# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, MA 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 · 60 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA18LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA175.md): Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2018 · N239AM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for existing crosswind conditions during the final approach and landing flare, which led to the airplane drifting left of the runway, and his delayed decision to go around, which resulted in the airplane touching… - [NTSB ERA12CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA377.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Lawrence, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2012 · N1608R · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB MIA08CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA071.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N9182A · Substantial damage > The failure of the flightcrew to maintain directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA075.md): Cessna 152 · Spencer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2004 · N4669L · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Salisbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N47147 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Factors in this accident were the corroded fuel tanks caps, and an inadequate annual inspection. - [NTSB NYC02LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA179.md): Champion 7ECA · Stow, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N5091X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recover from a bounce landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a vehicle. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB NYC01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA132.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2001 · N5391Z · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff and attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions. - [NTSB NYC00LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA223.md): Cessna 150 · Bridgewater, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2000 · N51181 · Substantial damage > The mechanic's inadequate annual inspection, which resulted in a departure with fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB NYC00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA181.md): Cessna 152 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N48858 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB IAD00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA048.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N6340L · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB NYC97LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA049.md): Cessna 152 · North Andover, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1997 · N67898 · Destroyed > Fuel vents blocked by frozen moisture which resulted in restricted fuel flow to the engine and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N68180 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering into a snowbank. The proximity of the snowbank was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA166.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N5067C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve. The variable wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA137.md): Cessna 152 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N48750 · Substantial damage > an animal (deer) that wandered onto the runway. The light condition (at dusk) was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC95LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA180.md): Wright JUNGSTER-I · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1995 · N26241 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with the terrain. - [NTSB NYC94LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Amherst, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N6460L · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadvertently becoming lost, and the subsequent precautionary landing in a field, resulting in a collision with soft terrain and nose over. - [NTSB BFO94LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N94963 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare/touchdown. - [NTSB BFO93LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA065.md): Cessna 152 · Turner Falls, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N49394 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB NYC93LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA061.md): Cessna 152 · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1993 · N24908 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with a snow bank. - [NTSB BFO92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA132.md): Cessna 152 · Great Barringto, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1992 · N4792M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB NYC90LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA203.md): Cessna 152 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N24894 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Probable factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives, and his lack of proper certification (qualification) for… - [NTSB NYC90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N69169 · Substantial damage > Inflight loss of control due to inadvertent retraction of the wing flaps during a go around. - [NTSB NYC89LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA119.md): Cessna 152 · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N94822 · Substantial damage > Improper use of throttle and flight controls by the student and inadequate supervision by the CFI which resulted in a stall. The student's lack of total flying experience and the instructor's lack of experience in the type of operation (instructing) were… - [NTSB NYC88DNA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DNA02.md): Dillinger Long E-Z · Lawrence, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 12, 1988 · N84WD · Substantial damage > The plt depd provincetown on a rtrn flt to his home arpt at aprx 0230 EDT & arrived at his destn about 1 hr later. He rprtd he was unable to activate the plt-ctld rwy lights. He checked the lighted wind sock & decided the night was bright & clear enough to… - [NTSB NYC88LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA220.md): Champion 7ECA · Lakeville, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1988 · N9022L · Substantial damage > According to the acft owner, N9022L'S fuel tanks were only one quarter full of fuel when the plt took off. The pax said that after about an hour of flying the engine began to run roughly and then it finally quit. The plt made an unsuccessful forced landing.