# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, AL 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. Page 1 of 2 · 59 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC26LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA075.md): Cessna 152 · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 20, 2026 · N103UC · Substantial damage > On July 20, 2026, at 1030 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152 airplane was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pell City, Alabama. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB ERA22FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA153.md): American AA-1 · Bay Minette, AL · Incident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 11, 2022 · N5774L · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control during taxi, which resulted in a taxiway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the incident were the low visibility conditions that existed at the airport around the time of the incident. - [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 GAA16CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA057.md): Champion 7ECA · Eufaula, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2015 · N9649S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind, resulting in a loss off directional control, excessive brake application, and a nose over. - [NTSB ERA15LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA097.md): Cessna 152 · Cullman, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2015 · N89921 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after engine start, which resulted in a ground collision with trees. - [NTSB NYC08CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA328.md): Hood Junior Ace · Ashville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2008 · N1012S · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of yaw control as reported by the pilot. - [NTSB NYC08LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA270.md): Piper PA-12 · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N7820H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure the fuel valve was on prior taxi and takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB NYC08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA154.md): American AA-1A · Alabaster, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N7UX · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat during a power off approach. - [NTSB ATL06CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA088.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Gadsden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N99NR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout,while maneuvering at a low altitude resulting in an in-flight collision with a powerline. - [NTSB ATL05CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA097.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N5527M · Substantial damage > The intentional unauthorized use of a stolen aircraft by an unqualified person which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB ATL04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA087.md): Aircraft Mfg & Development Alarus CH2T · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2004 · N605AM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor was the fog. - [NTSB ATL03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA121.md): Lancair 235 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N7156W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly reconnect the mixture control cable resulting in a total loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with the trees. - [NTSB MIA01LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA113.md): Larry R. Kinsey Variez O-235 · Pinson, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N49LK · Destroyed > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the airplane colliding with mountainous terrain. - [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 MIA98LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA107.md): Cessna 152 · Dauphin Island, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1998 · N24543 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to maintain directional control of the airplane following an intentional low altitude maneuver by the student. Also, altitude inadequate for recovery from the in-flight loss of control. - [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 MIA96LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA188.md): Cessna 152 · Troy, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N6481L · Substantial damage > fuel contamination, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and impact with trees. A factor relating to the accident was: inadequate maintenance and/or inspection after the previous loss of engine power and forced landing. - [NTSB ATL96FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA096.md): Cessna 152 · Talladega, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1996 · N95396 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an antenna that was mounted on a Forest Service watch tower. The pilot's excessively low altitude flight was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL95LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N4625P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing. - [NTSB ATL95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA089.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1995 · N5527M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The inaequate visual lookout by both pilots. Factors were the radio reception difficulties of the 152 pilot, his failure to make position reports while maneuvering for a landing, and the failure of the 182 pilot to have a safety observer while conducting… - [NTSB ATL93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA149.md): American AA-1 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N5765L · Substantial damage > Fouled spark plugs on the number 2 and 3 cylinders, and a lack of compression on the number 1 and 4 cylinders, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the high vegetation at the forced landing site. - [NTSB ATL93FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA030.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Pike Road, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1992 · N7622S · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. Factors were the inadequate preflight planning and preparation of the pilot in command in that he operated… - [NTSB ATL90FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA139.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Florence, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N2409K · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot-in-command of N2409K to maintain safe separation from N2437K during unauthorized formation maneuvering. Overconfidence in personal ability and the execution of unauthorized formation flight on the part of both pilots-in-command were… - [NTSB ATL89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA067.md): Cessna 152 · Theodore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1989 · N69015 · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. - [NTSB ATL88LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA166.md): Piper J5C · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1988 · N41333 · Substantial damage > A witness reported that the airplane encountered a 'downdraft' while attempting to pick up a banner. The main ldg gear caught the banner pick-up line and carried the banner aloft. The witness radioed the plt to advise him of the situation, but received no… - [NTSB ATL87LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA186.md): Cessna 152 · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1987 · N45994 · Substantial damage > The comm plt held a helicopter rating and was training for his