# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, 1993

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 LAX94LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA088.md): Grumman AA1B-TR2 · Riverside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N1413R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's improper flare for landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA032.md): Cessna 152 · Edisto Island, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N25566 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, while maneuvering and changing altitudes, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was that weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Jackson, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1993 · N757FH · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC94LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA037.md): Cessna 152 · Christianburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1993 · N49215 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which prevented the accumulation of carburetor ice and resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA070.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1993 · N57404 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the tailwheel airplane following touchdown. The pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA052.md): Cessna 152 · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1993 · N5312L · Substantial damage
  > were the noncertificated student pilot's misjudged flare altitude, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and improper use of the left brake. The student pilot's lack of total experience and panic were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA049.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1993 · N2346G · Substantial damage
  > was the student pilot's improper use of the rudder. The student pilot's lack of total experience was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB SEA94LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA032.md): Cessna 152 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1993 · N5366M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to flare. His diverted attention was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA037.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Arcadia, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1993 · N9896L · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA022.md): Scott LONG-EZ · Hernando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N83TS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear down relay on the landing gear retraction/extension assembly for undetermined reasons, resulting in the collapse of the nose wheel on landing, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB SEA94LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA019.md): Piper PA-12 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N3568M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, the resultant porpoise, and the ditch near the side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA002.md): Piper PA-12 · Orting, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N7709H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA374.md): Cessna 152 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1993 · N757MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were his lack of total experience and his premature retraction of the flaps.
- [NTSB ANC93LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA181.md): Piper PA-12 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N3680M · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. Factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA354.md): Cessna 152 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1993 · N49813 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command not maintaining a proper glidepath. Factors pertaining to this accident were: the pilot in command not obtaining a weather forecast for the return flight, and the lack of total experieince in night flying.
- [NTSB ANC93LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA171.md): Piper PA-12 · Ptarmigan Pass, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N3629M · No damage
  > The pilot inadvertently walked into a turning propeller. Factors in the accident were the soft runway which mired the airplane and the pilot's diverted attention during the attempt to free the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA149.md): American AA-1 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N5765L · Substantial damage
  > Fouled spark plugs on the number 2 and 3 cylinders, and a lack of compression on the number 1 and 4 cylinders, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the high vegetation at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB MIA93LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA192.md): Piper PA-12 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N2966M · Substantial damage
  > Operation of the airplane by the pilot-in-command/cfi with known deficiencies in equipment and the worn condition of the tailwheel assembly.
- [NTSB ATL93LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA147.md): Piper PA-22-108/U · Mccaysville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1993 · N5061Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA332.md): Cessna 152 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N6596P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from the ensuing bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N4921H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB SEA93LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA173.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1993 · N116BH · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI93LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA315.md): Cessna 152 · Montgomery, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1993 · N102CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became disoriented resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The dark night light condition was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N25211 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in the collapse of the nose gear and the subsequent nose over. A factor was an improper flare.
- [NTSB CHI93DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEV01.md): Walter D. Courtney Courtney TWO · Canton, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N78WC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach to landing.
- [NTSB DEN93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA096.md): Cessna 152 · Timpson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1993 · N4816B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to refuel resulting in fuel exhustion. Factors were: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA292.md): Cessna 152 · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1993 · N49899 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL93LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA137.md): Ward Long EZE · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1993 · N850JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly use the carburetor heat control which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB SEA93FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA151.md): Piper PA-12 · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N3108M · Substantial damage
  > Poor inflight planning and an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA148.md): Piper PA-12 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N4106M · Destroyed
  > the improper welding/repair by maintenence personnel of the exhaust system, which eventually failed allowing hot exhaust gasses and flame to burn a fuel line and start a fire.
- [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 CHI93LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA223.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Osceola, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N11854 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA93LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA147.md): Piper PA-38 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N25459 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the aircraft being ditched.
- [NTSB CHI93LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA228.md): Cessna 152 · Brownsburg, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1993 · N89133 · Substantial damage
  > failure to replace a dirty air filter.
- [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 LAX93LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA264.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1993 · N9539T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight fuel consumption planning, the inadequate en route fuel consumption calculations, and the failure of the pilot to stop en route for fuel.
- [NTSB CHI93LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA209.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N381CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff.
- [NTSB NYC93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA100.md): Cessna 152 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N24938 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning and decision resulting in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent forced landing and collision with power lines.
- [NTSB ANC93LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA082.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N5104Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command not maintaining directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB MIA93LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA138.md): Cessna 152 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N215JA · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to ensure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in the engine failing due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 SEA93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N43LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors include strong crosswinds, downdrafts, and an excessive descent rate.
- [NTSB FTW93FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA158.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N4924Z · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power with cause undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA087.md): Cessna 152 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N68910 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA212.md): Cessna 152 · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1993 · N714ZL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure in not determining the surface winds prior to landing which resulted in a landing in conditions beyond the demonstrated capability of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA142.md): Cessna 152 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1993 · N46285 · Substantial damage
  > The students pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot
- [NTSB BFO93LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA065.md): Cessna 152 · Turner Falls, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N49394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA112.md): Piper PA-22-108 · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1993 · N5712Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands failure to correct for wind conditions during landing rollout resulting in the aircraft flipping over during wind gust encounter.
- [NTSB CHI93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA142.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Festus, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N9298T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's motion sickness and the effect of the over-the-counter medication on his piloting performance.
- [NTSB MIA93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA101.md): American AA-1 · Iuka, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1993 · N5607L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and the subsequent loss of control due to a stall/mush condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1993
  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=1993

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