# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, 1994

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 BFO95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N93042 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the steering linkages on the nosegear which resulted in the pilot being unable to maintain directional control during landing and subsequent on ground collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB FTW95LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA072.md): Piper PA-12 · La Porte, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1994 · N2820M · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the failure of the glass bowl on the gascolator. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal to execute a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1994 · N89515 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to follow the checklist and assure the door was closed prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the student's diverted attention during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ATL95FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA022.md): American AA-1A · Gastonia, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1994 · N9260L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to adequately plan the fuel requirements for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain flying airspeed which resulted in a loss of control, during the…
- [NTSB MIA95LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N67390 · Substantial damage
  > An evasive maneuver to avoid collision with animals.
- [NTSB FTW95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA048.md): Cessna 152 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1994 · N6386L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA009.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1994 · N7599H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing/taxi. Factors associated with the accident were the soft and snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB BFO95LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA008.md): American General AA1 · Beach City, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N6114L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the takeoff. The pilot's inadequate compensation for unfavorable wind conditions is a related factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA026.md): Cessna 152 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1994 · N64851 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's poor recovery from a bounced landing and improper use of the elevator control. The lack of total experience is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX95FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA016.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kettleman City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N2326G · Destroyed
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the airplane for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the pilot's lack of qualification/instructor endorsement for a cross-country flight at night.
- [NTSB LAX95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA007.md): Cessna 152 · Atherton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N67358 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the aircraft while en route.
- [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 CHI95LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA027.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Mt. Vernon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1994 · N5433Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident is the fence post.
- [NTSB CHI95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N69187 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the improper landing flare and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ANC95LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA001.md): Piper J5C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1994 · N38532 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of a suitable forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI94LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA342.md): Cessna 152 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1994 · N67324 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ATL94LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA174.md): Cessna 152 · Linden, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1994 · N5525P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MIA94LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA211.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1994 · N6517M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to calculate fuel consumption correctly resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI94LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA321.md): Cessna 152 · Decatur, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1994 · N89897 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper altitude and his inadequate visual outlook. A factor was the tower.
- [NTSB ANC94LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA133.md): Champion 7ECA · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N68522 · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA94LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA207.md): Cessna 152 · Osteen, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N48938 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's decision to land with excessive airspeed, and failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a precautionary landing. The electrical short was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA94LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA199.md): Cessna 152 · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1994 · N6332P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to divert and refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA94LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA198.md): Cessna 152 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N757WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty, crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA325.md): Piper PA-12 · Riverside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N3415M · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA196.md): Cessna 152 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1994 · N6115Q · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with a water puddle on the runway during takeoff roll which resulted in the pilot losing directional control and running off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX94LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA312.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1994 · N25871 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout for livestock during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA94LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA190.md): Cessna 152 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N67334 · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's decision to intentionally exit the airplane with the engine running, and failure to maintain a clearance from the propeller. The improper aircraft preflight was a factor.
- [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 NYC94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA142.md): Arthur Chase EAA Biplane · North Canaan, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N35AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that failed to detect water contaminated fuel and which resulted in a loss of engine power. The inadequately designed fuel drain system was also a cause.
- [NTSB MIA94LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA188.md): Piper J5C · Yazoo City, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1994 · N74669 · Substantial damage
  > Partial blockage of the carburetor by a wasp nest, which was not visible during preflight, and which resulted in the loss of power.
- [NTSB ANC94LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA127.md): Piper PA-12 · Eagle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1994 · N3849M · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA94LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA185.md): Cessna 152 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1994 · N68165 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA298.md): Grumman AA-1B · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1994 · N8972L · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA94LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA185.md): Cessna A152 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N761UA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX94LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA291.md): Cessna 152 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N5351L · Substantial damage
  > the student's misjudged landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery.
- [NTSB LAX94LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA316.md): Cessna 152 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N93839 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment by failing to properly compensate for the surface wind conditions. The crosswind and the loose dirt were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW94LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA223.md): Piper PA-12 · Watson, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1994 · N2986M · Substantial damage
  > Was the excessive airspeed during approach and the pilot's failure to execute a missed approach.
- [NTSB ATL94LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA129.md): Cessna 152 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N67524 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the rudder, and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [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 CHI94LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA200.md): Cessna 152 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N69227 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing is a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA069.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1994 · N7690H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of the wheel brakes.
- [NTSB MIA94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA158.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N46140 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing..
- [NTSB ANC94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA063.md): Piper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1994 · N4380M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB CHI94LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA181.md): Cessna 152 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1994 · N757SU · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command (CFI's) improper compensation for wind conditions and his poor in flight decision making. Factors were a tailwind and a vehicle on the runway.
- [NTSB LAX94LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA224.md): Cessna 152 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N93069 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions and his resultant loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the student's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB ANC94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA057.md): Cessna 152 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N94583 · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot-in-command's failure to refuel. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA138.md): Piper J3C-65 · Belleair, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1994 · N114WW · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance inspection of the crankcase breather tube resulting in failure to detect blockage of the tube.
- [NTSB LAX94LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA216.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1994 · N4594B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA94LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1994 · N159BC · No damage
  > Clearance was not maintained by an other person. A factor to the accident was: procedures/directives were inadequate.
- [NTSB ANC94LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA044.md): Piper J3 · Denali Nat'L Pk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1994 · N37932 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear bolt attachment fitting due to fatigue.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41505&year=1994&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") = 1994
  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=1994

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