# FAA incident reports: Lycoming 0-435A/0-435C A list on [Lycoming 0-435A/0-435C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-435a-0-435c.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 79 reports - [Incident 20251204018539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251204018539I.md): Stinson 108-2 · Tooele, UT · Dec 4, 2025 · N9753K · Minor damage > On December 5, 2025, it was reported to local police that an aircraft involved in an incident had been abandoned on stansbury island in Utah. It was later identified that the incident occurred on December 4, 2025 with two souls onboard. The PIC departed U42… - [Accident 20241026021989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241026021989A.md): Stinson L-5 · Pleasanton, TX · Oct 26, 2024 · N9HU · Substantial damage > During landing roll out the aircraft started to pull to the right. Attemted to correct the issue failed. Aircraft departed the right side of the runway and came to a stop. Investigated the accident and noted the right main strut has fractured and broke from… - [Incident 20220327003569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220327003569I.md): Stinson 108-2 · Headland, AL · Mar 27, 2022 · N9601K · Minor damage > Pilot was practicing taxiing the aircraft and entered runway 9 in order to do a high speed taxi. As pilot applied power, he lost control of the aircraft as it ran off of the side of the runway and onto the grass and eventually flipped over. Pilot stated that… - [Incident 20210408005859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210408005859I.md): Pirtle Johnson Rocket 185 · Port Orange, FL · Apr 8, 2021 · N90200 · Minor damage > Pilot stated he made a normal approach to land on runway 23 at 7FL6. He extended the landing gear and observed 3 green lights. Just prior to landing he noticed the landing gear handle had reverted to an unsafe Position. This occurred too late to prevent the… - [Accident 20170505005729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170505005729A.md): Stinson 108-2 · Pedro Bay, AK · May 5, 2017 · N9510K · Substantial damage > After landing and working in the area for 4 hours, pilot walked the runway to familiarize himself with the surface. At approximately 40 mph, tail still down a bit, resulting in limited visibility and did not allow him to see a rock on the right edge of the… - [Incident 20151020018639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151020018639I.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Sparta, WI · Oct 20, 2015 · N8TQ · Minor damage > Pilot stated he was in the process of making a normal landing, the main wheels were on the ground and when the nose gear was lowered it collapsed, sustaining damage to the prop when it struck the runway and minor damage to the belly skin. - [Accident 20150820019969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150820019969A.md): Stinson L-5E · Tucson, AZ · Aug 20, 2015 · N944LB · Substantial damage > Landing at Tucson International pilot immediately ground looped aircraft. Aircraft departed runway to the right and struck a runway sign. - [Incident 20140323002479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140323002479I.md): Stinson L-5 · Amarillo, TX · Mar 23, 2014 · N63777 · Minor damage > On March 23, 2014, at 1500 CDT, a Stinson L5-L5, bearing registration number N63777, registered to American airpower heritage flying museum, was on final approach at Buffalo Airport (1E7) south of Amarillo, Texas. The pilot got distracted on final approach… - [Incident 20110924021051I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110924021051I.md): Starduster II SA-300 · South Jordan, UT · Sep 24, 2011 · N23UT · Minor damage > When taxiing to the runway, the pilot observed two other aircraft in the runnup area. When they left, he began scanning his gauges for his takeoff check, meanwile a Cessna 152 taxiied around a corner in front of him and began their runnup. The pilot of 23UT… - [Accident 20090611014459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090611014459A.md): Blanca 1419 · Columbia, CA · Jun 11, 2009 · N6561N · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot reported that on landing touchdown (runway 17 at O22) with a light wind from the right the aircraft was aligned with the center line and at proper speed when it veered violently left. He applied full right pedal and brake with his hand control and… - [Incident 20080702843529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080702843529I.md): Blanca 1419 · Mesa, AZ · Jul 2, 2008 · N6579N · Minor damage > (-23) Owner forgot to fasten the lower left 4 camlocks on the top cowling. Cowling came loose after takeoff, blocking the pilot's view, aircraft was able to land safely. - [Incident 20080628841989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080628841989I.md): Blanca 1419 · Tuba City, AZ · Jun 28, 2008 · N6565N · No damage > (-23) Engine lost RPM and aircraft landed on rural road. Pilot removed tail "paddles/fins" and towed to a local house, removed prop, replaced bearing behind prop, reinstalled tail pieces and flew aircraft ot its home base (CD82). Eir's initiated for operating… - [Incident 20080524854559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080524854559I.md): Stnson L5E1 · Detroit, MI · May 24, 2008 · N8071 · Minor damage > Wind gusting at touch down, ground looped on rollout. - [Incident 20080101010889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080101010889I.md): Univar 1081 · Elkgrove, CA · Jan 1, 2008 · N8385K · No damage > (-23) On 01/01/2008, N8385K, approx time: 1330 PST, was performing touch and go landings at F72. After the third landing, the acft climbed out and turned crosswind. Just