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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, AR

48 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, AR per year, 1964–2026: 48 cases
1964	1
1965	1
1967	3
1969	1
1971	2
1977	2
1978	4
1979	4
1981	1
1982	2
1983	2
1984	2
1985	3
1986	1
1987	1
1989	1
1992	1
1994	1
1995	1
1999	2
2001	1
2003	1
2006	1
2007	1
2012	2
2015	3
2018	1
2020	1
2023	1

Where

Latest cases

Query with 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' 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

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\" = 'AR' 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" = 'AR' 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

Run 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 CEN23FA155Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportJunior Ace · Mammoth Springs, ARThe pilot’s intentional flight into terrain as an act of suicide.Apr 13, 2023 · N5545 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN21LA070Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA38 · Franklin, ARThe impairment of both pilots from carbon monoxide exposure due to a degraded muffler. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect the degraded muffler.Nov 30, 2020 · N9879T · Destroyed NTSB GAA18CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Morrilton, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in variable crosswind conditions.May 12, 2018 · N6333N · Substantial damage NTSB CEN16LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Sheridan, ARThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Oct 30, 2015 · N9105L · Substantial damage NTSB GAA15CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 16 · Tollville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane impacting a rice field and nosing over.Jun 10, 2015 · N5735H · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Batesville, ARThe noninstrument-rated pilot's controlled flight into terrain due to an inadvertent encounter with clouds in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night in marginal visual meteorological conditions without the…Apr 2, 2015 · N65463 · Destroyed NTSB CEN13CA021Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 Special · Lonoke, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.Oct 20, 2012 · N337T · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA386Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering a whirlwind or dust-devil during the landing flare.Jun 21, 2012 · N9497A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEverett Zodiac 601XL · Lonoke, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. An additional cause was the pilot's improper decision to enter the traffic pattern after intermittent losses of engine power, and his subsequent failure to remain within power off gliding distance of the…May 12, 2007 · N42005 · Substantial damage NTSB DFW06LA074Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Forrest City, ARThe pilot's failure to follow proper procedures while attempting to start the engine by hand-proping the engine.Feb 24, 2006 · N9007L · Substantial damage NTSB FTW03FA111Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Prattsville, ARThe pilot's execution of VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Fog conditions and the pilot's lack of an instrument rating are contributing factors.Mar 15, 2003 · N91594 · Destroyed NTSB FTW01LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Springdale, ARthe instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Jul 21, 2001 · N50SX · Substantial damage NTSB FTW00LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlisle, ARThe loss of engine power as a result of excessively fouled spark plugs. A factor was the soft terrain during the forced landing.Nov 20, 1999 · N413JF · Substantial damage NTSB FTW99LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Ozark, ARThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor was the wet grass runway.Sep 19, 1999 · N469RA · Substantial damage NTSB FTW95LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Oakgrove, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factor's were the instructor's decision to allow the simulation to continue to such a low altitude and…Apr 19, 1995 · N49696 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Watson, ARWas the excessive airspeed during approach and the pilot's failure to execute a missed approach.Jul 4, 1994 · N2986M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW92LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Harrisburg, ARThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering at low altitude.Aug 27, 1992 · N2659Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC89LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ft Smith, ARInadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A contributing factor was the road sign.Jul 31, 1989 · N757HY · Substantial damage NTSB MKC87LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Forrest City, ARThe student pilot was landing after one leg of a solo cross-country flight. The airplane ran off the right side of the runway and into a small drainage ditch.Jan 8, 1987 · N68792 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC86LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Jonesboro, ARThe pilot stated that he was level at 3,000 feet, and had the airport in sight when he experienced a fluctuation in engine RPM. The pilot further stated that he continued the flight but that the engine quit when the aircraft was over the airport. The p.I.c.