# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, CA

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 10 · 494 cases

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA332.md): Cessna 152 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 4, 2026 · N5447L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2026 · N24932 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a jet blast fence during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR26LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA030.md): Rutan Long-EZ · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 20, 2025 · N8183K · Substantial damage
  > On October 20, 2025, about 1603 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Rutan Long-EZ, N8183K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Long Beach, California. The pilot was seriously injured, and a pedestrian on the…
- [NTSB WPR25FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA145.md): Champion 7ECA · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2025 · N6310N · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor’s delayed response to an improper landing approach and runway overshoot, which resulted in an impact with an airport perimeter fence and trees.
- [NTSB WPR24LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA293.md): Cessna 152 · Amboy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2024 · N66948 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a street sign during takeoff from a road.
- [NTSB WPR23LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA298.md): Cessna 152 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2023 · N46393 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The flight instructor’s inattention during ground operations, which resulted in unintentional movement of the airplane and ground collision with another airplane.
- [NTSB WPR23LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA029.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2022 · N5171B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA320.md): Cessna 152 · Ione, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2022 · N49430 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in impact with a fence and a tree. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s decision to land at the unfamiliar airstrip without determining whether it was within the…
- [NTSB WPR22FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA309.md): Cessna 152 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 18, 2022 · N49931 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the multi-engine airplane to see and avoid the single-engine airplane while performing a straight-in approach for landing.
- [NTSB WPR22FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA198.md): Beech 77 · Hemet, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 7, 2022 · N18244 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a cinderblock wall while performing a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR22LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA093.md): Cessna 152 · Chemehuevi Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 8, 2022 · N6496L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR22LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA070.md): Cessna 152 · Mojave, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2021 · N89084 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an encounter with a wind gust during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR22LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA061.md): Moul Willis RV-3 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2021 · N9YY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR21FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA232.md): Kitfox Series 6 · Likely, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N617Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s poor decision making in attempting a takeoff from a field with high vegetation and a high-density altitude, which resulted in decreased takeoff performance and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA055.md): Cessna 152 · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2020 · N757PY · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR21FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA044.md): Piper PA38 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 10, 2020 · N6380A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR20CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA222.md): Cessna 152 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2020 · N530CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway.
- [NTSB WPR20LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA148.md): American AA-1A · Blythe, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N12YT · Substantial damage
  > The excessive wear of one magneto’s wiring harness, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following the loss of engine power, which resulted in exceedance of the…
- [NTSB WPR20LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA126.md): Cessna 152 · Corona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2020 · N6306P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR20CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA105.md): Piper PA 18 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 29, 2020 · N1890A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a rapid descent rate, hard landing, and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA586.md): Piper PA 12 · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2019 · N3985M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's over application of power during recovery from a runway excursion, which resulted in a ground loop and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA390.md): Cessna 152 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2019 · N6306P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a vehicle.
- [NTSB GAA19CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA485.md): Stinson 10 · Yuba, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2019 · N34658 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR19FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA095.md): North American T28 · Compton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 14, 2019 · N5440F · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the T-28 pilot to see and avoid the Cessna while landing with reduced visibility due to sun glare, which resulted in a collision on the runway. Contributing to the accident was his failure to use the airport's common traffic advisory frequency…
- [NTSB WPR19CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19CA067.md): Champion 7ECA · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2019 · N11852 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [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 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 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 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 WPR16FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA124.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 1B · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2016 · N4SU · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to land the airplane on the remaining runway when a sufficient rate of climb could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was a reduction of available engine power due to severe camshaft lobe wear.
- [NTSB GAA16CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA289.md): American AA 1A · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N6391L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect brake and power application during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun, collision with a dirt berm, nose gear collapse, and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA209.md): Cessna 152 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2016 · N94565 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that exceeded his certificated flight instructor's maximum wind endorsement, and the student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touchdown, resulting in abnormal runway contact, and…
- [NTSB GAA16CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA211.md): Cessna 152 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2016 · N6427Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's high descent rate during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA197.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2016 · N8654V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR15CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA041.md): Champion 7ECA · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2014 · N2563F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR14CA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA379.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N67367 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA257.md): Cessna 152 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N4606L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff from the upsloping runway with full-flap deflection in high density altitude conditions, which led to a decreased climb rate and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA239.md): American AA-1A · El Mirage, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2014 · N9454L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while intentionally maneuvering close to the ground, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack in a steep bank and entering an accelerated stall.
- [NTSB WPR14LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA153.md): Zenair CH2T · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2014 · N285AM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor icing, which resulted in an off-airport landing into trees.
- [NTSB WPR14CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA070.md): Bellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2013 · N53893 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to correct for the student pilot's loss of aircraft control in a timely manner during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's inability to see the taxiway sign from the rear seat.
- [NTSB WPR14CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA064.md): Piper PA 16 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2013 · N6913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA432.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 1C · Hemet, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2013 · N9923U · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s hard landing due to the pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while on approach after shutting down the engine because of the smoke in the cockpit from a burnt wire that originated from the alternator field terminal and extended to…
- [NTSB WPR13FA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA388.md): American AA-1A · Desert Center, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2013 · N61VT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt maneuver, which resulted in an accelerated stall and a loss of airplane control at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR13LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA383.md): Piper PA-38 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2013 · N2578L · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in the airplane departing with insufficient fuel to complete the planned flight, and their failure to recognize that discrepancy en route, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel…
- [NTSB WPR13CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA255.md): Bellanca 7ECA · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2013 · N5032G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA251.md): American AA-1 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N5909L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lean the fuel mixture during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR13LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA171.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2013 · N99DM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA166.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2013 · N8564V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA126.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2013 · N50380 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA106.md): Cessna 152 · Atwater, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2013 · N68757 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flight planning, which resulted in his getting lost and not being able to return to the airport before the fuel was exhausted and the engine lost power.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41505&state=CA&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" = 'CA' 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=CA

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.