# Final NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, ND

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 CEN18FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA277.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Rice, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jul 17, 2018 · N24515 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power, an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN18LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA039.md): Piper PA 12 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N4040M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed during the short field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA277.md): Champion 7GCBC · Surrey, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2009 · N5106T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an abrupt pull-up maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynammic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI00LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA245.md): Cessna 152 · Arthur, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N7385W · Substantial damage
  > the water contamination found in the fuel and the pilot misjudging his altitude during the emergency procedure. A factor was the terrain condition of the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI00LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA202.md): Cessna 152 · Park River, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N69066 · Substantial damage
  > directional control not being maintained by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA347.md): Champion 7ECA · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1996 · N68ME · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI96LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA220.md): Grumman AA5B · Fryburg, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1996 · N6249L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the fog, low ceiling, and rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA063.md): Cessna 152 · Casselton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1994 · N5329B · Substantial damage
  > the student's failure to attain proper runway alignment and to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB CHI92LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA042.md): Cessna 152 · Fargo, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1991 · N757YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper interpretation of instructions issued by air traffic control specialist, and the pilot's poor inflight planning and decision(s). Factors associated with the accident are the confusing communications by the air traffic control specialist,…
- [NTSB DEN89FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA155.md): Piper PA-16 · Minot, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1989 · N5295H · Destroyed
  > Failure of the airframe tubing (longeron) at the lower forward door frame due to corrosion. A contributing factor was failure of maintenance personnel to comply with service bulletin #819.
- [NTSB DEN89LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA099.md): Piper PA-18 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1989 · N7523K · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, which resulted in loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. Contributing factors were: the crosswind and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN89LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA073.md): Cessna 152 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1989 · N89038 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to correct a ground loop swerve. A lack of total flight experience is considered to be a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN86LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA202.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1986 · N2355A · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, the flt proceeded normally until he arrived at an airstrip sw of Minot for a landing. Several low approaches were made before he elected to land. He said that after the touchdown and during his landing roll, the acft swerved and went…
- [NTSB DEN86LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA062.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Hope, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1986 · N50384 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated the citabria he was piloting failed to obtain flying speed before reaching the end of the snow covered private airstrip. According to the pilot, he aborted the takeoff too late. The acft contacted a snowbank and nosed over. The plt said that…
- [NTSB DEN82DA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA097.md): Cessna 152 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 26, 1982 · N5329B · Substantial damage
  > During landing, the student pilot bounced and then touched down hard. The nose gear failed and the firewall and propeller were damaged. The fixed base operator reported light turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN81FTG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTG17.md): Cessna 152 · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1981 · N5324H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FTG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTG04.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1980 · N5047G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FTG01.md): Cessna 152 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1978 · N757SH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DTG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DTG14.md): Piper PA-12 · Rugby, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1978 · N3752M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DTG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DTG12.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Goodrich, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 21, 1975 · N90992 · Minor damage
- [NTSB MKC75FTG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FTG25.md): Piper PA-18 · Fessenden, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1975 · N7115K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FTG05.md): Amer Avco AA1-B · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1974 · N4SU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FTG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FTG16.md): Piper PA-12 · Oakes, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1974 · N3896M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FTG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FTG06.md): Amer Avco AA-1B · Fargo, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1973 · N9939L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73DTG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DTG23.md): Piper PA-18 · Sawyer, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1973 · N7223K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0459.md): Piper PA-22 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1967 · N5136Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66F0147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0147.md): Piper PA-16 · Max, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1965 · N5389H · 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" = 'ND' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  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=ND&status=final

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