# FAA incident reports: Lycoming TIGO-541SER A list on [Lycoming TIGO-541SER](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tigo-541ser.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 59 reports - [Accident 20210521009859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210521009859A.md): Piper PA-31P · Myrtle Beach, SC · May 21, 2021 · N575BC · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On may 21, 2021 about 1815 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-31P navajo was destroyed when it impacted the ground 2.25 miles west of Myrtle Beach International Airport (myr) Myrtle Beach, south carolina after departing runway 18 at about 1812. The pilot, the… - [Accident 20190820013929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190820013929A.md): Piper PA-31P · East Brady, PA · Aug 20, 2019 · N90AP · Substantial damage > The pilot of N90AP, Piper PA-31P, reported left engine failure in flight and made an emergency landing in a field located near East Brady, PA. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. No passenger and no injuries reported. - [Accident 20180308009639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180308009639A.md): Piper PA-31P · Laredo, TX · Mar 8, 2018 · N82605 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On March 8, 2018, Piper navajo N82605, was departing from runway 18R out of Laredo International Airport (klrd) to a southeast practice area. On climbout, the ATC tower noticed smoke coming out of the left engine. The pilot on board was notified and the… - [Accident 20160430007949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160430007949A.md): Piper PA-31P · Killeen, TX · Apr 30, 2016 · N192CS · Substantial damage > Pilot departed Killeen airport (kile) for VFR flight to el paso airport (kelp). Weather was overcast with winds from northwest at 12 knots visibility at 10 miles. Pilot climbed to 2800 ft. at that point pilot decided to return back to kile due to… - [Accident 20160122006369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160122006369A.md): Piper PA-31P · Denton, TX · Jan 22, 2016 · N997DN · Substantial damage > The VFR maintenance test flight was the first flight after an annual inspection, prior to the inspection the aircraft was purchased from Canada. The airman revealed the aircraft did not fly for a period of time in Canada prior to purchase. On the day of the… - [Accident 20130908021969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130908021969A.md): Piper PA-31P · Doylestown, PA · Sep 8, 2013 · N57JK · Substantial damage > Pilot made a normal landing on runway 5 at Doylestown Airport. (Dyl). After touchdown pilot applied brakes. Left brake pedal went to floor. Aircraft immediately starting veering to right of centerline. Pilot attempted to pump left brake, it still went floor… - [Incident 20130118000479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130118000479I.md): Piper PA-31P · Charlevoix, MI · Jan 18, 2013 · N376DG · Minor damage > Pilot approached Charlevoix (cvx) airport under IFR flight plan, pilot reported in statement that he was on GPS approach to runway 9, descending to 2300 ft to dunac picked up the glideslope to the runway, the ground became visible through broken clouds and… - [Accident 20120630017259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120630017259A.md): Piper PA-31P · Dalton, GA · Jun 30, 2012 · N33CG · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On June 30, 2012 this office was notified that aircraft N33CG crashed at 16:30 local time by the FAA roc. The aircraft involved was a Piper navajo PA-31P, N33CG (sn 31P-7300157). This aircraft crashed approximately one mile west of the Dalton airport (dnn).… - [Incident 20091106021509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091106021509I.md): Piper PA31P · Houston, TX · Nov 6, 2009 · N777PK · Minor damage > On 11/06/2009 at 1039 CST, pilot-under-instruction attempted to takeoff from kcxo airport on runway 14. Both pilots and tower personnel state that the aircraft started to veer to the right after takeoff roll and then veered left off the runway. The aircraft… - [Incident 20090608010909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090608010909I.md): Piper PA31P · Lexington, KY · Jun 8, 2009 · N777GM · Minor damage > (-23) Failure of the left brake on landing roll out on runway 22 at bluegrass airport (klex) affected the ground control of the aircraft by the pilots. The aircraft veered to the right of the runway hitting a runway light and left the runway surface. The… - [Incident 