# FAA incident reports: Lycoming 0-540F1 SERIE A list on [Lycoming 0-540F1 SERIE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540f1-serie.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 54 reports - [Accident 20260720008389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260720008389A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Red Oak, IA · Jul 20, 2026 · N224RH · Substantial damage > Pilot lost control during take off from elevated platform with ground crew fueling hose connected to rotorcraft. - [Accident 20250706020269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250706020269A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Heber City, UT · Jul 6, 2025 · N715SG · Substantial damage > This flight was conducted under part 91 with two family members on board. The aircraft departed from the south valley regional airport, ksvr with all four doors removed. The flight proceeded east up parleys canyon, turned south near the park city ski resorts,… - [Incident 20241012015539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241012015539I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Merritt Island, FL · Oct 12, 2024 · N144VG · Minor damage > Pilot provided a pre-sale flight demonstration of the accident aircraft to a potential buyer on 10/12/2024. The pilot attempted to hover-taxi the aircraft to a ramp on a flatbed truck. While in a hover to position the aircraft, the rotor blades struck an… - [Accident 20220826008309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220826008309A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Deadhorse, AK · Aug 26, 2022 · N240RM · Substantial damage > Setting up for the approach, the pilot detected a strong tailwind while on downwind, but not strong enough to be alarmed. The terrain was hilly and the approach path was over a basin. Turning and descending on left base, the helicopter began to drift from the… - [Incident 20220507007129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220507007129I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Belton, TX · May 7, 2022 · N63AT · No damage > Pilot reported noticing an unusual vibration develope while over stillhouse hollow lake. Performed precautionary landing on a _small island_. After the engine was shut off, while the rotor was coasting down, he heard a clunk and the tailboom was struck twice… - [Accident 20220326004339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220326004339A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Mar 26, 2022 · N288L · Substantial damage > On a 91.147 [privacy data omitted]. Had just taken off and climbing through about 700 feet. Experience violent shudders not isolated with flight controls, but the entire airframe. Started auto rotation, landed in parking lot, skidded 50 feet into small berm… - [Accident 20210405005839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210405005839A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Johnson City, KS · Apr 5, 2021 · N8348X · Substantial damage > The aircraft [privacy data omitted]pilot stated he and his passenger/son were flying out to check crops. His adult son was riding along because he wants to be a pilot too. Automatic weather reporting from kjhn was clear with winds at 180 degrees at 10 KTS… - [Incident 20200312005749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200312005749I.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Concord, CA · Mar 12, 2020 · N62Q · Minor damage > While taxiing for departure the pilot reported an issue with the left magneto and returned to parking. The aircraft struck a hangar with the left wing tip rupturing the fuel tip tank. - [Incident 20190625007949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190625007949I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Centerton, AR · Jun 25, 2019 · N44FE · No damage > On 6/25/2019 at approximately 0915 CST, the Robinson R-44 helicopter, N44FE, sn 1088, operated by Arkansas helicopter, springdale, AR departed from bentonville municipal airport (kvbt)under VFR meteorological conditions with four souls onboard. When over… - [Incident 20180420012989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180420012989I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Linden, NJ · Apr 20, 2018 · N111VG · No damage > The pilot stated that while flying nw at 500 feet AGL approximately one mile sse of kldj on Friday April 20, 2018 for an aerial photography event, lost engine power followed by main rotor RPM horn. Made 2 right turns and entered auto rotation to a safe… - [Accident 20180224003079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180224003079A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Talkeetna, AK · Feb 24, 2018 · N7519G · Substantial damage > Aircraft rolled to the right on soft snow landing. - [Accident 20180130001719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180130001719A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Newport Beach, CA · Jan 30, 2018 · N7530R · Destroyed · 3 fatal > A Robinson Helicopter R44, N7530R, was destroyed when it impacted three d residential houses while maneuvering near Newport Beach, California. The private pilot and two of the three