# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-435A/0-435C

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 CEN25LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA030.md): Stinson L-5 · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2024 · N9HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA264.md): Stinson 108 · Pedro Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2017 · N9510K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA15CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA249.md): Stinson L 5E · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2015 · N944LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and a collision with an object.
- [NTSB WPR11LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA477.md): Starduster II SA-300 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N23UT · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with the standing airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA290.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2009 · N6561N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear drag link as a result of overstress fracture. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's failure to detect a small crack in the left main landing gear drag link during the most recent annual inspection.
- [NTSB LAX06FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA233.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Arcata, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N522A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the prescribed instrument approach procedure and to maintain the proper glide slope and altitude/clearance from obstacles while on an instrument landing system approach, resulting in a collision with trees. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB DEN05CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA122.md): Stinson L-5G · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N2584B · Substantial damage
  > an on-ground loss of control due to the flight controls becoming jammed because the pilot failed to properly secure his flight bag.
- [NTSB CHI05CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA043.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2004 · N6563N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A contributing factorwas the approach light.
- [NTSB LAX03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA032.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2002 · N501A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate management of the fuel system, which led to fuel starvation and a water ditching.
- [NTSB DEN02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA108.md): Stinson L-5E · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N8369H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate use of rudder and failure to maintain direcctional control following a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA161.md): Stinson 108-3 · Thompson Lake, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N573C · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare which lead to a hard landing and subsequent main gear collapse as a result of the overload.
- [NTSB FTW99LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA271.md): Stinson L-5 · Woodward, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1999 · N68591 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the tip of a wood propeller blade. Contributing factors were the soft terrain and ditch encountered during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ANC99LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA137.md): Stinson 108-2 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N97978 · Substantial damage
  > A partial failure of the brake system. A factor associated with the accident was a leaking brake system.
- [NTSB FTW97LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA148.md): Stinson L5 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1997 · N57789 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot of the Stinson L5, N57789, to see and avoid the RV-6, N139TX.
- [NTSB ANC93LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA140.md): Stinson 108-2 · Near Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N97978 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the particular aircraft's performance.
- [NTSB FTW93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA003.md): Cessna Ector 305A · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N910E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the other aircraft's inadvertent ground loop. Factors were the left quartering tailwind and this pilot's inability to see the other airplane during the landing roll.
- [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 LAX90LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA272.md): Stinson L-5B · Victorville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N1718M · Substantial damage
  > The oil gauge line 'b' nut backed off, and the pilot failed to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB MKC89LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA174.md): Stinson L-5 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N68591 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected the wrong runway and failed to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MKC88LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA123.md): Aeronca 7EC · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1988 · N82994 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The plt said he was taxiing out for departure, when he collided with another aircraft that was taxiing in from a local flight. He said he was intending to make an intersection takeoff and failed to see the incoming aircraft in time to avoid a collision.
- [NTSB DEN86LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA035.md): Stinson 108-1 · Beulah, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1985 · N8143K · Substantial damage
  > During a landing at dusk on a snow covered rwy, the acft encountered deep snow and nosed over onto its back. The plt stated that after touchdown, he realized that there was aprx one ft of snow on the rwy and was unable to make a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC85LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA087.md): Stinson 108-3 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1985 · N6175M · Substantial damage
  > While landing with a gusty x-wind, the acft bounced, the left wing dragged the ground & the acft went off the rwy. The plt stated that due to the x-wind & his foot slipping off of the rudder pedal, he was unable to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI84LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA214.md): Stinson L-5E · Wooster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1984 · N1570M · Substantial damage
  > The plt receiving instruction in landing conventional gear acft lost control during landing. The commercial PIC took control of the acft and his foot became jammed between the rudder pedal and airframe. The acft ground looped violently and nosed over.
- [NTSB ANC84LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA069.md): Stinson 108-3 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1984 · N6807M · Substantial damage
  > The acft was established in normal cruise when the engine quit. The pilot attempted restarts with negative results. The acft made a forced landing and collided with trees. Post accident examination revealed water in the fuel tanks & lines.
- [NTSB SEA83LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA082.md): Stinson L-5 · Haines, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1983 · N6430C · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collided with a fence during a takeoff and nosed over. The runway was an alfalfa field approximately 1000 feet in length with high growth. The density altitude was 4000 feet. The aircraft did become airborne but settled back to the field, and…
- [NTSB MKC82DA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA076.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Hays, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N501A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had purchased the aircraft in Iowa and had obtained a ferry permit to fly it to his home in California. In the vicinity of Hays, Kansas, the fuel tank he was using ran dry. He switched to another tank, turned on the electric boost pump and tried to…
- [NTSB FTW82FQA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA07.md): Stinson L-5 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1981 · N1718M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FTK15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTK15.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Arlington, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1981 · N529A · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81DVG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVG37.md): Stinson L-5 · Calavares, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 23, 1981 · N63098 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FRG73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRG73.md): Stinson 108-3 · Junction, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1980 · N6948M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FCD22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCD22.md): Navion B · Mapleton, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1979 · N5301K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79DVA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVA26.md): Ryan ST3KR · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1979 · N56209 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FVD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVD03.md): Stinson L-5 · San Rafael, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1977 · N66766 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEX53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEX53.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Mccordsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1977 · N6555N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FGM02.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Fort Littleton, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1976 · N526A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FYC34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYC34.md): Stinson 108-3 · Goldendale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 9, 1976 · N6699M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FYC26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYC26.md): Hiller Acft UH-12D · Nehalem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1975 · N17714 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC7LFAG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC7LFAG50.md): Cessna 170 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1975 · N3174A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC7KFHD56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC7KFHD56.md): Stinson L-5 · Millville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1975 · N69887 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYC42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYC42.md): Hiller Acft UH-12D · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1975 · N17714 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74DTE87](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DTE87.md): Stinson 108-2 · Holyoke, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1974 · N321C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74DAG91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG91.md): Stinson 108-3 · Nicholi, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1974 · N6203M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEE09.md): Stinson L-5 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1973 · N65414 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74DTE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DTE06.md): Stinson L-5 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1973 · N10453 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73AL062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL062.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Parker, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 7, 1973 · N6581N · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC73FAG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73FAG38.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1972 · N69FB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FTG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FTG21.md): Stinson 108-1 · Williston, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 21, 1972 · N8639K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FIA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FIA13.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Friendly, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 1, 1972 · N522A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEI26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEI26.md): Bellanca 14-193 · Painesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 29, 1971 · N6553N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72DAG79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAG79.md): Stinson 108-2 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1971 · N9510K · Substantial damage

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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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41517'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41517

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