# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, NY 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 3 · 122 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA26LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA076.md): Cessna 172N · East Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 22, 2025 · N1517E · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > A loss of brake effectiveness during taxi, which resulted in a collision with another airplane. - [NTSB WPR25FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA233.md): Cessna 152 · Hornell, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 1, 2025 · N6125B · Destroyed > On August 1, 2025, about 1859 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N6125B was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hornell, New York. The student pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part… - [NTSB ERA25FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA283.md): Piper J5C · Rochester, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 1, 2025 · N28151 · Substantial damage > On August 1, 2025, about 1330 eastern daylight time, a Piper J5C, NC 28151, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rochester, New York. The passenger was fatally injured, and the pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB ERA20CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA211.md): Piper PA22 · Olean, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2020 · N5044Z · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB GAA16CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA124.md): Cessna 152 · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2016 · N47259 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm, nose gear collapse, and postimpact fire. - [NTSB ERA15CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA126.md): Cessna 152 · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2015 · N5416B · Substantial damage > The student pilot's initiation of the flare while too high above the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and loss of directional control. - [NTSB ERA10CA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA380.md): Cessna 152 · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2010 · N757ZN · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB MIA08LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA005.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2007 · N43450 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid while maneuvering resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the local controller's failure to properly identify conflicting traffic. - [NTSB NYC07LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA086.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Wawayanda, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2007 · N53874 · Substantial damage > A failure of the crankshaft idler gear, which resulted in a total loss of engine power while maneuvering. - [NTSB NYC04CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA155.md): Bellanca 7ECA · North Creek, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2004 · N57430 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in tail-wheeled airplanes. - [NTSB NYC04CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA080.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Hornell, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N86715 · Substantial damage > An inadvertent encounter with soft snow during takeoff. - [NTSB NYC02FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA173.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Mayville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2002 · N5221Z · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the landing approach and the private pilot's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a collision with a marked utility pole. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of… - [NTSB IAD02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Corning, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N5195B · Substantial damage > The CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during landing rollout and impact with a parked airplane. - [NTSB NYC01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA019.md): American AA-1A · White Plains, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N9375L · Substantial damage > An improperly planned approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB NYC99LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Duanesburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1999 · N89097 · Substantial damage > The instructor pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice, and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the instructor pilot's failure to initiate the simulated engine failure from a point where a successful forced… - [NTSB NYC98LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA159.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Point Of Woods, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N9415L · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance which resulted in the installation of an incorrect venturi and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA169.md): Piper PA-12 · Spencerport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N7682H · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing. The crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB IAD97LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA068.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Wellsville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1997 · N2477K · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control, during the landing. - [NTSB NYC96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA088.md): Cessna 152 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · N67562 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC96LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA079.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Groton, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1996 · N9974U · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel management, and his improper use of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent collision with bails of hay during the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA060.md): Cessna 152 · Mattituck, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1996 · N757PS · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate inflight decision and inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in a downwind landing and runway overrun. The student pilot's failure to follow directives was a contributing factor. - [NTSB NYC93FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA133.md): American General AA-1 · Vestal, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N5932L · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a fuel leak caused by inadequate maintenance by unqualified personnel, the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. - [NTSB NYC93LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA124.md): Cessna 152 · Wyantskill, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1993 · N714WF · Substantial damage > Inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inexperience is a contributing factor. - [NTSB NYC93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Quaker Street, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1992 · N46725 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to determine runway conditions prior to landing which resulted in the airplane being damaged upon touchdown on the snow covered runway. - [NTSB NYC91LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA207.md): Cessna 152 · Bear Mountain, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1991 · N67393 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper preflight and planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in water. - [NTSB NYC90LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA217.md): Piper PA-16 · Red Hook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N5972H · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control and departure off the side of the runway during the landing roll, resulting in a collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of expereince in the aircraft. - [NTSB NYC90LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA088.md): Aeronca 7AC · Blossvale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1990 · N2275E · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing. Factors related to the accident were: a gusty quartering tailwind. - [NTSB NYC90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1990 · N46725 · Substantial damage > Pilot factor in that he lost directional control during takeoff and subsequently collided with a snowbank. - [NTSB NYC90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N4930B · Substantial damage > Pilot in command failed to maintain airspeed during a forced landing resulting in a stall and hard landing after a engine power failure due to carburetor ice and improper use of the carburetor heat control by the pilot. - [NTSB NYC89LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA158.md): Cessna 152 · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N48683 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB NYC89LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA160.md): Cessna 152 · Oneida, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N4953B · Substantial damage > Loss of directional control during landing due to wind change. The aircraft landed hard on the runway due to improper flare by the pilot and a delayed response to the ballooning of the acft. - [NTSB NYC88LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA026.