# FAA incident reports: Lycoming IO-540 series A list on [Lycoming IO-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 42 · 2,073 reports - [Incident 20260909013199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260909013199I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Tiffin, OH · Sep 9, 2026 · N2217E · Minor damage > The pilot in command (PIC) of the aircraft and maintenance service manager departed runway 24 on a routine return to service flight after completion of an annual inspection. Prior to departure they confirmed all documentation was satisfactory, briefed with… - [Accident 20260815011239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260815011239A.md): Aero Rampart Steen Skybolt · Roseburg, OR · Aug 15, 2026 · N32DA · Substantial damage > On 08/15/2026, the pilot departed at ~1500L on a proficiency flight. Field weather was VFR. Winds were 020/12 favoring runway 34 with a ~7 knot crosswind component. Pilot departed to the practice area and returned to the field ~15-20 minutes later. Upon… - [Incident 20260723008309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260723008309I.md): Cessna 182T · Milwaukee, WI · Jul 23, 2026 · N411LP · Minor damage > Pilot left kosh and proceeded to kmke for a fuel stop. Pilot set aircraft down and proceeded to ramp. Pilot landed slightly on the right gear before the left. Pilot realized the right main landing gear "pant" had broken. Another pilot reported the debris on… - [Incident 20260720010099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260720010099I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Springfield, OH · Jul 20, 2026 · N3569X · Minor damage > The pilot reported while landing at Springfield-Beckley airport (sgh), the gear was selected down and the gear indicated down and locked with 3 green indicators. Upon touchdown the main gear remained locked and the nose gear folded back into the retracted… - [Incident 20260614009509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260614009509I.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Williston, ND · Jun 14, 2026 · N2562M · Minor damage > Pilot landed at Williston airport and reported that the landing gear collapsed after landing just before he tried to turn off the runway. The landing gear was still in the uplocked position in the post incident pictures provided to the FAA. The video footage… - [Incident 20260612006889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260612006889I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Locust Grove, GA · Jun 12, 2026 · N9585C · Minor damage > A Piper PA-32RT-300 departed kdnn at approximently 1030 on 12 June, 2026. The aircraft, which was operated by a single pilot with no passengers on board, began having electrical issues approximently 8NM from GA04. The pilot initially noticed the electrical… - [Accident 20260521006439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260521006439A.md): Maule M-7-260C · Kanab, UT · May 21, 2026 · N261MM · Substantial damage > Pilot attempted to land at airport with crosswind at 10 knots gusting 19. During touchdown, wind gust pushed aircraft from centerline. Pilot's flight control inputs did not gain control of aircraft, veering the ship left and right multiple times. Resulting in… - [Incident 20260511004619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260511004619I.md): Lake LA250 · Palo Alto, CA · May 11, 2026 · N83VV · Minor damage > Aircraft VFR arrival to kpao, flying the profile of GPS 31 approach (straight it to 31). Pilot said normal pre-landing checks completed, gear down, green light, 3 wheels visually confirmed and hydraulic pressure up. Normal landing was executed in the… - [Incident 20260429004789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260429004789I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Lehighton, PA · Apr 29, 2026 · N2214F · Minor damage > He (pilot) taxied out after fueling and performed all the required pre takeoff checks, he started a normal takeoff roll and around 80 - 82 knots, halfway down the runway he felt like he was not accelerating properly. The aircraft briefly broke ground and he… - [Incident 20260419003179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260419003179I.md): Cessna 182T · Findlay, OH · Apr 19, 2026 · N2027P · Minor damage > The aircraft landed RWY25 at kfdy. The pilot stated that when he touched down, the aircraft's right strut pulled to the right, and he exited the edge of the runway, no injuries reported. One broken runway light - [Incident 20260417004029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417004029I.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Raleigh, NC · Apr 17, 2026 · N9364P · Minor damage > The aircraft, a 1969 Piper PA-24-260, departed from person county airport on Friday, April 17, at 12:13 EST with a single pilot/operator. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot attempted to retract the landing gear. During this process, a loud pop was heard, and… - [Incident 20260404006919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260404006919I.md): Commander 114B · Allentown, PA · Apr 4, 2026 · N114KJ · No damage > Approximately 25 minutes into the flight at a cruise altitude of 6,000 feet the engine had a sudden loss of power. The pilot stated the engine appeared to be making some power and notified ATC of turning back towards Allentown pa to land at airport xll. Pilot… - [Accident 20260403003839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260403003839A.md): Maule M-7-235 · Wasilla, AK · Apr 3, 2026 · N93ML · Substantial damage > At approximately 1:00 pm Alaska local time, a Maule M7-235 aircraft attempted to take off from 6AK9 airport under snow-packed conditions. The ambient temperature was 37°f, and the skies were clear. During takeoff, the pilot noticed a reduction in power at… - [Accident 20260324003489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260324003489A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Fredericksburg, TX · Mar 24, 2026 · N233JD · Substantial damage > On March 24, 2026, at approximately 0930 local time, a Robinson R44 ii helicopter was substantially damaged during an accident that occurred on a private ranch near Fredericksburg, Texas. According to the pilot, a preflight inspection was completed with no… - [Incident 20260221013059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260221013059I.md): Cessna 182S · Golden, MO · Feb 21, 2026 · N7276V · Minor damage > Aircrafty [privacy data omitted], was on a personal flight from kbvt to MO32 for a personal flight. Trip duration was approximately 24 minutes. PIC obtained wx from branson west and positioned the aircraft in the traffic pattern for rwy 09. First landing… - [Accident 20260204000519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260204000519A.md): Socata TB21 · Prescott, AZ · Feb 4, 2026 · N967WM · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On February 4, 2026, at about 2000 local time, [privacy data omitted] crashed while turning to approach for landing at Prescott Arizona (prc). The Socata TBN21 aircraft had one person on board (pilot), who was fatally injured in the crash. The accident… - [Accident 20260129000929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260129000929A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Sullivian, MO · Jan 29, 2026 · N916VK · Substantial damage > The airman had completed arial survey operations and was en route to conduct a passenger exchange. The airman was operating approximately 40 feet above the river surface while following the river contours. The aircraft struck a utility wire spanning the… - [Accident 20260119000311A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260119000311A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Sheridan, WY · Jan 19, 2026 · N74730 · Substantial damage > R-44 #1 rotor struck R-44 #2 tail rotor mid air. Both aircraft made an emergency landing. Minor damage to R-44 #1 substantial damage to R-44 #2 - [Accident 20260116000159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260116000159A.md): Maule M-7-235B · Cody, WY · Jan 16, 2026 · N116G · Substantial damage > Pilot lost control when landing aircraft. - [Incident 20251227021379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251227021379I.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Punta Gorda, FL · Dec 27, 2025 · N27CY · Minor damage > Tower was advised of a possible prop strike by incident aircraft. The aircraft was seen in what appenrcd to be normal landing configuration on short final but then went around on the first pass unexpectedly a little after normal touch down area. The aircraft… - [Accident 20251212020799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251212020799A.md): Pipistrel D O O Panthera X152 · Atlanta, GA · Dec 12, 2025 · N37RR · Substantial damage > Admittedly, the pilot failed to lower the landing gear prior to contacing the runway. - [Incident 20251123019639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251123019639I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Orlando, FL · Nov 23, 2025 · N9264A · Minor damage > Pilot statement: on November 23, 2025, I departed tamiami executive airport (ktmb) at approximately 10:00 a.m., en route to Orlando Executive Airport (korl), operating my Piper saratoga. I was the sole occupant; no passengers were aboard. As I prepared for… - [Incident 20251117020219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251117020219I.md): Cessna 182S · Minneapolis, MN · Nov 17, 2025 · N862PZ · Minor damage > The pilot was coming in for landing. The pilot stated that during the roundout and flare, not enough back pressure was applied to keep the nose off the ground and experienced a rather hard landing. Post flight inspection revealed damage to the propeller and… - [Accident 20251017016219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251017016219A.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Condon, MT · Oct 17, 2025 · N2345R · Destroyed · 3 fatal > On October 17, 2025, the aircraft left billings international airport (kbil) at approximately 20:02Z en route to polson airport (8S1). In review of the weather radar, it appears that during the time of the accident, the aircraft was in mixed precipitation,… - [Incident 20251016020069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251016020069I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hurricane, UT · Oct 16, 2025 · N38276 · No damage > Aircraft was in straight and level flight approximately 10 miles west of Hurricane ut airport when engine began to sputter. Aircraft landed in a field with no damage. Aircraft was taken to red mountain aero in st. george ut where the mechanic determined that… - [Accident 