# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, MI

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 CEN24LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA176.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Watervliet, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2024 · N8618V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing roll on a soft turf runway.
- [NTSB CEN23LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA371.md): Rutan Longez · Genoa Township, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2023 · N29TM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Manchester, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2022 · N222UM · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB GAA19CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA178.md): Piper PA 12 · Mecosta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2019 · N2733M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in impact with a windsock pole.
- [NTSB GAA17CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA247.md): Grumman American Avn. AA · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2017 · N9613L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN15CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA073.md): Cessna 152 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2014 · N25979 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his poor decision not to abort the landing before the airplane traveled off the end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB CEN14LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA086.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Oscoda, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2013 · N5386Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of control during landing in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land with gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN11LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA368.md): Cessna 152 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2011 · N222UM · No damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from the propeller when exiting the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the instructor’s decision not to shut down the engine before exiting the airplane and the operator’s lack of a policy…
- [NTSB CEN10CA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA467.md): Cessna 152 · Breckenridge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2010 · N24472 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to mantain directional control during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA568.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1C · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2009 · N9649U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around.
- [NTSB CHI06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA073.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Pontiac, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2006 · N55CW · Destroyed
  > The excessive bank angle executed by the flight crew and their failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which led to the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI04CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA296.md): Piper PA-16 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N5891H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the overload failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2003 · N65455 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the tree line and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA320.md): Cessna 152 · Three Oaks, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N25787 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the buzzing flight and trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA294.md): Cessna 152 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2003 · N757GL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the variable crosswind, the misjudged flare that resulted in the bounced landing and the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI03LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA233.md): Cessna 152 · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2003 · N910MF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA050.md): Cessna 152 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N757LE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper rerecovery from a bounced landing and his improper flare. Factors were the gusting crosswinds, the misjudged flare and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI02LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA187.md): Cessna 152 · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N621AF · Substantial damage
  > An improper decision by the pilot due to a failure to land at an intermediate airport, and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered. Contributing factors were the pilot's disorientation (becoming lost), fuel exhaustion, soft terrain encountered…
- [NTSB CHI02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA122.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2002 · N2494B · Substantial damage
  > The failure to attain airspeed, inadequate supervision of the flight, and delayed remedial action which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA046.md): Miller Lancair 235 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2001 · N417EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswind and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI01LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Roscommon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2001 · N45943 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the tree line. Factors to the accident were the tailwind, the aircraft being near gross weight, the high density altitude, the rough runway condition, and the tree line. An additional factor to the accident…
- [NTSB CHI00LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA282.md): Piper PA-16 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N5943H · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI00LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA011.md): Champion 7ECA · Grand Ledge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1999 · N8353V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind and the tree which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI99LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA249.md): Cessna 152 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N95534 · Substantial damage
  > Failure to obtain a proper climb rate and the delayed remedial action by the certified flight instructor. Contributing factors were the uphill terrain and trees.
- [NTSB CHI98LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA280.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N623AF · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's delay in performing the abort, and the instructor pilot's failure to take control of the airplane before passing the end of the runway. A factor contributing to this accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI96LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA206.md): Mitchell T Champabria · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N96RM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the throttle, while hand propping the aircraft engine, and his failure to either obtain proper assistance or properly secure the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI96LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA183.md): Cessna 152 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N49459 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while recovering from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the misjudged landing flare and the raised taxiway edge which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI96LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA114.md): Cessna 152 · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N68352 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The snowbank was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA055.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Mason, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N990WY · Substantial damage
  > the improper application of the throttle by the pilot resulting in a delayed engine response, and the improper decision by the pilot to make a long fast touchdown requiring the need to take off under powerlines.
- [NTSB CHI96LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA004.md): Cessna 152II · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1995 · N6469P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor associated with the accident was the quartering tailwind condition and the pilot's selection of the wrong runway on which to land.
- [NTSB CHI95LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA294.md): Cessna 152 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N94891 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare. Lack of total experience was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA098.md): Cessna 152 · Owosso, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1995 · N757ZQ · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank.
- [NTSB CHI94LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA342.md): Cessna 152 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1994 · N67324 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA083.md): Cessna 152 · Sebewaing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1994 · N94269 · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the icy runway and a snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI93LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA113.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1993 · N2440T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N69223 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning in not refueling the aircraft and a poorly planned forced landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI92LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA191.md): Cessna 152 · East Tawas, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N714WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and failure to properly flare the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI92LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA088.md): Cessna 152 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1992 · N65566 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. An associated factor is weather conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA151.md): Cessna 152 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N69101 · Substantial damage
  > Recovery from a bounced landing was improper by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were lack of recent experience by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1990 · N67401 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command (CFI)'s inadequate supervision of the dual student.
- [NTSB CHI91LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA037.md): Cessna 152 · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1990 · N7321B · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the PIC.
- [NTSB CHI90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N67727 · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. The student's lack of flight experience and the crosswind were factors.
- [NTSB CHI90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA095.md): Cessna 152 · Alpena, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1990 · N48690 · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain positive directional control during the takeoff roll. The student pilot's lack of flight experience was a contributing factor in this accident.
- [NTSB CHI89LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA134.md): Cessna 152 · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N24378 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's not correcting the porpoise on the first landing. A factor in the accident is the lack of experience of the student pilot.
- [NTSB CHI89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA085.md): Cessna 152 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N25054 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to follow proper procedures and directives and his premature decision to initiate an emergency procedure. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience and his selection of unsuitable terrain for the emergency…
- [NTSB CHI89DEC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC04.md): Bridges LONG-EZ · Rochester Hills, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N642JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain which resulted in damage to the propeller and nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA067.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1989 · N9504T · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of flight controls by the student pilot, which resulted in his loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve; and the instructor pilot's (cfi's) inadequate supervision. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind condition,…
- [NTSB CHI88FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA188.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Flushing, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N2956Z · Destroyed
  > Pilot's physical incapacitation due to a coronary seizure, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control, and a stall/spin into the ground.
- [NTSB CHI88LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA138.md): Cessna 152 · Howell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1988 · N757CD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI87LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA179.md): Cessna 152 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1987 · N757JG · Substantial damage
  > On touchdown the aircraft ballooned and bounced up about 5-7 feet off the runway. The aircraft then landed on the nose wheel and the prop struck the ground.

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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" = 'MI' 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
```

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