# FAA incident reports: Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A A list on [Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tio-540-ae2a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 67 reports - [Incident 20251121021519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251121021519I.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Farmington, MO · Nov 21, 2025 · N773WA · Minor damage > On November 21, 2025, at approximately 18:49, the pilot in command (PIC) had an incident while operating under instrument flight rules (IFR) from C65 to kokc. While in straight and level flight at 4,000 feet, the aircraft experienced an unexpected cabin… - [Incident 20251106015989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251106015989I.md): Ca 6.2 Comp AIR 6.2 · Titusville, FL · Nov 6, 2025 · N602SU · No damage > Aircraft departed space coast airport ktix runway 09. Aircraft experienced loss of power and engine siezed. Aircraft made an emergency landing on sr 407. Inspection revealed turbocharger oil feed off the accessory case had loose oil line connection resulting… - [Accident 20251019016079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251019016079A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Queen Creek, AZ · Oct 19, 2025 · N699PG · Substantial damage > At 1753 local time the pilot in command of a Piper malibu mirage attempted landing at Pegasus Airpark (5AZ3) runway 26 from a straight in approach with poor visibility caused by setting sun. Instead of Pegasus Airpark, the pilot mistakenly lined up on an… - [Incident 20250726021179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250726021179I.md): Piper PA46R-350T · Tampa, FL · Jul 26, 2025 · N6085Z · Minor damage > The aircraft departed orl airport with 4 people onboard. The aircraft was landing at vdf approximately 1430L on runway 36, the aircraft struck the runway, the nose gear collapsed. The prop struck the runway. The aircraft came to a stop; all crew and… - [Incident 20250529018419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250529018419I.md): Piper PA46R-350T · Shelbyville, IL · May 29, 2025 · N3134F · Minor damage > 5-29-25 PIC along with one passenger filed IFR flight plan from kcou to kphl departure time was 0945 am CDT. Planned altitude was 17,000 feet. At altitude in IMC conditions with some light ice for approximately 45 minutes. At approximately 1040 am CDT the… - [Accident 20250410019589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250410019589A.md): Piper PA46R-350T · Folkston, GA · Apr 10, 2025 · N179ST · Substantial damage > The landing for runway 01 was aborted, and “full” throttle was applied for a go-around. A pilot rated witness stated that upon hearing the engine rev to full power he looked out his window and observed the aircraft at an altitude of 15-20 feet and heading… - [Accident 20250319004449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250319004449A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Henderson, NV · Mar 19, 2025 · N171M · Substantial damage > On 03/19/2025 at approxiamatley 1013 local time, a 2024 Piper pa 46-350P being piloted by [privacy data omitted] under 14 CFR part 91 rules, experienced a gusty crosswind on landing touchdown at Henderson Executive Airport, NV (khnd) that resulted in an… - [Accident 20240906013079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240906013079A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Anderson, IN · Sep 6, 2024 · N629AG · Destroyed · 4 fatal > On 09/06/2024 at approximately 0946 EDT, a PA46-350P was 4 miles west-northwest of Anderson muni-Darlington field airport (kaid), Indiana at 3,600 ft MSL when indianapolis approach controller cleared the pilot for visual approach to runway 12. The pilot… - [Incident 20240622006909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240622006909I.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Groveland, CA · Jun 22, 2024 · N614ST · Minor damage > On June 22, 2024, 1225 PDT, a pa 46-350 was involved in an incident while landing on runway 27 at the Pine Mountain airport (E45). The pilot reported that during the flare to touch down, the landing was noted as slightly flat. Upon landing, the airplane… - [Accident 20240416018499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240416018499A.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Apr 16, 2024 · N451MA · Destroyed · 1 fatal > During cruise flight, the pilot flew to close to a thunderstorm and the aircraft broke apart inflight due to flying to close to an airmass near a thunderstorm cell. The aircraft pieces impacted the ground approximately in a four mile radius of the event… - [Incident 20240313006669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240313006669I.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Prescott, AZ · Mar 13, 2024 · N1202H · No damage > [privacy data omitted] Landed on runway 21L, and made a right turn off the runway into the sod near taxiway C5. The aircraft taxiied to the ramp under its own power. Form 8020-9 indicated no injuries, and no damage to the aircraft. Attempts were made by the… - [Accident 20231231021259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231231021259A.md): Piper PA46R-350T · Mooresville, NC · Dec 31, 2023 · N539MA · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On December 31, 2023, at 1213 eastern standard time (EST), a Piper PA-46R-350T airplane, [privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mooresville, north carolina. