# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, OR 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 · 88 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA133.md): Piper PA-12 · West Linn, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 19, 2026 · N7632H · Substantial damage > On March 18, 2026, about 1700 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-12, N7632H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Linn, Oregon. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations… - [NTSB WPR24LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA021.md): Cessna 152 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2023 · N6308Q · Substantial damage > The pilot’s encounter with severe turbulence at night which resulted in an extended downwind and collision with wires during the base turn. - [NTSB WPR23LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2023 · N25233 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane during taxi. - [NTSB WPR23LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA115.md): Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2023 · N8500Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR22LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA295.md): Piper PA-12 · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2022 · N7632H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting wind. - [NTSB WPR22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA077.md): Piper PA-16 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2022 · N6863K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s excessive left brake pedal application during landing roll, which resulted a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over. - [NTSB WPR20CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA316.md): Piper PA 12 · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2020 · N7754H · Substantial damage > A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined due to lack of available evidence. - [NTSB WPR19LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA169.md): Cessna 140 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2019 · N73053 · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the right landing gear axle, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. - [NTSB GAA19CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA202.md): Piper PA 12 · Sisters, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2019 · N92798 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB GAA19CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA169.md): Cessna 152 · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2019 · N64895 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm and a subsequent nose-over. - [NTSB WPR18LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2018 · N152GB · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during a go-around due to the loose copper electrode finger inside the left magneto. - [NTSB GAA16CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA431.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N48440 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the engine mount. - [NTSB GAA16CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA407.md): Cessna 152 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2016 · N49276 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing/abnormal runway contact, a partial nose wheel collapse and substantial damage to the firewall. - [NTSB WPR14CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA120.md): Piper PA 16 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2014 · N5626H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB WPR12LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA439.md): Cessna 152 · Eugene, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N95840 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR11CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA473.md): Cessna 152 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2011 · N6308Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which she was unable to recover. - [NTSB WPR09LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA446.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Creswell, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N9682L · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the engine's right magneto. - [NTSB WPR09CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA394.md): Piper PA-12 · Sisters, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N7670H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX07LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA195.md): Piper PA-12 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2007 · N2343M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB SEA07CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA057.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2007 · N9670T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an airspeed above Vs after lifting off of a remote gravel airstrip. Factors include the pilot's failure to correctly understand the procedure to use for a soft-field takeoff. - [NTSB SEA06CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA099.md): Cessna 152 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2006 · N69183 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Soft terrain was a contributing factor. - [NTSB SEA06LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA005.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N23887 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while on approach for landing resulting in an inadvertent stall. Wind gusts, trees and an undetermined loss of engine power were factors. - [NTSB SEA05LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA099.md): Horvath Pitts S-1C · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N81PU · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power as a result of a carburetor float drop restriction during cruise flight. Tall grass in the landing area was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB SEA02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA102.md): Piper PA-16 · Umpqua, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N5942H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for unfavorable wind conditions and maintain clearance from the terrain during an attempted VFR go-around. Factors include an encounter with unfavorable wind conditions during the landing flare and the attempted… - [NTSB SEA02LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA100.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2002 · N757FY · Substantial damage > An improper flare during the landing. Not performing a proper recovery from a bounced landing was a factor. - [NTSB SEA02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA070.md): Cessna 152 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2002 · N67505 · Substantial damage > Improper compensation for wind conditions while landing. Factors include a taxiway marker. - [NTSB SEA02FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Sandy, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2001 · N7502K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while attempting to land in a field after entering an area of instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include low ceilings, rain, fog, strong winds, mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's… - [NTSB SEA01LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA176.