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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, SC

53 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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Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, SC per year, 1964–2026: 53 cases
1964	2
1965	2
1966	1
1968	2
1970	3
1971	2
1973	2
1974	2
1975	1
1978	4
1979	2
1980	1
1982	1
1983	1
1985	1
1987	1
1988	3
1989	1
1993	1
1994	1
1995	2
1996	1
1997	1
1998	1
2001	1
2003	3
2004	1
2009	3
2010	1
2014	1
2017	2
2022	1
2023	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" = 'SC' 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\" = 'SC' 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" = 'SC' 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 ERA23LA356Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jul 31, 2023 · N3036M · Substantial damage NTSB ERA22LA216Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Seneca, SCA dislodged air filter element, which restricted airflow to the carburetor resulting in a loss of engine power.May 2, 2022 · N15LM · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA563Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Orangeburg, SCA failed main landing gear tire for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage.Sep 28, 2017 · N4734Z · Destroyed NTSB ERA17LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKubassek David Zenith 601 · Aiken, SCThe failure of the nose landing gear’s (NLG) lower bearing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing, a runway excursion, and the NLG collapsing.Jul 22, 2017 · N651JL · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14FA260Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA1B · Chester, SCThe pilot's inadequate inflight fuel monitoring, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loose fuel cap, which allowed fuel to syphon out in flight.May 23, 2014 · N8890L · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Moore, SCThe certificated mechanic's improper installation of a helicoil, which resulted in the separation of a sparkplug and the helicoil and led to a partial loss of engine power.Mar 24, 2010 · N93441 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA373Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Mt. Pleasant, SCThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Jun 28, 2009 · N49897 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Georgetown, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model airplane.Apr 29, 2009 · N3036M · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09FA235Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1B · Chesnee, SCA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate inflight fuel planning and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while descending for a forced landing.Apr 7, 2009 · N8998L · Substantial damage NTSB ATL05LA018Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca Citabria 7ECA · Summerville, SCThe loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.Oct 30, 2004 · N57388 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Summerville, SCThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.Apr 5, 2003 · N6599B · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDaigneault EAA BI-PLANE · Easley, SCThe pilots failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering on initial climb out resulting in an in-flight collision with a residence.Mar 23, 2003 · N22PJ · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenwood, SCThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground.Mar 1, 2003 · N67524 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA01LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Rock Hill, SCThe poor weather evaluation by the pilot for landing with a tailwind and failure of the pilot to perform a go-around after the first bounced landing.Jun 24, 2001 · N3818D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA98LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Georgetown, SCthe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unsuitable area of roadway, following a forced landing after the engine had lost power, due to fuel exhaustion; and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions, while attempting the takeoff. The…Feb 10, 1998 · N25952 · Destroyed NTSB MIA97LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orangeburg, SCFailure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots complacency.Jun 21, 1997 · N64936 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL96LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, SCthe failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed while raising the flaps during the go-around.Jan 23, 1996 · N65465 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL95LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe improper starting procedure used by the pilot in that he failed to use wheel chocks to preclude aircraft movement. Additionally, the throttle was not placed in the idle position.Jul 26, 1995 · N3036M · Substantial damage NTSB ATL95LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Rock Hill, SCAn inoperative left main wheel brake that resulted in a loss of directional control. A factor was the wet, grass runway.Jun 1, 1995 · N6214L · Substantial damage NTSB ATL94LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pelion, SCInadequate supervision by the instructor and inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot. The unfavorable wind condition for supervised solo landing training was a factor.Jan 16, 1994 · N69046 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL94LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Edisto Island, SCFailure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, while maneuvering and changing altitudes, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was that weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.Dec 26, 1993 · N25566 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Timmonsville, SCThe pilot's failure to remain aware of the local wind conditions. Additionally, he executed the approach and landing with excessive speed, combined with a tailwind, which resulted in the runway overrun.Mar 27, 1989 · N9451T · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Florence, SCThe accident occurred as the student pilot was attempting to depart rwy 27. He reported that the airplane began to turn to the left as he initiated rotation. He was unable to correct the turn, and he attempted to abort the takeoff. The airplane veered off of…May 18, 1988 · N757VH · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Barnwell, SCDuring initial climb after takeoff right side of the engine cowling unfastened and began fluttering violently. The instructor assumed control of acft & made a forced landing straight ahead into a cultivated field. The acft nosed up sustaining substantial…Apr 16, 1988 · N4233E · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88IA144Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · York, SCThe acft was to be ferried back to the home arpt after an eng overhaul. The plt rprtd it was located on rough/sod & required full power to taxi from the parking area. After the acft began moving, he attempted to make a rgt turn onto the taxiway. However, he…Apr 15, 1988 · N93802 · Minor damage NTSB ATL88LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Conway, SCThe student plt was performing a normal landing with a crosswind from the left. The acft was drifting to the right at touchdown and was partially off the rwy to the right. The plt attempted to use the brakes and keep the acft's ground track parallel with the…Oct 21, 1987 · N94126 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL85LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hilton Head Is., SCThe commercial/cfi plt and a passenger were flying just off shore at about 700 ft when the engine quit. He could not clear trees along the shore and the beach was unusable due to fallen trees. The plt landed in the ocean and both occupants swam to shore. The…Aug 3, 1985 · N67998 · Destroyed NTSB ATL83LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · N. Myrtle Beach, SCCessna T-210N, N6190C was struck by Piper J-3C, N42183, while taxiing at grand strand arpt. N6190C was not in motion at the time of collision and had taxied into the grass and turned off the acft eng in anticipation of the collision. The plt of N42183 stated…Jul 28, 1983 · N6190C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82DLG09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Grantiteville, SCThe pilot was unable to find the airport at his intended destination. He saw another airport and elected to land. A no-flap approach was made to rwy 24 with a north wind. The aircraft touched down about 500 feet from the departure end and then became airborne…Jan 8, 1982 · N25225 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81DLG05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Murrells Inlet, SCNov 4, 1980 · N89096 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DLG31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-16 · Ridgeland, SCSep 8, 1979 · N5343H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DLG21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Williamton, SCApr 23, 1979 · N25833 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DLG16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Ridgeland, SCDec 26, 1978 · N757DT · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DLG09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Manning, SCDec 6, 1978 · N714WK · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FA122Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-38 · Florence, SCSep 8, 1978 · N4425E · Destroyed NTSB MIA78FLG10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · High Falls, SCFeb 19, 1978 · N49799 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75DLG21Accident · No injuriesClosedAmer Avco AA1-A · Aiken, SCJan 18, 1975 · N6424L · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75DLG08Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Aiken, SCJul 28, 1974 · N1814G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DLG23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Plantersville, SCFeb 13, 1974 · N2986G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DLG40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Kinards, SCMar 27, 1973 · N92536 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DLG34Accident · No injuriesClosedAmer Avco AA-1B · Aiken, SCFeb 28, 1973 · N6323L · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72FLG10Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · West Columbia, SCSep 11, 1971 · N7599F · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71DLG29Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-16 · Isle Of Palms, SCMay 30, 1971 · N5906H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70DLG23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Mt Pleasant, SCMay 31, 1970 · N3621M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70FLG06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Calhoun Falls, SCFeb 27, 1970 · N7975H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70DLG04Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Allendale, SCFeb 14, 1970 · N1873G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69D0186Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Newberry, SCSep 29, 1968 · N5386Z · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68F0426Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Lake City, SCMar 5, 1968 · N5468Z · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67F0342Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · West Columbia, SCDec 16, 1966 · N5482Z · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0376Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA22 · Lexington, SCDec 28, 1965 · N4502Z · Substantial damage