# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, PA

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 ERA25LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA334.md): Cessna 152 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 8, 2025 · N69200 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mounts.
- [NTSB ERA19CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19CA148.md): Cessna 152 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2019 · N68727 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway marker.
- [NTSB ERA17LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA333.md): Buschmann/Vanzee Vari EZ · Ambler, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N830S · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel that was not detected during a preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA462.md): Champion 7ECA · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N9682S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA16LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA166.md): Champion 7ECA · Tannersville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2016 · N5094X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA084.md): Piper PA22 · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2015 · N5667Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA15LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA276.md): Grumman American Avn. AA1B · Lititz, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N8969L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine found no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12CA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA523.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Bedford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2012 · N9858L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to shutoff the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around and the weight at which the airplane was…
- [NTSB ERA12CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA418.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1C · West Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2012 · N9675U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA09CA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA504.md): Cessna 152 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2009 · N69124 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, resulting in an overrun.
- [NTSB NYC08FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA189.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2008 · N9555U · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC07CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA013.md): Cessna 152 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2006 · N68727 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a nosegear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA109.md): Cessna 152 · Shamokin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2006 · N4732Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, and her improper use of flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC05CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA112.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N46541 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapse while landing.
- [NTSB IAD05FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA069.md): American AA-1A · Levittown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N9346L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled…
- [NTSB NYC04CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA121.md): Cessna 152 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N94577 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC04LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Butler, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N94820 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA125.md): Grumman American AA-1 · York, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N5684L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush into a corn field. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA115.md): Cessna 152 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N95035 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering to avoid obstructions.
- [NTSB NYC02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA084.md): Piper PA-12 · Clifford, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2002 · N4480M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper visual lookout for trees. A factor was sunglare.
- [NTSB IAD01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA002.md): American AA-1A · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N9394L · Substantial damage
  > A hole in the #4 piston for undetermined reasons which resulted in engine oil starvation and engine stoppage.
- [NTSB NYC00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA137.md): Anderson MA-18 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2000 · N218MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of power, and his improper flare during the forced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors included a restricted fuel supply due to a design flaw in the header tank/fuel valve/supply…
- [NTSB NYC00LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA101.md): Cessna 152 · Hazelton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2000 · N67639 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA016.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N2735Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll-out.
- [NTSB NYC99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA111.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Chambersburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1999 · N5938Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC99LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA087.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln Univ., PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1999 · N2472N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB NYC99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA003.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N2535A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspections which failed to detect an open fuel strainer valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC98LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA003.md): Cessna 152 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1997 · N94999 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC96LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA170.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Tafton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N9611L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance during the landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA204.md): Cessna 152 · Orson, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1995 · N6391M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a pile of dirt and shrubs. The upsloping terrain (for takeoff) was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC95LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA158.md): Cessna 152 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N46911 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control after touchdown.
- [NTSB BFO94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA119.md): Piper PA-12 · Germansville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1994 · N3807M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain a proper descent rate which resulted in an undershoot.
- [NTSB NYC93LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA103.md): Cessna 152 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N94999 · Substantial damage
  > Improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane departing the side of the runway and striking trees.
- [NTSB BFO93LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA041.md): Cessna 152 · New Cumberland, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N4705Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind and the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB NYC92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA172.md): Bellanca 7ECA · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N50264 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently ground looped the airplane which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's limited flight time in this make and model airplane.
- [NTSB NYC92FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA133.md): Cessna 152 · Pleasant Mount, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N757QN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to perform low altitude maneuvers, resulting in a loss of airplane control and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the ostentatious display by the pilot, and his lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA072.md): Cessna 152 · Coatsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N49436 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to compensate for adverse winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and subsequent stall and loss of control. A factor related to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC91LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA208.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1991 · N2507B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacted with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA086.md): Cessna 152 · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N48259 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor which resulted in a hard landing. Factors related to the accident was the improper use of the flight controls by a student pilot.
- [NTSB NYC90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA004.md): Champion 7ECA · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1989 · N123DA · Substantial damage
  > The right fuel vent became clogged allowing the left fuel tank to become exhausted. In addition, the pilot failed to adequately monitor the fuel supply in each tank.
- [NTSB NYC89DHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DHA01.md): Vehafric Jungster ONE · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1989 · N17537 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB NYC89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA125.md): Cessna 152 · Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N757JS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed and directional control during an attempted go around.
- [NTSB NYC89LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA040.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1988 · N8572V · Substantial damage
  > Off airport landing in unsuitable terrain due to a power loss caused by carburetor icing.
- [NTSB NYC88LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA222.md): Cessna 152 II · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1988 · N49142 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was returning to the airport following a 1 hr local flight. He stated that the engine sputtered and lost power. The plt selected a field for a forced landing and approached it from west to east. The plane struck a road short of the field and…
- [NTSB NYC88LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA200.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1988 · N4609L · Destroyed
  > Engine power loss due to fuel starvation which resulted in an emergency landing in a field.
- [NTSB NYC87LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA190.md): American AA-1A · Kralltown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1987 · N9399L · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted to takeoff from a 2130 ft grass strip on a relatively hot & humid day with an air temp of 85 deg. About 2/3 of the way down the rwy, he rotated the acft to takeoff, but it would not climb sufficiently to clear a hill beyond the arpt boundry.…
- [NTSB NYC87LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA184.md): Cessna 152 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1987 · N93304 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot landed at Butler farm airport. The plt overshot the normal touchdown point at excessive speed. The aircraft skidded off the end of the runway and collided with a three foot deep ditch and was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB NYC87DGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DGM02.md): Noonan VARI-EZE · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1987 · N785 · Substantial damage
  > The vari-eze was part of a three ship flyby at an airshow. The accident aircraft was observed to break formation and turn downwind for a landing. A witness reported the engine sputtering. The aircraft landed in a open field next to the runway. Examination…
- [NTSB NYC87LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA111.md): Cessna 152 · Du Bois, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1987 · N67911 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt initiated a touch-&-go landing on rwy 7 with a left, quartering headwind. He rprtd that when the acft was at about 10 ft AGL with the left wing 'dipped' into the wind, the left wing & nose dropped & the plane impacted the rwy. The acft then…
- [NTSB NYC87LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA067.md): Cessna 152 · Boyertown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1987 · N10VF · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot on a solo cross-country flight experienced fuel exhaustion, landed in a field and collided with a stonewall. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot received minor injuries.

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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" = 'PA' 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=PA

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