20090430006579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090430006579I.md): Piper PA31P · Knob Noster, MO · Apr 30, 2009 · N459WT · No damage > (-23) After picking up the aircraft from a shop where maintenance had been performed on his aircraft, [privacy data omitted] departed newton, KS (ewk) on an IFR flight to montgomery co airpark (gai) near silver spring,MD. Prior to his departure, he failed to… - [Incident 20081119855069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081119855069I.md): Beech A60 · Alexandria, MN · Nov 19, 2008 · N7578D · Minor damage > (-23) On a VFR trip to brainerd, MN (brd) from Alexandria, MN. (Axn), the pilot prepared for approach and landing at brd and was unable to lower the landing gear. He diverted north of the airport and completed the emergency gear extention checklist and found… - [Incident 20071010023319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071010023319I.md): Piper PA31P · Yuma, AZ · Oct 10, 2007 · N647SC · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot stated that an in-flight fire aft of the right engine, on approach to landing, was first noticed by the flight medic. Emergency procedures followed, and the fire was extinguished within 30 seconds. Aircraft landed without further incident. Landing… - [Incident 20070927826559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070927826559I.md): Piper PA31P · Tucson, AZ · Sep 27, 2007 · N621KK · No damage > (-23) Pilot was attempting to land when on short final the throttle cable broke on the left engine. The engine was stuck at 23 inches of map. During the landing the pilot applied excessive braking causing the left main tire to blow. No injuries and no damage… - [Accident 20070828022739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070828022739A.md): Piper PA31P · Newton, KS · Aug 28, 2007 · N7325L · Substantial damage > (-23) On 8/28/07 at 1300 local time, N7325L PA-31P departed kewk rwy 17. At 300 feet AGL, power to the right engine was lost. Loss of power was caused by cylinder number 6 exhaust gasket failing. This failure allowed hot exhaust gas to damage the lower spark… - [Incident 20060310011409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060310011409I.md): Piper PA31P · Louisville, KY · Mar 10, 2006 · N376DG · Minor damage > (-23) On 03/13/2006 received call to come over to Bowman airport (lou) and check on a p-navajo N376DG that landed with the left engine feathered. Investigation found N376DG a PA-31P had catastrophic failure of the left engine. Engine had a large hole in top… - [Accident 20051002027519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051002027519A.md): Piper PA24250 · Tacoma, WA · Oct 2, 2005 · N1959P · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot reported that this was a short flight from pierce county-thun field, puyallup, Washington to his home base at Tacoma narrows airport, gig harbor, Washington. The pilot contacted the control tower and was instructed to report a left base entry… - [Accident 20041229033129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041229033129A.md): Piper PA31P · Gallup, NM · Dec 29, 2004 · N573B · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) On December 29, 2004 at 1030 MST, a Piper PA-31P, N573B registered to the pilot [privacy data omitted] crashed 1 1/2 miles south of runway 24 while attempting to land at Gallup, NM, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed… - [Incident 20041104028759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041104028759I.md): Piper PA31P · Fort Huachuca-S, AZ · Nov 4, 2004 · N651SC · Minor damage > (-23) On November 04, 2004, around 2139 mountain standard time, Piper PA-31P, N651SC, landed at the fort hauchuca airport in Arizona. During landing rollout, the left engine shut down. The pilot stated he did not secure the auxiliary boost pump immediately… - [Accident 20040820022379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040820022379A.md): Piper PA31P · Clarkson, NY · Aug 20, 2004 · N57EF · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) On Friday, August 20, 2004, at approximately 1337 local, a Piper PA-31-P, registration number N57EF, registered to ceo air, inc. of 225 allens creek rd, rochester, NY 14618, operating under 14 CFR part 91, impacted terrain approximately 5 miles nne of… - [Accident 20030613016839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030613016839A.md): Piper PA31P · Augusta, GA · Jun 13, 2003 · N577FS · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-23) On June 16, 2003, at approximately 1301 EDT, a Piper PA-31-P, crashed into a swamp and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Augusta regional Bush Field Airport, Augusta, Georgia. