# 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 FTW01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA078.md): Cessna 152 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2001 · N757GP · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributory factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA099.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Dekalb, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2001 · N9886U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation, the pilot not switching the fuel selector to the other fuel tank, and the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane through the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate fuel management, the…
- [NTSB DEN01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA063.md): Cessna 152 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N24950 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in porpoising and subsequently a nose over.
- [NTSB DEN01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA061.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N152RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA081.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2001 · N2542A · Substantial damage
  > The loose fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB CHI01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA097.md): Cessna 152 · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2001 · N5236H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were the student pilot's lack of total experience, the icy runway, the strong crosswind, the wind gusts, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB MIA01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA086.md): Cessna 152 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2001 · N942AC · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing due to his improper landing flare height and improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a nose landing gear collapse, and excursion off the runway.
- [NTSB CHI01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA095.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Overton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2001 · N5886Z · Substantial damage
  > The open exhaust valve. Factors relating to the accident were the sticking exhaust valve guide and the snow drift the airplane encountered during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA100.md): Bellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2001 · N53893 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX01FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA101.md): Cessna 152 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2001 · N68763 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight crews of both airplanes to maintain adequate visual lookout for traffic.
- [NTSB MIA01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA068.md): Cessna 152 · Edgewater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2001 · N152DF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout with a crosswind. This resulted in the airplane departing the runway, colliding with a berm/ridge, becoming airborne, and colliding with the terrain in a nose down attitude.
- [NTSB NYC01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA132.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2001 · N5391Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff and attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA062.md): Cessna 152 · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N5394Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the crosswind, the pilots lack of total experience, and the snow covered terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB DEN01LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2001 · N108ES · Destroyed
  > Improper weather evaluation by both the pilot and pilot/passenger, and the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC resulting in his spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot rated passenger's spatial disorientation, fog, and night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA069.md): Cessna 152 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2001 · N6165M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for a tailwind during final approach and her improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Bristow, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2001 · N68472 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane striking a snow bank during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2000 · N757DX · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the student pilot, the inadequate initial training by the flight instructor, and the flight instructor's decision to send the student pilot on a solo flight in known adverse weather conditions. Factors to the…
- [NTSB SEA01LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA027.md): Piper PA-16 · Gleneden Beach, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N5639H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of main wheel brakes. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate remedial action during his attempt to regain control.
- [NTSB ATL01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N5288P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Roswell, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2000 · N95262 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to adequately preflight the airplane, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB SEA01FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA015.md): Cessna 152 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2000 · N53301 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include a dark night, densely forested, hilly terrain near the planned route of flight, and low ceilings in the area of the accident.
- [NTSB NYC01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA026.md): Dever Firefly · Berlin, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2000 · N306K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA009.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2000 · N41RC · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice formation due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. Factors were the fence and fence post.
- [NTSB LAX01LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2000 · N5447L · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's habit interference, from his previous training in a different type of airplane, that precipitated his improper use of the elevator control during a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX01FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA024.md): Cessna 152 · Alpine, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2000 · N24961 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA019.md): American AA-1A · White Plains, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N9375L · Substantial damage
  > An improperly planned approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA020.md): Champion 7ECA · Pulaski, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N7586F · Substantial damage
  > the evasive maneuver initiated by the pilot. Factors were the presence of the skydiver on the runway, and the pilot's selection of a closed runway.
- [NTSB CHI01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA019.md): Zenair CH2000 · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N420ZA · Substantial damage
  > the loose carburetor heat control clamp bolt and carburetor heat not available to the pilot. Factors were the low altitude, the carburetor icing conditions, the fence and the security gate.
- [NTSB IAD01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA002.md): American AA-1A · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N9394L · Substantial damage
  > A hole in the #4 piston for undetermined reasons which resulted in engine oil starvation and engine stoppage.
- [NTSB DEN00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA180.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2000 · N9622L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor. Factors were loss of control by the student pilot, the flight instructor's failure to properly monitor the student pilot's rate of descent on final approach, and the flight instructor's lack of recent…
- [NTSB ANC00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA134.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Slana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2000 · N5489H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent touch down. A factor associated with the accident was deep snow on the airstrip.
- [NTSB CHI00LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA282.md): Piper PA-16 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N5943H · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB FTW00LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA256.md): Cessna 152 · Saspamco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N64921 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the #3 and #4 connecting rods. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain condition for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA288.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Custer, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N4730Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the tree. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, the high density altitude, the inadequate rate of climb, the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly into…
- [NTSB ANC00TA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00TA109.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N125FG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and in-flight planning/decisions. Factors in the accident were turbulence, and a downdraft.
- [NTSB FTW00LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA238.md): Cessna 152 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · N4711L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed landing flare and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA234.md): Cessna 152 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N67495 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of power due to an inadequate annual inspection, which resulted in the throttle linkage becoming disconnected from the throttle.
- [NTSB LAX00LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA307.md): Hickey SE5-A · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N596 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to verify adequate fuel for the planned flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power with no suitable forced landing site.
- [NTSB CHI00LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA313.md): Cessna 152 · Cumberland, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2000 · N5354M · Substantial damage
  > the go-around not performed and the inadequate flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA261.md): Cessna 152 · New London, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N757MF · Substantial damage
  > the fuel exhaustion and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC00LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA104.md): Piper PA-11 · Chenega Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N78635 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate lookout. Factors involved in this accident were sunglare, and a tall bush next to the airstrip.
- [NTSB MIA00LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA238.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N93589 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to identify a partial loss of engine power during takeoff roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to return to the airport after takeoff resulting in the airplane stalling and descending uncontrolled until…
- [NTSB IAD00LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA075.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N189T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll-out.
- [NTSB SEA00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA157.md): Hamer Lancair 235 · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N84LH · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a fracture and separation of the engine's crankshaft. A factor was a vehicle on the roadway.
- [NTSB SEA00LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N6434H · Substantial damage
  > An inadequately planned approach. The encounter of wake turbulence and not being able to maintain aircraft control were factors.
- [NTSB NYC00LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA223.md): Cessna 150 · Bridgewater, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2000 · N51181 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's inadequate annual inspection, which resulted in a departure with fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB DEN00LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA145.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Duchesne, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N4689Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive braking on soft terrain. Factors included fuel starvation, the fuel selector valve not engaging properly, the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve, and the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI00LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA245.md): Cessna 152 · Arthur, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N7385W · Substantial damage
  > the water contamination found in the fuel and the pilot misjudging his altitude during the emergency procedure. A factor was the terrain condition of the corn crop.
- [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 CHI00LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA220.md): Floroski Anderson Kingfisher · Deerwood, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N41SF · Substantial damage
  > the open carburetor heat air box resulting in a loss of engine power, the diminished climb rate and the altitude/clearance not possible by the pilot. Factors were the trees and the bent carburetor heat push-pull rod.

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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=21

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