NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series
233 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-235 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 4 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 ('41505')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 250))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('41505')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB NYC08CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Venice, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC08LA001Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLambert John G Varieze · Chesapeake, VAA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA07CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 · Merced, CAThe student pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during a simulated power loss after takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's lack of familiarity with the…NTSB SEA07CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an airspeed above Vs after lifting off of a remote gravel airstrip. Factors include the pilot's failure to correctly understand the procedure to use for a soft-field takeoff.NTSB DEN06CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Bennett, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and the pilot's improper in-flight planning.NTSB NYC06LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Orient, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was his inadequate weight and balance calculations and the gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC06FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cooper Landing, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing a low level pass, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX06CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH2000 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's delayed remedial actions, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the initial takeoff climb. The instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.NTSB LAX06FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Peoria, AZthe failure of both the flight instructor and student pilot to regain control of the airplane in a timely manner during an intentional spin maneuver, resulting in a collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the instructor's inadequate supervision…NTSB DFW06CA133Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · La Porte, TXThe student pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.NTSB LAX06CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall during initial climb. A contributing factor was his diverted attention.NTSB LAX06CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Merced, CAthe failure of the student and certified flight instructor to maintain directional control and obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-around. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.NTSB SEA06LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSessi Midget Mustang SK-1 · Everett, WAThe pilot did not abort the takeoff and subsequently did not maintain aircraft control during the initial takeoff climb. The installation of the wrong propeller assembly and inadequate maintenance were factors.NTSB CHI06LA073Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Pontiac, MIThe excessive bank angle executed by the flight crew and their failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which led to the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the low altitude.NTSB MIA06LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Opa-Locka, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed following a reported loss of engine power, resulting in a stall/mush, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's intentional operation of the…NTSB CHI06CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Peoria, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which resulted in the airplane stalling.NTSB SEA05LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Olympia, WAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during landing roll, and airplane's subsequent inadvertent ground loop.NTSB DEN05LA141Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDenight 100D2 · Hudson, COthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB LAX05CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a collision with an runway sign.NTSB SEA05FA181Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Challis, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention while spotting/locating Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep.NTSB MIA05FA152Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Freeport, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB SEA05LA134Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJones Long EZ · Marsing, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing, and his subsequent delay in attempting a recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the taxiway berm.NTSB NYC05FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Williamsburg, OHAn improperly installed rudder bumper, which resulted in a rudder jam during spin training and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. A factor was the operator did not comply with the service bulletin.NTSB CHI04LA285Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Perham, MNThe dual student's improper compensation for the crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI04CA266Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hurdland, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and directional control during the takeoff and his failure to properly abort the takeoff after the encountered tailstrike. A factor to the accident was the stall/mush encountered during the attempted takeoff and…NTSB ANC04FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent.NTSB FTW04LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1 · Gordonville, TXThe pilot's premature lift-off and his failure to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors were the soft and muddy runway conditions and the unfavorable winds.NTSB FTW04LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Decatur, TXThe student pilot's failure to follow the flight instructor's instructions and relinquish the controls, and the flight instructor's delay in initiating a go-around.NTSB NYC04CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Pottstown, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB LAX04FA167Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Jean, NVThe student pilot's failure to regain control of the aircraft following an upset due to the disconnected primary right aileron control cable. The failure of the company maintenance personnel to detect and correct the improperly secured turnbuckle fitting at…NTSB FTW04LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mineral Wells, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI03FA320Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Three Oaks, MIThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the buzzing flight and trees.NTSB LAX03LA251Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · French Valley, CAThe pilot's attempted low altitude flight maneuver during a go-around, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB NYC03LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gaithersburg, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.NTSB LAX03LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pala, CAthe dual student's delay in executing the proper recovery procedures and improper retraction of the flaps, the CFI's inadequate supervision during the recovery to normal flight, the CFI's delayed remedial action, and the failure of both pilots to maintain an…NTSB CHI03LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Red Owl, SDThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during initial climb-out, resulting in the encountered stall.NTSB FTW03FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1A · Shreveport, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall.NTSB LAX03LA055Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLipscomb Lancair 235 · Payson, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing that resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB LAX03LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fallon, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the inadequate passenger briefing regarding the flight controls and the passenger's inadvertent use of the rudder.NTSB FTW03FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Justin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB NYC02LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Danbury, CTThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during a simulated forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain.NTSB ANC02FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportZawada Super Cuby · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment from the effects of prescription painkilling drugs.NTSB NYC02LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1 · York, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush into a corn field. A factor was the high density altitude.NTSB LAX02LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kingman, AZthe CFI's failure to obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall/mush condition. The high density altitude, tailwind, inadequate supervision, and overgross weight condition were factors.NTSB CHI02LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Hastings, MIThe failure to attain airspeed, inadequate supervision of the flight, and delayed remedial action which resulted in a stall.NTSB LAX02LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Tehachapi, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in an attempt to gain altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. The high density altitude was a factor in the accident.NTSB ATL02LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Clewiston, FLThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was a crosswind.NTSB CHI02LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMiller Lancair 235 · Tecumseh, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswind and the wind gusts.NTSB MIA02FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Poplarville, MSThe pilot's becoming lost and disoriented and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying over an unpopulated area on a dark night, which was the result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident was the pilot's consuming alcoholic…NTSB NYC01LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Newark, OHThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.