NTSB investigations: Lycoming VO-435 series, MO

14 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming VO-435 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

19672026
NTSB investigations: Lycoming VO-435 series, MO per year, 1967–2026: 14 cases
19671
19701
19711
19722
19732
19782
19791
19821
19911
19941
20261

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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\" = '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 ('41525'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN26LA234Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBell 47G-2 · Troy, MOOn June 22, 2026, about 1840 central daylight time, a Bell 47G-2 helicopter, N65520, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Troy, Missouri. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Jun 22, 2026 · N65520 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-62 · Aurora, MOThe dual students inadequate flare and the pilot in command's (flight instructor) delayed remedial action.Mar 5, 1994 · N6711D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91FA294Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell-K Copter 47D1 · Laurie, MOPoor judgement of the pilot, due to impairment from consumption of alcoholic beverage before flight, his intentional buzzing, and his inadequate visual lookout (failure to see-and-avoid power lines).Sep 15, 1991 · N7768 · DestroyedNTSB MKC82DA129Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E · 10 Sw Of Milan, MOThe plt had reduced the spray load from 90 to 50 gals to compensate for the increase in density altitude. The winds were blowing lightly during previous takeoffs but were calm during this takeoff. As the helicopter hovered forward during the takeoff it failed…Jul 20, 1982 · N38117 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC79FCA14Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Chesterfield, MOMay 17, 1979 · N96194 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC78FCA34Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · St Louis, MOJun 15, 1978 · N88755 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC78DCA30Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Naylor, MOJun 14, 1978 · N4690 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC73FCA30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · St Louis, MOJun 24, 1973 · N7043J · DestroyedNTSB MKC73AKO55Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47J · Kansas City, MOMar 2, 1973 · N6780D · DestroyedNTSB MKC73DCG06Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · Forsyth, MOSep 2, 1972 · N6203N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC73FCG02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47J · Osage Beach, MOAug 5, 1972 · N2881B · Substantial damageNTSB MKC71FCA27Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G5 · Creve Coeur, MOMar 20, 1971 · N7043J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70DCA14Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47D1 · Perry, MOJun 7, 1970 · N8117 · DestroyedNTSB MKC67A0078Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · West Plains, MOJun 10, 1967 · N2813B · Destroyed