prior to the downwind turn N8385K had an engine failure. The acft continued to fly until… - [Accident 20060716014779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060716014779A.md): Blanca 1419 · Arcata - Eureka, CA · Jul 16, 2006 · N522A · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) Seattle ARTCC was tracking aircraft N522A into Arcata, CA on a flight plan and lost radar contact. Aircraft impacted a 100 foot pine tree about 75 feet from the top at the top on the top of fickle hill ridge line. The aircraft broke into several hundred… - [Accident 20050807016409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050807016409A.md): Stnson L5G · Gallup, NM · Aug 7, 2005 · N2584B · Substantial damage > (-23) On August 7, 2005 at 0845 MDT, a Stinson L5-G, N2584B, registered to [privacy data omitted] veered off the north side of rnwy 6 and ground looped on landing at Gallup airport (gup), Gallup, NM, while on a ferry flight. Visual meteorological conditions… - [Accident 20041210032179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041210032179A.md): Blanca 1419 · Williston, ND · Dec 10, 2004 · N6563N · Substantial damage > (-23) On December 10, 2004, at 1315 central standard time, a Bellanca B14A, experienced a loss of directional control on take off at the Williston, ND airport. The aircraft was substantially damaged with only minor injuries to the sole occupant. VFR… - [Accident 20021116033329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021116033329A.md): Blanca 1419 · Napa, CA · Nov 16, 2002 · N501A · Substantial damage > (-23) Mr. Brown departed angwin, CA. VFR and picked up a IFR clearance into Napa, CA. He requested and received a clearance to fly the localizer approach to runway 36L. When Mr. Brown reported he had the airport in sight, Napa tower told him he was high and… - [Accident 20020915024499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020915024499A.md): Stnson L5E · Spanish Fork, UT · Sep 15, 2002 · N8369H · Substantial damage > (-23) On touchdown aircraft bounced, pilot added power and aircraft veered off runway to the right. Left main landing gear hit hole collapsing gear, aircraft ground looped to the right striking left wing causing significant damage to it, damage to aircraft… - [Accident 20010825034489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010825034489A.md): N2099A · Augusta, ME · Aug 25, 2001 · N2099A · No damage > (-23) Student pilot - unsupervised solo. Misjudged flare during landing, bounced aircraft. Nosewheel collapsed. - [Accident 20000813011609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000813011609A.md): Univar 1083 · Campbee, MT · Aug 13, 2000 · N573C · No damage > (-23) Pilot stated that left main gear collapsed during an aborted takeoff. He stated that he realized during the takeoff roll that the density altitude was too high to allow a safe takeoff and climb, and should have delayed his departure until the density… - [Accident 19990929032429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990929032429A.md): Stnson L5 · Woodward, OK · Sep 29, 1999 · N68591 · Substantial damage > (.19) On September 29, 1999, at 1445 central daylight time, a Stinson L-5 vintage airplane, N68591, registered to the American airpower heritage flying museum and operated by the confederate air force of midland, Texas, was substantially damaged during a… - [Accident 19990908025649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990908025649A.md): Univar 1082 · Birchwood, AK · Sep 8, 1999 · N97978 · Substantial damage > (.19) On September 8, 1999, about 2030 Alaska daylight time, a tailwheel equipped Stinson 108-2 airplane, N97978, received substantial damage while landing on runway 19 at the Birchwood Airport, chugiak, Alaska. The first pilot, a certificated flight… - [Incident 19990613014849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990613014849I.md): Stnson L5E · Paso Robles, CA · Jun 13, 1999 · N45CV · Minor damage > While taxing to the active runway, the pilot applied exvessive brake pressure causing the aircraft tailwheel to raise up onto the propeller which struck the taxiway shattering the wooden propeller. After the strike, the aircraft returned to the tailwheel… - [Incident 19990605014769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990605014769I.md): Univar 1082 · Long Beach, CA · Jun 5, 1999 · N173C > A few minutes into a banner-tow flight, the pilot of N173C observed oil spraying on the aircraft windshield. He turned the aircraft toward the Long Beach airport (klgb). Within a short period of time the windshield was covered with oil to the point that the… - [Accident 19970318046489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970318046489A.md): Stnson L5 · Lancaster, TX · Mar 18, 1997 · N57789 · No damage > (-23) Pilot was taxiing north on taxiway. Right wing made contact with second aircraft rv 6 (standing on east side, engine running) propeller, severing one third of right wing. - [Incident 19950826034779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950826034779I.md): Univar 1081 · Albuquerque, NM · Aug 26, 1995 · N6515M · Minor damage > Lost control landing when tailwheel came down. Dragged left wing and nosed up. - [Incident 19950325013609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950325013609I.md): Univar 1082 · Norfolk, VA · Mar 25, 1995 · N8088K · Minor damage > Wing tip hit runway on landing rollout. Blamed a wind gust. Stayed on runway. - [Incident 19940517036449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940517036449I.md): Univar 1082 · Sugar Grove, IL · May 17, 1994 · N9666K > Veered off runway unintentionally due to jammed tail wheel. - [Accident 