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Estacada, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N1021E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff ground roll. A tailwind, fence and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft were factors. - [NTSB SEA01LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA027.md): Piper PA-16 · Gleneden Beach, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N5639H · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive application of main wheel brakes. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate remedial action during his attempt to regain control. - [NTSB SEA01FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA015.md): Cessna 152 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2000 · N53301 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include a dark night, densely forested, hilly terrain near the planned route of flight, and low ceilings in the area of the accident. - [NTSB SEA00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA157.md): Hamer Lancair 235 · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N84LH · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to a fracture and separation of the engine's crankshaft. A factor was a vehicle on the roadway. - [NTSB SEA00LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N6434H · Substantial damage > An inadequately planned approach. The encounter of wake turbulence and not being able to maintain aircraft control were factors. - [NTSB SEA00LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA079.md): Morton Christavia Mark I · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2000 · N1143L · Substantial damage > The pilot/builder's failure to correct the center of gravity computations after a weight increase. A contributing factor was the pilot/builder's exceeding the forward CG limit in fuel weight, of which both conditions resulted in a degradation of aircraft… - [NTSB SEA98LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA187.md): Piper PA-16 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N5932H · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained. - [NTSB SEA98LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA135.md): Cessna 152 · Miltonfreewater, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N24823 · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain proper terrain clearance. Factors contributing to the accident are high density altitude and rising terrain. - [NTSB SEA98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N5190B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA96LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA206.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Ashland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1996 · N4992Z · Destroyed > inadequate inspection of the airplane by maintenance personnel,and a worn exhaust clamp, which resulted in a disconnected exhaust pipe, exhaust leak, burning and shorting of electrical wiring associated with the voltage regulator, and a cabin fire. - [NTSB SEA96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA111.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Coquille, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1996 · N9875L · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of wind conditions, and his subsequent failure to initiate a go-around in a timely manner, which resulted in his inability to maintain clearance with trees during the go-around. Factors relating to the accident included a… - [NTSB SEA95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA053.md): Bruce Tifft Varieze · Tiller, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N115EZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. - [NTSB SEA95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA009.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1994 · N4334E · Substantial damage > The failure of the dual student to maintain a proper glidepath and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB SEA94FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA199.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N2368M · Minor damage > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the occupied canoe. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision and excessive taxi speed. - [NTSB SEA93LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA061.md): Champion 7ECA · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1993 · N11096 · Substantial damage > Movement of the tailwheel assembly was restricted. Improper maintenance was a factor. - [NTSB SEA90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA095.md): Grace Long EZ · La Grande, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N9175Y · Destroyed > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft. - [NTSB SEA90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA043.md): Cessna 152 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N64895 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the runway conditions and the tree. - [NTSB SEA89LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA026.md): Cessna 152 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1988 · N67638 · Substantial damage > The pilot departed the airport without obtaining fuel. Approximately 15 gallons of fuel was on board which would make the fuel tanks about one-half full. At the time of the accident the aircraft had been airborne for over 2 hours and 10 minutes. Dark visual… - [NTSB SEA88LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Cascade Locks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1988 · N94649 · Substantial damage > The student pilot reported that during cruise while on a solo cross country training flight the engine began to surge. He called ATC and was directed to the nearest available airport. The student pilot landed long and fast and departed theend of the runway.… - [NTSB SEA88LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA025.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Cornelius, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1987 · N4523Z · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to land in a field near a farmhouse. On final approach the pilot cleared large power lines, but had not seen small power lines ahead and below the aircraft. The aircraft struck the power lines in flight with the nose gear. The… - [NTSB SEA87LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA057.md): Cessna 140 · Nyssa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1987 · N72166 · Substantial damage > During takeoff roll, a domestic sheep crossed the strip in front of the aircraft. The pilot cut engine power and maneuvered to avoid, but the animal crossed back in front. Contact with the propeller caused the aircraft to flip inverted. - [NTSB SEA87LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA017.md): Champion 7ECA · Paisley, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1986 · N8338V · Substantial damage > The acft contacted power lines during a night forced landing on a highway following a loss of pwr. The power lines paralleled the road. Investigation revealed no discrepancies with the engine or fuel system. Planned fuel reserve was found in the tanks. The… - [NTSB SEA86LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA229.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Tygh Valley, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N5159T · Substantial damage > An uncertificated plt was flying the acft at a low altitude when the acft struck wires. Due to the damage to the acft a forced landing was made onto a bark dump where additional damage occurred to the acft. 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