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of title 14… - [Accident 20030525021419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030525021419A.md): Piper PA31P · Minocqua/Woodru, WI · May 25, 2003 · N36DR · Destroyed · 4 fatal > (-23) On may 25, 2003, at 2250Z, a Piper model PA-31P, N36DR, on take-off from arbor vitae (arv) airport, arbor vitae, WI, crash-landed and burned a quarter mile north west of runway 36. The private pilot and three passengerssustained fatal injuries and the… - [Accident 20020317005979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020317005979A.md): Piper PA31P · Anderson, IN · Mar 17, 2002 · N125TT · No damage · 2 fatal > (-23) On March 18, 2002, at 2306 EST, a Piper navajo PA-31-P, N125TT, registered to floopie flight corp., departed la grange, Georgia (lgc), to anders on municipal airport, Indiana (aid) on a pleasure flight. During initial approach the aircraft went into a… - [Incident 20000826037959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000826037959I.md): Piper PA31P · Philadelphia, PA · Aug 26, 2000 · N57539 · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot attempting to land on rwy 35 at phl. Pilot thought he was too close to crossing traffic landing on 27R.pilot executed missed approach-circled and landed on rwy 26, pilot advised he was nervous and probably forgot to lower the landing gear,… - [Incident 20000413019629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000413019629I.md): Piper PA31P · Belmont, MS · Apr 13, 2000 · N57543 · Minor damage > (-23)Aircraft hyroplaned during landing and went off the end of runway 35 at Belmont airport, MS. Minor damage to on prop blade. No injuries. - [Incident 19990831027359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990831027359I.md): Piper PA31P · Rogers, AR · Aug 31, 1999 · N61CG · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot stated that during landing the aircraft touched down at a normal speed and within the first 1,000 feet of the runway. He added that he felt the left brake did not work a well as the right causing the aircraft to veer off the runway and into a… - [Incident 19970724026429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970724026429I.md): Piper PA31P · Las Vegas, NV · Jul 24, 1997 · N573B · Minor damage > Narrative: on July 24, 1997, Piper PA-31-P, N573B piloted by david leland salinger, cert #546278304 (with airplane multiengine land rating) landed at north Las Vegas airport (vgt) on runway 7. According to Mr. Salinger's account, the aircraft touched down at… - [Incident 19950913033219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950913033219I.md): Piper PA31P · Rochester, NY · Sep 13, 1995 · N17PS > Left engine low manifold pressure. Landed normal. Turbo charger v clamps tightened. One replaced. - [Incident 19940214031949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940214031949I.md): Piper PA31P · Akron, OH · Feb 14, 1994 · N95RS > Landed on wrong runway. Did not follow ATC instructions. - [Incident 19930904035739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930904035739I.md): Beech A60 · Elkins, WV · Sep 4, 1993 · N7578D · Minor damage > On landing rollout pilot allowed left main wheel to lock up. Left tire blew out. Veered left. Departed runway. - [Incident 19930701030919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930701030919I.md): Piper PA31P · Lincoln Park, NJ · Jul 1, 1993 · N3985A · Minor damage > Pilot landed with gar retracted. Found gear handle was placed in down position after impact. - [Incident 19930109002019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930109002019I.md): Piper PA31P · Baltimore, MD · Jan 9, 1993 · N99EG > Both left side fuel caps separated from aircraft on takeoff. Returned. Landed safely. Fuel caps found on runway. - [Accident 19921214050089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921214050089A.md): Piper PA31P · Oceanside, CA · Dec 14, 1992 · N55UF · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Dive into ocean after ATC received trim out no power transmission from pilot. Unable to define exact problem. - [Incident 19921029052139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921029052139I.md): Piper PA31P · Winona, MN · Oct 29, 1992 · N708R > Left engine failure inflight. Forced landing. Found tab holding rocker shaft in place had fractured. - [Incident 19920219006039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920219006039I.md): Piper