# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, GA

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA24LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA303.md): Jones LONG-EZ · Thomasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2024 · N4JZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he was maneuvering around weather at 11,500 ft mean sea level (msl) when he made a rapid descent to 3,500 ft msl to remain clear of clouds. He reported that he did not exceed the airplane’s maneuvering speed during the descent, and…
- [NTSB ERA22LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA182.md): American AA-1 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2022 · N623W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA20LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA308.md): American AA 1 · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2020 · N6107L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in an interruption of the fuel supply to the engine and a subsequent a total loss of engine power due.
- [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 ERA17LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA078.md): Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2017 · N683AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while attempting a short-field takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA16CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA294.md): Cessna 152 · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N5250B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to land long and maintain excessive speed during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to maintain full flaps and aft yoke inputs at a higher speed, reducing his ability to stop…
- [NTSB ERA16LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Madison, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2016 · N6135M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA16FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA005.md): Piper PA 38-112 · Jasper, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2015 · N4313E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel state, subsequent fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate oversight of the student…
- [NTSB GAA15CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA047.md): Piper PA 16 · Hartwell, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2015 · N5616H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA13CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA230.md): Cessna 152 · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2013 · N757GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to terminate the practice approach during a simulated loss of engine power maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with utility wires.
- [NTSB ERA13CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA200.md): Cessna 152 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2013 · N46803 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA015.md): Velline'S Breezy RLU-1 · Madison, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2012 · N255JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and the airplane’s…
- [NTSB ERA11LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA416.md): Champion 7ECA · Hinesville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N5191X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the carburetor air filter by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the filter becoming dislodged and obstructing the carburetor. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not maintain…
- [NTSB ERA10CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA366.md): Piper J-3C · Buckhead, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N98342 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight encounter with a downdraft during a go-around, resulting in a collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB ERA10LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA139.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Canon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2010 · N1075E · Substantial damage
  > The Luscombe pilot's improper engine starting procedures.
- [NTSB ATL07FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA081.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2007 · N9247T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, with a low cloud ceiling, over mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ATL07CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA070.md): Cessna 152 · Hinesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N89193 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper preflight planning with resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL04CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA172.md): Cessna 152 · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2004 · N89255 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the approach speed to touchdown, and the hydroplaning of the airplane during the landing roll resulted in the overrun of the runway surface and the subsequent collision with a fence..
- [NTSB ATL04CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA102.md): Piper PA-18 · Cedartown, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N271T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing roll which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ATL03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA063.md): Cessna A152 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N762JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a nose over after the airplane departed the runway surface. A factor is muddy terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2002 · N93989 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in an on ground encounter with an adjacent ditch and a collapsed nose gear strut during the attempt to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA014.md): Cessna 152 · Elberton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2001 · N93550 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's in-flight decision to land in a field, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a berm. Factors were the student's inadequate training and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor on the ground.
- [NTSB MIA00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA016.md): Cessna 152 · Cornelia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1999 · N5389Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare, causing the airplane to porpoise, and subsequently impact with the runway
- [NTSB MIA99LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA222.md): Cessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N67914 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in the aircraft traveling off the runway, colliding with taxiway lights and a taxiway sign, collapsing the nose landing gear, and nosing down.
- [NTSB ATL99LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA112.md): Beech 77 · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N38482 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from a blocked fuel line check valve.
- [NTSB MIA99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA019.md): Cessna 152 · Douglasville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1998 · N25037 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve guide due to erosion, which resulted in separation of the exhaust valve head, loss of engine power, and collision with a power pole during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA018.md): Cessna 152 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1998 · N48875 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the aircraft running off the left side of the runway and colliding with a parked aircraft. Factors in the accident were his distraction while raising wing flaps during…
- [NTSB ATL98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1998 · N48878 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing on unprepared terrain.
