# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, 2008

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA09FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA060.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Smithfield, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2008 · N2316P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper descent below the published minimum descent altitude during the approach, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA040.md): Cessna 152 · Atwater, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N45994 · No damage
  > The second pilot's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller after exiting the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA066.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N5432Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence. A contributing factor was the sudden gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC09LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N47417 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the instructor pilot in the other airplane to maintain separation from the Cessna 182R, and his failure to follow the tower controller’s instructions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA048.md): Cessna 152 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2008 · N47221 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to apply appropriate actions following a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA030.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Friant, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2008 · N2346G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to execute a go-around in timely manner, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial actions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA002.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lynden, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N2146M · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC08CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA328.md): Hood Junior Ace · Ashville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2008 · N1012S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of yaw control as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX08LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA299.md): Cessna 152 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2008 · N271RJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC08CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA124.md): Piper PA-12 · Slana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2008 · N3348M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over and substantial damage.
- [NTSB SEA08CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA198.md): Cessna 152 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2008 · N24342 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper use of the throttle control.
- [NTSB MIA08CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA171.md): Cessna 152 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N65436 · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel.
- [NTSB LAX08CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA264.md): Cessna 152 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N46974 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that was caused by the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the airplane en route.
- [NTSB NYC08LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA270.md): Piper PA-12 · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N7820H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure the fuel valve was on prior taxi and takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX08CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA252.md): Cessna 152 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2008 · N757PS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, that led to a landing overrun.
- [NTSB CHI08CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA226.md): American AA-1A · Grantsburg, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N9483L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DEN08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA126.md): Cessna 152 · Mc Alester, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N6293H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA238.md): Cessna 152 · Rossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N5372B · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX08LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA211.md): Cessna 152 · Piru, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N25490 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB MIA08LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA125.md): Cessna 152 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2008 · N757HA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 3 connecting rod cap due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the contamination of the engine oil.
- [NTSB NYC08CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA229.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N221T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll out.
- [NTSB DFW08CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA165.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N2345G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB DFW08CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA163.md): Cessna CE-152 · Foss, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N95028 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA166.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kykotsmovi, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N9276T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight.
- [NTSB MIA08CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA113.md): Cessna 152 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N6173L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA162.md): Cessna CE-152 · Castroville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2008 · N4789P · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was a porpoise induced oscillation.
- [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 LAX08CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA132.md): Cessna 152 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2008 · N4912H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA125.md): Cessna 152 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N68353 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC08LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA061.md): Champion 7ECA · Soldotna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N9650S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the rudder gust lock prior to the flight.
- [NTSB DFW08LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA130.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Opelousas, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N4515Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to starvation of the right fuel tank and the inability to select the left fuel tank. Contributing to airplane damage was the hidden obstruction in the field selected for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA161.md): Cessna 152K · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2008 · N67334 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ANC08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA052.md): Piper J5A · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N38149 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA08CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA109.md): Piper J3C-65 · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2008 · N3228N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB SEA08CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA107.md): Cessna 152 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N5259B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind condition, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA154.md): American AA-1A · Alabaster, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N7UX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat during a power off approach.
- [NTSB LAX08CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA090.md): Cessna 152 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2008 · N64938 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty, crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB ANC08LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA047.md): Piper PA-22 · Ugashik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2008 · N5840Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was water on the surface of the ice-covered lake.
- [NTSB MIA08CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA071.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N9182A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW08CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA093.md): Cessna 152 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N24768 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty surface winds and the student pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CHI08CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA076.md): American AA-1A · Grantsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2008 · N9483L · Substantial damage
  > The seizure of the left brake due to a buildup of ice between the rotor and brake pad. Contributing to the accident was the snow and slush covered runway, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB NYC08CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA092.md): Kral Series 5 Kitfox · Fruitland Park, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2008 · N97GK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to sunglare and haze.
- [NTSB LAX08LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA055.md): Cessna 152 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2008 · N49811 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb due to lack of compression to a cylinder.
- [NTSB NYC08CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA094.md): Piper J3-C65 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2008 · N2143M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC08CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA080.md): Cessna C-152 · Labelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2008 · N48251 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from an inadequate field after a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA047.md): Cessna 152 · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2008 · N24965 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's premature flare resulting in the loss of aircraft control.

## 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") = 2008
  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=2008

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