# FAA incident reports: Lycoming GO-435C&D series A list on [Lycoming GO-435C&D series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-go-435c-d-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 102 reports - [Incident 20250917014509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250917014509I.md): Ryan Navion A · Yakima, WA · Sep 17, 2025 · N5188K · Minor damage > Airman departed kykm airport on runway 27 for pattern work, to work on short field landings. On the second traffic pattern; airman failed to lower the landing gear, check the gear-in-the-mirror, ensure landing gear down light illumination, or run the… - [Accident 20240329004449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240329004449A.md): Navion Navion B · Sanford, FL · Mar 29, 2024 · N5429K · Substantial damage > After rotation and climbing to approximately 50 AGL, with landing gear raised, pilot experienced a loss of power. While pilot was managing the engine controls, (mixture, prop, throttle, fuel pump), the aircraft lost altitude and crashed on the runway. A… - [Incident 20231228022689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231228022689I.md): Navion Navion B · Monroe, GA · Dec 28, 2023 · N5304K · Minor damage > The pilot stated that upon landing on runway 21, he experienced a strong right quartering gust of wind. This resulted in the right wing lifting and the left tip tank striking the runway followed by the left main gear collapsing and the propeller striking the… - [Incident 20211114021249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211114021249I.md): Ryan Navion B · Oceanside, CA · Nov 14, 2021 · N70GH · Minor damage > During the climb out phase the pilot noticed that the main fuel tank gauge was reading empty, he immediately returned to the airport. On the downwind phase he mismanaged the landing gear controls and landed gear up. The pilot on the rollout also mismanaged… - [Incident 20191212022349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191212022349I.md): Aero Commander 520 · Flint, MI · Dec 12, 2019 · N520RN · Minor damage > After a brief 10 minute ferry flight from rnp to fnt on landing rollout the nosegear collapsed. - [Incident 20191117021319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191117021319I.md): Navion Navion B · Elyria, OH · Nov 17, 2019 · N5198K · Minor damage > Investigation results: -On 11/17/2019, private pilot/owner of Navion, N5198K, ^Mr. Michael galbreath^ was in the process of completing a flight review with certified flight instructor, ^Mr. Michael johnson^. -^Mr. Galbreath's^ flight review had expired, and… - [Accident 20160927018099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160927018099A.md): Ryan Navion B · Lynchburg, VA · Sep 27, 2016 · N5327K · Substantial damage > The engine stopped producing power due to catastrophic failure. During landing, the aircraft struck a fence post on right wing causing damage to monocoque structure. - [Accident 20160730008969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160730008969A.md): Ryan Navion B · Manitowoc, WI · Jul 30, 2016 · N5294K · Substantial damage > Aircraft was on take off climb out when engine quit. Pilot landed on what was left of the runway with gear collapse because they were in transition. - [Incident 20150127001279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150127001279I.md): Ryan Navion B · San Diego, CA · Jan 27, 2015 · N567K · Substantial damage > On final pilot confirmed runway insight, landing gear lights green. Landing was on the mains and then the nose wheel touched down and pilot used aerodynamic braking to slow the aircraft. The aircraft slowed to a turn off speed and started turning toward the… - [Accident 20130127003049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130127003049A.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Yonkers, NY · Jan 27, 2013 · N1967E · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted] Took off from trenton robinsville airport N87 at approximately 1530 and from there she flew to old bridge airport 3N6 and picked up [privacy data omitted] (passenger/student) for a ride in her new plane. They departed old bridge and… - [Accident 20110623015449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110623015449A.md): Navion Navion B · Red Oak, NC · Jun 23, 2011 · N75394 · Destroyed > The aircraft took off from the private grass strip (19NC) headed south when the engine quit, the aircraft banked out to the southeast in an apparent attempt to return to the strip or land in a tobacco field adjacent to the strip. Due to the lack of altitude… - [Accident 20100815045139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100815045139A.md): Ryan Navion B · Ft Myers, FL · Aug 15, 2010 · N5382K · Substantial damage > During landing, the aircraft experienced an uncommanded severe nose up pitch attitude. Pilot