# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, UT

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 WPR26LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Richfield, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2025 · N49792 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR23LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA052.md): Rutan Long-EZ · Mountain Green, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2022 · N379W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s flight into a valley with rising terrain that the airplane was incapable of out-climbing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA342.md): Cessna 152 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2022 · N48918 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a microburst during initial climb that resulted in a loss of altitude and subsequent collision with a tree.
- [NTSB GAA19CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA125.md): Piper PA 12 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2019 · N2333M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control while conducting a touch-and-go landing on an unimproved, snow-covered airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA149.md): American AA 1 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2016 · N5703L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during landing, due to nose landing gear damage sustained in the prior takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR16FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA002.md): Cessna 152 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N6449M · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall from which they did not recover.
- [NTSB WPR13FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA041.md): American AA-1 · Morgan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2012 · N5642L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in frost remaining on the airplane's surfaces and led to its inability to produce enough lift to clear rising terrain.
- [NTSB WPR12FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA378.md): Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Nephi, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2012 · N651AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control due to an encounter with a microburst/downdraft that exceeded the climb performance capabilities of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR11LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA477.md): Starduster II SA-300 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N23UT · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with the standing airplane.
- [NTSB SEA07CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA027.md): Piper PA-12 · Antelope Island, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N3222M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during a precautionary landing at an off-airport landing area. A contributing factor was the pilot's non-standard modification of the oil cooler, which resulted in high engine oil temperature.
- [NTSB SEA06CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA108.md): Grumman AA-1B · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N8866L · Substantial damage
  > An obstructed windshield which resulted in the pilot misjudging the distance/altitude during an emergency landing. An oil leak as a result of a leaking crankshaft seal was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA06CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA093.md): Zenair CH 2000 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N8503J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB DEN05CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA018.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N8504G · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's high flare resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB DEN04LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA090.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. Aleros CH 2000 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N8502F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the low altitude and high airspeed, resulting in an unstabilized approach.
- [NTSB DEN04LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA044.md): Cessna 152 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N66952 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the exhaust valve for the engine's number one cylinder, resulting in the exhaust valve/piston contact and the subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the snow…
- [NTSB DEN03LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA027.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH2000 · Milford, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2003 · N8500R · Destroyed
  > the inadequate altitude chosen by the flight instructor, resulting in inadequate clearance and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the instructor's failure to consult pertinent VFR sectional charts for the area, and the…
- [NTSB DEN02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA021.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2002 · N68737 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. Contributing factors were the runway's patchy snow and ice conditions and a snow bank along the side of the runway.
- [NTSB DEN01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA061.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N152RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2001 · N108ES · Destroyed
  > Improper weather evaluation by both the pilot and pilot/passenger, and the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC resulting in his spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot rated passenger's spatial disorientation, fog, and night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN00LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA145.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Duchesne, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N4689Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive braking on soft terrain. Factors included fuel starvation, the fuel selector valve not engaging properly, the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve, and the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB DEN99LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA141.md): Cessna 152 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N89186 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a bird.
- [NTSB FTW98LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA180.md): Cessna A152 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1998 · N758YT · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch and go landing. Related factors were: the pilot allowed his attention to be diverted into the cockpit for an excessive amount of time, and the encounter with a ditch.
- [NTSB FTW98FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA086.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Tremonton, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1998 · N23371 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, becoming spatially disoriented and his subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors were the dark night and weather conditions that included obscuration and snow.
- [NTSB SEA97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA123.md): Piper PA-38 · Fruitland, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N2362K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors include his improper inflight decision to attempt to fly through a mountain pass under high density altitude conditions in an aircraft that was operating near the limits of its…
