# 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 ERA18LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA259.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2018 · N6469P · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a fractured exhaust valve, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and a subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB GAA18CA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA535.md): Piper PA 12 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2018 · N7690H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control on uneven terrain during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA522.md): Piper PA 12 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N4077M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane bouncing and a subsequent loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA530.md): Piper PA 12 · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2018 · N4159M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA461.md): Cessna 152 · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2018 · N152LT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN18FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA277.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Rice, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jul 17, 2018 · N24515 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power, an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB GAA18CA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA427.md): Cessna 152 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2018 · N5551L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent encounter with thunderstorm conditions and her failure to maintain a proper landing flare in a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA426.md): Piper PA 20 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2018 · N7492K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for variable crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA500.md): Cessna 152 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N4962L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA419.md): Cessna 152 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N89887 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA18LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA175.md): Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2018 · N239AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for existing crosswind conditions during the final approach and landing flare, which led to the airplane drifting left of the runway, and his delayed decision to go around, which resulted in the airplane touching…
- [NTSB GAA18CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA350.md): Cessna 152 · Denison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2018 · N67404 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA357.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2018 · N8646V · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a bird while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ERA18LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA158.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Warsaw, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2018 · N8698 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA18CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA320.md): Piper PA 12 · Nulato, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2018 · N3937M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on upsloping terrain, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted go-around, which resulted in…
- [NTSB GAA18CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA302.md): Taylorcraft F21 · Payette, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2018 · N2004U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain and nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR18LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2018 · N152GB · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during a go-around due to the loose copper electrode finger inside the left magneto.
- [NTSB GAA18CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA343.md): American AA · Port Orange, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2018 · N5787L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN18LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA173.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 1B · Hamilton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2018 · N6550L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA18CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA279.md): Champion 7ECA · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2018 · N6333N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in variable crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA261.md): Zenair CH 2000 · Naples, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2018 · N699ZA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA135.md): Cessna 152 · Tamiami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2018 · N6198Q · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s loss of control during an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart on the flight without obtaining approval to fly at night in accordance…
- [NTSB GAA18CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA242.md): Seno Louis C SR KIS · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2018 · N66SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN18LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA151.md): Cessna 152 · Cullman, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2018 · N89904 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent engine shutdown due to excessive leaning of the engine and his subsequent inability to restart the engine.
- [NTSB GAA18CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA227.md): Irvin Stephen D Rutan Long E Z · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2018 · N8714S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive ground speed and loss of directional control while exiting the taxiway.
- [NTSB GAA18CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA215.md): Page Russell L Long EZ · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2018 · N27RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the canopy before flight, which resulted in the airplane striking a fence during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the Before Takeoff checklist and In-flight Canopy Opening checklist…
- [NTSB WPR18LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA118.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2018 · N621ZC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot and flight instructor's failure to see and avoid the stationary airplane during taxi, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA18CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA177.md): Cessna 152 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2018 · N6509L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and in his failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN18LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA114.md): Beech 77 · Odessa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2018 · N6699B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper takeoff procedures and his failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA18CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA130.md): Piper PA 16 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2018 · N5726H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR18FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA075.md): Cessna 152 · Concord, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2018 · N93316 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA18CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA090.md): Piper PA22 · Yentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N4805Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA18LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA050.md): Cessna 152 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2017 · N95550 · Substantial damage
  > The loose nut connecting the mixture control cable to the mixture control arm, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the mixture and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR18LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA042.md): Cessna 152 · Everett, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 3, 2017 · N714TD · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure that water was sufficiently drained from the fuel system, which resulted in total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with objects.
- [NTSB GAA18CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA076.md): Cessna 152 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2017 · N417CB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN18LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA039.md): Piper PA 12 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N4040M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed during the short field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR18FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA035.md): Cessna 152 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N24987 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness shortly after takeoff over a sparsely lit area in dark night conditions, which resulted in a rapid descent to ground impact.
- [NTSB WPR18LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA014.md): American AA 1A · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2017 · N9239L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid unmarked power lines during the approach to land.
- [NTSB GAA17CA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA563.md): Piper PA 22 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N4734Z · Destroyed
  > A failed main landing gear tire for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage.
- [NTSB ERA17LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA336.md): Cessna 152 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N53393 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in undetected water in the fuel system and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA17LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA333.md): Buschmann/Vanzee Vari EZ · Ambler, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N830S · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel that was not detected during a preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA528.md): Cessna 152 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2017 · N89732 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA299.md): Grumman AA1 · Portland, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2017 · N8866L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA17LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA281.md): Piper J3C · Green Creek, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2017 · N46286 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exhaustion of the fuel supply in the selected tank.
- [NTSB ERA17LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA268.md): Cessna 140 · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2017 · N89738 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR17LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA175.md): Grumman AA1 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2017 · N6216L · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve becoming stuck open due to deposit buildup in the exhaust valve stem and guide and the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while attempting…
- [NTSB GAA17CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA462.md): Champion 7ECA · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N9682S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA258.md): Kubassek David Zenith 601 · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2017 · N651JL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear’s (NLG) lower bearing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing, a runway excursion, and the NLG collapsing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA254.md): Cessna 152 · Tamarac, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2017 · N714UY · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the airplane's fuel system was free of water contamination before departing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA17FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA231.md): Cessna 152 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2017 · N49453 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in night conditions over an area devoid of ground reference lights.

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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=5

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