# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, 1991 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 · 85 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA063.md): Cessna 152 · Alpha, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N106CF · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning and refueling not performed by the pilot. - [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 NYC92LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Orford, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N48156 · Substantial damage > The student pilot became lost and disoriented. - [NTSB FTW92LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1991 · N4628Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's performance which led to a situation where it could not climb above the rising terrain. A factor was the high density altitude which existed in the mountains at the time of the accident. - [NTSB ANC92LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA026.md): Piper PA-38 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1991 · N9765T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare following an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation. - [NTSB NYC92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1991 · N25262 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper preflight and planning which resulted in fuel system exhaustion and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB DEN92LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA010.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1991 · N41698 · Substantial damage > Failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing flare. A factor was the crosswind condition that existed at the time of the accident. - [NTSB MIA92LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1991 · N68967 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the rudder controls and brakes. A contributing factor was his lack of total experience. - [NTSB MIA92LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA033.md): Grumman AA-1C · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1991 · N9783U · Substantial damage > The improper maintenance assembly and inspection of the throttle linkage which resulted in the throttle linkage becoming disconnected in flight and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX92LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA046.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Fremont, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1991 · N36243 · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an airspeed above the stall speed. His over confidence in his personal ability, lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and his inadequate training in acrobatic flight were factors in the accident. - [NTSB LAX92LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N5552M · Substantial damage > The cfi's inadequate supervision and his delayed remedial action. A factor was carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB CHI92LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA217.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Faribault, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1991 · N9296T · No damage > The pilot's improper starting procedures and the passenger's inattentiveness. A related factor is the pilot's lack of supervision. - [NTSB LAX92LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA032.md): Cessna 152 · Reedley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1991 · N48760 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A contributing factor in the accident was the students lack of total experience. - [NTSB MIA92FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA012.md): Cessna 177 · Green Cove Spgs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1991 · N3288T · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain a visual lookout. - [NTSB FTW92LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1991 · N5399B · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the flight. A factor was the fbo's failure to properly maintain the fuel quantity gauges. - [NTSB LAX92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA007.md): Cessna 421C · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1991 · N5486G · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing his aircraft. - [NTSB SEA91LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA259.md): Grumman AA-1 · Granite Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1991 · N6182L · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to not perform a go-around and a misjudged distance. - [NTSB ATL91LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA181.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lagrange, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N26004 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The J-5 pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout. - [NTSB CHI91LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA303.md): Champion 7ECA · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1991 · N5164T · Substantial damage > A sheared oleo piston retaining pin which allowed the wheel to fall out. - [NTSB NYC91FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA235.md): Piper PA38-112 · Akron, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1991 · N9302T · Destroyed > The pilot lost control of the airplane and inadvertently stalled and spun the airplane at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Factors related to the accident were; the pilot's improper preflight and planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of… - [NTSB FTW91DRD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRD08.md): Cessna 152 · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N93621 · Substantial damage > The cfi's exceeding the airplane's takeoff performance capability. - [NTSB BFO91LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA080.md): Cessna 152 · Croom, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N48430 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply was on board to complete the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI91LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA290.md): Cessna 152 · Minneapolis, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N67781 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply was on board the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was inaccurate preflight planning. - [NTSB CHI91LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA289.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N11BA · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare and not maintaining directional control during a landing touchdown and roll. A factor was the pilot's lack of total expereince. - [NTSB CHI91LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA280.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Algonquin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1991 · N5035J · Substantial damage > Incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack. - [NTSB LAX91LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA379.md): Cessna C-152 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1991 · N89022 · Substantial damage > Improper recovery from a bounced landing by the student pilot and the delayed remedial action of the instructor pilot. Contributing to this accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate which resulted in a bounced landing and… - [NTSB MIA91LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA204.md): Bellanca 7EA · Venice, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1991 · N41689 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane on takeoff ground roll due to his lack of experience and flight time in this type of airplane. A contributing factor is an on-ground encounter with a crosswind. - [NTSB MIA91LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA200.md): Cessna 152 · Marianna, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1991 · N757TM · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and failure to execute a go-around in a timely manner. - [NTSB DEN91LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA115.md): Luscombe 8A · Parker, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N2253K · Substantial damage > Physical impairment of the pilot in command for unknown reasons. - [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 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 CHI91LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA247.md): Cessna 152 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N5134Q · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was lack of total experience in type of operation by the pilot. - [NTSB NYC91LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA202.md): Cessna 152 · Brookville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1991 · N8144L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in loss of directional control and an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB NYC91LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA200.md): Piper PA-12 · Alton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N4436M · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ANC91LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA111.md): Piper PA-12 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N7684H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall during low level maneuvering flight. Contributing to the accident was the high terrain. - [NTSB DEN91LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA104.md): Cessna 152 · Fountain, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N24204 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a landing. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and weather conditions that included low ceiling, obscuration, fog, and drizzle. - [NTSB MIA91LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA189.md): Cessna 152 · Hilliard, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N48380 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, failure of the pilot to maintain vso, and inadvertent stall mush. Contributing to the accident was lack of total experience in the type of operation. - [NTSB ATL91LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA131.md): Cessna 152 · Benton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N757CB · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX91LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA298.md): Cessna 152 · Indian Springs, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N5533B · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to improper preflight planning, and failure to refuel the aircraft. Factors in the accident were: 1) the pilot becoming lost/disoriented; 2) the dark night conditions; 3) the failure of the pilot to seek help in a timely fashion; and 4)… - [NTSB ANC91LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Woodchopper Crk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N6276P · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB ANC91LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA091.md): Piper PA-12 · Merrill Pass, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N121EF · Substantial damage > That the pilot failed to maintain an airspeed above stall speed. Contributing to the accident was the turbulence. - [NTSB MIA91FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA171.md): Beech 77 · Magnolia, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N60195 · Destroyed > The instructor pilot's (cfi's) improper supervision of flight and a failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the trees. - [NTSB LAX91LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA275.md): Cessna C-152 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1991 · N4607P · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the pilot to ensure that an adequate fuel supply was on board the aircraft prior to departure. - [NTSB MIA91LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA165.md): Cessna 152 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N4733B · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was his lack of total experience. - [NTSB ATL91LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA115.md): Cessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N25362 · Substantial damage > Student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX91LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA262.md): Cessna 152 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1991 · N747CM · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning. - [NTSB LAX91LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA263.md): Cessna 152 · Fountain Hills, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N49627 · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot and instructor pilot to correctly configure the aircraft for the attempted go around. Contributing to the accident was the improper supervision of the flight by the flight instructor. - [NTSB ANC91LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA072.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N3459M · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight and the contaminated fuel system. A factor was the rough, uneven terrain. - [NTSB MIA91LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA159.md): Cessna 152 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1991 · N65416 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB LAX91LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA240.md): Piper PA38-112 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1991 · N9283T · Substantial damage > That the pilot-in-command used poor preflight planning, inflight decision, and fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to this accident was fuel exhaustion. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41505&year=1991&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 year(c."eventDate") = 1991 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&year=1991 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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