# FAA incident reports: Lycoming 0-435

A list on [Lycoming 0-435](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-435.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 2 · 74 reports

- [Incident 20260430006129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260430006129I.md): Stinson L-5 · Culpeper, VA · Apr 30, 2026 · N1156V · Minor damage
  > Pilot, practicing x-wind take-offs and landings, had wind blowing from the left, reported to be between 10-14 KTS. Pilot lined up on the runway. Power was firmly pushed in and aircraft began rolling. Shortly after the aircraft began to roll and slowly picking…
- [Accident 20201029015859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201029015859A.md): Pearson Starduster SA300 · Cedar City, UT · Oct 29, 2020 · N768P · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot, on approach, the tail began falling through from a two-point landing to a three-point landing at less than 60 miles per hour. As my vertical empennage gradually lost directional effectiveness in about the mid 30?s, my aircraft made an…
- [Incident 20161112023609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161112023609I.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Nov 12, 2016 · N6582N · Minor damage
  > N6582N was conducting a touch and go landings on runway 17. The pilot completed the first touch and go showing the copilot the proper technique for this aircraft. The pilot then handed over the controls to the copilot who flew the downwind, base and final…
- [Accident 20161106018349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161106018349A.md): Stinson L-5 · San Marcos, TX · Nov 6, 2016 · N4252K · Substantial damage
  > N4252K, at San Marcos airport (hyi) on November 6, 2016 at 1222 local pilot attempted to land on runway 13 without success. Pilot requested to land on runway 35 after first attempt failed. As pilot climbed in altitude while proceeding from runway 13 to runway…
- [Accident 20160908015099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160908015099A.md): Stinson L-5 · San Antonio, TX · Sep 8, 2016 · N178 · Substantial damage
  > 1) Description: the pilot of Stinson L-5, registered as N178, was conducting proficiency flights at kssf (Stinson municipal airport). Winds were 160/09 with some slightly higher gusts. He made a normal approach and wheel landing on runway 14 and allowed the…
- [Accident 20160718024569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160718024569A.md): Stinson 108-2 · Haines, AK · Jul 18, 2016 · N343C · Substantial damage
  > N343C departed skagway at approximatly 12:00 pm, weather clear with light winds, tempurature in the mid seventies. Flight to Haines was about ten minutes at an altitude of 1400FT for most of the flight. AWOS reported winds of less than 4 knots quartering,…
- [Accident 20160625017899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160625017899A.md): Stinson L-5G · Beckwourth, CA · Jun 25, 2016 · N2581B · Substantial damage
  > During a commemorative air force check ride, the pilot receiving the check out lost control of the aircraft during his second landing. The check pilot, that was later determined ineligible to administer the check ride, did not intervene and the aircraft…
- [Incident 20160220001689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160220001689I.md): Stinson L-5B · Colorado Spring, CO · Feb 20, 2016 · N6431C · Minor damage
  > On 02/20/2016 at 1711 MDT, N6431C, a Stinson L-5B, landed runway 17R at kcos departed runway to left, ground looped, and flipped up on nose contacting right wingtip and one prop blade.