passengers sustained fatal injuries, one passenger sustained serious… - [Accident 20171205022769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171205022769A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Fort Pierce, FL · Dec 5, 2017 · N99RW · Substantial damage > The pilot of N99RW just returned from a cross country flight from boca raton back to the Fort Pierce Airport. After landing the pilot proceeded to taxi to the ramp and land. While hovering over the landing spot the pilot stated he lost control of the… - [Accident 20170708011499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170708011499A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Jasper, IN · Jul 8, 2017 · N7224U · Destroyed > On July 8, 2017 at approximately 10:35 eastern standard time, a Robinson R-44, N7224U was destroyed following collision with the ground while conducting agriculture operations near 6886 w 450 n Jasper, Indiana. The commercial rated pilot and sole occupant of… - [Accident 20170505004159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170505004159A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Santa Barbara, CA · May 5, 2017 · N981RR · Destroyed > During a part 91 air tour, aircraft lost engine power, entered an autorotation, impacted two parked vehicles during autorotative landing, and was subsequently destroyed by a post impact fire. During the post-fire examination, number 3 cylinder was not… - [Accident 20160617006799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160617006799A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Chatham, MA · Jun 17, 2016 · N141TM · Destroyed > Departed plymouth airport for a scenic photo flight after approximately one hour the helicopter maneuvered for a photo pass and I spoke to the pilot who was still in icu on pain medication. The pilot stated he experienced a lateral vibration. He noted a… - [Incident 20151209020469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151209020469I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · West Palm Beach, FL · Dec 9, 2015 · N4427H · Minor damage > The aircraft was on a normal approach to the hover and as he transitioned into the hover the machine yawed to the right and the student lost control of the helicopter. Right yaw is usually caused by a drive train (tail rotor) failure, late application of… - [Accident 20151005016879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151005016879A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Parkston, SD · Oct 5, 2015 · N442RP · Substantial damage > On October 5th at about 0900 CDT, a Robinson R-44, N442RP crashed near Parkston, SD. Two persons, including the pilot received serious injuries and two other passengers received minor injuries. The helicopter received substantial damage. The pilot was going… - [Accident 20121021023689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121021023689A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Lamesa, TX · Oct 21, 2012 · N7507K · Substantial damage > On October 21, 2012, N7507K, a Robinson R-44, departed Lamesa airport, in Lamesa, Texas, with one passenger. The helicopter departed and traveled northwest to an open field adjacent to Texas state roads 1066 and 120 in gaines county. The helicopter landed and… - [Incident 20120320003969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120320003969I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Logan, WV · Mar 20, 2012 · N2263W · Substantial damage > When throttle was applied at the end of a practice autorotation, a piece of flashlight that was left on the engine during maintenance fell on the throttle mechanism, jamming the throttle full open. The result was an engine overspeed, which resulted in a… - [Accident 20110915021219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110915021219A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Ocate, NM · Sep 15, 2011 · N828PM · Substantial damage > Pilot stated he felt vibration during flight and attempted a precautionary landing near previous landing site. During approach, aircraft began uncontrollable turn to left and pilot, attempting to correct with right cyclic and to avoid 25' tall powerlines,… - [Incident 20110904021669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110904021669I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Hood River, OR · Sep 4, 2011 · N8540L · No damage > Pilot flew the PA-25 aircraft to fuel exhaustion and executed a forced landing in a soccer field adjacent to a congested area. - [Incident 20101123053519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101123053519I.md): Robinson He R44 · Baldwin Park, CA · Nov 23, 2010 · N108DJ · Minor damage > Bird strike during response to a burglary call. The bird penetrated the canopy causing minor injuries to the observer officer muse. Made an emergency landing at holland middle school. - [Accident 20081102851919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081102851919A.md): Robsin R44 · Gallatin, TN · Nov 2, 2008 · N300FX · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > (-23) On November 02, 2008 at approximately 6:05PM CST the student pilot departed lebanon Tennessee (M54) airport for a solo night cross country to