NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, AL
59 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-235 series. 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
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| 1965 | 1 |
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| 2008 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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"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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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" 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 ANC26LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 152 · Pell City, ALOn July 20, 2026, at 1030 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152 airplane was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pell City, Alabama. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB ERA22FA153Incident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Bay Minette, ALThe 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 CEN18LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cullman, ALThe pilot’s inadvertent engine shutdown due to excessive leaning of the engine and his subsequent inability to restart the engine.NTSB GAA16CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Eufaula, ALThe student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind, resulting in a loss off directional control, excessive brake application, and a nose over.NTSB ERA15LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cullman, ALThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after engine start, which resulted in a ground collision with trees.NTSB NYC08CA328Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHood Junior Ace · Ashville, ALThe pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of yaw control as reported by the pilot.NTSB NYC08LA270Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Brownsboro, ALThe 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 NYC08CA154Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Alabaster, ALThe pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat during a power off approach.NTSB ATL06CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Gadsden, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout,while maneuvering at a low altitude resulting in an in-flight collision with a powerline.NTSB ATL05CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Payne, ALThe intentional unauthorized use of a stolen aircraft by an unqualified person which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ATL04LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Development Alarus CH2T · Bay Minette, ALThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor was the fog.NTSB ATL03LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair 235 · Fort Payne, ALThe pilot's failure to properly reconnect the mixture control cable resulting in a total loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with the trees.NTSB MIA01LA113Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLarry R. Kinsey Variez O-235 · Pinson, ALThe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the airplane colliding with mountainous terrain.NTSB MIA00LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bayou La Batre, ALThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and the his improper en route fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA98LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dauphin Island, ALFailure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to maintain directional control of the airplane following an intentional low altitude maneuver by the student. Also, altitude inadequate for recovery from the in-flight loss of control.NTSB ATL97LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-180 · Russellville, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB MIA96LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Troy, ALfuel contamination, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and impact with trees. A factor relating to the accident was: inadequate maintenance and/or inspection after the previous loss of engine power and forced landing.NTSB ATL96FA096Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Talladega, ALfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an antenna that was mounted on a Forest Service watch tower. The pilot's excessively low altitude flight was a related factor.NTSB ATL95LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bessemer, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing.NTSB ATL95LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Payne, ALThe inaequate visual lookout by both pilots. Factors were the radio reception difficulties of the 152 pilot, his failure to make position reports while maneuvering for a landing, and the failure of the 182 pilot to have a safety observer while conducting…NTSB ATL93LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Tuscaloosa, ALFouled spark plugs on the number 2 and 3 cylinders, and a lack of compression on the number 1 and 4 cylinders, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the high vegetation at the forced landing site.NTSB ATL93FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Pike Road, ALThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. Factors were the inadequate preflight planning and preparation of the pilot in command in that he operated…NTSB ATL90FA139Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Florence, ALFailure of the pilot-in-command of N2409K to maintain safe separation from N2437K during unauthorized formation maneuvering. Overconfidence in personal ability and the execution of unauthorized formation flight on the part of both pilots-in-command were…NTSB ATL89LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Theodore, ALPilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ATL88LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5C · Gulf Shores, ALA witness reported that the airplane encountered a 'downdraft' while attempting to pick up a banner. The main ldg gear caught the banner pick-up line and carried the banner aloft. The witness radioed the plt to advise him of the situation, but received no…NTSB ATL87LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dothan, ALThe comm plt held a helicopter rating and was training for his private pilot single-engine-land rating. He had flown approximately 10 hours in fixed wing aircraft with 6 hours as PIC. The pilot had completed two landings and on the thirdapproach stated he was…NTSB ATL86LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Natural Bridge, ALThe student plt reported making an error during preflt planning for the solo x-country flt. The student's instructor didnot detect the error. The student plt flew an incorrect hdg, became lost and ran out of fuel. A forced ldg was made in a field.NTSB ATL86LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Huntsville, ALDuring a cross country flight, the pilot elected not to refuel at his proposed refueling point and continued to another airport. While on a visual approach to the runway, the aircraft lost power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL85LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca Champion 7GCAA · Alabaster, ALThe plt lost directional control of the acft during a landing. The acft nosed over coming to rest inverted. The plt related that a gust of wind caused the loss of control.NTSB ATL85LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ozark, ALThe plt was on a x-country flt from Ozark, AL to columbia, SC & return. He used 22 gal of fuel en route to columbia. Before returning, he refueled the acft to its full capacity of 24.5 usable gals. However, on the return flt, he encountered headwinds, did not…NTSB ATL84LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fair Hope, ALThe plt excessively flared the acft on landing at which time the acft ballooned. Recovery from the balloon was made but upon touchdown, the acft was not aligned with the rwy. The acft traveled off the left side of the rwy and contacted several small trees.NTSB ATL84LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Enterprise, ALThe student plt flared at about 40 ft AGL with pwr off. The CFI who was watching said he did not hear any sounds of pwr being applied until the acft was bouncing and then only heard partial power. This was the students 1st solo landing. Theinstructor said he…NTSB ATL84LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Tallassee, ALThe plt stated he departed fulton county arpt with aprx 12 gals of fuel on board. About 20 mins later, the left fuel tank ran dry & the plt selected the right tank & continued the flt with the intention of refueling at either tuskegee ortallassee. Upon…NTSB ATL84LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Hamilton, ALThe acft made a hard landing during a x-country flt. The acft was seen to make a slow approach and stall prior to touchdown. The acft landed hard and bounced after which the nose gear was damaged. The student plt had not landed at this arpt before.NTSB ATL83LA375Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Montgomery, ALThe student plt flew to Montgomery, AL, intending to make a touch-and-go landing, and then return to birmingham, AL. After arriving, he made an apch to rwy 09 with a wind from 360 deg at 10 gusting 14 KTS. While on the landing roll, the acft began to veer to…NTSB ATL83LA349Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnston Long E-Z · Pell City, ALThe acft crashed while attempting a downwind takeoff in high winds and heavy rain. The pilot said he was trying to take off before the heavy rain so he picked a rwy pointing into clear weather but with a tailwind. The tailwind increased during the takeoff…NTSB ATL83LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Verbena, ALThe acft collided with a wire cable during a simulated emergency landing to an open field off the arpt. The pilot said he was flying locally and saw a field that looked large enough to land in so he reduced power to idle and was making a simulated emergency…NTSB ATL82DA239Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Huntsville, ALThe student pilot was on a flight check to obtain a private pilot certificate. The flight examiner had instructed him to stay in the pattern and demonstrate a short field approach and landing. The flight examiner stated that on final approach, the aiming…NTSB ATL82FA001Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-38 · Gadsden, ALNTSB ATL81FA116Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-38 · Cullman, ALNTSB ATL81DKJ20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Huntsville, ALNTSB ATL80FKJ12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J5A · Cullman, ALNTSB MIA80FKJ21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Montgomery, ALNTSB MIA80FKJ10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Stevenson, ALNTSB MIA79DKJ07Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Alabaster, ALNTSB MIA79DKJ05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152T · Dothan, ALNTSB MIA78DKJ88Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7ECA · Huntsville, ALNTSB MIA77DKJ57Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA18 · Alabaster, ALNTSB MIA76DKJ49Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Phenix City, ALNTSB MIA76DKJ10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Elkmont, AL