# 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 FTW85LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA139.md): Cessna 152 · Kosse, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1985 · N5526H · Substantial damage
  > During a return flt from mckinney to college station, TX, the eng lost power & the plt made a forced landing on a road near Kosse, TX. On the landing roll, the eng began running again. After stopping, the plt elected to 'check it out.' He estimated 5 gals of…
- [NTSB MIA85LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA113.md): Cessna 152 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1985 · N48244 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that during a landing at Daytona Beach, the acft encountered wind shear, he lost directional control & the acft veered off the left side of the rwy into the grass. During the occurrence, the prop struck the ground & the right wing tip was…
- [NTSB BFO85LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA020.md): Bellanca 7-ECA Citabria · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1985 · N8682V · Substantial damage
  > During final apch to rwy 30, a go-around was executed due to a shift in wind direction, according to the plt. He subsequently entered the pattern for rwy 12, made a full stop lndg with no difficulties, and took off again for a planned touch and go on the next…
- [NTSB LAX85LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA161.md): Cessna 152 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1985 · N89716 · Substantial damage
  > During an authorized local solo practice flt, the 31-hour student was performing takeoffs and landing. According to plt, second landing was 'hard' and a nose wheel shimmy was noted during the taxi-back for takeoff. Just before liftoff on the next takeoff, the…
- [NTSB CHI85LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA127.md): Cessna 152 II · Wayne City, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1985 · N68183 · Destroyed
  > While en route on a night x-country flt the acft experienced fuel exhaustion. An emergency lndg was attempted to a road. The acft struck a power pole that was not visible in the darkness and then hung up in the wires. The acft was destroyed when it was…
- [NTSB CHI85LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA125.md): Cessna 152 · Frankton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1985 · N5394M · Substantial damage
  > During a setup for a practice stall the solo student pilot retarded the throttle, raised the nose slightly and applied carb heat. He believed he was losing airspeed too quickly so he then reapplied full power. At this point the engine rpms dropped to 5 or…
- [NTSB NYC85LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA072.md): Cessna 152 · Hudson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1985 · N757BS · Substantial damage
  > While en route, the plt encountered strong, gusty winds & moderate to severe turbulence. After arriving at the destination arpt, he made 3 approaches to rwy 21. He stated that wind shear caused up & downdrafts & that the acft hit the rwy hard & ballooned.…
- [NTSB MIA85LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA104.md): Auton - Dunham Rutan Long EZ · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1985 · N83CR · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that the flt was smooth until he crossed over the trees at the end of the rwy & was hit with a gust of wind & hit the ground short of the rwy causing the main & nose landing gear to separate. The plane continued to fly about 75 yards before…
- [NTSB CHI85LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA107.md): Cessna 152 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1985 · N93154 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was given clearance to land rwy 14, but lined up & landed rwy 05 which was snow & ice covered. The pilot lost control on landing roll striking a snow bank and turning over.
- [NTSB ANC85FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA048.md): Cessna 152 · Elmendorf Afb, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1985 · N4745P · Substantial damage
  > Upon touchdown the acft bounced on the main gear. Control of the acft was lost and it touched back down on a heading aprx 30 degrees right of the rwy heading. The acft then contacted a snow bank alongside the rwy.
- [NTSB DEN85LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA082.md): Cessna 152 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1985 · N24950 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a snowbank during the landing roll following a loss of directional control. The plt reported that the left brake froze or locked up when it was applied during the landing. Inspection revealed that there was a substantial amount of ice…
- [NTSB BFO85LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA016.md): Cessna 152-II · Ocean City, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1985 · N68192 · Substantial damage
  > While on a student solo x-country flight, the plt experienced vertical gusting conditions during the second landing pattern, following an initial go-around. Fearing a hard landing due to a severe gust, the plt abruptly applied full back pressure on the stick,…
- [NTSB DEN85LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1985 · N94703 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt lost directional control of the acft when pwr was added to takeoff during a touch and go landing. The plt stated the acft began to veer right when pwr was added and he applied 'too much right rudder' to correct. The acft veered left and…
- [NTSB LAX85FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA123.md): Cessna 120 · Irwindale, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1985 · N9058Y · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > A Cessna 120, N9058Y, & a Cessna 152, N65599, collided in midair in the practice area for el monte, CA. Arpt. The two aircraft had departed the controlled arpt within three minutes of each other. Both had one instructor & one student aboard. The Cessna 152…
- [NTSB LAX85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA148.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Sahuarita, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1985 · N2403A · Substantial damage
  > Acft veered to the right during landing roll on an abandoned airstrip. Right wing contacted a tree aprx 1 ft inboard on right wing tip deforming the main spar. Trees lined both sides of the airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX85LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1985 · N65273 · Substantial damage
  > According to the flt instructor (CFI), the student plt demonstrated 4 good touch-&-go landings while on a dual instructional flt. The CFI decided to solo the student, who did not hold either a medical or student plt certificate. The CFI told the student to…
- [NTSB LAX85LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA107.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1985 · N9755T · Destroyed
  > As the student plt was about to touchdown on rwy 25L the acft swerved to the left. He attempted a go-around & in order to avoid parked acft to the south of the adjacent taxiway he applied aft elevator & stalled the acft, landing upon & destroying two other…
- [NTSB MIA85LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA075.md): Cessna 152 · Wesley Chapel, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1985 · N94560 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student plt flying N94560 was making her 1st solo touch and go landing when control of the acft was lost. Upon touchdown, N94560 veered left, departed the rwy and collided with N3854D which was being taxied on the grass aprx 20 ft from the rwy.