private pilot single-engine-land rating. He had flown approximately 10 hours in fixed wing aircraft with 6 hours as PIC. The pilot had completed two landings and on the thirdapproach stated he was… - [NTSB ATL86LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA127.md): Cessna 152 · Natural Bridge, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1986 · N89339 · Substantial damage > The student plt reported making an error during preflt planning for the solo x-country flt. The student's instructor didnot detect the error. The student plt flew an incorrect hdg, became lost and ran out of fuel. A forced ldg was made in a field. - [NTSB ATL86LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1985 · N45920 · Substantial damage > During a cross country flight, the pilot elected not to refuel at his proposed refueling point and continued to another airport. While on a visual approach to the runway, the aircraft lost power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL85LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA265.md): Bellanca Champion 7GCAA · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1985 · N7559F · Substantial damage > The plt lost directional control of the acft during a landing. The acft nosed over coming to rest inverted. The plt related that a gust of wind caused the loss of control. - [NTSB ATL85LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA155.md): Cessna 152 · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1985 · N6097M · Substantial damage > The plt was on a x-country flt from Ozark, AL to columbia, SC & return. He used 22 gal of fuel en route to columbia. Before returning, he refueled the acft to its full capacity of 24.5 usable gals. However, on the return flt, he encountered headwinds, did not… - [NTSB ATL84LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA272.md): Cessna 152 · Fair Hope, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N25945 · Substantial damage > The plt excessively flared the acft on landing at which time the acft ballooned. Recovery from the balloon was made but upon touchdown, the acft was not aligned with the rwy. The acft traveled off the left side of the rwy and contacted several small trees. - [NTSB ATL84LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA237.md): Cessna 152 · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1984 · N5377B · Substantial damage > The student plt flared at about 40 ft AGL with pwr off. The CFI who was watching said he did not hear any sounds of pwr being applied until the acft was bouncing and then only heard partial power. This was the students 1st solo landing. Theinstructor said he… - [NTSB ATL84LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA177.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Tallassee, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1984 · N9907L · Substantial damage > The plt stated he departed fulton county arpt with aprx 12 gals of fuel on board. About 20 mins later, the left fuel tank ran dry & the plt selected the right tank & continued the flt with the intention of refueling at either tuskegee ortallassee. Upon… - [NTSB ATL84LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA008.md): Cessna 152II · Hamilton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N5523B · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing during a x-country flt. The acft was seen to make a slow approach and stall prior to touchdown. The acft landed hard and bounced after which the nose gear was damaged. The student plt had not landed at this arpt before. - [NTSB ATL83LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA375.md): Beech 77 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1983 · N6715V · Substantial damage > The student plt flew to Montgomery, AL, intending to make a touch-and-go landing, and then return to birmingham, AL. After arriving, he made an apch to rwy 09 with a wind from 360 deg at 10 gusting 14 KTS. While on the landing roll, the acft began to veer to… - [NTSB ATL83LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA349.md): Johnston Long E-Z · Pell City, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1983 · N82CJ · Substantial damage > The acft crashed while attempting a downwind takeoff in high winds and heavy rain. The pilot said he was trying to take off before the heavy rain so he picked a rwy pointing into clear weather but with a tailwind. The tailwind increased during the takeoff… - [NTSB ATL83LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA152.md): Cessna 152 · Verbena, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1983 · N757HT · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a wire cable during a simulated emergency landing to an open field off the arpt. The pilot said he was flying locally and saw a field that looked large enough to land in so he reduced power to idle and was making a simulated emergency… - [NTSB ATL82DA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA239.md): Piper PA-38 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1982 · N2514E · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on a flight check to obtain a private pilot certificate. The flight examiner had instructed him to stay in the pattern and demonstrate a short field approach and landing. The flight examiner stated that on final approach, the aiming… - [NTSB ATL82FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA001.md): Piper PA-38 · Gadsden, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 1, 1981 · N2591C · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA116.md): Piper PA-38 · Cullman, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 13, 1981 · N2471B · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81DKJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DKJ20.md): Cessna 152 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1981 · N6489M · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80FKJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FKJ12.md): Piper J5A · Cullman, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1980 · N50674 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80FKJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKJ21.md): Cessna 152 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1980 · N24210 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80FKJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKJ10.md): Piper PA-38 · Stevenson, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1979 · N2448C · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79DKJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKJ07.md): Cessna 152 · Alabaster, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1978 · N67494 · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA79DKJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKJ05.md): Cessna 152T · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1978 · N757TM · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78DKJ88](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DKJ88.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1978 · N5524K · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77DKJ57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKJ57.md): Piper PA18 · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1977 · N221T · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76DKJ49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ49.md): Piper PA-12 · Phenix City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1976 · N92561 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76DKJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ10.md): Piper PA-25 · Elkmont, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1975 · N5240Z · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41505&state=AL&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=AL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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