NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, GA

84 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\" = 'GA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA24LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJones LONG-EZ · Thomasville, GAThe pilot reported that he was maneuvering around weather at 11,500 ft mean sea level (msl) when he made a rapid descent to 3,500 ft msl to remain clear of clouds. He reported that he did not exceed the airplane’s maneuvering speed during the descent, and…Jul 10, 2024 · N4JZ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA182Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Kennesaw, GAA loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.Apr 7, 2022 · N623W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA308Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA 1 · Newnan, GAThe flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in an interruption of the fuel supply to the engine and a subsequent a total loss of engine power due.Sep 5, 2020 · N6107L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Winder, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in undetected water in the fuel system and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb.Sep 27, 2017 · N53393 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while attempting a short-field takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jan 5, 2017 · N683AM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Newnan, GAThe student pilot's improper decision to land long and maintain excessive speed during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to maintain full flaps and aft yoke inputs at a higher speed, reducing his ability to stop…Aug 17, 2016 · N5250B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Madison, GAThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jan 18, 2016 · N6135M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 38-112 · Jasper, GAThe student pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel state, subsequent fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate oversight of the student…Oct 8, 2015 · N4313E · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA047Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 16 · Hartwell, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Apr 22, 2015 · N5616H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Americus, GAThe pilot’s delayed decision to terminate the practice approach during a simulated loss of engine power maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with utility wires.Apr 23, 2013 · N757GX · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, GAThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Apr 8, 2013 · N46803 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVelline'S Breezy RLU-1 · Madison, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and the airplane’s…Oct 10, 2012 · N255JL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA416Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Hinesville, GAThe total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the carburetor air filter by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the filter becoming dislodged and obstructing the carburetor. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not maintain…Jul 23, 2011 · N5191X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA366Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J-3C · Buckhead, GAAn in-flight encounter with a downdraft during a go-around, resulting in a collision with trees and the ground.Jul 18, 2010 · N98342 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Canon, GAThe Luscombe pilot's improper engine starting procedures.Feb 7, 2010 · N1075E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07FA081Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Dawsonville, GAThe pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, with a low cloud ceiling, over mountainous terrain.Apr 26, 2007 · N9247T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hinesville, GAThe pilots improper preflight planning with resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Apr 4, 2007 · N89193 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Waycross, GAThe pilot misjudged the approach speed to touchdown, and the hydroplaning of the airplane during the landing roll resulted in the overrun of the runway surface and the subsequent collision with a fence. .Sep 1, 2004 · N89255 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Cedartown, GAThe pilot's improper use of brakes during landing roll which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Apr 28, 2004 · N271T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Peachtree City, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a nose over after the airplane departed the runway surface. A factor is muddy terrain.Mar 16, 2003 · N762JS · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Valdosta, GAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in an on ground encounter with an adjacent ditch and a collapsed nose gear strut during the attempt to abort the takeoff.May 15, 2002 · N93989 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Elberton, GAThe student pilot's in-flight decision to land in a field, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a berm. Factors were the student's inadequate training and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor on the ground.Oct 31, 2001 · N93550 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cornelia, GAthe pilot misjudged the flare, causing the airplane to porpoise, and subsequently impact with the runwayOct 28, 1999 · N5389Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in the aircraft traveling off the runway, colliding with taxiway lights and a taxiway sign, collapsing the nose landing gear, and nosing down.Aug 10, 1999 · N67914 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Dawson, GAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from a blocked fuel line check valve.Jul 23, 1999 · N38482 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Douglasville, GAFailure of the no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve guide due to erosion, which resulted in separation of the exhaust valve head, loss of engine power, and collision with a power pole