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was… - [Accident 20231013017209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231013017209A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Orcas Island, WA · Oct 13, 2023 · N509Z · Substantial damage > Pilot started approach into Orcas Island Airport. Realized the pilot was higher and faster than what he should have been upon reaching runway. Pilot decided to conduct go around and applied full throttle and retratced all flaps. Aircraft could not sustain… - [Incident 20230624012452I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230624012452I.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Durango, CO · Jun 24, 2023 · N464JF · Minor damage > On June 24, 2023 a Piper malibu, was taxiing to takoff at Animas airpark, between rows of parked aircraft. Pilot noticed a running helicopter at the end of one row, so to give the helicopter room the pilot moved closer to one row of aircraft. As the end of… - [Incident 20230318021049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230318021049I.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Frederick, MD · Mar 18, 2023 · N530DC · Minor damage > According to the pilot report the aircraft initially landed normally but turned hard to the right, uncontrollably, when the nosewheel touched down. The aircraft exited the runway and the nosegear collapsed. In the inspection of the aircraft, including a Piper… - [Accident 20230117005439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230117005439A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Yoakum, TX · Jan 17, 2023 · N963MA · Substantial damage · 4 fatal > On January 17, 2023, about 1039 central standard time, a Piper PA-46-350P jetprop dlx airplane, [privacy data omitted], airplane destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Yoakum, Texas. The pilot and copilot sustained fatal injuries. Two passengers… - [Incident 20221226020092I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221226020092I.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Gaithersburg, MD · Dec 26, 2022 · N1065D · Minor damage > PIC of aircraft #2 called pct chpfd line to report his aircraft touched wings with [privacy data omitted] while on taxiway at the gai airport. Aircraft #2 was performing runup, holding short of rwy 32 at gai. Naircraft #1 attempted to go around aircraft #2 so… - [Incident 20220620022139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220620022139I.md): White Bowyer M Super Stallion · Venus, TX · Jun 20, 2022 · N622DE · Minor damage > At 1531Z, June 20, 2022, pilot reported that he experienced loss of power, as a consequence of this, the pilot was forced to perform an emergency landing on the field outside Venus, TX. FAA inspector was unable to reach the landing site due to the… - [Accident 20220201002859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220201002859A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Crystal River, FL · Feb 1, 2022 · N35CM · Substantial damage > N35CM landed on grass runway at kcgc, during landing roll out the nose landing gear collapsed, rolled another 20 ft and came to a stop. The only person on board was the pilot and had no injuries - [Accident 20210314005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210314005679A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Port Aransas, TT · Mar 14, 2021 · N6074A · Substantial damage > On March 14, 2021, at approximately 1400 hours, a Piper PA-46-350P [privacy data omitted], crashed at Mustang Beach Airport after running off runway 12. VFR flight conditions prevailed and the pilot did not file a flight plan. The aircraft sustained… - [Accident 20210222003909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210222003909A.md): Piper PA46R-350T · Kansas City, MO · Feb 22, 2021 · N560CA · Substantial damage > Aircraft was enroute from des moines international airport (kdsm) when during landing on runway 19, the aircraft veered to the right and exited the runway surface. The pilot stated that the initial touchdown and landing roll out seemed normal and he proceeded… - [Accident 20210214003879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210214003879A.md): Piper PA46R-350T · Tehachapi, CA · Feb 14, 2021 · N40TS · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On February 13, 2021 at 1555 PDT, N40TS, departed camarillo, CA, (cma), with the intended destination of Tehachapi, CA (tsp). Per FAA ATC, FAA form 8020-9, la ARTCC, states aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances at 1627 PDT, 8.5 NM sse of tsp. The… - [Accident 20210202002569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210202002569A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Worcester, MA · Feb 2, 2021 · N221ST · Destroyed > Flight kmvy to korh: Pilot received a weather briefing from [privacy data omitted], prior to the flight. Icing was forecast during hours of the scheduled flight. Current weather at korh for arrival (speci korh 022142Z 02013G21KT 5SM -fzra OVC011 M01/M03… - [Accident 20201231021589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201231021589A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Dec 31, 2020 · N350PU · Minor damage > Aircraft accident on 12/31/20 in Granada spain. Pilot attempted and aborted two take offs after perception of insufficient power due to ice. Hard landing on second aborted take off. Minor accident with no injuries, however damage to aircraft control surface… - [Incident 20201214017659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201214017659I.md): White Bowyer M Super Stallion · Meachum, TX · Dec 14, 2020 · N622DE · Minor damage > [privacy data omitted] PIC of N622DE departed kftw. N622DE experience loss of engine power at approximately 1,500 feet MSL. [privacy