# 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 ATL00LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1999 · N757YQ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's in-flight decision that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion after he became lost and disoriented. A factor was the two fences.
- [NTSB MIA00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA016.md): Cessna 152 · Cornelia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1999 · N5389Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare, causing the airplane to porpoise, and subsequently impact with the runway
- [NTSB MIA00LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1999 · N6504L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and the his improper en route fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI00LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA011.md): Champion 7ECA · Grand Ledge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1999 · N8353V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind and the tree which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA005.md): Zenair CH 2000 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1999 · N25ZA · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MIA00LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA001.md): Cessna 152 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1999 · N49508 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion and damage to the aircraft during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA003.md): Piper PA-12 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1999 · N2493M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve during landing. A factor was his attention being diverted by a malfunctioning throttle control.
- [NTSB FTW99LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA273.md): Cessna 152 · Slaton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1999 · N5399B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA275.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1999 · N9908L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA264.md): Cessna 152 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1999 · N5093Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing as result of his improper landing flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were the prevailing dark night conditions and the student pilot's lack of total experience in night operations.
- [NTSB FTW99LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA263.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Ozark, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N469RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor was the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI99FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA342.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Warrensburg, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1999 · N9575T · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the private pilot candidate and the inadequate supervision by the FAA Designated Examiner. Factors relating to the accident were the inadvertent spin, the unsuccessful remedial action attempted by the flightcrew, and…
- [NTSB NYC99LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA227.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1999 · N5337L · Substantial damage
  > Improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC99LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA144.md): Champion 7ECA · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1999 · N3017G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA226.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N5125Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a sideslip maneuver, and flare the airplane before touchdown.
- [NTSB ATL99LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Baker, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N5377L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor misjudged his altitude and airspeed. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB LAX99LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA279.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N88408 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the no. 3 cylinder exhaust valve due to the operator's failure to adhere to recommended overhaul periods set by the engine manufacturer. A factor in the accident was the operator's failure to comply with the manufacturer's mandatory service…
- [NTSB NYC99LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA207.md): Cessna 152 · Rockville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1999 · N49014 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI99LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA304.md): Cessna 152 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1999 · N869NE · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper use of elevator control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA99LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA225.md): Cessna 152 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N5416M · Substantial damage
  > A misjudged flare and the failure of the student pilot to use the proper recovery technique for a bounced landing, allowing the airplane to commence a porpoise, and the eventual collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX99LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA269.md): Cessna 152 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N49100 · Destroyed
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations used in flight planning.
- [NTSB MIA99LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA222.md): Cessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N67914 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in the aircraft traveling off the runway, colliding with taxiway lights and a taxiway sign, collapsing the nose landing gear, and nosing down.
- [NTSB DEN99LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA141.md): Cessna 152 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N89186 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ANC99LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA103.md): Cessna 152 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1999 · N95031 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control due to wake turbulence, and the issuance of an improper takeoff clearance by air traffic control personnel. A factor associated with the accident was air traffic control personnel's failure to issue a safety advisory.
- [NTSB MIA99FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA208.md): Gulfstream American AA-1B · Hilliard, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N9888L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain notams and his improper planning and decision to use a closed runway for takeoff with tall trees on the departure end, resulting in a subsequent collision with the trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA249.md): Cessna 152 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N95534 · Substantial damage
  > Failure to obtain a proper climb rate and the delayed remedial action by the certified flight instructor. Contributing factors were the uphill terrain and trees.
- [NTSB ATL99LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA112.md): Beech 77 · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N38482 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from a blocked fuel line check valve.
- [NTSB FTW99LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA195.md): Cessna 152 · Frisco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1999 · N5144L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the simulated soft field takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC99LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA093.md): Piper PA-12 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1999 · N3780M · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight by the pilot, which failed to detect water contamination of the airplane's fuel.
- [NTSB NYC99LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA172.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Isle Of Wight, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N4595Z · Substantial damage
  > The improper visual inspection of overhauled engine components by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB SEA99LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA097.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Winthrop, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N5059Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/passenger's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the fence.
- [NTSB ANC99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA088.md): Cessna 140 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1999 · N4205N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were a wet grass runway, and the pilot's excessive application of the brakes.
- [NTSB MIA99LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N68762 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by marijuana.
- [NTSB DEN99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA095.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1999 · N4273E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate remedial action by the pilot in command (CFI) after the student failed to maintain control of the aircraft during the final stages of a visual approach to land. Factors were gusting crosswinds and the flight instructor's lack of total instructional…
- [NTSB SEA99FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA176.md): Cessna 152 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N714UZ · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall and uncontrolled collision with terrain. A factor was mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB FTW99LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Slidell, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N4850B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed landing flare and her subsequent improper recovery technique following the bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA111.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Chambersburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1999 · N5938Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL99FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA078.md): Cessna 172N · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1999 · N739FX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft's failure to maintain visual lookout. A factor was the other pilot's disregard for VFR Traffic pattern procedures.
- [NTSB CHI99FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA129.md): Cessna 152 · Superior, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1999 · N4611B · Destroyed
  > the Certified Flight Instructor failed to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC99LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA087.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln Univ., PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1999 · N2472N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX99FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA129.md): Cessna 152 · Rancho Cucamong, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1999 · N67821 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA116.md): Cessna 152 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1999 · N757MJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and inadvertent stall during landing. A factor was the pilot's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA108.md): Cessna 152 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1999 · N89084 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of experience and the snowbank.
- [NTSB ANC99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA031.md): Piper PA-12 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1999 · N4040M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing the wheel equipped airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the soft snow covering the frozen lake.
- [NTSB MIA99LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1999 · N49407 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A related factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC99LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Duanesburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1999 · N89097 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice, and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the instructor pilot's failure to initiate the simulated engine failure from a point where a successful forced…
- [NTSB MIA99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1999 · N6294M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to maintain directional control during an attempted touch and go landing. This resulted in the airplane veering off the left side of the runway, and subsequent on-ground collision with a ditch and nosed over inverted..
- [NTSB CHI99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1999 · N752AA · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the snow covered, icy runway condition and the snowbank which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI99LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA062.md): Cessna 152 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1999 · N25787 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing flare. A factor related to the accident was the snowbank which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB LAX99LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA064.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1999 · N4556Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the inadvertent ground loop swerve.

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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=23

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