- [NTSB MIA85LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA073.md): Piper PA-12 · Miramar, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1985 · N3362M · Substantial damage
  > An interruption of pwr was experienced as an abrupt steep dive maneuver was entered to release the banner towed by the acft. The plt then attempted a 180 deg turn at an alt of aprx 200 ft AGL to avoid pwr lines. The acft entered a high descent rate and…
- [NTSB LAX85LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA083.md): Beech 77 · San Martin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1984 · N67216 · Substantial damage
  > On a night pleasure flt the afct's alternator went off line. The plt elected to make an immediate landing at the arpt he was overflying rather than flying to a fld which had operating rwy lights. The fld he was over had a plt-controlled lighting system, but…
- [NTSB SEA85LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA045.md): Cessna A152 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1984 · N7336B · Substantial damage
  > During landing practice on an instructional flight at an uncontrolled arpt, acft was being taxiied back for takeoff after a full stop landing. Surface was icy and snow-covered. Student was practicing directional control exercise with rudder. Acft skidded and…
- [NTSB FTW85FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA079.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Laredo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1984 · N9249T · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed to enter a downwind leg of the traffic pattern at a low alt (estimated 100 ft AGL). The witness looked away for a moment. When he looked back, he did not see the acft. A search was intiated & the acft was found where it had crashed in a…
- [NTSB LAX85FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA074.md): Cessna 152 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1984 · N95337 · Destroyed
  > The acft departed on a local primary dual instructional flt at about 1030 hrs. The student was in a pre-solo phase & the lesson was to consist of a review of high airwork. The instructor (CFI) had recently become interested in & was working on aerobatics. At…
- [NTSB LAX85FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA069.md): Cessna 152 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1984 · N49806 · Destroyed
  > Acft crashed in mountainous area while on a VFR flight. No record of the plt obtaining a wx briefing was found. Local residents 3-4 miles from accident site reported clouds, fog, rain, snow and hail obscured the mountains on the afternoon of 12/12/84 on…
- [NTSB SEA85FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA030.md): Cessna C-152 · Port Orchard, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1984 · N80061 · Destroyed
  > Low ceilings, rain, fog were reported in area pt the time of the accident. The student pilot was on a solo x-c, flt plan was filed with help of instru. Wx VFR nr. Acft dep 1104 PST acft crashed abt 1317 no rcrd of des reached or where acft was for 2 hrs. Acft…
- [NTSB FTW85LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1984 · N6114Q · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after touchdown on a full stop landing directional control was lost and the acft went off the left side of the 5,000 x 100 ft rwy. The aircraft collided with and came to rest in a ditch on the north side of the runway. Winds were northeasterly at 10…
- [NTSB LAX85LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA047.md): Cessna 152 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1984 · N25854 · Substantial damage
  > The plt rptd that while en route to Yuma, AZ, the eng began running rough and subsequently quit. During the landing rollthe acft collided with a dirt embankment and nosed over. Examination of the wreckage disclosed both fuel tanks contained only residual…
- [NTSB MKC85LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA020.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Burlington, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1984 · N2454B · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot the descent into the traffic pattern was late and the base turn performed early leaving the acft high on final. As a result, an excessive rate of descent developed on short final. The high descent rate and diminishing daylight led the…
- [NTSB FTW85LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA049.md): Cessna 152 · Denver City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1984 · N64975 · Substantial damage
  > Plt cited gust on landing caused acft to drift to right, plt visual acuteness reduced by landing into setting sun. Corrective control input of left aileron was excessive, causing left wing to drop to ground contact. Acft pivoted about left wing tip and came…
- [NTSB CHI85LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1984 · N94494 · Substantial damage
  > While on a solo training flt, the student plt flew from centralia to Alton, IL, & entered the traffic pattern to land onrwy 11. The wind was reported from 170 deg at 12 KTS gusting to 20 KTS. During the apch, the acft was blown to the left side of the rwy…
- [NTSB ATL85LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1984 · N93152 · Substantial damage
  > The plt was making a full stop landing and after bouncing a few times the acft nosed over. The plt said the acft porpoised and his attempts to recover were unsuccessful. The winds were calm and no mechanical malfunctions were reported.
- [NTSB ATL85LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1984 · N84BN · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged during a forced landing into a plowed field after the eng quit. Investigation revealed the plt had been instructed to refuel at his first stop of an extended x-country flt. The acft ran out of fuel aprx 1 mi from the second scheduled stop.
