# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, AR

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN23FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA155.md): Junior Ace · Mammoth Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 13, 2023 · N5545 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s intentional flight into terrain as an act of suicide.
- [NTSB CEN21LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA070.md): Piper PA38 · Franklin, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2020 · N9879T · Destroyed
  > The impairment of both pilots from carbon monoxide exposure due to a degraded muffler. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect the degraded muffler.
- [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 CEN16LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA025.md): Champion 7ECA · Sheridan, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2015 · N9105L · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA114.md): Piper PA 16 · Tollville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N5735H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane impacting a rice field and nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN15FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA189.md): Cessna 152 · Batesville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2015 · N65463 · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's controlled flight into terrain due to an inadvertent encounter with clouds in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night in marginal visual meteorological conditions without the…
- [NTSB CEN13CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA021.md): Piper PA-18-105 Special · Lonoke, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N337T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA386.md): Cessna 140A · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N9497A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering a whirlwind or dust-devil during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI07CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA146.md): Everett Zodiac 601XL · Lonoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N42005 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. An additional cause was the pilot's improper decision to enter the traffic pattern after intermittent losses of engine power, and his subsequent failure to remain within power off gliding distance of the…
- [NTSB DFW06LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA074.md): Champion 7ECA · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2006 · N9007L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures while attempting to start the engine by hand-proping the engine.
- [NTSB FTW03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA111.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Prattsville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N91594 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's execution of VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Fog conditions and the pilot's lack of an instrument rating are contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW01LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA167.md): Cessna 152 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N50SX · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1999 · N413JF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of excessively fouled spark plugs. A factor was the soft terrain during the forced landing.
- [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 FTW95LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA173.md): Cessna 152 · Oakgrove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N49696 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factor's were the instructor's decision to allow the simulation to continue to such a low altitude and…
- [NTSB FTW94LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA223.md): Piper PA-12 · Watson, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1994 · N2986M · Substantial damage
  > Was the excessive airspeed during approach and the pilot's failure to execute a missed approach.
- [NTSB FTW92LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA219.md): Cessna 152 · Harrisburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1992 · N2659Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB MKC89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA172.md): Cessna 152 · Ft Smith, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N757HY · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A contributing factor was the road sign.
- [NTSB MKC87LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Forrest City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1987 · N68792 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was landing after one leg of a solo cross-country flight. The airplane ran off the right side of the runway and into a small drainage ditch.
- [NTSB MKC86LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA129.md): Cessna 152II · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1986 · N67490 · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that he was level at 3,000 feet, and had the airport in sight when he experienced a fluctuation in engine RPM. The pilot further stated that he continued the flight but that the engine quit when the aircraft was over the airport. The p.I.c.…
- [NTSB MKC86LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA022.md): Cessna 152 · Hughes, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1985 · N68414 · Substantial damage
  > The training flt progressed normally until a loss of pwr forced the student pilot and instructor to make a forced landing to a plowed field short of theri destination airport. The subsequent landing substaintially damaged their aircraft. An engine inspection…
- [NTSB MKC85LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1985 · N68777 · Substantial damage
  > After an en route stop, on a x-country flt, the student plt was taxiing to takeoff again. While proceeding northbound with a left x-wind, the plt applied braking action to slow the acft for a turn. At about that time, the acft veered to the right, went down…
- [NTSB MKC85LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA158.md): Cessna 152 · Corning, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1985 · N96092 · Destroyed
  > The student plt became disoriented while on a solo cross country flt. When the acft became low on fuel the plt decided to land on a plowed fld. The fld was soft and the acft nosed over shortly after touchdown.
- [NTSB MKC84LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA196.md): Champion 7ECA · Wynne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1984 · N5261X · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after landing on rwy 16 the pilot noticed an aerial application acft lined up to land on rwy 34. Heavy braking was applied. The acft struck a rwy light, nosed over and came to rest inverted. The aerial application acft did not have a radio. It…
- [NTSB MKC84LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA130.md): Cessna 152 · N.Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1984 · N4823L · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over after swerving off the rwy into soft sod during landing. The student plt was on his 2nd solo flt andpracticing touch and go landings. This was the plts 1st landing at carlisle arpt where the wind was of more velocity and greater angle than…
- [NTSB FTW84LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Winslow, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N67863 · Destroyed
  > During a wx briefing before takeoff, the plt was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. About 12 to 15 min after takeoff, he was forced to descend to maintain visual contact. He deviated south to avoid a rain shower. Subsequently, the plt realized he had…
- [NTSB FTW83LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA223.md): Cessna 152 · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1983 · N89557 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that after the acft went off the right side of the runway during landing it went through a drainage ditch and once again became airborne. After the acft landed the second time in a muddy field the nose gear collapsed resulting in damage to…
- [NTSB FTW82DA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA207.md): Cessna 152 · Clarksville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N67650 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that after landing at ozark, AR, no fuel was available. Therefore, he proceeded to obtain fuel at Clarksville, AR, a distance of about 15 miles. After takeoff, he encountered moderate turbulence, leveled at about 600 ft, and reduced power…
- [NTSB FTW82DA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA077.md): Cessna 152 · Arkadelphia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 28, 1982 · N4912H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot elected to practice a forced landing pattern to a large rice field. As he passed over a stand of pine trees on final approach, he heard a loud thump. He increased power and returned to the airport. En route, he noted a dent on the leading edge of…
- [NTSB FTW81DPG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPG62.md): Piper PA-38 · Grubbs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1981 · N9331T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DPG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPG04.md): Piper PA-12 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1979 · N2315M · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPG03.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Batesville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1979 · N6308N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPG34.md): Cessna 152 · Magnolia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1979 · N757RG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DPG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPG18.md): Smith Minpl BSA1 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 12, 1979 · N1674 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DPG64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPG64.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1978 · N49856 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FPG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPG23.md): Cessna 152 · Eldorado, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1978 · N757YB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DPG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPG15.md): Grumman AA1-C · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1978 · N9644U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DPG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPG14.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Mountain View, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1978 · N6308N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPG34.md): Piper PA-22 · N.Little Rock, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 14, 1977 · N5851Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DPG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DPG28.md): Piper J5A · Hindsville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1977 · N38702 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DPG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DPG39.md): Piper PA-16 · De Queen, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1971 · N5729H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DPG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DPG25.md): Piper PA-18 · West Memphis, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1971 · N116T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0252.md): Champion 7ECA · Alicia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1969 · N2880G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0267.md): Piper PA-22 · Manila, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1967 · N5031Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0513.md): Piper PA-22 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1967 · N4885Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0402.md): Piper PA-22 · Joiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1967 · N5013Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0146-201547.md): Piper PA-22 · Siloam Sprngs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1965 · N4654Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1440.md): Piper PA16 · Morganton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1964 · N5807H · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'AR' 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=AR

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