- [Incident 20140815016999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140815016999I.md): Stinson L-5 · Hondo, TX · Aug 15, 2014 · N178 · Minor damage
  > Upon the first landing of an instructional flight for a commemorative air force aircraft check-out, the aircraft veered left and ground looped. The outboard two feet of right wing sustained damage, as well as tail wheel assembly, and right main tire and wheel…
- [Accident 20130810014589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130810014589A.md): Kerr Matthew Starduster TOO · Frankenmuth, MI · Aug 10, 2013 · N159MK · Substantial damage
  > Upon landing runway 9 Frankenmuth Zehnder field (66G) mi, pilot over shot the runway, aircraft right wing hit the corn field forcing the entire aircraft into the field. Aircraft stopped up right in corn field, no personal injuries. Damaging right lower wing,…
- [Incident 20110911020149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110911020149I.md): Stinson L-5 · Hobbs, NM · Sep 11, 2011 · N48083 · Minor damage
  > On September 11, 2011, at 2317 UTC, a Stinson L-5 bearing registration number N48083, blew a tire upong landing and skidded off runway 12 to the southwest of the runway. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and a VFR flight plan was not…
- [Accident 20100614035009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100614035009A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Townsend, MT · Jun 14, 2010 · N8706K · Substantial damage
  > [privacy data omitted] Said that it was a clear day with no wind. He intended to make one takeoff, traffic pattern, and landing. He stated the touchdown on landing was good. On rollout he applied the brakes and must have over applied the brake on one side,…
- [Accident 20070623011789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070623011789A.md): Amtr PJ260 · Lehighton, PA · Jun 23, 2007 · N85136 · Destroyed
  > (-23) Student pilot was demonstrating a PJ-260 sr aero sport aircraft (N85136) to a prospective buyer at the beltzville airport (14N) located in Lehighton, PA. The student pilot made the takeoff, and allowed the commercial pilot, who was not endorsed for…
- [Accident 20050919034259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050919034259A.md): Univar 1081 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sep 19, 2005 · N8495K · Substantial damage
  > (-23) The student pilot was practicing landings at tea airport, SD on sept. 19, 2005. The pilot lost directional control of the airplane. The right main landing gear buckled underneath the airplane. The airplane came to rest on the right edge of the runway.…
- [Incident 20021013029129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021013029129I.md): Amtr STARDUSTER2 · Watkinsville, GA · Oct 13, 2002 · N3921Z
  > (-23) While enroute from thomasville to statham, Georgia, pilot experienced a loss of engine power and decided to make an emergency landing in a privately owned field.
- [Incident 20020922026909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020922026909I.md): Blanca 1419 · Spokane, WA · Sep 22, 2002 · N519A · Minor damage
  > (-23) Pilot stated he was landing on runway 21 at geg, in VFR conditions at 1900 PDT. The visual wing mechanical gear indicators were up on both wings indicating gear down. After touchdown, the left wing slowly began dropping and the wing tip touched the…
- [Incident 20020717029309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020717029309I.md): Univar 1083 · Superior, WI · Jul 17, 2002 · N501C · Minor damage
  > (-23) Aircraft lost power just after takeoff from small lake, immediate turn to avoid cabin and trees on lakeshore. Aircraft landed hard on the water near the shoreline. Takeoff run included a prolonged step turn (turning while in high speed taxi "on the…
- [Accident 20020513009599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020513009599A.md): Univar 1083 · Tuscaloosa, AL · May 13, 2002 · N2243M · No damage
  > (-23) N2243 approached Tuscaloosa airport without radio contact. The aircraft circled the airport and was given the appropriate ATC light signal "cleared to land" by the tower. The signal was given where the pilot could have landed on runway 29, however, he…
- [Incident 20010620013189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010620013189I.md): Univar 1083 · Coulee Dam, WA · Jun 20, 2001 · N6099M
  > (-23) Rod bolt on #4 cylinder rod failed. This caused the #4 cylinder to come loose from the case due to the cylinder hold down bolts failing from impact.
- [Accident 20010430008579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010430008579A.md): Blanca 1419 · Casa Grande, AZ · Apr 30, 2001 · N521A · Substantial damage · 1 fatal
  > (.19)On April 30, 2001, at 1850 hours mountain standard time, a Bellanca 14-19, N521A, caught fire and exploded while making a precautionary landing at Casa Grande, Arizona. The airplane was destroyed and the certificated airline transport pilot and his two…
- [Incident 20010417024889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010417024889I.md): Bell TH13T · Hartselle, AL · Apr 17, 2001 · N55ER · Minor damage
  > (-23) Pilot stated that at about 75 to 100 feet he heard a noise that sounded like mass bumping. He then lowered the collective and the aircraft went into about a 10 to 15 degree nose high attitude. As the aircraft approached the ground the pilot realized…
- [Accident 20001015039069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001015039069A.md): Amtr SA300 · Erwinna, PA · Oct 15, 2000 · N3168 · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Pilot departed runway 7 at van sant airport (9N1) aircraft engine was running fine on initial climb out and then it suddenly stopped running. Pilot landed straight ahead in a field, causing extensive damage to the a/c.(.4)on October 15, 2000, about 1748…
- [Incident 19991023031129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991023031129I.md): Tmpson Navionb · West Chester, PA · Oct 23, 1999 · N62A · Minor damage
  > (-23) On October 23, 1999, at approximately 17:30 EDT, a ryan navion b, registered as N62A, while turning left base in the pattern, was forced to land in a uncultivated farm field, approx. 2 miles south east of Brandywine Airport (KN99), east goshen, PA. On…
- [Accident 19981013028959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981013028959A.md): Univar 1083 · Jackson Hole, WY · Oct 13, 1998 · N569C · Destroyed
  > Acft was on a flight in the mountains when it encountered downdrafts whiched the acft down into the trees.(-23)encountered down draft while mountain flying --unable to recover.