was able to regain some control as the aircraft began to nose over. The left wing struck the ground causing the aircraft to slide sideways collapsing both main… - [Incident 20091204022659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091204022659I.md): Beech B50 · Osceola, AR · Dec 4, 2009 · N633F · Minor damage > Pilot departed Osceola, AR 12-04-09 enroute to covington, TN. During landing approach when selecting gear down, landing gear malfunctioned. Followed aircraft flight manual instructions to manually lower landing gear. Indication of gear down was evidenced by… - [Accident 20090615012429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090615012429A.md): Dreyer Stardustersa · Wales, NY · Jun 15, 2009 · N3LD · Substantial damage > (-23) On June 15, 2009 at approximately 1610 EDT local time, an experimental amateur-built starduster SA-300 aircraft, s/n 1145, bearing reegistration number N3DL, registered to promise recording inc., piloted by Mr. Roy berube, sustained substantial damage… - [Incident 20080507837469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080507837469I.md): Gulstm 520 · Orlando, FL · May 7, 2008 · N200 · Minor damage > (-23) On 7 may, 2008, at 1030 EDT, an aero commander AC520, serial number 520-80, N200, operated by [privacy data omitted] lost its right engine in-flight and crashed in an open pasture on sr 66 and payne road, 90 miles south of Orlando. Visual meteorological… - [Incident 20070715021129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070715021129I.md): Tmpson Navionb · Marathon, FL · Jul 15, 2007 · N5436K · Minor damage > (-23) On July 15, 2007, the pilot [privacy data omitted] attempted to land his navion, registered as N5436K, using runway 07 at mth. The pilot, [privacy data omitted] the PIC, with one occupant. The right main landing gear did not extend/lower during the… - [Incident 20070401004249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070401004249I.md): Beech 50 · Grand Island, NE · Apr 1, 2007 · N369 > (-23) N369, BE-50-50, departed Grand Island, NE, for a local flight. After departure the pilot stated that when he put the gear up he lost electrical power. The pilot called the FBO on a cell phone and had them notify the tower that the aircraft had lost… - [Incident 20050913023029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050913023029I.md): Gulstm 520 · Greenville, TX · Sep 13, 2005 · N4114B · Minor damage > (-23) On 9/13/2005 at 1730 hours aircraft N4114B, piloted by [privacy data omitted] landed at Majors field, Greenville, TX 75402. During the landing the right main landing gear partially collapsed, causing damage to the right propeller and right lower… - [Incident 20040515013749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040515013749I.md): Gulstm 520 · Pontiac, MI · May 15, 2004 · N520RN · Minor damage > (-23) On may 15, 2004 at 11:46 local aircraft landed on runway 27R and nose gear collapsed upon landing. Aircraft skidded about 200 feet on runway and then veered off into grass area in between runways and skidded an additional 200 feet. - [Accident 20030323008219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030323008219A.md): Tmpson Navionb · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Mar 23, 2003 · N5291K · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot was attempting a landing on runway 27 at Mammoth Lakes, California, airport (elevation 7128FEET) when he experienced a gust of wind from his left resulting in loss of control of the aircraft. The pilot felt the loss of control in regard to the… - [Accident 20020706017279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020706017279A.md): Beech B50 · Canton, AL · Jul 6, 2002 · N550G · No damage > (-23) The pilot stated that his approach to runway 26 at clanton county airport was normal, until the last few minutes of flight. He attempted a go around but the aircraft experienced an asymmetrical thrust towards the left while settling onto the runway. The… - [Accident 20020621019829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020621019829A.md): Tmpson Navionb · Raleigh, NC · Jun 21, 2002 · N5235K · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot was on approach for landing at Triple W Airport at fuquay-varina, NC after a cross-country flight from bremen, Ohio. Shortly after turning on final from base leg the engine lost power. He checked the fuel selector valve, advanced the throttle to… - [Accident 20020524011099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020524011099A.md): Helio H391B · Cheyenne, WY · May 24, 2002 · N25BA · No damage > (-23) The pilot lost control of the aircraft on the runway just prior to take off. Gusting crosswinds prevailed at the time. - [Accident 20020406014209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020406014209A.md): Tmpson Navionb · Lakeland, FL · Apr 6, 2002 · N5335K · No damage > (-23) Navion b, N5335K, and extra 300, N125EX, were preparing to land at Lakeland linder regional airport, Lakeland, Florida, along with numerous other aircraft, for the purpose of attending the sun 'n fun fly-in. N125EX performed the "lake parker arrival",… - [Incident 20020320006859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020320006859I.md): Beech 50 · New Richmond, WI · Mar 20, 2002 · N711TK · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft was enroute from eau claire, WI to eden prairie, MN via New Richmond, WI. Left engine sputtered. Pilot turned on boost pump and engine continued to sputter. Pilot switched fuel to crossfeed from right main tank. Engine began to run fine.… - [Incident 20020304022749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020304022749I.md): Beech B50 · Ketchikan, AK · Mar 4, 2002 · N308B · Minor damage > (-23) I selected gear down, received indication light for gear down and felt the aerodynamic change. On the flare, I felt the props strike the ground and initiated a go-around while on go-around tower advised that my gear was not down. I tried recycling the… - [Accident 20020202002199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020202002199A.md): Gulstm 520 · Kinston, NC · Feb 2, 2002 · N520SE · No damage > (-23) After thorough and normal runup and taxiing from south end of runway to northend pilot attempted takeoff. Shortly after rotation, the left engine began to lose power. Right engine torque turned the a/c to the left. Pilot saw at about 100 ft. he was… - [Incident 20010821020429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010821020429I.md): Tmpson Navionb · Van Nuys, CA · Aug 21, 2001 · N5287K > (-23) Received informal incident report from the Van Nuys tower. The report identified navion N5287K as having made a precautionary landing at the Van Nuys Airport after the pilot reported an engine failure. Ic contacted the pilot of N5287K and he reported… - [Accident 20010705029259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010705029259A.md): Tmpson Navionb · Palmbeach, FL · Jul 5, 2001 · N5265K · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft was flown without annual inspection completed. Aircraft was not returned to service or approved for return to service. Fuel found in aircraft after accident 4.5 gallons. (.19) on July 05, 2001, at 1957 eastern daylight time, a ryan navion b,… - [Accident 20010602029919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010602029919A.md): Helio H391B · Anvik, AK · Jun 2, 2001 · N25BA · Substantial damage > (-23) On June 2, 2001, at about 0930. Aircraft N25BA a float-equipped Helio courier H391B sustained substantial damage during an aborted takeoff from the Anvik river. The certificated private pilot was the sole occupant and did not receive injuries. On June… - [Incident 20010215003229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010215003229I.md): Beech B50 · Raleigh-Durham, NC · Feb 15, 2001 · N550G > (-23) N550G landed long at night on runway 32 at rdu (3,569 ft) and ran off the end of the runway. No injury to aircraft or personnel. - [Incident 20000903029519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000903029519I.md): Tmpson Navionb · Los Angeles, CA · Sep 3, 2000 · N5287K · Minor damage > (-23)Aircraft landed runway 12 at Whiteman and rolled to the end of the runway and went into the grass on west side of runway. Damage to prop. No injuries. On 9-27-00 inspected airplane, maintenance records and pilot logs. Interviewed pilot. He claims that… - [Incident 20000406004179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000406004179I.md): Tmpson Navionb · Peachtree City, GA · Apr 6, 2000 · N5379K · Minor damage > Prior to landing, no indictions of a problem. Aricraft touched down normally and then departed the runway to the right. Pilot had no control of the turn. He applied full left rudder and brakes and shut the engine off. Aircraft pitched up enough to contact the… - [Accident 19990716042999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990716042999A.md): Tmpson Navionb · Sulphur Creek, ID · Jul 16, 1999 · N5304K · No damage > (-23) The pilot stated this flight was part of a mountain flying seminar held in mccall, ID. The Sulphur Creek airstrip is a private one-way mountain strip. They circled the strip at 900' AGL to check wind and conditions. Landing must be made to the west. The… - [Accident 19990617007159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990617007159A.md): Tmpson Navionb · Klamath Falls, OR · Jun 17, 1999 · N870DR · Substantial damage > Acft oil cap came loose on take-off, the acft temperature began rising, the pilot started to return to the arpt and made an emergency landing on the side of the rwy in soft dirt, and the acft sustained substantial damage on landing, other