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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, MO

99 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, MO per year, 1964–2026: 99 cases
1964	3
1965	3
1967	1
1968	2
1969	2
1970	1
1971	2
1974	2
1975	1
1977	2
1978	4
1979	3
1980	4
1981	7
1982	3
1983	1
1984	4
1985	4
1986	1
1987	4
1988	1
1989	3
1990	4
1991	2
1992	1
1993	2
1994	2
1995	1
1996	2
1997	4
1998	1
1999	2
2000	2
2001	2
2002	1
2003	2
2004	1
2005	2
2007	2
2008	1
2009	1
2010	1
2012	2
2014	1
2016	1
2021	1

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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" = 'MO' 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\" = 'MO' 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" = 'MO' 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 CEN21FA380Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Adrian, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Aug 22, 2021 · N70643 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN17LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22 · Piedmont, MOThe pilot’s descent below glidepath, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines.Dec 28, 2016 · N5499Z · Substantial damage NTSB CEN14LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Forsyth, MOThe pilot's improper flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jan 4, 2014 · N4505Z · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA362Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mt. Vernon, MOThe pilot’s decision to continue the landing on a short grass runway with a tailwind after touching down beyond the touchdown point, and his subsequent failure to stop the airplane before colliding with trees off the end of that runway. Contributing to the…Jun 12, 2012 · N2510B · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Lee's Summit, MOThe student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing.Apr 9, 2012 · N25212 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Charles, MOThe pilot's improper takeoff procedure that led to a decreased climb rate and subsequent off-airport landing.Jun 25, 2010 · N5461B · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09LA597Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Columbia, MOThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which included low ceilings and fog, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power as a result of water…Sep 22, 2009 · N3234M · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Bowling Green, MOFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence. A contributing factor was the sudden gusty crosswind.Nov 14, 2008 · N5432Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Kansas City, MOThe pilot's failure to manitain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane striking a taxiway sign during the aborted landing. The crosswind and the sign were factors.Jul 26, 2007 · N197T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07LA104Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Ava, MOThe failure of the aileron cable eye splice during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were improper installation and service of the crimped cable sleeve, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.Apr 16, 2007 · N4712Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Cuba, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.Oct 26, 2005 · N5065N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Stockton, MOthe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind and dusk light conditions.Jan 13, 2005 · N714UV · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04CA266Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hurdland, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and directional control during the takeoff and his failure to properly abort the takeoff after the encountered tailstrike. A factor to the accident was the stall/mush encountered during the attempted takeoff and…Sep 18, 2004 · N8275W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Owensville, MOThe pilots delayed attempt to perform an aborted takeoff and subsequent overrun. Contributing factors to the accident were the fence and the ditch.Jun 2, 2003 · N68778 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mansfield, MOThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power.Jan 13, 2003 · N2400K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · St. Joseph, MOThe pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway.Jun 14, 2002 · N2532N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sedalia, MOThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the soft, rough/uneven terrain.Nov 18, 2001 · N48285 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportZenair CH2000 · Wentzville, MOThe improper selection of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent engine failure. Factors were the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing encountered by the pilot and the night light condition.Nov 16, 2001 · N33ZA · Destroyed NTSB CHI00LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New London, MOthe fuel exhaustion and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot.Aug 17, 2000 · N757MF · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Butler, MOthe certified flight instructor's improper use of the mixture control while demonstrating a simulated loss of engine power which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was made.Mar 25, 2000 · N6375H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1B · Gallatin, MOOn-ground collision with an animal during landing roll. The night conditions were a contributing factor.Nov 8, 1999 · N9927L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · St. Louis, MOthe student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.Oct 6, 1999 · N25ZA · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1TW · Point Lookout, MOthe failure of the tailwheel assembly due to corrosion. A factor associated with the accident was the overload failure of the right main landing gear.Jul 1, 1998 · N5643L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Nevada, MOa deer that ran onto the runway as the airplane was landing. The reduced light condition at dusk was a related factor.Nov 22, 1997 · N6214L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Willard, MOremedial action delayed by the flight instructor. A factor in this accident was the instructor's lack of recent experience in this type airplane.Jun 21, 1997 · N7506F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chesterfield, MOthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane by overcompensating with the rudder. Factors associated with the accident were the excessive airspeed and the soft terrain.May 30, 1997 · N66980 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Point Lookout, MOthe student pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed and encountered a stall. The factors involved were raising the flaps was not performed, directional control was not maintained and recovery from bounced landing was improper.Feb 22, 1997 · N46865 · Destroyed NTSB CHI97LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHayes Lancair 235 · Kansas City, MOa stuck carburetor float valve which resulted in excessive fuel flow and ultimately fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was made.Oct 12, 1996 · N90WH · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kearney, MOthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a reduction of engine power and subsequent collision with the terrain, during a forced landing.Sep 20, 1996 · N25920 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Higginsville, MOthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the attempted takeoff. The gusty crosswind was a factor.Apr 2, 1995 · N2598Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Mt. Vernon, MOthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident is the fence post.Oct 11, 1994 · N5433Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Springfield, MOThe pilot's failure to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing is a related factor.Jun 15, 1994 · N69227 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Jackson, MOthe failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.Dec 12, 1993 · N757FH · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Festus, MOThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's motion sickness and the effect of the over-the-counter medication on his piloting performance.Apr 18, 1993 · N9298T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Branson, MOInadequate inflight planning/decision by the pilot in command in failing to maintain distance separation from the other aircraft.Apr 23, 1992 · N59ND · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kansas City, MOThe pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare and not maintaining directional control during a landing touchdown and roll. A factor was the pilot's lack of total expereince.Sep 7, 1991 · N11BA · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Warrensburg, MODirectional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was lack of total experience in type of operation by the pilot.Aug 4, 1991 · N5134Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hannibal, MOThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were: excessive airspeed and the pilot's lack of total experience.Oct 22, 1990 · N24359 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · California, MOFuel exhaustion due to the student pilots lack of fuel use awareness and inadequate training regarding cross country fuel consumption planning and awareness.Jul 18, 1990 · N6095M · Destroyed NTSB MKC90LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbia, MOExcessive taxi speed and inadequate visual outlook by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: dark night and the ditch.Feb 19, 1990 · N6377B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC90LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St Charles, MOFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind condition, the student's lack of total experience, and the building (hangar).Jan 8, 1990 · N6095M · Substantial damage NTSB MKC90LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cape Girardeau, MOPoor planning by the pilot in not refueling enroute which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Nov 10, 1989 · N47446 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC90LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St Louis, MODirectional control not maintained by the pilot in command. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.Oct 16, 1989 · N4904B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC89LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Warrensburg, MOThe failure of the CFI to visually acquire and maintain clearance from power lines, which the airplane subsequently contacted.May 18, 1989 · N24984 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC89LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Creve Coeur, MOThe student pilot said that after practicing locally and returning to the base airport, he discovered the winds to be greater than anticipated. On his third attempt to land, he bounced twice, then lost control and hit nose first on the runway. An eighty…Dec 18, 1988 · N757YE · Substantial damage NTSB MKC87LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbia, MOThe instructor and the student were making a landing on a short grass runway. The instructor stated they landed fast and were not able to stop. He considered a go-around but decided sufficient runway did not remain to perform the go-around. The airplane…Jul 22, 1987 · N47354 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC87LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Louis, MOThe pilot stated that he departed St. Louis downtown-parks airport (cps) on a round-robin flight with planned stops at st. clair memorial airport (K39), Missouri, and richland municipal airport (M034), Missouri. The return flight to cps included another stop…May 22, 1987 · N6136Q · Substantial damage NTSB MKC87LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Marshfield, MOThe PIC made an uneventful cross country flt and touchdown to his destination arpt. During the rollout aft lndg, the PIC rptd a gust 90 degrees fm the left forced the acft to veer left and off the rwy. Tall grass was encountered aft the acft dptd the rwy…Apr 27, 1987 · N2595B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC87LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kirksville, MODrg a night landing, the plt did not get the acft flared before touchdown. Subsequently, it contacted the rwy with the nose wheel. Drg the occurrence, the nose gear, prop & eng fire wall were damaged.Apr 9, 1987 · N5515Q · Substantial damage NTSB MKC86LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fulton, MOThe pilot and his passenger were on a short flight to check the operation of a VOR receiver. While they were on the landing roll, a gust of wind turned the nose of the airplane to the left and the airplane ran off the runway and the right gear hit a runway…May 1, 1986 · N3XX · Substantial damage