- [NTSB MIA97LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA235.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N5713Z · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate runway maintenance by the pilot for allowing trees to be in close proximity of the runway and failure to maintain clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB ATL97LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA008.md): Cessna 152 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N757CU · Substantial damage
  > premature flare by the dual student, and his improper remedial action to correct the flare; and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI).
- [NTSB ATL96LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA124.md): Cessna 152 · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N4982A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1996 · N105AT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapsed nose gear, and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ATL96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA062.md): Cessna 152U · Rincon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N68129 · Destroyed
  > Inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and an inadequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent nose over of the airplane, during a forced landing on uneven terrain with high vegetation (small trees).
- [NTSB MIA96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA040.md): Cessna 152 · Macon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N48959 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight.
- [NTSB ATL95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA121.md): Cessna 152 · Juliette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N5523B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's ostentatious display, resulting in a collision with the water.
- [NTSB ATL94LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA129.md): Cessna 152 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N67524 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the rudder, and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL93LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA147.md): Piper PA-22-108/U · Mccaysville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1993 · N5061Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1992 · N65479 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL92LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA044.md): Cessna 152 · Macon, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1992 · N89071 · Substantial damage
  > The improper in-flight decision by the instructor pilot to attempt a precautionary off airport landing when no emergency existed. Factors related to the accident were the fog and low ceilings in the area at the time.
- [NTSB ATL91LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA181.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lagrange, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N26004 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The J-5 pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ATL91LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA089.md): Cessna 152 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1991 · N6301L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to execute an abort in a timely manner when a safe landing was not possible. Factors in the accident were the wet grass conditions at the airstrip, and the pilot's lack of recent total flying experience.
- [NTSB ATL90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA165.md): Grumman AA1 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N6169L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly flare.
- [NTSB ATL90LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA021.md): Piper PA-38 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N2412N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, when the airplane began to veer left during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to inspect the airplane wheel for damage after it dropped off the runway during taxi.
- [NTSB ATL88LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA098.md): Beech 77 · Concord, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1988 · N623CH · Substantial damage
  > PIC obtained wx brief of high winds from northwest with strong gusts. Takeoff was from pvt strip with wind sock which showed wind aligned with rwy 01. As takeoff roll was begun wind shifted to 90 degrees left crosswind. At rotation left wing was lifted by…
- [NTSB ATL88LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA091.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1988 · N9265T · Substantial damage
  > The plt rptd that he inadvertently allowed the airplane to descend below the VASI glidepath while on short-final, and that he failed to react in time to correct the situation. The airplane subsequently impacted an embankment short of the rwy threshold, in a…
- [NTSB ATL88LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA013.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1987 · N91461 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI rptd that the student flared the airplane about 50 ft abv the rwy and stalled it; the airplane dropped to the rwy and bounced. He assumed control of the airplane from the student and attempted to prevent a crosswind from blowing the airplane to the…
- [NTSB ATL85LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1984 · N84BN · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged during a forced landing into a plowed field after the eng quit. Investigation revealed the plt had been instructed to refuel at his first stop of an extended x-country flt. The acft ran out of fuel aprx 1 mi from the second scheduled stop.
- [NTSB ATL83FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA263.md): Cessna 152 · Roopville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1983 · N6597H · Destroyed
  > According to a witness, just after takeoff the acft began a left turn which suddenly steepened. The acft returned to a wings level attitude and a power reduction was heard. The acft again rolled into a left turn and the witness heard an increase in power. The…
- [NTSB ATL83LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA109.md): Piper J-3C · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1983 · N88037 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a tree during a forced landing. The plt stated that the acft engine quit shortly after takeoff. Examination of the engine and fuel system failed to reveal any discrepancies or malfunctions. An external fuel tank was connected to the…
- [NTSB ATL83FKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKG02.md): Cessna 152 · Doraville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 4, 1982 · N757TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was on an IFR flight plan and made a missed approach at the destination. While on a second approach, the aircraft ran out of fuel. During a forced landing, the nose gear collapsed and the left wing and right aileron were damaged.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' 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=GA

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