NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, AZ

113 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.

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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\" = 'AZ' 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"

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NTSB WPR21LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1B · St Johns, AZThe pilot’s decision to operate with a demonstrated crosswind velocity above the airplane’s performance capabilities which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain.Feb 24, 2021 · N30JL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21FA025Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLancair 235 · Cordes Lakes, AZThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of aerobatic experience in the accident…Oct 24, 2020 · N25NL · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportIrvin Stephen D Rutan Long E Z · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s excessive ground speed and loss of directional control while exiting the taxiway.Apr 22, 2018 · N8714S · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 16 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.Feb 13, 2018 · N5726H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA014Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA 1A · Maricopa, AZThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid unmarked power lines during the approach to land.Oct 21, 2017 · N9239L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Phoenix, AZThe partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve becoming stuck open due to deposit buildup in the exhaust valve stem and guide and the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while attempting…Aug 1, 2017 · N6216L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's incapacitation due to his preexisting cardiac disease, which resulted in his degraded or complete loss of ability to control the airplane.Feb 8, 2013 · N89059 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA328Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F-22 · Payson, AZThe pilot's selection of a wrong runway to practice touch-and-go takeoffs and landings.Jul 14, 2011 · N191TC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09FA437Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Coolidge, AZThe failure of both safety/spotter pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.Sep 9, 2009 · N94741 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Glendale, AZA loss of engine power due to the failure of both magnetos resulting from an improper maintenance repair by maintenance personnel.Apr 15, 2009 · N6285M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Glendale, AZThe student pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, that led to a landing overrun.Aug 1, 2008 · N757PS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kykotsmovi, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight.Jun 7, 2008 · N9276T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Glendale, AZThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.May 7, 2008 · N4912H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Bisbee, AZThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush condition.Apr 8, 2008 · N3228N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind condition, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.Apr 7, 2008 · N5259B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRiesland Fly Baby 1 · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during landing.Apr 28, 2007 · N3124L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chandler, AZa loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the number 3 cylinder crankpin and connecting rod bearing. The underlying cause of the oil starvation to the number 3 cylinder components could not be ascertained.Dec 21, 2006 · N5295B · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 10, 2006 · N280AM · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jun 8, 2006 · N627PA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Marana, AZThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions and loss of directional control, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway during the takeoff roll, and striking a sign. A factor associated with the accident was a dust devil.Mar 27, 2006 · N939RG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5 · Carefree, AZthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing and failure to avoid obstacles during the landing roll.Jan 27, 2006 · N35588 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mesa, AZthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go takeoff.Oct 23, 2004 · N856ER · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F21 · Payson, AZfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.Jan 18, 2003 · N2005U · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Dec 28, 2002 · N777KL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKline KSE5A · Sedona, AZthe pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's incorrect installation of the left wheel, which resulted in a locked left wheel when the brakes…Oct 7, 2002 · N589D · Substantial damageNTSB 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.May 28, 2002 · N4326E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Chandler, AZThe Bellanca pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his improper brake usage.Oct 21, 2001 · N2987Z · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB LAX01LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chandler, AZThe pilot's premature flare, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a bounced landing. A factor was the improper recovery from a bounced landing.Apr 18, 2001 · N5377M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Surprise, AZThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff from a short and unimproved dirt road, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush condition and impact with the ground.Nov 29, 1999 · N48WT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Buckeye, AZfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations used in flight planning.Aug 14, 1999 · N49100 · DestroyedNTSB LAX98LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Prescott, AZThe student's inadvertent application of left brake during touchdown, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.Oct 28, 1997 · N49788 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gila Bend, AZthe pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, and his failure to perform sufficient en route fuel consumption calculations during the cross-country flight.Jul 12, 1997 · N4594B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Phoenix, AZThe dual student's premature rotation and failure to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which lead to a stall/mush and loss of control in-flight, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in this accident was the flight…Jun 24, 1997 · N96736 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Payson, AZan animal (elk) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident included: darkness, the pilot's inability to see the animal in sufficient time to avoid a collision, and the lack of a taller fence around the airport.May 27, 1997 · N757HE · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Williams, AZa foreign object in the oil system, which resulted in failure of the oil pump, oil starvation, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing. Rough/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.Nov 11, 1996 · N714VX · DestroyedNTSB LAX96LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Carlos, AZthe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff with the runway lights inoperative, and his failure to maintain runway alignment during an aborted takeoff, after failure of the landing light. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, inoperative runway…Sep 16, 1996 · N5120H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAtkinson Varieze · Glendale, AZThe fracture and separation of the mixture control cable housing from the carburetor mounting bracket, which resulted in fuel starvation due to an overlean condition, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while stretching the glide to the…Aug 17, 1996 · N3LV · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chandler, AZthe pilot's misjudged flare, improper bounced landing recovery, and failure to maintain directional control.Apr 29, 1996 · N6596P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mobile, AZa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 19, 1995 · N5321P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chandler, AZthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.May 8, 1994 · N4594B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Glendale, AZThe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from the ensuing bounced landing.Aug 21, 1993 · N6596P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and his improper remedial action to correct the situation. A factor in the accident was the student's lack of total experience.Mar 19, 1993 · N89681 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Quartzsite, AZEngine failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing to this accident was the rough/uneven terrain.Oct 9, 1992 · N150G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92FA331Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Maricopa, AZThe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane structure by attempting an abrupt maneuver at a speed in excess of the maneuvering speed.Aug 3, 1992 · N49016 · DestroyedNTSB LAX92LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Maricopa, AZThe cfi's inadequate supervision and his delayed remedial action. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.Nov 14, 1991 · N5552M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fountain Hills, AZThe failure of the student pilot and instructor pilot to correctly configure the aircraft for the attempted go around. Contributing to the accident was the improper supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.Jun 15, 1991 · N49627 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tucson, AZEngine failure due to oil starvation caused by a rotation of the main bearing. A factor in the accident was the failure of the operator maintenance personnel to accomplish an engine overhaul within the interval specified by the manufacturer.Mar 8, 1991 · N69116 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique. A factor in the accident was the pilot's limited flight experience.Jan 24, 1991 · N93574 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Maricopa, AZThe failure of the flight instructor to ensure that an adequate airspeed was maintained during the final approach for the existing wind conditions; to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight; and to arrest the rate of descent prior to touch down.Nov 1, 1990 · N757PZ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kearny, AZThe pilot executing a left turn at an altitude insufficient to clear a corn field located in close proximity to the departure runway.Oct 4, 1990 · N4594B · Substantial damage