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Argyle, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1987 · N5502Z · Substantial damage > The flight was returning to cheney farm field for landing when the pilot came in too high and fast. He added power, banked left and started a go around. At this time the engine backfired and started missing. During the emergency landing in a pasture the… - [NTSB NYC88LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA084.md): Piper PA-12 · Hammondsport, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1987 · N7817H · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff, the Piper PA-12 experienced a loss of power and made an off airport landing. During the landing, the aircraft impacted in a corn field. Examination of the aircraft did not disclose any malfunctions or mechanical failures. Auto fuel was… - [NTSB NYC87LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA019.md): Piper PA-38 · Leroy, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1986 · N60CS · Substantial damage > Flight instructor simulating an emergency landing, landed on main landing gears and tail. Aircraft veered to the right off the runway and collided with bushes. - [NTSB NYC87LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA017.md): Cessna C-152 · Port Jefferson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1986 · N67903 · Substantial damage > The Cessna 152 experienced a total loss of power for unknown reason while leveling off at 1800 ft. the student pilot escaped without injury from the aircraft after it was ditched in long island sound. The aircraft was not recovered. - [NTSB CHI86MA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86MA212.md): Piper PA-31-T1 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1986 · N284MC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > After canceling his IFR flight plan, the PA-31 pilot entered the traffic pattern for rwy 26 on a crosswind leg. He did not see any traffic on downwind as he entered the pattern. He visually cleared the area below and to his right while on downwind and as he… - [NTSB NYC85LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA233.md): Grumman AA-1C · Wheatland, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N9787U · Substantial damage > Acft departed leroy, NY, on an instructional flt to rochester, NY. Fifteen minutes after departure the flt made a forced landing in a bean field. Examination of the acft showed no useable fuel remained. - [NTSB NYC85LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA182.md): Piper PA-16 · Livingston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N5739H · Substantial damage > The acft departed the right side of the rwy where it collided with a corn crop during a landing roll. The acft owner, a pvt plt, stated a mechanic on board was flying at the time of the accident. The mechanic stated that the owner was at the controls when the… - [NTSB NYC85LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA072.md): Cessna 152 · Hudson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1985 · N757BS · Substantial damage > While en route, the plt encountered strong, gusty winds & moderate to severe turbulence. After arriving at the destination arpt, he made 3 approaches to rwy 21. He stated that wind shear caused up & downdrafts & that the acft hit the rwy hard & ballooned.… - [NTSB NYC85LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA012.md): Cessna 152II · Wappinger Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1984 · N4904B · Substantial damage > The solo student plt stated that during the flare the acft drifted left toward the rwy lights. A go-around was initiated with power and the acft flew over the lights but collided with the unimproved grassy terrain, coming to rest aprx 30 ft left of the rwy. - [NTSB NYC84LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA287.md): Cessna 152 · Ellicottville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1984 · N4905B · Substantial damage > The plt started taking off from an unimproved, grass covered fld, but the acft would not accelerate above 50 KTS. He aborted the takeoff, but the acft continued off the end of the rwy where the nose gear was torn off & the left main gear & right wing tip were… - [NTSB NYC84LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1983 · N89940 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after returning from a x-ctry flight he was unable to activate the arpt rwy lights. Low on fuel, the engine quit while he searched for a place to land. He executed a forced landing into an open field. The pilot statedhe should not have… - [NTSB NYC83LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA230.md): Piper PA-22 · West Bloomfield, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1983 · N5185Z · Substantial damage > Reportedly, the plt was returning to the departure arpt to land when the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during a forced landing in a corn field. An exam of the eng revealed excessive carbon in the exhaust stack. Also, the primer was found… - [NTSB NYC83LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA227.md): Cessna 152 · Brockport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1983 · N48903 · Substantial damage > The CFI and student plt had conducted about 4 touch & go landings prior to the CFI authorizing a first solo takeoff. According to the CFI, at about 1/3 of the way down the runway, the acft drifted to the left onto the grass and continued until contact with a… - [NTSB NYC83LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA223.md): American AA-1 · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1983 · N5686L · Substantial damage > At aprx 0955 EDT, the plt took off from schenectady, NY with 24 gal of fuel on board. About 2 1/2 hrs later, while on a downwind to land at Dunkirk, NY, he applied carburetor heat & then the eng lost power. The carburetor heat was shut off & a restart was… - [NTSB NYC83LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA220.md): Cessna 152 · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1983 · N757PS · Substantial damage > During landing the acft bounced several times, skidded and nosed over. - [NTSB NYC83LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA178.md): Champion 7GCBC · Canandaigua, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1983 · N733MW · Substantial damage > The plt initiated a takeoff on a 1900 ft grass rwy with 2 notches of flaps. He stated that after lift-off, he had climbed 50 to 75, but was unsure whether or not he could clear the tops of the trees at the end of the rwy. He elected to abort, but was unable… - [NTSB NYC83LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA177.md): Cessna 152 · Poestenkill, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1983 · N89206 · Substantial damage > Initially, the student plt departed falls river, ma on a solo x-country training flt to albany, NY. However, after opening his flt plan, he experienced radio difficulties. Rather than continue to his original destination, he elected to land at rensselaer… - [NTSB NYC83FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA105.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1983 · N2580L · Destroyed > Before the acft took off, the tower received a radio call from the plane requesting 'is there anyway we can get a simulated eng failure after takeoff & land downwind.' The aircrew indicated they would climb to 600 ft, then begin the simulated emergency. The… - [NTSB NYC83LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA009.md): American AA-1A · Jamestown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1982 · N9415L · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 13 with a reported wind from 180 degrees at 15 KTS. He reported that during a landing, he flared too high and bounced. Reportedly, power was applied to go-around, but the plane began to… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41505&state=NY&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" = 'NY' 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=NY --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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