- [Accident 19980701015709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980701015709A.md): Amtr STARDUSTER2 · Bay City, MI · Jul 1, 1998 · N159MK · Substantial damage
  > Right main gear folded landing. (.19) on July 1, 1998, at 1520 eastern daylight time, a starduster too, N159MK, operated by a private pilot experienced a right main gear collapse while landing at the Bay City Clements municipal airport, Bay City, Michigan.…
- [Accident 19980624020339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980624020339A.md): Hiller UH12E · Park Rapids, MN · Jun 24, 1998 · N86663 · Substantial damage
  > Lost control on downwind takeoff from a helipad. Was entering transitional lift pahse being vulneralbe to downwind. (.4) the pilot stated that the conditions were congested (semi-confined) in the area of takeoff. He said that wind gusts, or turbulence…
- [Accident 19980608025749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980608025749A.md): Saab 91B · Redding, CA · Jun 8, 1998 · N6370L · Substantial damage
  > On June 8, 1998M at 1055 hours pacific daylight time, a Saab 91B, N6370L, went off the end of the runway during an aborted takeoff at the Benton Field Airport, reding, California. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, and the commercial pilot and…
- [Incident 19980311006669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980311006669I.md): Amtr FW190 · Apple Valley, CA · Mar 11, 1998 · N8498J · Minor damage
  > Narrative: on March 11, 1998 at approximately 1130 PST, Mr. Paul w. kiener was test running his focke wulf 190A on the ground to determine the effects of modifying the air intake for cooling purposes. Mr. Kiener took off from Apple Valley Airport and…
- [Accident 19960209001539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960209001539A.md): Amtrso STARDUSTER2 · Kahului, HI · Feb 9, 1996 · N1457 · Destroyed
  > Crashed off end runway on demo flight to new owner. Engine popping prior takeoff quit on climb. Stalled on 180 turn
- [Accident 19950610019859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950610019859A.md): Ccoptr TOMCATMK5A · Arcadia, FL · Jun 10, 1995 · N9034T · Substantial damage
  > Spray run 15 feet AGL engine quit due fuel exhaustion. Made 180 to avoid orange trees. Landed hard. Damage tailboom
- [Incident 19930726032319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930726032319I.md): Univar 1081 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Jul 26, 1993 · N8495K
  > Engine running rough. Forced landing on highway. NR5 cylinder connecting rod had failed.
- [Accident 19930428010959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930428010959A.md): Bell 47G2 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Apr 28, 1993 · N7766 · Substantial damage
  > Tail rotor struck powerline during spray turn. Began spin. Set down and rolled over.
- [Accident 19930115000559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930115000559A.md): Hiller UH12E · Chinook, MT · Jan 15, 1993 · N28908 · Minor damage · 1 fatal
  > After aircraft had landed and rotors were spooling down,the fixed base operator walked into tail rotor. Fatal injury
- [Accident 19921009045309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921009045309A.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Centre, AL · Oct 9, 1992 · N31FG · Substantial damage
  > Allowed rotor RPM decay on turn around. Settled to ground,bounced,no RPM increase impacted. Rotors chopped tail.
