# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series: On ground/water collision with object

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX07CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA157.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2007 · N2539D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA112.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Calhoun City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2007 · N90923 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fallen tree located off the right side of the runway during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA083.md): Piper J5 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2006 · N35588 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing and failure to avoid obstacles during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DFW06CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA005.md): Cessna 152 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2005 · N94684 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the unmarked light pole, and the lack of taxiway centerline markings at the parking area.
- [NTSB IAD05CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA059.md): Cessna 152 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2005 · N5150B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance to the restaurant sundeck.
- [NTSB FTW04LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA114.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Seminole, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2004 · N6228A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning. A contributing factor was the pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX04CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA099.md): Cessna 152 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2004 · N67844 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of clearance from the vehicle while taxiing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA115.md): Cessna 152 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N95035 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering to avoid obstructions.
- [NTSB LAX02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA154.md): Cessna 152 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2002 · N67975 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to ensure the seat was set properly prior to engine start, and not using the parking brake when adjustment of seat was necessary, which resulted in the inadvertent deactivation of the brakes and subsequent collision with the fuel trucks.
- [NTSB SEA02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA048.md): Cessna 152 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N24933 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors were a contaminated runway, which was icy and covered with snow, and a snow bank.
- [NTSB MIA01LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA209.md): Cessna 152 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N96064 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted takeoff with a tail wind and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff resulting in the airplane veering to the left and colliding with trees.
- [NTSB IAD01LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA084.md): Cessna 152 · Gallipolis, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2001 · N48228 · Substantial damage
  > collision with a deer during take-off roll.
- [NTSB NYC01LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA157.md): Cessna 152 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N25846 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a deer during a touch and go.
- [NTSB MIA01LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA176.md): Cessna 152 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N152LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out while taxing an airplane for parking resulting in an on ground collision with a fixed object (Hangar/Building.)
- [NTSB MIA00LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA230.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Smyrna Bch., FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N2143M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors in this accident were; a crosswind, and the pilot lack of experience in this kind of aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA270.md): Piper PA-38-112 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N2400P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while taxiing to the runway, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid the fuel truck.
- [NTSB LAX00LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA266.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N67603 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to continue the takeoff and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the takeoff after he noted that the airplane was unable to climb out of ground effect.
- [NTSB MIA00LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA182.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Steens, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N9423T · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor failed to maintain control of the airplane after landing, which resulted in an on ground collision with a tree. Factors in this accident were the flight instructor allowed the student to get too fast and high on the approach.
- [NTSB MIA00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2000 · N92995 · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's improper visual lookout and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision that resulted in the airplane colliding with a fence post.
- [NTSB CHI00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA024.md): American AA-1B · Gallatin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1999 · N9927L · Substantial damage
  > On-ground collision with an animal during landing roll. The night conditions were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI99LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1998 · N25493 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inability to gain clearance between the airplane and the hanger. Factors contributing to this accident were the wet, grass landing surface, the student pilot's attempted turn to avoid the embankment drop off at the end of the runway, the…
- [NTSB LAX99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1998 · N5550L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane's wing and a parked fuel truck.
- [NTSB IAD98LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1998 · N5357H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inattention during taxi, which resulted in the collision with a fuel truck.
- [NTSB MIA98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1998 · N25952 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unsuitable area of roadway, following a forced landing after the engine had lost power, due to fuel exhaustion; and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions, while attempting the takeoff. The…
- [NTSB CHI98LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA056.md): American AA-1 · Nevada, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1997 · N6214L · Substantial damage
  > a deer that ran onto the runway as the airplane was landing. The reduced light condition at dusk was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA235.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N5713Z · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate runway maintenance by the pilot for allowing trees to be in close proximity of the runway and failure to maintain clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB ATL97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA102.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Smithfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1997 · N2600N · Substantial damage
  > an animal (deer) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident were: the light condition at dusk, and failure or inability of the flight crew to see the deer in time to avoid a collision.
- [NTSB CHI97LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA161.md): Cessna 152 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1997 · N68454 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of his clearance around the parked vehicle. A factor was the location of the parked vehicle.
- [NTSB LAX97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA191.md): Cessna 152 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N757HE · Substantial damage
  > an animal (elk) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident included: darkness, the pilot's inability to see the animal in sufficient time to avoid a collision, and the lack of a taller fence around the airport.
- [NTSB ATL97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1997 · N757HA · Substantial damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the student pilot, which resulted in a collision with a parked trailer, while his attention was diverted. The proximity of the trailer was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA137.md): Cessna 152 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N48750 · Substantial damage
  > an animal (deer) that wandered onto the runway. The light condition (at dusk) was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA126.md): Luttrell-Lacky Breezy · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1996 · N78LL · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, by not adequately surveying the area to be used for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ATL96LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA070.md): O'Connell Christen Eagle · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1996 · N13LD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilots of the Cessna 152, N757NP, to see and avoid the Christen Eagle, N13LD.
- [NTSB MIA96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA102.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1996 · N5530Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the clearance between the fuel trucks.
- [NTSB ATL95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA163.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N100TL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle. A factor in the accident was the inoperative anti-collision lights of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA148.md): Piper PA-12 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N3036M · Substantial damage
  > The improper starting procedure used by the pilot in that he failed to use wheel chocks to preclude aircraft movement. Additionally, the throttle was not placed in the idle position.
- [NTSB CHI95LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA238.md): Grumman AA-1B · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1995 · N8976L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance.
- [NTSB MIA95LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N67390 · Substantial damage
  > An evasive maneuver to avoid collision with animals.
- [NTSB SEA94FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA199.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N2368M · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the occupied canoe. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision and excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB MIA94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA138.md): Piper J3C-65 · Belleair, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1994 · N114WW · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance inspection of the crankcase breather tube resulting in failure to detect blockage of the tube.
- [NTSB ANC94LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N6469B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the frozen main landing gear brake shoe, the uncontrolled airport operations by airport personnel and extreme low temperature…
- [NTSB MIA93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA100.md): Cessna 152 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1993 · N65484 · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout not maintained by the pilot-in-command while taxiing the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the driver of the vehicle to advise the ground controller that he had stopped the vehicle on the taxiway.
- [NTSB MIA93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N5394M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing into the parking area, resulting in an on-ground collision with a light pole.
- [NTSB MIA92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA154.md): Cessna 152 · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N25502 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate wingtip clearance with bushes off the side of the taxiway while taxiing to takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA087.md): Cessna 152 · Perry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1992 · N46021 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA007.md): Cessna 421C · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1991 · N5486G · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing his aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL91LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA181.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lagrange, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N26004 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The J-5 pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB DEN91LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA115.md): Luscombe 8A · Parker, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N2253K · Substantial damage
  > Physical impairment of the pilot in command for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ANC91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA016.md): Beech BE-77 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N3809Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly perform the aircraft preflight resulting in a collision with a tow bar during initial taxi.
- [NTSB ATL91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Centerville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N67448 · Substantial damage
  > The propable cause of the accident was the runway incursion by the deer during the pilot's takeoff roll.

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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 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41505')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 310))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41505&occurrence=310

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