during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.Oct 28, 1998 · N25037 · DestroyedNTSB MIA99LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cartersville, GAFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the aircraft running off the left side of the runway and colliding with a parked aircraft. Factors in the accident were his distraction while raising wing flaps during…Oct 27, 1998 · N48875 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL98LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Americus, GAthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing on unprepared terrain.Feb 18, 1998 · N48878 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20 · Villa Rica, GAInadequate runway maintenance by the pilot for allowing trees to be in close proximity of the runway and failure to maintain clearance from the trees.Aug 17, 1997 · N5713Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Macon, GApremature flare by the dual student, and his improper remedial action to correct the flare; and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI).Oct 25, 1996 · N757CU · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Waycross, GAThe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.Aug 24, 1996 · N4982A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Baxley, GAthe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapsed nose gear, and a subsequent nose over.Mar 12, 1996 · N105AT · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152U · Rincon, GAInaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and an inadequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent nose over of the airplane, during a forced landing on uneven terrain with high vegetation (small trees).Mar 10, 1996 · N68129 · DestroyedNTSB MIA96LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Macon, GAThe pilot-in-command's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight.Dec 14, 1995 · N48959 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Juliette, GAThe pilot's ostentatious display, resulting in a collision with the water.Jun 27, 1995 · N5523B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chamblee, GAThe student pilot's improper use of the rudder, and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Jul 3, 1994 · N67524 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108/U · Mccaysville, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 25, 1993 · N5061Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Atlanta, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.Dec 17, 1992 · N65479 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Macon, GAThe improper in-flight decision by the instructor pilot to attempt a precautionary off airport landing when no emergency existed. Factors related to the accident were the fog and low ceilings in the area at the time.Feb 13, 1992 · N89071 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lagrange, GAThe J-5 pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout.Sep 26, 1991 · N26004 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hampton, GAThe pilot's improper flare and his failure to execute an abort in a timely manner when a safe landing was not possible. Factors in the accident were the wet grass conditions at the airstrip, and the pilot's lack of recent total flying experience.May 1, 1991 · N6301L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Gainesville, GAThe student pilot's failure to properly flare.Aug 27, 1990 · N6169L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Lafayette, GAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, when the airplane began to veer left during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to inspect the airplane wheel for damage after it dropped off the runway during taxi.Oct 28, 1989 · N2412N · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Concord, GAPIC obtained wx brief of high winds from northwest with strong gusts. Takeoff was from pvt strip with wind sock which showed wind aligned with rwy 01. As takeoff roll was begun wind shifted to 90 degrees left crosswind. At rotation left wing was lifted by…Feb 21, 1988 · N623CH · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Gainesville, GAThe plt rptd that he inadvertently allowed the airplane to descend below the VASI glidepath while on short-final, and that he failed to react in time to correct the situation. The airplane subsequently impacted an embankment short of the rwy threshold, in a…Feb 17, 1988 · N9265T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Hampton, GAThe CFI rptd that the student flared the airplane about 50 ft abv the rwy and stalled it; the airplane dropped to the rwy and bounced. He assumed control of the airplane from the student and attempted to prevent a crosswind from blowing the airplane to the…Oct 17, 1987 · N91461 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Baxley, GAThe acft was damaged during a forced landing into a plowed field after the eng quit. Investigation revealed the plt had been instructed to refuel at his first stop of an extended x-country flt. The acft ran out of fuel aprx 1 mi from the second scheduled stop.Nov 7, 1984 · N84BN · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83FA263Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roopville, GAAccording to a witness, just after takeoff the acft began a left turn which suddenly steepened. The acft returned to a wings level attitude and a power reduction was heard. The acft again rolled into a left turn and the witness heard an increase in power. The…Jul 10, 1983 · N6597H · DestroyedNTSB ATL83LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C · Stockbridge, GAThe acft collided with a tree during a forced landing. The plt stated that the acft engine quit shortly after takeoff. Examination of the engine and fuel system failed to reveal any discrepancies or malfunctions. An external fuel tank was connected to the…Feb 18, 1983 · N88037 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83FKG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Doraville, GAThe pilot was on an IFR flight plan and made a missed approach at the destination. While on a second approach, the aircraft ran out of fuel. During a forced landing, the nose gear collapsed and the left wing and right aileron were damaged.Nov 4, 1982 · N757TA · Substantial damage