- [NTSB SEA96LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA084.md): Cessna 152 · Erda, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N24316 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA022.md): Cessna 152 · Provo, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N6392Q · Destroyed
  > pilot suicide (intentional in-flight collision with rising terrain). A factor relating to the accident was: pilot anxiety/apprehension.
- [NTSB SEA96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N25478 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA93T#A02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93T%23A02.md): Cessna 152 · Amalga, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Feb 18, 1993 · N714WZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA93LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA028.md): Cessna A152 · Tremonton, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N46762 · Substantial damage
  > Delayed remedial action. Factors include a tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA92LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA159.md): Cessna 152 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1992 · N67819 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to inadequate fuel supply. Factors include a ditch encountered while landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA111.md): Cessna 152 · Mt. Pleasant, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N108ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were: weather (gusts) and terrain (berm).
- [NTSB SEA91LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA037.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1990 · N5133B · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inability to regain directional control after it was lost by his dual student on an icy, snowy runway.
- [NTSB DEN90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA113.md): Cessna 152 · Delta, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N6392Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing. Factors were gusting tailwinds and the pilot selected the wrong runway.
- [NTSB DEN89FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA177.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N46260 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight and improper inflight planning/decision by the student, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel, and the student's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A…
- [NTSB DEN89LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA112.md): Cessna 152 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1989 · N49177 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing & separation of the nose landing wheel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB DEN88LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA142.md): Cessna 152 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1988 · N6392Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN88FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA110.md): Cessna 152 · Heber City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1988 · N25934 · Destroyed
  > The CFI and student plt were on a round-robin cross-country flt. A witness near the accident site said he saw an airplane flying 'up a canyon quite slow and low'. The airplane was reported overdue and found the next day in a 'box canyon' at the 8,500 foot…
- [NTSB DEN88LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1988 · N67515 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt said that when he departed st. george, UT for Hurricane, which is 21 NM northeast, the wind was from the south at about 5 KTS. He landed to the north at Hurricane. He said he did not notice any wind as he prepared to depart to the south. Upon…
- [NTSB DEN88LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA003.md): Cessna 152 · Tremonton, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1987 · N7572B · Substantial damage
  > The student plt flew to the first stop on his cross country training flight. He misread the windsock and landed downwind on runway 17. After touchdown the pilot lost control of the aircraft and taxied off the left side of the runway, hit a fence and a tree…
- [NTSB DEN86LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA253.md): Champion 7ECA · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1986 · N1634G · Substantial damage
  > Upon making a normal landing the aircraft groundlooped to the right, impacting with an embankment. Aircraft became airborne again and touched down in soft earth, nosed over and substantially damaged the aircraft. No injuries occurred on this VFR training…
- [NTSB DEN86LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA093.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1986 · N91319 · Substantial damage
  > Acccording to the student plt, touch and go landings were being practiced when the acft stalled on takeoff. Witnesses stated the plt lowered the nose in an attempt to recover from the stall, however, the acft contacted the rwy.
- [NTSB DEN85LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA111.md): Cessna 152 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1985 · N66952 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was on his 1st solo flt. His instructor plt reported that the student made a high & fast apch. The acft touched down on its main gear, bounced, then came down on the nose gear which collapsed. After the nose gear collapsed, the acft skidded…
- [NTSB DEN83LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA014.md): Grumman AA1 · Bicknell, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N555AW · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that shortly after departing the Bicknell airport, a strong downdraft forced the aircraft into the ground while approaching the lee side of a ridge line. He indicated the aircraft was at about 100 mph indicated airspeed when ground contact…
- [NTSB DEN82DA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA145.md): Cessna 152 · Woods Cross, UT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1982 · N758YP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot stated that during the takeoff roll, he discovered the airspeed indicator was not operating. Also, he said that he accumulated excessive ground speed and made a decision to abort the takeoff. The aircraft was damaged when the pilot was…
- [NTSB DEN79DTM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79DTM15.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1979 · N2898G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FTM20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTM20.md): Champion 7ECA · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1978 · N2898G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN77FTM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FTM13.md): Grum Amer AA-1B · American Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1977 · N9565L · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN75DTM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75DTM12.md): Piper PA-12 · Green River, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1975 · N3010M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70F0090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70F0090.md): Luscombe 8F · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1969 · N2178B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66F0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0032.md): Piper PA-22 · Eden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1965 · N5497Z · Substantial damage

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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" = 'UT' 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=UT

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