# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, CT 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 ERA23LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA191.md): Cessna 152 · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2023 · N757YM · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and oversight of the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA20LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA337.md): Lancair 235 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2020 · N35FW · Substantial damage > The pilot's unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing, and the separation of the left main landing gear. - [NTSB ERA17FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA112.md): Piper PA38 · East Haven, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2017 · N2452C · Destroyed > The failure of the fuel selector valve in a position that restricted fuel flow to the engine, resulting in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the operator's failure to effectively detect and resolve the… - [NTSB GAA17CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA099.md): Piper PA38 · Hartford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N250YA · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing. - [NTSB ERA16LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA122.md): Cessna 152 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2016 · N94569 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB NYC05LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA139.md): Terrio Pober Jr Ace · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2005 · N37KT · Substantial damage > A fractured oil pressure line, which resulted in the fracture of the number 3 cylinder connecting rod bearing, and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA154.md): Cessna 152 · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N89044 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during a simulated forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain. - [NTSB IAD98LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA112.md): Cessna 152 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N89644 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience. - [NTSB IAD98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA111.md): Cessna 152 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N94784 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB IAD98LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1998 · N5357H · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inattention during taxi, which resulted in the collision with a fuel truck. - [NTSB NYC95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA148.md): Piper PA-12 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N7608H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Contributing factors were wind gusts, crosswinds, and the pilot's lack of experience in type. - [NTSB NYC94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA142.md): Arthur Chase EAA Biplane · North Canaan, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N35AE · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that failed to detect water contaminated fuel and which resulted in a loss of engine power. The inadequately designed fuel drain system was also a cause. - [NTSB NYC93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA006.md): Smitrovich SE-5A Replica · Harwinton, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N1869S · Substantial damage > A forced landing in unsuitable terrain, following a power loss due to fuel exhaution. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane prior to departure and his improper fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel… - [NTSB NYC92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1992 · N69230 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The embankment beside the runway was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1991 · N25262 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper preflight and planning which resulted in fuel system exhaustion and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB NYC88LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA232.md): Cessna 152 · Windham, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1988 · N94502 · Substantial damage > The student pilot said she heard a popping sound during the takeoff roll and almost instantaneously the door came open. She tried to close the door and when that failed she attempted to abort. She retarded the throttle and attempted braking but it was not… - [NTSB NYC87LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA266.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1987 · N93193 · Substantial damage > The plt of Cessna 152, N93193, taxied for takeoff with the intentions of using rwy 24. At about the same time, a navy H-53 (Sikorsky) helicopter entered a pattern to land on rwy 24. With the heavy helicopter apchg to land, the Cessna plt accepted an offer to… - [NTSB NYC87LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA074.md): Cessna 152C · Washington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1987 · N757TZ · Substantial damage > The flight departed newport state airport, newport, rhode island on a student solo cross country enroute to waterbury, Connecticut. While over Washington, Connecticut, the aircraft began losing rpms and altitude. The acft was substantially damaged during the… - [NTSB NYC87LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Simsbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1987 · N48918 · Substantial damage > The aircraft was landing on runway 21 at Simsbury, Connecticut when the pilot lost directional control and the left main wheel contacted the snow bank, which in turn caused the airplane to lean over to the right striking the wing on the runway surface. - [NTSB NYC86LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA066.md): Cessna 152 · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1986 · N6267Q · Substantial damage > The purpose of instructional flight was to practice soft field landings and takeoffs, stall series and VOR naviagtion. After airwork, the pilot flew to robertson field for short and soft field landings and takeoffs. During final soft field takeoff, 10 degrees… - [NTSB NYC85LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA235.