# 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 LAX97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA240.md): Cessna 152 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N4594B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, and his failure to perform sufficient en route fuel consumption calculations during the cross-country flight.
- [NTSB MIA97LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA209.md): Grumman American AA-1B · New Albany, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N1493R · Substantial damage
  > a forced landing due to an undetermined complete loss of engine power, and subsequent impact with tress.
- [NTSB MIA97LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA205.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N7636S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing resulting in a go-around, and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ATL97LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA098.md): Piper PA-12 · Swansboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N7799H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB IAD97LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA097.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N9883L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which fail to provide an adequate fuel supply
- [NTSB LAX97LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA233.md): Cessna 152 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N64954 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW97LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA244.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N69073 · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's failure to refuel before taking off on the remainder of the flight after making a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot becoming lost and disoriented, and the lack of suitable terrain for a…
- [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 FTW97LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA243.md): Cessna 152 · Gorman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N6099L · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: a fluctuation in the electrical system, due to an undetermined reason, the student pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB LAX97LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA220.md): Cessna 152 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1997 · N96736 · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's premature rotation and failure to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which lead to a stall/mush and loss of control in-flight, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in this accident was the flight…
- [NTSB MIA97LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA193.md): Cessna 152 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N64936 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots complacency.
- [NTSB MIA97FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA188.md): Beech 77 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N1821B · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the student pilot to remain clear of obstructions, while attempting to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA182.md): Champion 7ECA · Willard, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N7506F · Substantial damage
  > remedial action delayed by the flight instructor. A factor in this accident was the instructor's lack of recent experience in this type airplane.
- [NTSB CHI97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA169.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1997 · N2455F · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a go-around (aborted landing). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, the reduced light conditions at…
- [NTSB NYC97FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA118.md): Cessna 152 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N93908 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive maneuver at a low altitude, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW97LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA218.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N6182U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 CHI97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA152.md): Cessna 152 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1997 · N66980 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane by overcompensating with the rudder. Factors associated with the accident were the excessive airspeed and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA123.md): Piper PA-38 · Fruitland, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N2362K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors include his improper inflight decision to attempt to fly through a mountain pass under high density altitude conditions in an aircraft that was operating near the limits of its…
- [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 CHI97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA147.md): Cessna 152 · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N5499B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the lack of recent flight time.
- [NTSB IAD97LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA074.md): American AA-1 · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N5734L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight, which led to the loss of a fuel cap and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA103.md): Cessna 152 · Deer Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N714VL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff, and his improper use of brakes during the abort. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB FTW97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA183.md): Cessna 152 · College Station, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N93124 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to delayed landing flare. A factor was the porpoise encountered during landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Rochelle, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1997 · N5225B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and the use of excessive braking after deciding to abort the takeoff. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing.
- [NTSB FTW97FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA173.md): Gowan LONG-EZ · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1997 · N86RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor was the gascolator's filter screen becoming contaminated with fiber glass residue due to the pilot/mechanic's inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB ATL97LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA066.md): Piper PA-22-180 · Russellville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1997 · N5778Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ANC97LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA064.md): Piper PA-12 · Dillingahm, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1997 · N4076M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the wind gusts and crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA97LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Ilwaco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1997 · N152TM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to land the aircraft at the proper touchdown point. Factors include inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the student pilot, inadequate supervision by the student pilot's flight instructor, rain, fog, strong crosswinds, a…
- [NTSB IAD97LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA068.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Wellsville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1997 · N2477K · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control, during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA133.md): Cessna 152 · La Crosse, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1997 · N5442B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out on landing rollout resulting in an on-ground collision with a berm/furrow, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total…
- [NTSB LAX97FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA148.md): Cessna 152 · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N64845 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's collision with mountainous terrain due to his failure to follow published high density altitude departure procedures during climb out, and route selection which exceeded the airplane's maximum climb performance specifications. Also causal was the…
- [NTSB FTW97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA152.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1997 · N194BA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve and collapse of the nose gear. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA139.md): Piper PA-16 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1997 · N6883K · Substantial damage
  > The unlatching of the front bench seat for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA034.md): Piper PA-16 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1997 · N5326H · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [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 FTW97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA110.md): Cessna 152 · Plaquemine, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1997 · N49205 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from transmission wires. Factors were, the dark night, low cloud ceiling, and fog.
- [NTSB CHI97LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1997 · N46865 · Destroyed
  > the student pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed and encountered a stall. The factors involved were raising the flaps was not performed, directional control was not maintained and recovery from bounced landing was improper.
- [NTSB ATL97LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1997 · N93873 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB ATL97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA037.md): Cessna 152 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1997 · N67544 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the abrupt maneuver that resulted in an aerodynamic stall. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW97LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA095.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Boswell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1997 · N2493A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper inflight planning and decision, after becoming lost/disoriented, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, before landing in a suitable landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot of another aircraft did not accurately…
- [NTSB NYC97LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA049.md): Cessna 152 · North Andover, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1997 · N67898 · Destroyed
  > Fuel vents blocked by frozen moisture which resulted in restricted fuel flow to the engine and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW97LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA089.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1997 · N2422N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around and subsequent inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB MIA97LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1997 · N69219 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inspection of the fuel caps by company maintenance personnel resulting in a cap with a deteriorated seal being allowed to continue in service. This allowed water to leak into the fuel tank which resulted in loss of engine power due to water…
- [NTSB CHI97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA054.md): Cessna 172P · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1997 · N51448 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors included the icy runway and the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC97LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA042.md): Cessna 152 · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1997 · N48693 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose gear. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB IAD97LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA040.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Colombia Staton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N2587G · Substantial damage
  > inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and his failure to ensure that sufficient altitude and/or clearance was maintain from obstructions (trees) during the approach. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1996 · N714YW · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's premature rotation and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in failure of the flight crew to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff for a proper rate of climb. Trees at the departure end of the runway were…
- [NTSB NYC97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N68180 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering into a snowbank. The proximity of the snowbank was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA052.md): Cessna 152 · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1996 · N6096Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a subsequent bounced landing.

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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
```

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