- [NTSB MIA84LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA023.md): Cessna C-152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1984 · N25575 · Destroyed
  > While cruising at 800 ft MSL the plt statd that the eng sputtered and lost all pwr as he opened the throttle. During the ensuing forced landing the plt veered to the left because of a bldg located at the end of the field. The acft collided with trees. An eng…
- [NTSB MIA85LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA024.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Davie, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1984 · N4110Y · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated he was practicing maneuvers and when he added pwr after one maneuver the eng did not develope 'full RPM.' He went through emergency procedures but could not effect a recovery of power so he elected to land. The field chosen was soft and wet. The…
- [NTSB ATL85FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA020.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1984 · N4873Z · Destroyed
  > During preflt, plt detected water in fuel sample. After takeoff, the engine began to run roughly and on crosswind leg lost power completely. Plt stated that on approach to forced landing, he intentionally struck a tree with the left wing to slow the acft.…
- [NTSB NYC85LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA012.md): Cessna 152II · Wappinger Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1984 · N4904B · Substantial damage
  > The solo student plt stated that during the flare the acft drifted left toward the rwy lights. A go-around was initiated with power and the acft flew over the lights but collided with the unimproved grassy terrain, coming to rest aprx 30 ft left of the rwy.
- [NTSB ATL85LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA015.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1984 · N2388V · Substantial damage
  > During attempted go-around from a bounced landing, the plt allowed the acft to drift off center line and into trees paralling the runway. Directional control was compromised by low flying speed.
- [NTSB ANC85LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA008.md): Piper PA-12 · Theodore River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1984 · N78449 · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed during a go-around attempt at Theodore River located 35 miles southwest of anchorage, AK. According to the plt, after landing on a gravel oil pad he realized that the acft would not stop before going over the edge into a swamp. He applied…
- [NTSB MIA85LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1984 · N757TV · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot was on first solo flight. Upon touchdown on main gear, the aircraft bounced and came down the second time on its nose gear. Main engine mount was bent.
- [NTSB LAX85FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA015.md): Bellanca 73CA · Porterville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1984 · N53860 · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed after an inflt loss of control during both the landing flare & subsequent go around attempt. The plt stated that he was approaching touchdown in a three point attitude when 'a gust of wind suddenly pushed (the acft) to the right of the…
- [NTSB CHI85LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA015.md): Piper PA-16 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1984 · N5221H · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that his ground speed was too fast during a landing due to no wind. During the go-around the acft collided with tree tops & crashed. The plt reported that he delayed his decision to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB ATL85FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA007.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Morgantown, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1984 · N32828 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > N2553A was in traffic pattern conducting touch and go landings. N32828 was maneuvering below the traffic pattern and was seen climbing in direction of N2553A. N32828 was flying westerly into the sun. N2553A was seen in a shallow left turn from crosswind to…
- [NTSB SEA85LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA004.md): Cessna 152 · Aberdeen, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1984 · N48757 · Substantial damage
  > According to the solo student plt, while accelerating through 40 KTS during takeoff the acft began to drift to the left. The acft departed the rwy, rolled through two fences and nosed over in the soft ground.
- [NTSB MKC85LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA003.md): Grumman AA1B · House Springs, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1984 · N8886L · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed in a cornfield after takeoff. The takeoff was from a 1550 ft long, wet and soft turf rwy. The acft lifted off near the end and would not climb. The acft stalled and crashed.
- [NTSB CHI85LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA012.md): Beech BE-77 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1984 · N3730S · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during a landing, he flared too high, the acft entered a high rate of descent & touched down hard. He reported that the nose gear became bent, the acft went off the left side of the rwy & struck a culvert.
- [NTSB CHI85LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA002.md): Brewer Corsair · Ft. Wayne, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1984 · N3152P · Substantial damage
  > After touchdown and an initial rollout of aprx 480 ft, the acft began veering to the right. The acft departed the right side of the rwy and contacted a plowed trench, 29 ft from the rwy, where it nosed over.
- [NTSB MIA85LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA001.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1984 · N2427P · Substantial damage
  > The rated pilot and certified flt instructor stated that they were practicing agricultural dives and turns. During a dive, the pilot pulled out of the dive at about 5 feet and the aircraft contacted sawgrass and crashed. The instructor pilot initially stated…
- [NTSB DEN84LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA305.md): Cessna 152 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1984 · N93239 · Substantial damage
  > Plt flared abruptly and acft floated before it touched down hard on the rwy collapsing the nose gear. Acft traveled 20 ft off the right side of the rwy before coming to rest.
- [NTSB CHI84FA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA402.md): Cessna 152 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1984 · N757ZG · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that the acft began to climb before it banked to the left and entered a nose down attitude. The student pilot's instructor stated that he was aware that the flt was to have taken place that evening but he did not discuss with the student…
- [NTSB MIA84LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA257.md): Cessna 152 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1984 · N65484 · Substantial damage
  > The flt experienced eng failure and made a forced landing in a field, substantially damaging the aircraft. Post crash examination of the engine revealed the number three connecting rod separated from the crankshaft when the connecting rod bolts failed.…

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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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