- [Accident 19920813031109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920813031109A.md): Univar 1081 · Sussex, NJ · Aug 13, 1992 · N8495K · Substantial damage
  > First landing in type. Lost directional control and ground looped into two parked aircraft,parked off edge of runway
- [Incident 19900610065599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900610065599I.md): Bell 47G2 · Troy, AL · Jun 10, 1990 · N911X · Minor damage
  > Engine quit after departure. Autorated to a safe landing. Found water in fuel. Checked sumps during preflight.
- [Incident 19900523028579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900523028579I.md): Stnson L5E1 · Lees Summit, MO · May 23, 1990 · N66535 · Minor damage
  > Main gear collapsed on landing. Tube frame was corroded inside and failed.
- [Accident 19900523023849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900523023849A.md): Bell OH13HMK5A · King Ferry, NY · May 23, 1990 · N9034T · Substantial damage
  > Struck a powerline and crashed on landing approach.
- [Accident 19890414009879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890414009879A.md): Hiller UH12D · Bolinas, CA · Apr 14, 1989 · N14490 · Substantial damage
  > Ran out of fuel during external load operation. Autorotated to a hard landing that damaged the helicopter.
- [Incident 19881115067329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881115067329I.md): Piper PA18135 · Auburn-Lewiston, ME · Nov 15, 1988 · N72573 · Minor damage
  > Reported engine quit near airport. Clipped a tree landing in a field. No defects found. Possible carburetor icing.
- [Accident 19880827035529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880827035529A.md): Stnson L5 · Chino, CA · Aug 27, 1988 · N723E · Substantial damage
  > Engine stopped on extended downwind,hit fence on forced landing. Fuel selected to tank with unusable fuel.
- [Incident 19880530031619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880530031619I.md): Bell OH13H · Hampton, MN · May 30, 1988 · N67154 · Minor damage
  > Non rated pilot started plane and applied power. Plane tipped back striking tail rotor guard before engine stopped.
- [Incident 19880430020729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880430020729I.md): Blanca 1413 · Parkersburg, WV · Apr 30, 1988 · N77HL · Minor damage
  > Electrical failure en route. Failed to fully extend the landing gear. Landed gear up. Rushed landing due to dusk.
- [Accident 19860727036449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860727036449A.md): Univar STC108 · Willow, AK · Jul 27, 1986 · N942D · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Suspect engine fire en route. During emergency approach, aircraft struck trees. Exact source of fire undetermined.
- [Accident 19860628028189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860628028189A.md): Amtrso STARDUSTER2 · Roundup, MT · Jun 28, 1986 · N159MK · Substantial damage
  > Landed hard. Impact broke off the right main gear at a weld joint. Aircraft then veered off the runway.
- [Accident 19860315006609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860315006609A.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Overton, NV · Mar 15, 1986 · N3067G · Substantial damage
  > After repairing aircraft and drinking beer,a night takeoff was made. Struck power lines and ground. Medical expired
- [Incident 19860106002899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860106002899I.md): Univar 1082 · Payette, ID · Jan 6, 1986 · N8706K · Substantial damage
  > Tail came up during high speed taxi on snow covered runway. Struck snowbank and flipped over. Wheelpants snowpacked
- [Accident 19850728038209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850728038209A.md): Stnson L5 · Waynesville, OH · Jul 28, 1985 · N1156V · Substantial damage
  > Collided with trees after engine quit on downwind of test flight. Float travel on newly installed carburetor wrong.
- [Accident 19850401009979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850401009979A.md): Amtrso STARDUSTR300 · Kansas City, MO · Apr 1, 1985 · N11HE · Substantial damage
  > Veered to right, ground looped, right main collapsed. Right strut attachment bolt broken due to tension load.
- [Incident 19850307013359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850307013359I.md): Amtrwr FW190 · El Cajon, CA · Mar 7, 1985 · N8498J · Minor damage
  > Became airborne during high speed taxi run. Engine backfired. Touchdown hard enough to break gear support bracket.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41516')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-435/incidents

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