an encounter with a rock…Aug 13, 1996 · N8109Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHead Pitts S-1C · Everett, WAthe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation. The aircraft's lack of a fuel quantity gauge and trees in the forced landing area were related factors.Jun 9, 1996 · N7BH · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Richland, WAthe pilot's failure to perform a go-around and his subsequent excessive use of the aircraft brakes. The short airstrip length and the pilot's excessive airspeed for the approach were related factors.Jun 2, 1996 · N88401 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Seattle, WALoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).Aug 13, 1995 · N34767 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Seattle, WAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action when he encountered porpoising after landing on the nosewheel.Jun 16, 1995 · N19806 · Substantial damage