NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, CA
494 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
| 1964 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 4 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Where
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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\" = 'CA' 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" = 'CA' 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 WPR26LA332Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 152 · Carlsbad, CANTSB WPR26LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a jet blast fence during taxi.NTSB WPR26LA030Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportRutan Long-EZ · Long Beach, CAOn October 20, 2025, about 1603 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Rutan Long-EZ, N8183K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Long Beach, California. The pilot was seriously injured, and a pedestrian on the…NTSB WPR25FA145Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Cottonwood, CAThe flight instructor’s delayed response to an improper landing approach and runway overshoot, which resulted in an impact with an airport perimeter fence and trees.NTSB WPR24LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Amboy, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a street sign during takeoff from a road.NTSB WPR23LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAThe flight instructor’s inattention during ground operations, which resulted in unintentional movement of the airplane and ground collision with another airplane.NTSB WPR23LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · San Jose, CAThe student pilots unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.NTSB WPR22LA320Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Ione, CAThe flight instructor’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in impact with a fence and a tree. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s decision to land at the unfamiliar airstrip without determining whether it was within the…NTSB WPR22FA309Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 152 · Watsonville, CAThe failure of the pilot of the multi-engine airplane to see and avoid the single-engine airplane while performing a straight-in approach for landing.NTSB WPR22FA198Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 77 · Hemet, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a cinderblock wall while performing a go-around.NTSB WPR22LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Chemehuevi Valley, CAThe student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR22LA070Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Mojave, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an encounter with a wind gust during taxi.NTSB WPR22LA061Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMoul Willis RV-3 · Bermuda Dunes, CAThe pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.NTSB WPR21FA232Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportKitfox Series 6 · Likely, CAThe pilot’s poor decision making in attempting a takeoff from a field with high vegetation and a high-density altitude, which resulted in decreased takeoff performance and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA055Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · San Bernardino, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB WPR21FA044Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA38 · Grass Valley, CAA total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB WPR20CA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hayward, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway.NTSB WPR20LA148Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Blythe, CAThe excessive wear of one magneto’s wiring harness, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following the loss of engine power, which resulted in exceedance of the…NTSB WPR20LA126Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Corona, CAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR20CA105Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a rapid descent rate, hard landing, and nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA586Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Williams, CAThe pilot's over application of power during recovery from a runway excursion, which resulted in a ground loop and nose over.NTSB GAA19CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Tracy, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a vehicle.NTSB GAA19CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 10 · Yuba, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR19FA095Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNorth American T28 · Compton, CAThe failure of the T-28 pilot to see and avoid the Cessna while landing with reduced visibility due to sun glare, which resulted in a collision on the runway. Contributing to the accident was his failure to use the airport's common traffic advisory frequency…NTSB WPR19CA067Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Chino, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA18CA500Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Sacramento, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB WPR18FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Concord, CAA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA18CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Fullerton, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR18FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's loss of situational awareness shortly after takeoff over a sparsely lit area in dark night conditions, which resulted in a rapid descent to ground impact.NTSB WPR16FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 1B · Hawthorne, CAThe failure of both pilots to land the airplane on the remaining runway when a sufficient rate of climb could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was a reduction of available engine power due to severe camshaft lobe wear.NTSB GAA16CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA 1A · Lone Pine, CAThe pilot's incorrect brake and power application during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun, collision with a dirt berm, nose gear collapse, and nose-over.NTSB GAA16CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Palo Alto, CAThe student pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that exceeded his certificated flight instructor's maximum wind endorsement, and the student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touchdown, resulting in abnormal runway contact, and…NTSB GAA16CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hayward, CAThe student pilot's high descent rate during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion during an aborted landing.NTSB GAA16CA197Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Ramona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in variable wind conditions.NTSB WPR15CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.NTSB WPR14CA379Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Santa Rosa, CAThe student pilot's inadequate flare resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR14LA257Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Agua Dulce, CAThe pilot's decision to continue the takeoff from the upsloping runway with full-flap deflection in high density altitude conditions, which led to a decreased climb rate and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR14FA239Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · El Mirage, CAThe pilot's loss of airplane control while intentionally maneuvering close to the ground, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack in a steep bank and entering an accelerated stall.NTSB WPR14LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenair CH2T · Woodland, CAA total loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor icing, which resulted in an off-airport landing into trees.NTSB WPR14CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CAThe flight instructor's failure to correct for the student pilot's loss of aircraft control in a timely manner during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's inability to see the taxiway sign from the rear seat.NTSB WPR14CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 16 · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR13LA432Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 1C · Hemet, CAThe airplane’s hard landing due to the pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while on approach after shutting down the engine because of the smoke in the cockpit from a burnt wire that originated from the alternator field terminal and extended to…NTSB WPR13FA388Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Desert Center, CAThe pilot's abrupt maneuver, which resulted in an accelerated stall and a loss of airplane control at low altitude.NTSB WPR13LA383Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Madera, CAThe pilots' inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in the airplane departing with insufficient fuel to complete the planned flight, and their failure to recognize that discrepancy en route, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel…NTSB WPR13CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · San Martin, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR13LA251Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to lean the fuel mixture during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR13LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Byron, CAA loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR13CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll.NTSB WPR13CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR13LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Atwater, CAThe student pilot's inadequate flight planning, which resulted in his getting lost and not being able to return to the airport before the fuel was exhausted and the engine lost power.