… - [NTSB NYC88LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1987 · N757PY · Substantial damage > The duration of the pleasure flight was about 25 minutes and was uneventful. The pilot made the approach and entered the traffic pattern in the standard manner and radioed UNICOM of her intentions to land. The pilot stated that she landed longer than usual… - [NTSB NYC88LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA015.md): Cessna 152 · Pepperell, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1987 · N310DW · Substantial damage > A student pilot on a cross country training flight experienced fuel exhaustion at about 3500 feet. The pilot stated that when the engine lost power he contacted approach control on 121.5 but did not have sufficient altitude to make it to an airport. The… - [NTSB NYC87LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA066.md): Cessna 152 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1987 · N49769 · Substantial damage > A student pilot allowed the aircraft to drift to the left side of the runway during landing roll. The left main gear caught a snowbank, causing the airplane to pivot counterclockwise into the snow and was substantially damaged. - [NTSB NYC87LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA062.md): Cessna 152 · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1987 · N5171B · Substantial damage > Pilot was landing after a cross country solo flight. The aircraft hit a patch of ice and the pilot lost directional control causing the aircraft to collide nose first with a snow bank. The aircraft then swung the right wing around into the snow, causing… - [NTSB NYC87LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA008.md): Cessna 152 · Haverhill, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1986 · N49427 · Substantial damage > The student plt was on an approved solo x-counrty flt when he became lost. He attempted a landing at an arpt 10 sm away from his arpt of intended landing. Realizing he was high on his first apch, he made a go-around. While making a 360 deg turn with full… - [NTSB NYC86LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA177.md): Grumman AA-1B · Marston Mills, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1986 · N2NH · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to clear trees on the left side of the runway on departure, and crashed to the ground. The plt failed to file and acc report and his flt time records were not available. - [NTSB NYC86LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Oxford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1986 · N757JC · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd he encountered a gust of wind & a wind shift during the flare to land. Subsequently, he lost directional control & the acft went off the side of the rwy, collided with a man-made pyramid of stone & rotated upside down. The plt rprtd the winds… - [NTSB NYC86LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA095.md): Cessna 152 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1986 · N49107 · Substantial damage > The Cessna 152 was making a touch and go. The student pilot reported the landing was good and when he applied power, the aircraft veered left off the runway, struck a ditch and flipped over. The pilot was uninjured and the aircraft received substantial… - [NTSB NYC84LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA127.md): Cessna 152 · Hopedale, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1984 · N46837 · Substantial damage > During the sixth landing on the dual instructional flt, the acft veered to the left. The instructor took over the controls and applied right rudder but the acft contacted a snow bank and nosed over. - [NTSB NYC84LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA120.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Lawrence, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1984 · N4641Z · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft ballooned on landing, & on the 2nd touchdown, it veered left towards a snowbank. He maneuvered to avoid the snowbank, but the nose wheel collapsed in soft mud. - [NTSB NYC84LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Marlborough, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N5520M · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during final approach to land. The acft was on a short final to rwy 32 at marborough when the left wheel and left wing struck tree tops a short way from the rwy threshold. The acft turned about 70 degrees to the left and collided… - [NTSB NYC82DA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA195.md): Champion 7ECA · Lawrence, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1982 · N2830G · Destroyed > The instructor pilot reported that there was a loss of power after the student had adjusted his pattern for another aircraft and turned on final approach. The instructor took control of the aircraft and landed on a street. During the landing the aircraft… - [NTSB NYC81FNE23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNE23.md): Cessna 152 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1981 · N89061 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC78FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA098.md): Cessna 152 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1978 · N25357 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC78FNA48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNA48.md): Cessna 152 · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1978 · N757JX · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76FNA54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNA54.md): Piper PA-12 · Pembroke, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1976 · N3913M · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76FNA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNA29.md): Grum Amer AA1-B · Billerica, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 1, 1976 · N6205L · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76ANA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76ANA07.md): Grum Amer AA1-B · Stow, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1975 · N8877L · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76FNA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNA08.md): Amer Avco AA1-A · Ayer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1975 · N9406L · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC75FNE30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNE30.md): Piper PA-16 · E Brookfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 16, 1975 · N5702H · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC74FNA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNA12.md): Amer Avco AA1-B · Tewksbury, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1973 · N6273L · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC73AN068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN068.md): Cessna 172E · Tewksbury, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1972 · N5603T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC73DNA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DNA21.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · Hopedale, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1972 · N9413L · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC73DNA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DNA06.md): Amer Avco AA1 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1972 · N9382L · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC72FNA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FNA15.md): Amer Avco AA1 · Tewksbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1971 · N5611L · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41505&state=MA&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" = 'MA' 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=MA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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