cornelia fort airpark (M88). The planned route was to follow the river, this route was followed the previous… - [Accident 20080405832579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080405832579A.md): Robsin R44 · Pahrump, NV · Apr 5, 2008 · N510JM · Substantial damage > (-23) On April 5, 2008, at approximately 1547 local time, N510JM, Robinson R-44 helicopter, sustained substantial damage during an emergency landing procedure near Pahrump, Nevada. No injuries were reported by the pilot or two passengers. The PIC [privacy… - [Accident 20080122014309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080122014309A.md): Robsin R44 · Miami, FL · Jan 22, 2008 · N18HB · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-23) On January 22, 2008 on about 1234 eastern standard time, a Robinson R-44, N18HB, registered to alex mill development corp. and operated by the pilots [privacy data omitted] as a title 14 CFR part 91 personal flight. N18HB collided with the ground and… - [Accident 20070930824729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070930824729A.md): Robsin R44 · Jackson Center, OH · Sep 30, 2007 · N8353K · Destroyed > (-23) The pilot stated the following occurred during the landing phase of the flight: "I departed in a Robinson R44, N8353K from my residence at [privacy data omitted], enroute to hangar 1/2 mile west on same farm. The wind was out of the south. I felt a… - [Accident 20060628013579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060628013579A.md): Robsin R44ASTRO · Fresno, CA · Jun 28, 2006 · N52EP · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot performed a downwind takeoff with a thirteen knot tailwind. During this phase of flight, the helicopter lost tailrotor authority causing loss of control and impacting the ground approximately 200 feet from the initial helicopter takeoff spot.… - [Accident 20060531013939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060531013939A.md): Robsin R44 · Stapleton, NE · May 31, 2006 · N544LB · Substantial damage > (-23) Landing on uneven terrain, the pilot added power lifting off the ground and struck a tree with the main rotor. The helicopter then had a hard landing. Damage to the helicopter was the main rotor tail boom and skids. - [Accident 20060528010849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060528010849A.md): Robsin R44 · Athens, TX · May 28, 2006 · N42KJ · Destroyed > (-23) On may 28, 2006, at 1020 am, CST, a Robinson helicopter, R-44-44, N42KJ, owned and operated by the pilot [privacy data omitted] crashed into cedar creek reservoir, Athens, Texas, following loss of engine power, during a personal flight. VFR flight… - [Accident 20060204002559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060204002559A.md): Robsin R44 · Rayville, LA · Feb 4, 2006 · N744MD · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] is a pvt. Pilot with sel, MEL, instrument airplane, and rotorcraft ratings. The pilot [privacy data omitted] suffered an initial accident in his R44 helicopter on 25 July 2005 and was sent a 44709 letter regarding his… - [Accident 20050706017549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050706017549A.md): Robsin R44 · St. Cloud, FL · Jul 6, 2005 · N90SG · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot of N90SG was making an approach to landing at his private heliport in St. Cloud, FL when he noticed that a vehicle had been parked in close proximity to his concrete helipad. The pilot elected to land in the grass adjacent to the helipad to… - [Accident 20050619015289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050619015289A.md): Robsin R44 · Raville, LA · Jun 19, 2005 · N744MD · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot was conducting short (15 minutes) flights for friends and family from private property location (see lat. Long. Coordinates). This flight was the third in a series of flights and lifted off with the pilot and three passengers aboard. Immediately… - [Accident 20050511008309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050511008309A.md): Robsin R44 · Gustine, CA · May 11, 2005 · N144SM · Substantial damage > (-23) Maintenance had been performed on the helicopter as follows: 1. Annual inspection on 05/09/2005 at los banos, CA. Tt 1601.8 hrs. 2. Installed new bulkhead p/n C261-5 at top of mast fairing on 05/09/2005 at los banos, CA. Tt 1601.8 hrs. The installation… - [Accident 20050321005349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050321005349A.md): Robsin R44 · Homestead, FL · Mar 21, 2005 · N1ZP · Destroyed > (-23) On March 19, 2005, about 1515 eastern standard time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, N1ZP, registered to a private individual, was landed hard at Homestead general aviation airport, Homestead, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time… - [Accident 20040627030379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040627030379A.md): Robsin R44 · Barnesville, GA · Jun 27, 2004 · N441MG · Destroyed · 3 fatal > (-23) Deceased passengers: front left seat [privacy data omitted] rear left seat [privacy data omitted] at approximately 01:59 the pilot of N441MG received a weather briefing from the