OpenAirDocs.org

NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, VA

64 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

19642026

Where

Open the map

Latest cases

Query with SQL
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\" = 'VA' 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.

NTSB GAA19CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.Aug 1, 2019 · N3447M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19TA235Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 152 · Wakefield, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect and remove all water from fuel, and maintenance personnel’s unapproved repair of the right wing fuel cap, which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent partial loss of engine power…Jul 25, 2019 · N47028 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPage Russell L Long EZ · Wakefield, VAThe pilot’s failure to secure the canopy before flight, which resulted in the airplane striking a fence during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the Before Takeoff checklist and In-flight Canopy Opening checklist…Apr 13, 2018 · N27RP · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA241Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA 1 · New Market, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in an impact with trees.Apr 9, 2017 · N5690L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · Warrenton, VAThe student pilot's failure to follow instruction and to relinquish control of the airplane to the flight instructor in a timely manner, which resulted in a runway excursion.Feb 13, 2012 · N200ZA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA378Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 77 · Jonesville, VAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.Jul 4, 2011 · N37148 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA277Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRutter Herbert G Long EZ · Wakefield, VAThe pilot’s failure to properly align the airplane with the final approach path to the runway and his subsequent loss of control during his attempts to correct the flight path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s progressive cognitive decline due to…May 21, 2010 · N91HR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShniderman Ervin Stanley LONG-EZ · Manassas, VAA fire of undetermined origin in the engine compartment.Mar 14, 2009 · N770EZ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08LA001Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLambert John G Varieze · Chesapeake, VAA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.Oct 3, 2007 · N8VE · DestroyedNTSB NYC06CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · South Boston, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a rising embankment. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.Jun 16, 2006 · N5045Z · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Port Royal, VAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Mar 16, 2005 · N64986 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Franklin, VAThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Sep 7, 2003 · N4725B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Roanoke, VAThe failure of the pilot ensure the proper position of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the improper placement of the fuel selector valve tank index, and the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to change tanks in…Nov 3, 2001 · N5207Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Manassas, VAThe student pilot's loss of control of the airplane after bouncing the landing. A factor in the accident was her heightened anxiety over making her first solo landing.Jul 2, 2001 · N5286P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Warrenton, VAThe airplane's encounter with a deer during a touch and go.Jun 30, 2001 · N25846 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Culpeper, VAThe partial loss of power due to an inadequate annual inspection, which resulted in the throttle linkage becoming disconnected from the throttle.Aug 19, 2000 · N67495 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Lynchburg, VAPilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll-out.Aug 14, 2000 · N189T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Point, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jul 1, 2000 · N68910 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's failure to recover from a sideslip maneuver, and flare the airplane before touchdown.Sep 12, 1999 · N5125Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rockville, VAFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision.Aug 19, 1999 · N49014 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Isle Of Wight, VAThe improper visual inspection of overhauled engine components by maintenance personnel.Jul 11, 1999 · N4595Z · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Culpeper, VAFailure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A related factor was wind gusts.Aug 1, 1998 · N89074 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA038Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Castlewood, VAThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point and the delayed execution of the go around. A contributing factor was the fence.Mar 15, 1998 · N7507F · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Warrenton, VAThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.Feb 28, 1998 · N25275 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Culpeper, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which fail to provide an adequate fuel supplyJul 4, 1997 · N9883L · Substantial damageNTSB IAD96LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Ashland, VAan undetermined braking anomaly and/or failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.Aug 11, 1996 · N2598G · Substantial damageNTSB IAD96LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roanoke, VAthe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the touch and go landing. Related factors were the crosswind condition and the student pilot's lack of experience.May 14, 1996 · N67557 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Christianburg, VAThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which prevented the accumulation of carburetor ice and resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain.Dec 9, 1993 · N49215 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Norfolk, VAImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.May 15, 1993 · N68910 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Heathsville, VAThe improper inflight planning and decision by the student pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion.Oct 2, 1992 · N2434B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Moneta, VAThe student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind condition and to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.Apr 5, 1992 · N67658 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO91LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · South Boston, VAThe student pilot's delay in taking appropriate action while encountering adverse weather conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the weather conditions that were worse than forecast, and the unsuitable terrain.Dec 27, 1990 · N48918 · DestroyedNTSB BFO90LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Front Royal, VAFailure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to maintain proper runway alignment with the runway. Contributing factors were: the student pilot's high and fast approach, the cfi's delay in initiating remedial action, the crosswind, and the runwaylight.Nov 14, 1989 · N96096 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO86LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mappsville, VAThe plt experienced a drop in engine power during cruise flight. He applied carburetor heat and power was regained. A precautionary landing was made at nearby accomack co arpt. Several engine runups were done and there was no problem detected. He departed the…Sep 10, 1986 · N64934 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Leesburg, VAThe plt practiced several landings, then made a soft field apch with 20 deg of flaps. During the 1st part of the landing roll, he held the nosewheel off the rwy, then lowered the nose & applied the brakes. At that time, the acft veered right, went off the rwy…Jun 9, 1984 · N5342M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A 152 · Lynchburg, VAThe acft ran off the rwy and collided with a ditch during takeoff. The student pilot was practicing touch and go landings. During one running takeoff after full power was applied the plt noticed that full flaps were still extended. While retracting the flaps…Aug 19, 1983 · N47281 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHomebuilt EAA Biplane · Petersburg, VAThe plt took off, circled the field, then started to depart at aprx 1000 ft. a short time later, the eng lost power & could not be restarted. The plt elected to land on a road. While on a short final to land, the acft collided with a power line. Reportedly,…Jul 2, 1983 · N3140B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83FA133Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Chesapeake, VAThe plt took off on rwy 4 & made a climbing left turn for a downwind departure. At aprx 900 ft, there was a partial loss of power to about idle RPM. The plt stated that he switched fuel tanks, applied carburetor heat & pumped the throttle, all to no avail. He…Mar 10, 1983 · N6266L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82FID05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Charlottesville, VAAfter performing four successful night approaches the pilot attempted a short field approach with the landing light off. On final he stated it appeared he was getting too low so he turned the landing light on and continued the approach. The aircraft struck a…Jan 28, 1982 · N2466B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL81DIA04Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA1A · Culpeper, VAApr 12, 1981 · N81YB · Substantial damageNTSB ATL80FIA12Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum-Amer AA-1 · Elkton, VAJul 16, 1980 · N6168L · Substantial damageNTSB IAD80FIJ01Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA-1A · Galax, VAApr 7, 1980 · N5765L · Substantial damageNTSB IAD80DID01Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA1-C · Cheasapeake, VANov 9, 1979 · N9552U · Substantial damageNTSB IAD79DKM01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Port Royal, VASep 26, 1979 · N5894Z · Substantial damageNTSB IAD79FID17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Walkerton, VAMay 16, 1979 · N757YV · Substantial damageNTSB IAD78FA086Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Leesburg, VAJul 26, 1978 · N704ZB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB IAD78FIA09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Culpeper, VAJun 11, 1978 · N65408 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD75FID20Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Newport News, VAMay 9, 1975 · N3167M · Substantial damageNTSB IAD74FID37Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7ECA · Gloucester, VAMay 2, 1974 · N8644 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD74FIA05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Front Royal, VASep 16, 1973 · N2547M · Substantial damage