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Madison, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1985 · N2387P · Substantial damage > While on the downwind leg for rwy 24, the instructor reduced power to idle for engine failure simulation. The student made a short approach and upon reaching 700 ft AGL the student headed directly toward the approach end of the rwy at a 30 deg angle from rwy… - [NTSB NYC85LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA142.md): Cessna 152 · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1985 · N48251 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over following a loss of control during landing. The student plt stated the acft bounced three times on touchdown. The propeller then contacted the rwy and the acft nosed over. - [NTSB NYC84LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA272.md): Cessna 152II · E. Windsor, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1984 · N89980 · Destroyed > Plt failed to note inoperative airspeed indicator until well into takeoff run. When the defect was noted, takeoff abort procedures were performed but the acft continued beyond the airport boundary into a rough field and nosed over. Investigation revealed the… - [NTSB NYC84LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA198.md): Champion 7ECA · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1984 · N5043F · Substantial damage > Acft was on short final with 100 degree left x-wind 0F 10 KTS gusting to 15 KTS. When a gust occurred the left wing dragged the rwy and the acft cartwheeled. - [NTSB NYC84LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA161.md): Cessna 152 · No.Stonington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1984 · N25369 · Substantial damage > While on a x-country flt, the student plt became lost & his fuel supply became low. He had difficulty contacting a ground station, but finally did so after receiving assistance from other plts. He was requested to squawk 7700 on his transponder, but the… - [NTSB NYC84LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA100.md): Piper PA-38-112 · New Haven, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1984 · N2583D · Substantial damage > While taxiing in from landing and maneuvering for parking the acft contacted a light pole. The CFI was reportedly at theacft controls at the time of the collision. The right wing was damaged in the collision. - [NTSB NYC83LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1983 · N6298M · Substantial damage > The plt reported that just prior to a landing touchdown, he pushed the control yoke forward, then the acft hit the rwy and began to bounce. After the 4th bounce, the acft touched down on the rwy on the right wheel and yawed abruptly to the right. Reportedly,… - [NTSB NYC83LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA057.md): Cessna 152 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1983 · N6279P · Substantial damage > The student plt was taking off on rwy 08 with a wind from the northeast at 11 KTS. He reported that he was aprx 100 ft into the takeoff roll when the acft swerved to the left. Subsequently, the acft collided with a snowbank on the left edge of the rwy. - [NTSB NYC82DA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA108.md): Cessna 152 · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N757HG · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on her second supervised solo flight. While landing, she flared high and subsequently landed hard, collapsing the nose gear. The pilot reported that she did not have a good mental attitude since her children had been involved in a car… - [NTSB NYC82DA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA027.md): Cessna 152 · Ansonia, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 27, 1982 · N4918H · Substantial damage > After departure from bridgeport on a local instructional flight, it was decided that a landing would be made at the Ansonia airport. The instructor reported that there was no NOTAM concerning hazardous runway conditions at Ansonia. During landing, the… - [NTSB NYC81FNE24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNE24.md): Cessna 152 · Berlin, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1981 · N4931B · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FNE14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNE14.md): Cessna 152 · Canaan, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1981 · N65585 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FNE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNE02.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Winsor Locks, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1980 · N2684G · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79FNE17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNE17.md): Cessna 152 · Bristol, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1979 · N49009 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC70DFM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70DFM06.md): Piper PA-16 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 18, 1970 · N5640H · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC69D0316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0316.md): Champion 7ECA · Simsbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 12, 1969 · N8348V · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC68D0084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68D0084.md): Piper PA-12 · Monroe, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1967 · N3177M · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC67D0676](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0676.md): Piper PA-12 · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1967 · N3840M · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC67D0127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0127.md): Fryklund Aero S · Broadbrook, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1966 · N10132 · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC66D0581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0581.md): Piper PA-12 · So Woodstock, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 8, 1966 · N3583M · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC66D0542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0542.md): Piper PA-22 · So Woodstock, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1966 · N5682Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC66D0396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0396.md): Piper PA-22 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 20, 1965 · N4967Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC65F0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F0049.md): Piper PA-22 · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 28, 1965 · N5538Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2901](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2901.md): Piper PA22 · East Haddam, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1964 · N5695Z · Destroyed - [NTSB UNK64X1931](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1931.md): Piper PA12 · Harwinton, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 24, 1964 · N3840M · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0666](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0666.md): Piper PA22 · Meriden, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1964 · N5589Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0164.md): Piper PA22 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 5, 1964 · N4967Z · 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" = 'CT' 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=CT --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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