# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, MO

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 CEN21FA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA380.md): Piper J3C-65 · Adrian, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 22, 2021 · N70643 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA062.md): Piper PA22 · Piedmont, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2016 · N5499Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s descent below glidepath, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines.
- [NTSB CEN14LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA112.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Forsyth, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2014 · N4505Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA362.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mt. Vernon, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2012 · N2510B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the landing on a short grass runway with a tailwind after touching down beyond the touchdown point, and his subsequent failure to stop the airplane before colliding with trees off the end of that runway. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN12CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA293.md): Cessna 152 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2012 · N25212 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA346.md): Cessna 152 · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2010 · N5461B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper takeoff procedure that led to a decreased climb rate and subsequent off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA597](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA597.md): Piper PA-12 · Columbia, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2009 · N3234M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which included low ceilings and fog, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power as a result of water…
- [NTSB CEN09CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA066.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N5432Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence. A contributing factor was the sudden gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI07CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA247.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N197T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to manitain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane striking a taxiway sign during the aborted landing. The crosswind and the sign were factors.
- [NTSB CHI07LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA104.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Ava, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2007 · N4712Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aileron cable eye splice during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were improper installation and service of the crimped cable sleeve, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.
- [NTSB CHI06CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA017.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Cuba, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N5065N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI05CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA054.md): Cessna 152 · Stockton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2005 · N714UV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind and dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI04CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA266.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hurdland, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N8275W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and directional control during the takeoff and his failure to properly abort the takeoff after the encountered tailstrike. A factor to the accident was the stall/mush encountered during the attempted takeoff and…
- [NTSB CHI03LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA158.md): Cessna 152 · Owensville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2003 · N68778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots delayed attempt to perform an aborted takeoff and subsequent overrun. Contributing factors to the accident were the fence and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI03LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA051.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mansfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2003 · N2400K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI02LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA164.md): Piper PA-38-112 · St. Joseph, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2002 · N2532N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway.
- [NTSB CHI02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Sedalia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N48285 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the soft, rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA033.md): Zenair CH2000 · Wentzville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N33ZA · Destroyed
  > The improper selection of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent engine failure. Factors were the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing encountered by the pilot and the night light condition.
- [NTSB CHI00LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA261.md): Cessna 152 · New London, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N757MF · Substantial damage
  > the fuel exhaustion and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA098.md): Cessna 152 · Butler, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N6375H · Substantial damage
  > the certified flight instructor's improper use of the mixture control while demonstrating a simulated loss of engine power which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA024.md): American AA-1B · Gallatin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1999 · N9927L · Substantial damage
  > On-ground collision with an animal during landing roll. The night conditions were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA005.md): Zenair CH 2000 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1999 · N25ZA · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI98LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA234.md): American AA-1TW · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N5643L · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tailwheel assembly due to corrosion. A factor associated with the accident was the overload failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI98LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA056.md): American AA-1 · Nevada, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1997 · N6214L · Substantial damage
  > a deer that ran onto the runway as the airplane was landing. The reduced light condition at dusk was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA182.md): Champion 7ECA · Willard, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N7506F · Substantial damage
  > remedial action delayed by the flight instructor. A factor in this accident was the instructor's lack of recent experience in this type airplane.
- [NTSB CHI97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA152.md): Cessna 152 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1997 · N66980 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane by overcompensating with the rudder. Factors associated with the accident were the excessive airspeed and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1997 · N46865 · Destroyed
  > the student pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed and encountered a stall. The factors involved were raising the flaps was not performed, directional control was not maintained and recovery from bounced landing was improper.
- [NTSB CHI97LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA009.md): Hayes Lancair 235 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N90WH · Substantial damage
  > a stuck carburetor float valve which resulted in excessive fuel flow and ultimately fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI96LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA345.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kearney, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1996 · N25920 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a reduction of engine power and subsequent collision with the terrain, during a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA113.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Higginsville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N2598Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the attempted takeoff. The gusty crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA027.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Mt. Vernon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1994 · N5433Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident is the fence post.
- [NTSB CHI94LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA200.md): Cessna 152 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N69227 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing is a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Jackson, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1993 · N757FH · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA142.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Festus, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N9298T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's motion sickness and the effect of the over-the-counter medication on his piloting performance.
- [NTSB CHI92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA131.md): Cessna 152 · Branson, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N59ND · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inflight planning/decision by the pilot in command in failing to maintain distance separation from the other aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI91LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA289.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N11BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare and not maintaining directional control during a landing touchdown and roll. A factor was the pilot's lack of total expereince.
- [NTSB CHI91LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA247.md): Cessna 152 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N5134Q · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was lack of total experience in type of operation by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA015.md): Cessna 152 · Hannibal, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1990 · N24359 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were: excessive airspeed and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI90LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA176.md): Cessna 152 · California, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1990 · N6095M · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilots lack of fuel use awareness and inadequate training regarding cross country fuel consumption planning and awareness.
- [NTSB MKC90LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA055.md): Cessna 152 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N6377B · Substantial damage
  > Excessive taxi speed and inadequate visual outlook by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: dark night and the ditch.
- [NTSB MKC90LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA042.md): Cessna 152 · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1990 · N6095M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind condition, the student's lack of total experience, and the building (hangar).
- [NTSB MKC90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1989 · N47446 · Substantial damage
  > Poor planning by the pilot in not refueling enroute which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MKC90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA009.md): Cessna 152 · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1989 · N4904B · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the pilot in command. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB MKC89LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA112.md): Cessna 152 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1989 · N24984 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the CFI to visually acquire and maintain clearance from power lines, which the airplane subsequently contacted.
- [NTSB MKC89LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA040.md): Cessna 152 · Creve Coeur, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1988 · N757YE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot said that after practicing locally and returning to the base airport, he discovered the winds to be greater than anticipated. On his third attempt to land, he bounced twice, then lost control and hit nose first on the runway. An eighty…
- [NTSB MKC87LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA146.md): Cessna 152 · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1987 · N47354 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor and the student were making a landing on a short grass runway. The instructor stated they landed fast and were not able to stop. He considered a go-around but decided sufficient runway did not remain to perform the go-around. The airplane…
- [NTSB MKC87LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA109.md): Cessna 152 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1987 · N6136Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he departed St. Louis downtown-parks airport (cps) on a round-robin flight with planned stops at st. clair memorial airport (K39), Missouri, and richland municipal airport (M034), Missouri. The return flight to cps included another stop…
- [NTSB MKC87LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA097.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Marshfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1987 · N2595B · Substantial damage
  > The PIC made an uneventful cross country flt and touchdown to his destination arpt. During the rollout aft lndg, the PIC rptd a gust 90 degrees fm the left forced the acft to veer left and off the rwy. Tall grass was encountered aft the acft dptd the rwy…
- [NTSB MKC87LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA081.md): Cessna 152 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1987 · N5515Q · Substantial damage
  > Drg a night landing, the plt did not get the acft flared before touchdown. Subsequently, it contacted the rwy with the nose wheel. Drg the occurrence, the nose gear, prop & eng fire wall were damaged.
- [NTSB MKC86LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA099.md): Piper PA-12 · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1986 · N3XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and his passenger were on a short flight to check the operation of a VOR receiver. While they were on the landing roll, a gust of wind turned the nose of the airplane to the left and the airplane ran off the runway and the right gear hit a runway…

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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" = 'MO' 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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