PA31P · Houston, TX · Feb 19, 1992 · N42DD > Left brake failed on landing rollout. Departed end of runway. Left brake master cylinder had failed. - [Accident 19920124001069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920124001069A.md): Piper PA31P · Tonopah, NV · Jan 24, 1992 · N7325L · Substantial damage > Suspect under influence alcohol. Failed to comply ATC instructions. Crashed short of runway. Fuel tanks empty. - [Accident 19920102000049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920102000049A.md): Piper PA31P · Mosinee, WI · Jan 2, 1992 · N500BH · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Lost control and crashed on ILS approach. Sound heard indicates spiral. Gasoline heater showed overtemp. - [Incident 19900709049209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900709049209I.md): Piper PA31P · South Bend, IN · Jul 9, 1990 · N88CQ > Engine failure. Single engine landing at South Bend. Right engine connecting rod had failed. - [Incident 19890925053939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890925053939I.md): Piper PA31P · Newark, OH · Sep 25, 1989 · N54958 > Elevator control flutter en route. Safe emergency landing two hinge bolts were missing from trim tab. - [Incident 19890707049779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890707049779I.md): Piper PA31P · Green Bay, WI · Jul 7, 1989 · N708R · Minor damage > Exhaust stack on left engine failed on climbout. Fire burned hole in cowling. Returned. Slip joint had failed. - [Incident 19881105070549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881105070549I.md): Piper PA31P · Las Vegas, NV · Nov 5, 1988 · N911GA · Minor damage > Hard landing short of runway. Right gear tire blew. Veered off runway into lights. Right gear broke. Prop bent. - [Accident 19880709026099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880709026099A.md): Beech A60 · Lexington, MO · Jul 9, 1988 · N7578D · Substantial damage > Ran right tank dry en route. Unable crossfeed. Unscheduled landing downwind. Collapsed gear. Not enough fuel for IFR - [Incident 19860731057159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860731057159I.md): Piper PA31P · Uvalde, TX · Jul 31, 1986 · N57539 · Minor damage > Engine power loss en route. Diverted after engine shutdown. Found a broken oil line resulting in a minor fire. - [Incident 19860201002029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860201002029I.md): Piper PA31P · West Chicago, IL · Feb 1, 1986 · N777GM · Minor damage > Ran off end of runway after landing. Collapsed nose gear in muddy area. - [Accident 19850225006019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850225006019A.md): Piper PA31P · St Louis, MO · Feb 25, 1985 · N404RS · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Descended and impacted trees during turn while practicing night approaches to the airport. Burst into flames. - [Incident 19840627039519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840627039519I.md): Piper PA31P · Abilene, TX · Jun 27, 1984 · N88CQ · Minor damage > Aircraft hydroplaned and weather vaned due to a wet runway and windshift on landing. Struck a taxiway marker. - [Accident 19840309007049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840309007049A.md): Piper PA31P · Olathe, KS · Mar 9, 1984 · N3TB · Substantial damage > Installation of exhaust mounting pipe for turbocharger was out of alignment which started inflight fire. - [Accident 19830220006459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830220006459A.md): Piper PA31P · Nacagdoches, TX · Feb 20, 1983 · N7334L · Substantial damage > Pilot attempted landing in crosswind on wet runway and aircraft hydroplaned off end of runway. - [Incident 19821109065319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821109065319I.md): Piper PA31P · Houston, TX · Nov 9, 1982 · N333AC · Minor damage > Landed long. Ran through closed portion at end of runway. Struck barriers. ATC failed to advise NOTAM on runway. - [Accident 19810128002049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810128002049A.md): Piper PA31P · Pontiac, MI · Jan 28, 1981 · N222EB · Substantial damage > Airplane improperly serviced with jet fuel. Engine fire in flight from failed engine. Pilot failed to check fuel. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tigo-541ser/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 ('41539') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tigo-541ser/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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