# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB SEA03LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA065.md): Piper PA-38 · Trident, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N9705T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight due to inadequate preflight planning / preparation. A fence was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC03LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA045.md): Piper PA-12 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N3651N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground encounter with ocean water. A factor associated with the accident was a gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB MIA03CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA095.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2003 · N757AZ · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the off position which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA100.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2003 · N4860Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto and the pilot's failure to identify the malfunctioning magneto. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA057.md): Cessna 152 · Butte, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N48733 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty variable wind conditions and his improper flare. Factors include gusty and variable winds.
- [NTSB LAX03LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA132.md): Deer/Reffalt BD · Greenfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N4365K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA127.md): Cessna 152 · Durant, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N116SS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2003 · N6599B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA066.md): Daigneault EAA BI-PLANE · Easley, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N22PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering on initial climb out resulting in an in-flight collision with a residence.
- [NTSB CHI03LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA089.md): Champion 7ECA · Raymond, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N1814G · Substantial damage
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot and his ostentatious display. The power lines and the pilot's maneuvering at low altitude were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA063.md): Cessna A152 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N762JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a nose over after the airplane departed the runway surface. A factor is muddy terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA111.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Prattsville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N91594 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's execution of VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Fog conditions and the pilot's lack of an instrument rating are contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA050.md): Cessna 152 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N67524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC03LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA059.md): Cessna 152 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N170SU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and the instructor's delayed remedial action,
- [NTSB FTW03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA095.md): Cessna 152 · Lockhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2003 · N25324 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA03LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2003 · N48769 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. A tailwind and a snow bank were factors.
- [NTSB LAX03LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA071.md): Taylorcraft F21 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N2005U · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA068.md): Cessna 152 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2003 · N25562 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were wet and dirt terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA051.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mansfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2003 · N2400K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA050.md): Cessna 152 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N757LE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper rerecovery from a bounced landing and his improper flare. Factors were the gusting crosswinds, the misjudged flare and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW03FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA071.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2003 · N9226L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB DEN03LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA027.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH2000 · Milford, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2003 · N8500R · Destroyed
  > the inadequate altitude chosen by the flight instructor, resulting in inadequate clearance and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the instructor's failure to consult pertinent VFR sectional charts for the area, and the…
- [NTSB LAX03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA055.md): Lipscomb Lancair 235 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2002 · N777KL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing that resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA03LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA020.md): Grumman American AA-1 · Chehalis, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2002 · N5985L · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, while the aircraft was on a VFR final approach. No suitable terrain for landing and water were factors.
- [NTSB ANC03LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA018.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2002 · N325T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his failure to achieve takeoff speed which resulted in an on ground collision with a ditch. Contributing factors were soft and snow-covered terrain, and a ditch.
- [NTSB LAX03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA049.md): Piper PA-12 · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2002 · N87800 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the inadequate passenger briefing regarding the flight controls and the passenger's inadvertent use of the rudder.
- [NTSB SEA03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA017.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Rigby, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N9526U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a fuel tank with inadequate fuel resulting in fuel starvation and a complete power loss during the initial climb. A contributing factor was the ditch which the aircraft impacted during the forced landing resulting in the collapse of…
- [NTSB CHI03LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA024.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N4723Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the maneuver to avoid an unconfirmed object on the side of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA042.md): Champion 7ECA · Faulkton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N2557F · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained during an after landing taxi on the runway by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience and downhill terrain off the runway were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA035.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N88408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC03LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA018.md): Piper PA-18 · Turner, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N223T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB FTW03FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA037.md): Cessna 152 · Justin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N4835B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB IAD03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Springfield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N49422 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate installation of the number 3 cylinder.
- [NTSB NYC03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Salisbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N47147 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Factors in this accident were the corroded fuel tanks caps, and an inadequate annual inspection.
- [NTSB FTW03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2002 · N520SU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain airspeed. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to align with the runway.
- [NTSB LAX03LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA002.md): Kline KSE5A · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2002 · N589D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's incorrect installation of the left wheel, which resulted in a locked left wheel when the brakes…
- [NTSB ATL02LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA176.md): Cessna 152 · Spring City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N46656 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to follow standard training procedures that resulted in the loss of engine power during a simulated loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX02LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA289.md): Cessna 152 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N5100B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA254.md): Cessna 152 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N94112 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA271.md): Cessna 152 · Brooklyn Park, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N48969 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the power transmission line and the trees.
- [NTSB NYC02LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA179.md): Champion 7ECA · Stow, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N5091X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recover from a bounce landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a vehicle. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N68414 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and into a ditch where it nosed over incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB ATL02LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA164.md): Barker Experimental · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N9097F · Substantial damage
  > The builders inadequate weld on the nose gear u-shaped bracket, that resulted in the nose wheel strut failure, and subsequent nose over during an attempted landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA176.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Athens, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N4307E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation during cruise flight. A factor was the operator's failure to perform maintenance on a fuel gauge that was noted twice in a discrepancy log.
- [NTSB FTW02LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA242.md): Whittman Tailwind W-8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N3992A · Substantial damage
  > The structural failure and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot to execute a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC02FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA173.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Mayville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2002 · N5221Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the landing approach and the private pilot's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a collision with a marked utility pole. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB SEA02LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA155.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Darrington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N4334E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff due to an undersized gascolator gasket resulting in a loss of fuel flow to the engine. A ditch was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW02FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA233.md): Cessna 152 · Ithaca, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2002 · N49998 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight of the airplane into terrain in an act of suicide.
- [NTSB NYC02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA154.md): Cessna 152 · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N89044 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during a simulated forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA141.md): Cessna 152 · Hialeah, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2002 · N4893H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch and subsequent nose over of the airplane.

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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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41505&page=18

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