NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, 1989

100 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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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, 1989 per year, 1964–2026: 4,597 cases
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
    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"

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NTSB ANC90LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Tanana, AKFailure of the right main gear axle bolt.Dec 29, 1989 · N7615S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Selmer, TNThe failure of the instructor to place the engine mixture control in the rich position prior to beginning traffic pattern maneuvers. As a result, the engine quit because of the lean fuel mixture at the high power setting required for the go-around and…Dec 27, 1989 · N2443K · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Firestone, COPremature liftoff by the pilot which resulted in insufficient airspeed.Dec 26, 1989 · N9570T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Zephyrhills, FLThe student pilot not obtaining the current wind information which resulted in selecting the wrong runway for landing; improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factor(s) was: the student pilot's lack of experience and the tailwind conditions.Dec 3, 1989 · N6479P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cocoa, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind condition and ditch.Nov 27, 1989 · N48472 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eau Claire, WIFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the student's lack of total experience, his diversion of too much attention to…Nov 26, 1989 · N5115Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dunkirk, NYPilot in command failed to maintain airspeed during a forced landing resulting in a stall and hard landing after a engine power failure due to carburetor ice and improper use of the carburetor heat control by the pilot.Nov 25, 1989 · N4930B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kokomo, INThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate supervision by the student's flight instructor (CFI), the student's failure to obtain weather information (use a preflight briefing service)…Nov 20, 1989 · N757UV · Substantial damageNTSB 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 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 damageNTSB MKC90LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Toledo, IAThe pilot became lost/disorientated and attempted a landing at the wrong airport. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, unfavorable wind condition, and the student pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.Nov 7, 1989 · N6449M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Kalihi, HIVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.Oct 31, 1989 · N3731X · DestroyedNTSB LAX90LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Oct 29, 1989 · N53893 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1A · Borrego Springs, CAThe failure of the engine exhaust valve.Oct 29, 1989 · N9330L · 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 FTW90LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Thibodaux, LAStudent pilot's failure to obtain or maintain airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. His failure to maintain runway alignment and the ditch were related factors.Oct 24, 1989 · N4973B · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB CHI90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, OHThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.Oct 13, 1989 · N24800 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sterling, MAInflight loss of control due to inadvertent retraction of the wing flaps during a go around.Oct 7, 1989 · N69169 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, OHThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.Oct 5, 1989 · N4875H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Beaver Falls, PAThe right fuel vent became clogged allowing the left fuel tank to become exhausted. In addition, the pilot failed to adequately monitor the fuel supply in each tank.Oct 4, 1989 · N123DA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Alderwood Manor, WAInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot, and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which resulted in a failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were: unfavorable (variable) wind, downdraft,…Sep 30, 1989 · N24995 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cottonwood Crk, AKImproper inflight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's low pass over rising terrain and the aircraft's subsequent impact with alder bushes (high vegetation).Sep 26, 1989 · N3882M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89FA253Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ochopee, FLThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other while maneuvering.Sep 24, 1989 · N1063F · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CHI89LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Medina, OHThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing and his improper planning/decision which resulted in a situation from which an overrun occurred. Contributing factors were: the weather conditions, failure of the pilot to obtain a weather…Sep 22, 1989 · N9332L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89FA318Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chandler, AZThe failure of the pilot's of both aircraft to maintain adequate visual outlook for other aircraft.Sep 21, 1989 · N714VX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Port Moller, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's self induced pressure and the adverse weather conditions.Sep 19, 1989 · N7124K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Yulee, FLImproper planning/decision by the student pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the tree and ditch in the emergency landing area.Sep 16, 1989 · N67785 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89DRG10Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportZenair CH-200 · Kerrville, TXImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.Sep 16, 1989 · N14LU · DestroyedNTSB MIA89LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fernandina Bch, FLThe private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a stall/mush. The turbulence was a related factor.Sep 15, 1989 · N91344 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89IA168Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bethany, OKFailure of the Cessna 150 pilot to see-and-avoid the Cessna 152 (inadequate visual lookout), and failure of the tower controller to provide adequate service. Factors related to the accident were: high traffic density, which resulted in frequency congestion,…Sep 15, 1989 · N94808 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB SEA89LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ellensburg, WAThe pilot's failure to obtain current in-flight wind information in order to calculate that his remaining fuel supply was adequate to reach his final destination. Contributing was his inadequate preflight planning.Sep 11, 1989 · N25228 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Torrance, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll-out, which resulted a ground swerve. The pilot's relatively low level of flying experience and the berm beside the runway were related factors.Sep 11, 1989 · N95554 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Newark, ILInadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI) and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: malfunction of the flap system, which resulted in an improper flap setting for takeoff, and the soft runway condition.Sep 11, 1989 · N4841P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89DVG10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMinicab Hawk · Montaque, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after landing.Sep 9, 1989 · N5671 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Torrance, CAThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of training in recovery from bounced landings from her instructor pilot (CFI).Sep 4, 1989 · N25649 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO89LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Selbyville, DEExcessive wear of the number four exhaust lobe on the camshaft and poor condition (wear) of the number four exhaust tappet. The soybean crop in the emergency landing area was considered to be a factor.Aug 25, 1989 · N67803 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AKPilot-in-command's improper fuel consumption calculations, improper inflight planning, and decisions.Aug 22, 1989 · N202T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and ensure that the elevator trim tab was adjusted properly for takeoff.Aug 20, 1989 · N49938 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kankakee, ILFailure of the student pilot to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power, due to carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing conditions.Aug 3, 1989 · N67342 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ft Smith, ARInadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A contributing factor was the road sign.Jul 31, 1989 · N757HY · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Madison, INThe student's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and the cfi's delay in taking remedial action to regain control. Contributing to the accident was the students lack of total experience.Jul 27, 1989 · N39035 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Logan, UTInadequate preflight and improper inflight planning/decision by the student, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel, and the student's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A…Jul 24, 1989 · N46260 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Nyac Mine, AKFailure of the left rudder pedal bar assembly and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Improper maintenance and the pilot's lack of total experience were considered to be contributing factors.Jul 21, 1989 · N7G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89DMG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWittman, S.J. W-8 · Washington, NCPilot inadvertently stalled the airplane.Jul 17, 1989 · N74849 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Grosse Ile, MIThe student pilot's not correcting the porpoise on the first landing. A factor in the accident is the lack of experience of the student pilot.Jul 13, 1989 · N24378 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89FA192Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami Lakes, FLThe failure of the pilot to visually inspect the airplane fuel tanks during the preflight inspection to assure adequate fuel to conduct the flight was available.Jul 12, 1989 · N69224 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Indianapolis, INImproper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control by the pilot. The student pilot's lack of flight experience contributed to the accident.Jul 10, 1989 · N2545A · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89FA155Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Minot, NDFailure of the airframe tubing (longeron) at the lower forward door frame due to corrosion. A contributing factor was failure of maintenance personnel to comply with service bulletin #819.Jul 5, 1989 · N5295H · DestroyedNTSB NYC89LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Plattsburgh, NYThe pilot's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control.Jul 3, 1989 · N48683 · Substantial damage