20251004015759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251004015759A.md): Cessna T182T · Venice, FL · Oct 4, 2025 · N423TA · Substantial damage > While taxiing for departure on taxiway e aircraft Veered off the taxiway into a drainage ditch, resulting in Damage to the propeller, wheel pants, cowling, firewall, and wing. - [Incident 20251001019399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251001019399I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Oakland, MD · Oct 1, 2025 · N44944 · Minor damage > While departing ruway 27 at Garrett County Airport (2G4) Oakland, Maryland, the aircraft drifted left and contacted a runway light. Pilot stated the engine lost momentary loss of RPM. The climb was continued to pattern altitude and a normal landing was… - [Accident 20250927019709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250927019709A.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Del Norte, CO · Sep 27, 2025 · N3635A · Substantial damage > On September 27, 2025, a Piper PA60 aircraft lost directional control on rollout from landing on runway 24 at krcv due to an undetected tire failure that likely occurred on departure or shortly after departure from Nebraska. The aircraft sustained substantial… - [Accident 20250922017669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250922017669A.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Westchester, NY · Sep 22, 2025 · N47630 · Substantial damage > On September 22, 2025, at approximatley 2055HRS while on landing approach at hpn above mentioned aircraft did strike the 600FT, 400FT and 200FT and runway threshold marker lights causing substantial damage to the aircraft while landing short eventually making… - [Accident 20250920021159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250920021159A.md): Cessna 182T · Blueridge, GA · Sep 20, 2025 · N1176R · Substantial damage > Pilot landed long touching down approximately mid field on a 3100 foot runway. Pilot applied firm braking but rolled past end of runway. Nose wheel dug into soft ground on down slope of runway end. Plane tilted forward on nose and flipped upside down. There… - [Accident 20250918014479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250918014479A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Oxford, MS · Sep 18, 2025 · N318JM · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed kuox runway 27 to northwest. Shortly after takeoff, aircraft veered to the right, struck the ground, and skidded into treeline. - [Incident 20250915019459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250915019459I.md): Cessna 182S · Saint Charles C, MO · Sep 15, 2025 · N258ME · Minor damage > A Cessna 182S struck a powerline during landing at st Charles county regional airport/smartt field (kset). 1 person on board (solo), no reported injuries. The aircraft was on a low approach to runway 9 when it struck a powerline, the powerline fractuered and… - [Accident 20250909017699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250909017699A.md): Cessna 182T · Seymour, IN · Sep 9, 2025 · N357CP · Substantial damage > The pilot entered the traffic pattern at Freeman flying field, Seymour, IN (kser) to demonstrate landings on runway 05. The accident occurred on the second iteration in the traffic pattern. Skid marks on the runway corresponding with the accident aircraft… - [Accident 20250831013609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250831013609A.md): Cessna 182S · Lebanon, OH · Aug 31, 2025 · N628FN · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he performed his preflight run ups and failed to deploy flaps. Per the POH the flap selection should have been 20 degrees with full fuel and 4 pax, once on the runway the pilot started his takeoff and at 55 knots he rotated, and the aircraft… - [Accident 20250829017419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250829017419A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Petersville, AK · Aug 29, 2025 · N74435 · Substantial damage > Pilot was shuttling a group of 10 tour passengers from one ridge to another, both takeoff/landing areas approximately 3800 ft MSL. The first group to be shuttled was a group of three passengers. Actual weights of passengers not used; weights of passengers was… - [Accident 20250812015479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250812015479A.md): Paschal JR Roy E Velocity XL RG · West Columbia, SC · Aug 12, 2025 · N7778M · Substantial damage > Pilot took off from fort launderdale executive airport (fxe) landed on runway 11 at Columbia metropolitant airport (cae) at approximately 1330 on 12 July 2025. Pilot states: he did two landing checks and landed smoothly with no problems. He also stated that… - [Incident 20250804019579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250804019579I.md): Wright T/Bergin S Velcty 173/RG-XL EL · Sebastian, FL · Aug 4, 2025 · N311DK · Minor damage > On 8/4/2025 at approximately 1800L/2200Z the pilot in command of a Wright T/Bergin S velcty 173/RG-XL el just completed practicing maneuvers west of the Sebastian Municipal Airport (X26) Sebastian, Florida. He was approximately four miles west of (X26) on… - [Incident 20250718010029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250718010029I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Greensboro, NC · Jul 18, 2025 · N3678M · Minor damage > Aircraft impacted a bird while on final for RW23L at