circumstances are… - [Accident 19970926029019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970926029019A.md): Tmpson Navionb · Los Angeles, CA · Sep 26, 1997 · N5241K · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Lost power on climbout. Crashed into 2 houses and burned. Fuel selector between tanks. Pilot misunderstood system. - [Incident 19970629016229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970629016229I.md): Tmpson Navionb · Springfield, IL · Jun 29, 1997 · N5220K · Minor damage > Failed extend gear for 4th practice landing. Gear horn functioned normal. - [Incident 19970618014629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970618014629I.md): Tmpson Navionb · Festus, MO · Jun 18, 1997 · N5289K · Minor damage > Overran runway landing. 1st solo in type. Landed 15IN mfp. Failed close throttle. More training complex aircraft. - [Incident 19960706021749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960706021749I.md): Tmpson Navionb · Pottsville, PA · Jul 6, 1996 · N5269K · Minor damage > Narrative: on July 6, 1996, at 1100 hours, a navion b, registration number N5269K, registered to truman l. atkinson, made a gear-up landing at Schuylkill county airport (zer), Pottsville, PA, while on a pleasure flight. Visual meteorological conditions… - [Incident 19960612013409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960612013409I.md): Tmpson Navionb · Missoula, MT · Jun 12, 1996 · N30D · Minor damage > Narrative: the PIC stated that he had 3 green lights on final indicating gear down and locked. Upon landing, the nose wheel gear collapsed causing damage to the propeller. An inspection by a certificated mechanic and an FAA aviation safety inspector revealed… - [Incident 19951128045119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951128045119I.md): Gulstm 520 · Dallas, TX · Nov 28, 1995 · N4114B · Minor damage > Narrative: on November 28, 1995 at 2140 local time the commercial rated pilot was taxiing for departure at dal for a CFR part 91 flight to tki after completing a CFR part 135 cargo flight. The pilot was instructed to taxi to runway 13L, prior to reaching the… - [Incident 19950902037419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950902037419I.md): Gulstm 520 · Puyallup, WA · Sep 2, 1995 · N520SE · Minor damage > Three greens on landing nose wheel collapsed. Pulled taildown. Extended gear manually. Taxied to hangar. - [Incident 19950622025249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950622025249I.md): Tmpson Navionb · Columbus, GA · Jun 22, 1995 · N5156K · Minor damage > Swerved on landing. Side load collapsed nose gear. - [Accident 19940830024139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940830024139A.md): Univar 1081 · Anchorage, AK · Aug 30, 1994 · N9130K · Substantial damage > Lost power en route. Landed in tree tops. Inverted and hung. Fuel empty. Fuel selector binding and no detentes. - [Accident 19940226003029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940226003029A.md): N9050R · Saluda, SC · Feb 26, 1994 · N9050R · Substantial damage > Lost power en route. Landed on Private strip. Nosed over. Left fuel cap leaked. Prevented gravity fuel flow. - [Incident 19920920037559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920920037559I.md): Tmpson Navionb · New Sewickley, PA · Sep 20, 1992 · N300CB · Minor damage > Engine failed in flight. Forced landing in field. On rollout nose gear crossed drainage ditch. Nose gear collapsed. - [Incident 19920315011439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920315011439I.md): Tmpson Navionb · Medford, OR · Mar 15, 1992 · N5341K · Minor damage > Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout. Over center bungee missing from prior repair. - [Incident 19920202007229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920202007229I.md): Tmpson Navionb · Homedale, ID · Feb 2, 1992 · N5235K · Minor damage > Engine quit when fuel released from auxillary tank. Forced landing in field. Suspect fuel starvation. - [Accident 19900913039569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900913039569A.md): Helio H391B · Circle, AK · Sep 13, 1990 · N316HW · Substantial damage > Failed to accelerate after liftoff from gravel bar. Settled in alders at end of bar. - [Accident 19891120046499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891120046499A.md): Helio H391B · Plainwell, MI · Nov 20, 1989 · N8750R · Substantial damage > Veered off runway on gusty crosswind landing. Left gear collapsed in ditch. Crosswind gear lock rigged improperly. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-go-435c-d-series/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 ('41521') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-go-435c-d-series/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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