anderson flight service station in anderson, s.c. requesting weather… - [Accident 20040228011559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040228011559A.md): Robsin R44 · Burlington, WI · Feb 28, 2004 · N7184G · Substantial damage > (-23) On February 28, 2004, at 1145 CST a Robinson, R-44 rotorcraft, N7184G, struck and severed an electrical power wire adjacent to a refueling tank, during takeoff in Burlington, WI. The private pilot, rotorcraft rated pilot was not injured and one… - [Accident 20040123011189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040123011189A.md): Robsin R44 · Vero Beach, FL · Jan 23, 2004 · N77KK · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot of N77KK was repositioning the helicopter for departure, during hover taxi the left skid hit a 2-foot high hedgerow. This impact causes the helicopter nose to pitch up and the tail rotor to pitch down. The tail rotor impacted the ground and… - [Accident 20031106027772A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031106027772A.md): Robsin R44 · Torrance, CA · Nov 6, 2003 · N442RH · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-23) At 1528 PST, 11/06/03, at toa airport, there was a collision between a Robinson R-44 (N442RH), and a R-22 (N206TV) helicopter. The collision occurred above runway 29L. The R-44 was on an instructional flight and the student/pilot was in the process of… - [Incident 20030712017069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030712017069I.md): Robsin R44 · Atlantic City, NY · Jul 12, 2003 · N442EK > (-23) Helicopter landed safely on beach when engine lost power. - [Accident 20010511008959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010511008959A.md): Robsin R44 · Gorst, WA · May 11, 2001 · N111PH · No damage > (-23)Investigation found the helicopter hit a tree at a high angle of decent in a heavily wooded area. The majority of the aircraft was destroyed by post-crash fire. Witnesses from a hearby golf course stated they looked at the aircraft after they heard an… - [Accident 19990415003569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990415003569A.md): Robsin R22 · Port Jefferson, NY · Apr 15, 1999 · N151RM · Substantial damage > Pilot was practicing landing the Robinson R-22 helicopter on the beach when the acft lost engine power at 10 feet AGL, landed hard on the sand, and rolled over, other circumstances are unknown. (-23) flight instructor and his student were practicing normal… - [Incident 19961222044869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961222044869I.md): Piper PA32260 · Mena, AR · Dec 22, 1996 · N7731J > Narrative: aircraft lost electrical power and diverted to Mena Intermountain airport, Mena, AR. Maintenance found alternator defective - replaced alternator and did a full ground maintenance run up. All systems checked satisfactory. M or d submitted. - [Accident 19920515015239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920515015239A.md): Piper PA32260 · Greenville, NC · May 15, 1992 · N2259T · Destroyed · 6 fatal > Struck trees in IMC on IFR climbout. Failed to assure proper climb and aircraft attitude. - [Incident 19880226020879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880226020879I.md): Piper PA32260 · Lawrence, MA · Feb 26, 1988 · N5594J > Selected highway for a simulated power failure landing. Descended to about 25 feet above road. Cars left highway. - [Incident 19870615041029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870615041029I.md): Piper PA32260 · Rochester, NY · Jun 15, 1987 · N8600N > The aircraft aborted due to loss of power and overran the runway. Propeller control found in the full aft position. - [Accident 19850520019009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850520019009A.md): Maule M5235C · Pittsburgh, PA · May 20, 1985 · N5640C · Substantial damage > Flipped (.4)the personal transportation flight took off from allegheny co. ariport and made one landing back at the airport. The flight then departed the airport and made a landing on the water with the wheels down causing the aircraft to tip o ver onto its… - [Accident 19830605022909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830605022909A.md): Piper PA25235 · Rio Grande City, TX · Jun 5, 1983 · N8533L · Destroyed > Smoke appeared in cockpit shortly after takeoff. Pilot made mergency landing and fire consumed airplane. - [Incident 19810711068539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810711068539I.md): Piper PA25235 · Jackson, WY · Jul 11, 1981 · N8742L · Minor damage > Pilot saw oil on windshield. Landed in national elk refuge. Engine and oil problem not identified. - [Accident 19790103000239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790103000239A.md): Piper PA25235 · Holly Hill, SC · Jan 3, 1979 · N8534L · Substantial damage > Pilot made forced landing in plowed field and nosed over. Pilot reported experiencing carburetor ice. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540f1-serie/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41531') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540f1-serie/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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