gso airport damaging the right wing. - [Incident 20250623007799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250623007799I.md): Abel Michael S RV-10 · Erie, PA · Jun 23, 2025 · N943MA · Minor damage > On June 20th, 2025, a vans RV-10 aircraft was flown from 29D, grove city airport, to eri, Erie international airport. The aircraft was secured on a tie down for three days. On June 23rd, 2025, the vans RV-10 was involved in a ground fire incident. At… - [Incident 20250612017139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250612017139I.md): Socata TB-20 Trinidad · North Las Vegas, NV · Jun 12, 2025 · N62286 · Minor damage > A TB-20 trinidad en route from ccr-las encountered a gear up landing vgt 12R due to gear deployment malfunction. During decent pilot noticed gear -in-transit light. Pilot notified ATC of gear issue. Pilot slowed to below maximum gear extension speed and tried… - [Accident 20250601007049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250601007049A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Branford, CT · Jun 1, 2025 · N2242Z · Destroyed > On June 1, 2025, at approximately 1026 EDT, a Piper PA-32-300 departed from igor I. Sikorsky memorial airport (kbdr) on an easterly heading. While flying at flight level 030 (approximately 3,000 feet MSL), the pilot reported a loud bang consistent with the… - [Incident 20250503005149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250503005149I.md): Cessna 182T · West Palm Beach, FL · May 3, 2025 · N420FW · Minor damage > Aircraft preflighted by PIC with no identified indications of window hinge failure. In cruise flight the window assembly departed the aircraft after PIC turned on climate control. No additional damage to aircraft. Incident occured offshore east of West Palm… - [Accident 20250503004769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250503004769A.md): Paul Berkovitz Vans RV-10 · Simi Valley, CA · May 3, 2025 · N626PB · Destroyed · 2 fatal > The aircraft was on an IFR flight plan from wjf to cma. The pilot received a clearance from ATC to fly the RNAV (GPS) z rwy 26 approach into cma. The aircraft flew southbound towards jurex (if) and was instructed by socal app to descend to 4000' and contact… - [Incident 20250421008519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250421008519I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Troy, MI · Apr 21, 2025 · N8188J · Minor damage > On second landing attempt aircraft nose trunnion failed at touch down. Winds were 23022G30KT for runway 28. - [Accident 20250419005169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250419005169A.md): Chapin Wallace Hadley Senior Aero Sport · Phoenix, AZ · Apr 19, 2025 · N321WC · Substantial damage > On April 19, 2025, aircraft [privacy data omitted], an experimental amateur-built aircraft, experienced a loss of engine power while performing touch-and-go maneuvers, resulting in a subsequent crash. The aircraft impacted a business's carport structure,… - [Incident 20250413007949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250413007949I.md): Harmon John Harmon Rocket 3 · Pickens, SC · Apr 13, 2025 · N53HR · Minor damage > During landing roll-out, the pilot applied left and right brakes. The left brake failed causing the aircraft to veer to the right. When the aircraft was slowed to taxiing speed, the pilot applied both brakes again causing the tail to rise and the propeller… - [Incident 20250413003429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250413003429I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · El Cajon, CA · Apr 13, 2025 · N8133S · Minor damage > On April 13, 2025, after landing on runway 27L at ksee in El Cajon, CA. Aircraft ran off runway striking airport sign causing minor damage to the aircraft. There were no injuires. - [Incident 20250326002599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250326002599I.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Danbury, CT · Mar 26, 2025 · N6578A · Minor damage > On March 26, 2025, at approximately 1000 hours EST, a routine multi-engine training flight was being conducted at Danbury Municipal Airport (dxr). After completing maneuver practice in the local training area, the flight returned to the airport to conduct… - [Accident 20250325007519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250325007519A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Hobbs, NM · Mar 25, 2025 · N7530U · Substantial damage > On March 25, 2025, a Robinson R-44, while attempting to hover taxi, encountered a dynamic rollover and impacted terrain. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The aircraft was being operated on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions… - [Accident 20250320002399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250320002399A.md): Maule M-7-235C · Birdsboro, PA · Mar 20, 2025 · N4244L · Substantial damage > Airman was approaching to land on his private airstrip and overflew the area to observe the windsock. He stated that the windsock was straight down indicating to him that the winds were calm. He elected to land from east to west, along a heading of… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-series/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 ('41530', '41585') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-series/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.