# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, 2022

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 ERA23LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA095.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Hampton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2022 · N2895Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC23LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA009.md): Beech 77 · Lihue, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2022 · N991AB · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s exceedance of its critical angle of attack after encountering a downdraft during departure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA089.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Rockingham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2022 · N498DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [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 WPR23LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA029.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2022 · N5171B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Manchester, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2022 · N222UM · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ANC23FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA004.md): Piper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 10, 2022 · N7123K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a cable.
- [NTSB ERA23LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA059.md): American AA-1A · Sparta, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2022 · N7254L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an accumulation of carburetor ice, resulting in an off-airport landing and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC22LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA079.md): Piper PA-12 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2022 · N92740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.
- [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 WPR22LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA334.md): Buxbaum Mark Edward Long EZ · Medicine Bow, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2022 · N444MR · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 4 exhaust valve head.
- [NTSB WPR22LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA320.md): Cessna 152 · Ione, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2022 · N49430 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in impact with a fence and a tree. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s decision to land at the unfamiliar airstrip without determining whether it was within the…
- [NTSB WPR22FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA309.md): Cessna 152 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 18, 2022 · N49931 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the multi-engine airplane to see and avoid the single-engine airplane while performing a straight-in approach for landing.
- [NTSB ANC22FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22FA066.md): Piper PA-12 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 11, 2022 · N3937M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart in turbulent and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA295.md): Piper PA-12 · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2022 · N7632H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB ANC22LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA060.md): Taylorcraft F21 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2022 · N2005Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate distance from a tree while landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA331.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2022 · N49189 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA261.md): Cessna 152 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2022 · N6346P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot not maintaining directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA22LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA286.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2022 · N2512N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN22LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA241.md): American AA-1A · Granite Falls, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2022 · N9207L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while in the airport traffic pattern that resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA242.md): AMD CH2000 · Gladewater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2022 · N364AM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain/attain aircraft control during a go-around from a bounced landing that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA198.md): Beech 77 · Hemet, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 7, 2022 · N18244 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a cinderblock wall while performing a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN22LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA220.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · River Falls, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2022 · N6298L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s and flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN22FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA214.md): Cessna 152 · Wauwatosa, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 26, 2022 · N4978B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall from which the student pilot could not recover.
- [NTSB CEN22FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA203.md): American AA-1A · Cleburne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 17, 2022 · N6409L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s decision to operate the airplane after consuming alcohol, which led to an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and a subsequent loss of control at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA22LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA216.md): Grumman AA1 · Seneca, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2022 · N15LM · Substantial damage
  > A dislodged air filter element, which restricted airflow to the carburetor resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA211.md): Cessna 152 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 28, 2022 · N46733 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA22LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA182.md): American AA-1 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2022 · N623W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ANC22LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA026.md): Cessna 152 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2022 · N915AA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot which resulted in an impact with terrain and a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA22FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA153.md): American AA-1 · Bay Minette, AL · Incident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 11, 2022 · N5774L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during taxi, which resulted in a taxiway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the incident were the low visibility conditions that existed at the airport around the time of the incident.
- [NTSB WPR22LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA093.md): Cessna 152 · Chemehuevi Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 8, 2022 · N6496L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA077.md): Piper PA-16 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2022 · N6863K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive left brake pedal application during landing roll, which resulted a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over.

## 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") = 2022
  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=2022

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