19930808028379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930808028379A.md): Univar 1082 · Near Skwentna, AK · Aug 8, 1993 · N97978 · Substantial damage > Tried to takeoff float equipped 108 unable to lift. Ran out of lake into swamp at end of lake. - [Incident 19921220054299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921220054299I.md): Blanca 1419 · Waukesha, WI · Dec 20, 1992 · N6553N · Minor damage > Unable to lower right main gear down. Landed right gear up. Found a cracked hydraulic line cracked. - [Accident 19921003040071A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921003040071A.md): Stnson L5 · Houston, TX · Oct 3, 1992 · N6438C · Substantial damage > Landing in trail at air show. Struck N910E as it ground looped into his aircraft. Forward visibility nil tail down. - [Accident 19910926045331A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910926045331A.md): Stnson L5 · La Grange, GA · Sep 26, 1991 · N67174 · Substantial damage > Taxiing for takeoff collided with N26004 that was doing run up on same taxiway. Failed to s turn and see N26004. - [Incident 19910818058879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910818058879I.md): Stnson L5G · Midland, TX · Aug 18, 1991 · N2582B · Minor damage > On a crosswind landing the pilot used excessive braking. Aircraft nosed over. - [Incident 19901231056539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901231056539I.md): Univar 1081 · Tucson, AZ · Dec 31, 1990 · N8909K · Minor damage > Engine quit on climb. Returned and landed short of runway. Fuel selector handle installed in wrong position. - [Incident 19900823047809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900823047809I.md): Blanca 1419 · Durango, CO · Aug 23, 1990 · N6565N · Minor damage > No left gear safe down light. Landed with right gear down. Left gear collapsed on rollout. - [Accident 19900801029459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900801029459A.md): Stnson L5 · Victorville, CA · Aug 1, 1990 · N1718M · Substantial damage > Oil leak in cockpit. Stalled during precautionary landing. Oil line b nut backed off on oil pressure gage. - [Accident 19890806027449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890806027449A.md): Stnson L5 · Minneapolis, MN · Aug 6, 1989 · N68591 · Substantial damage > Lost control trying to takeoff in strong crosswind. Left runway and moved over. - [Incident 19890712042409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890712042409I.md): Blanca 1419 · Prescott, AZ · Jul 12, 1989 · N6573N · Minor damage > Landed hard and right gear collapsed. Skidded off runway. Found crack in right gear assembly where it broke. - [Incident 19890411029029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890411029029I.md): Stnson L5G · Lakeland, FL · Apr 11, 1989 · N63397 · Minor damage > Aircraft ground looped on landing. Pilot stated a strong crosswind was the cause of the incident. - [Incident 19881003064799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881003064799I.md): Blanca 1419 · Oxnard, CA · Oct 3, 1988 · N6561N · Minor damage > Gear indicated normal. Gear collapsed on landing. Jacked up and extended. Changed prop. Flew without ferry permit. - [Accident 19880710026241A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880710026241A.md): Stnson L5G · St Charles, MO · Jul 10, 1988 · N2582B · Minor damage > During taxi for takeoff collided with N82994 that was inbound on the taxiway. View restricted,did not see aircraft. - [Incident 19870910065529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870910065529I.md): Univar 1081 · White Plains, NY · Sep 10, 1987 · N97006 > The aircraft veered off the side of the runway during takeoff. The pilot was distracted by an unidentified noise. - [Incident 19870503021319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870503021319I.md): Blanca 1419 · Elwood, IN · May 3, 1987 · N6597N · Minor damage > Overshot landing, ground looped aircraft to prevent going off end of runway. Landed downwind. - [Accident 19851130076449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851130076449A.md): Univar 1081 · Beulah, ND · Nov 30, 1985 · N8143K · Substantial damage > Landed off runway centerline, nosed over in a foot of snow. Center of the runway had 3 inches of snow. - [Accident 19850527023249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850527023249A.md): Univar 1083 · Chugiak, AK · May 27, 1985 · N6175M · Substantial damage > Bounced during landing with gusty variable winds. Wingtip struck ground during recovery attempt. - [Incident 19850423028369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850423028369I.md): Blanca 1419 · Camarillo, CA · Apr 23, 1985 · N501A · Minor damage > Left main collapsed on touchdown. Upper drag strut bent. - [Accident 19840602038729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840602038729A.md): Stnson L5E · Wooster, OH · Jun 2, 1984 · N1570M · Substantial damage > Aircraft ground looped and nosed over when one pilots foot got caught between airframe and rudder pedal. - [Accident 19840514018299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840514018299A.md): Univar 1083 · Soldotna, AK · May 14, 1984 · N6807M · Substantial damage > Engine quit. Aircraft crashed into a wooded area. Found water in fuel tanks and fuel lines. - [Incident 19830909052129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830909052129I.md): Blanca 1413 · Hillsville, VA · Sep 9, 1983 · N86703 · Minor damage > Landed gear up. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-435a-0-435c/incidents.md?page=2 ## 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 ('41517') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-435a-0-435c/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.