…Jun 18, 1986 · N67490 · Destroyed NTSB MKC86LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hughes, ARThe training flt progressed normally until a loss of pwr forced the student pilot and instructor to make a forced landing to a plowed field short of theri destination airport. The subsequent landing substaintially damaged their aircraft. An engine inspection…Nov 4, 1985 · N68414 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC85LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Harrison, ARAfter an en route stop, on a x-country flt, the student plt was taxiing to takeoff again. While proceeding northbound with a left x-wind, the plt applied braking action to slow the acft for a turn. At about that time, the acft veered to the right, went down…Jul 15, 1985 · N68777 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC85LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Corning, ARThe student plt became disoriented while on a solo cross country flt. When the acft became low on fuel the plt decided to land on a plowed fld. The fld was soft and the acft nosed over shortly after touchdown.Jul 2, 1985 · N96092 · Destroyed NTSB MKC84LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Wynne, ARShortly after landing on rwy 16 the pilot noticed an aerial application acft lined up to land on rwy 34. Heavy braking was applied. The acft struck a rwy light, nosed over and came to rest inverted. The aerial application acft did not have a radio. It…Jun 29, 1984 · N5261X · Substantial damage NTSB MKC84LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · N.Carlisle, ARThe acft nosed over after swerving off the rwy into soft sod during landing. The student plt was on his 2nd solo flt andpracticing touch and go landings. This was the plts 1st landing at carlisle arpt where the wind was of more velocity and greater angle than…Apr 28, 1984 · N4823L · Substantial damage NTSB FTW84LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Winslow, ARDuring a wx briefing before takeoff, the plt was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. About 12 to 15 min after takeoff, he was forced to descend to maintain visual contact. He deviated south to avoid a rain shower. Subsequently, the plt realized he had…Dec 10, 1983 · N67863 · Destroyed NTSB FTW83LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bentonville, ARThe pilot reported that after the acft went off the right side of the runway during landing it went through a drainage ditch and once again became airborne. After the acft landed the second time in a muddy field the nose gear collapsed resulting in damage to…May 4, 1983 · N89557 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DA207Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Clarksville, ARThe pilot reported that after landing at ozark, AR, no fuel was available. Therefore, he proceeded to obtain fuel at Clarksville, AR, a distance of about 15 miles. After takeoff, he encountered moderate turbulence, leveled at about 600 ft, and reduced power…Jun 1, 1982 · N67650 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DA077Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Arkadelphia, ARThe pilot elected to practice a forced landing pattern to a large rice field. As he passed over a stand of pine trees on final approach, he heard a loud thump. He increased power and returned to the airport. En route, he noted a dent on the leading edge of…Feb 28, 1982 · N4912H · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DPG62Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Grubbs, ARAug 22, 1981 · N9331T · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80DPG04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Pine Bluff, ARNov 23, 1979 · N2315M · Destroyed NTSB FTW80DPG03Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7ECA · Batesville, AROct 16, 1979 · N6308N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FPG34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Magnolia, ARMay 7, 1979 · N757RG · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79DPG18Accident · No injuriesClosedSmith Minpl BSA1 · Jonesboro, ARFeb 12, 1979 · N1674 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DPG64Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Fort Smith, ARJul 15, 1978 · N49856 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78FPG23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Eldorado, ARApr 10, 1978 · N757YB · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DPG15Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman AA1-C · Newport, ARJan 28, 1978 · N9644U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DPG14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 7ECA · Mountain View, ARJan 28, 1978 · N6308N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FPG34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · N.Little Rock, ARMay 14, 1977 · N5851Z · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DPG28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J5A · Hindsville, ARApr 21, 1977 · N38702 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72DPG39Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-16 · De Queen, ARSep 8, 1971 · N5729H · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72DPG25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · West Memphis, ARAug 14, 1971 · N116T · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70F0252Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Alicia, ARSep 23, 1969 · N2880G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68D0267Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Manila, AROct 4, 1967 · N5031Z · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0513Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Walnut Ridge, ARApr 2, 1967 · N4885Z · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0402Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Joiner, ARJan 6, 1967 · N5013Z · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0146Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Siloam Sprngs, ARMay 16, 1965 · N4654Z · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1440Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA16 · Morganton, ARApr 25, 1964 · N5807H · Substantial damage