data omitted] Attempted to return to the airfield. N622DE force landed short of runway 34 at kftw. With the nose gear… - [Accident 20200925009639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200925009639A.md): Piper PA46R-350T · Rogers, AR · Sep 25, 2020 · N920X · Substantial damage > On September 25, 2020 at 1730 CST, a Piper PA46R, N920X, departed Rogers executive airport (krog). The aircraft climbed to 5,500? MSL, configured for slow flight and practiced a power off stall. The aircraft entered a stall/spin due to missmanagment of… - [Accident 20200916012369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200916012369A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Jacksonville, TX · Sep 16, 2020 · N972DD · Substantial damage > The pilot-receiving-instruction stated that they departed runway 32 at jso, making left traffic, with the intention to practice a power-off emergency landing starting from the downwind leg abeam the runway identification numbers. The throttle was reduced to… - [Accident 20200915018439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200915018439A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Englewood, CO · Sep 15, 2020 · N596ST · Substantial damage > On September 15th, 2020 at 1336 MDT, a PA-46 aircraft, N596ST, with [privacy data omitted] as the pilot in command incurred an accident while landing on runway 35R at Centennial Airport (kapa). Winds reported at the time were 020 degrees at 6 gusting to 16… - [Incident 20200115003569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200115003569I.md): Piper PA46R-350T · Crestview, FL · Jan 15, 2020 · N242PM · Minor damage > Airman was conducting an VFR approach to active runway 17. While on final, a Beechcraft baron reported final to opposite runway 35. Airman elected to break off approach and entered the left downwind for runway 35 to follow the baron. Airman states that he was… - [Accident 20200111004049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200111004049A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Pipe Creek, TX · Jan 11, 2020 · N350XL · Substantial damage > On January 11, 2020, at approximately 17:30 hours, a Piper PA-46-350 owned by mission flight charters services LLC and operated by islam hindash, crashed on Texas hwy 16 after performing an emergency landing and hitting a state road sign. VFR flight… - [Accident 20190915023929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190915023929A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Galliano, LA · Sep 15, 2019 · N218MW · Destroyed > Aircraft departed ktix (titusville, FL.) Enroute to ksee (san diego, CA.). Aircraft descended from 10,500 ft MSL to 1500 ft MSL. When power was applied to attempt to climb, engine did not respond resulting in power loss. Pilot performed emergency ditching in… - [Accident 20190607006059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190607006059A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Castalia, NC · Jun 7, 2019 · N709CH · Destroyed · 4 fatal > A Piper PA-46 (N709CH) lost contact with radar and radio communication at FL 270 approximately 40 miles NE of rdu. Washington ARTCC issued alnot. Heavy rain and thunder showers were in the vicinity at the time of the accident. Wreckage was located in rural… - [Accident 20180831016129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180831016129A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Santa Teresa, NM · Aug 31, 2018 · N747DA · Substantial damage > On August 31, 2018, at 1700 MST, a Piper, aircraft N747DA, registered to indel food products, inc., ran off the runway at Santa Teresa, NM during an aborted takeoff. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The… - [Accident 20180703009269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180703009269A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Springhill, LA · Jul 3, 2018 · N689KC · Substantial damage > Pilot was executing a VFR landing and bounced on the main landing gear. Once airborne again, he attempted a go-around maneuver. Pilot stated the engine would not make full power and it was slowing down. Pilot stated he raised the landing gear to reduce drag,… - [Incident 20180322012159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180322012159I.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Santa Ana, CA · Mar 22, 2018 · N10DK · Minor damage > Aircraft N10DK landed on runway 20R and when nose wheel touched down, aircraft began veering left. Aircraft continued to the left and exited the runway and onto the grass where nose gear separated from aircraft. The aircraft?s nose lowered and the propellers… - [Accident 20170618008519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170618008519A.md): Ward Christopher Barry RAI 6 · Williston, FL · Jun 18, 2017 · N251CW · Substantial damage > On June 18, 2017, at 0936 EDT, an amateur built revolution rai 6, N251CW, built by and registered to [privacy data omitted], veered off the runway after rotation, at Williston Municipal Airport, Williston, FL while on a recreational flight. Visual… - [Incident 20170502004029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170502004029I.md): Piper PA-46R-350T · Charleston, SC · May 2, 2017 · N825A · Minor damage > On 05/02/17 at 2303 hours z/ 1903 hrs EST aircraft N825A landed at chs from myam. After landing roll-out on runway 33 and exiting taxiway alpha, the pilot reported hitting taxiway lights while exiting the runway. There was 1 POB, no injuries. - [Incident 20170305001199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170305001199I.md): New Piper PA46-350P · Alexander City, AL · Mar 5, 2017 · N3131M · No damage > Pilot reported engine problem in flight and diverted to alx and landed safely without incident. Onsite mechanic removed left inoperative turbocharger and replaced and opschecked good, an overhauled left turbocharger. - [Accident 20161229023449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161229023449A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Nashville, TN · Dec 29, 2016 · N301BK · Substantial damage > PIC was preparing to land on runway 20. Attempted a go around due to strong crosswinds. Crashed east of taxiway a. - [Incident 20161119023489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161119023489I.md): Piper 46-350P · Norfolk, VA · Nov 19, 2016 · N757NY · Minor damage > After engine start the pilot did not turn on the alternators. Just after takeoff the aircraft started experiencing electrical problems caused by the battery getting low. The flight instruments started failing so the pilot returned to the airport. The normal… - [Incident 20161014017729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161014017729I.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Kiln, MS · Oct 14, 2016 · N77TP · Minor damage > Airman (PIC) admitted to configuring aircraft for landing but forgetting to lower landing gear prior to touch down. Aircraft slid to a stop on the runway sustaining minimal damage. PIC was the only occupant and sustained no injuries. - [Accident 20160908015089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160908015089A.md): Piper PA46R-350T · Reserve, NM · Sep 8, 2016 · N563WT · Substantial damage > On 8 September 2016, ^giuseppe nirta,^ the PIC, departed socorro, NM (konm) airport at approximately 1930 MDT in N563WT, a PA46-350T. The weather was VMC and the flight was conduct under VFR flight following with ATC. The destination was the Reserve, NM… - [Accident 20160714011009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160714011009A.md): Piper PA46R-350T · Watkins, CO · Jul 14, 2016 · N465BP · Substantial damage > On 07/14/2016 at approximately 1154 MDT, N465BP a Piper malibu matrix PA-46 airplane was damaged after the nose gear collapsed on runway 26 at Front Range Airport (ftg), Colorado. The two occupants aboard were not injured. Weather at the time was visual… - [Incident 20160505007719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160505007719I.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Imperial, CA · May 5, 2016 · N218MW · No damage > On Thursday may 5, 2016 departing gillespie at approximately 10:15 am for a flight to kedc (austin executive). With 3 passengers on board. The flight had been cleared to climb to requested enroute altitude of FL210. Power was set to cruise climb: 35", 35GPH,… - [Accident 20160320009639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160320009639A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Pflugerville, TX · Mar 20, 2016 · N975MA · Substantial damage > On 03/20/2016, aircraft N975MA, Piper pa 46-350P lost control while on approach touchdown at Pflugerville, TX (kedc). Pilot was 20 miles out and announced his arrival for right base 31 full stop. The aircraft encountered a hard landing and veered to the left… - [Incident 20160225002109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160225002109I.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Manassas, VA · Feb 25, 2016 · N747TH · Substantial damage > This Piper PA46 landed on runway 34R. At the point of touchdown, the aircraft imediately pulled to the left, off of the runway into the grass. In the process the nose gear collapsed and the 4 bladed propellor was shattered. The aircraft came to a stop off of… - [Accident 20151203019399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151203019399A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Mammoth, CA · Dec 3, 2015 · N546C · Substantial damage > Pilot stated during a phone interview that during take-off roll runway 27 he experienced a gust of wind and lost directional control and crashed into the segmented circle of the wind sock. - [Accident 20151011017369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151011017369A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Kanab, UT · Oct 11, 2015 · N945S · Substantial damage > Pilot was making changes to pre-loaded flight plan in GPS while taxiing for departure and was not aware that he departed the taxiway where he struck a pole which was part of a hanger door located parallel to the taxiway approximately 4 feet from the taxiway. - [Incident 20141022018899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141022018899I.md): Glaze Roy J Glasair III · Winter Haven, FL · Oct 22, 2014 · N376PG · Minor damage > PIC stated that on departure rollout, he noticed when he hit 40 knots on the ASI. That his nose was dipping, so he throttled back to idle and aborted the take off. Once the aircraft started to slow down, the nose dropped due to the nose landing gear… - [Accident 20140801012599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140801012599A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Statesville, NC · Aug 1, 2014 · N472ST · Destroyed > Aircraft attempted landing in reported IFR conditions. First evidence of aircraft tire marks were approximately 750 feet from end of runway 28R. Aircraft departed the end of 28R for approximately 50 feet and hit a 2 foot embankment. The aircraft went over the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tio-540-ae2a/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 ('41999', '40999') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tio-540-ae2a/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.