# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series: Loss of engine power (total)

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA269.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Livonia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 27, 2026 · N7799V · Substantial damage
  > On July 27, 2026, about 0819 central daylight time, an Aero Commander Callair A-9B airplane, N7799V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Livonia, Missouri. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ANC26LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA070.md): Mooney M20M · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 8, 2026 · N488AT · Substantial damage
  > On July 8, 2026, at 1148 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20 airplane was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tallahassee, Florida. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA26LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA145.md): Rockwell International 114 · Whitmire, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 10, 2026 · N4832W · Substantial damage
  > On March 10, 2026, about 1915 eastern daylight time, a Rockwell International 114 airplane, N4832W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Whitmire, South Carolina. The flight instructor received minor injuries. The pilot receiving…
- [NTSB ERA26LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA040.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Woodfin Mill, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 16, 2025 · N327HP · Substantial damage
  > On November 16, 2025, about 0845 eastern standard time, a Piper Pa-32R-301T, N327HP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Woodfin Mill, Georgia. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB CEN25LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA192.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 30, 2025 · N130XR · Substantial damage
  > On May 30, 2025, about 1627 central daylight time, a Piper PA-32RT-300T airplane, N130XR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tulsa, Oklahoma. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the pilot-rated passenger sustained minor…
- [NTSB CEN25LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA175.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Greenwood, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 11, 2025 · N253MA · Substantial damage
  > On May 11, 2025, about 1231 central daylight time, a Piper PA46-350P, N253MA, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Greenwood, Indiana. The pilot and passenger received serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB WPR25LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA030.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2024 · N154DC · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the No. 3 engine cylinder due to a loss of torque on the cylinder base nuts, which resulted in a loss of engine power and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to ensure the engine case and cylinder…
- [NTSB WPR24LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA135.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2024 · N8800V · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of an engine-driven vacuum pump, which resulted in oil starvation to the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the A&P IA’s lack of supervision.
- [NTSB ERA22FA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA418.md): Piper PA32 · Afton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 15, 2022 · N2104J · Destroyed
  > A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at night over mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB GAA22WA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA249.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Tamaulipas, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 6, 2022 · N3577D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA104.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Edisto Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2022 · N475RT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft counterweight retaining ring and the No. 6 connecting rod.
- [NTSB ERA22LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA064.md): Mooney M20M · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2021 · N21890 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten the fuel supply line b-nut at the manifold valve during installation.
- [NTSB GAA21WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA051.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Buitron, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 3, 2021 · N640WA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA049.md): Piper PA32 · Circleville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2020 · N33DW · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to an accessory drive gear that backed out impeding the other gears.
- [NTSB CEN20LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA384.md): Piper PA32R · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2020 · N3576X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a disconnected fuel injector line that was not properly tightened during recent maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA20LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA212.md): Piper PA32RT · Selma, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2020 · N543GS · Destroyed
  > The mechanic’s failure to clean the oil suction screen during the most recent maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA20LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA062.md): Piper PA32RT · Fletcher, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2019 · N27GB · Destroyed
  > A failure of two of the oil pump drive gear’s teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine oil lubrication, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC19LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA016.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 12, 2019 · N4466T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft. A contributing factor was the inadequate inspection during the engine’s last overhaul.
- [NTSB WPR19LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA011.md): Piper PA32R · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2018 · N2920Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to displacement of the dual magneto’s internal camshaft, which resulted in the magneto’s inability to produce spark.
- [NTSB CEN18LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA377.md): Piper PA32 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2018 · N33354 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ANC18LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA069.md): Piper PA32 · Wrangell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2018 · N3957X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation after an interruption of oil circulation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ANC18LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA006.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2017 · N4213F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot, who was not a certified mechanic, to tighten the B-nut on a remotely mounted oil filter line, which resulted in oil exhaustion, a total loss of oil pressure, and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN17LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA292.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N786MD · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power, which resulted from fatigue failure of two engine through bolts and the No. 2 cylinder attachment studs due to the lack of sufficient clamping force.
- [NTSB ERA17LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA100.md): Piper PA32R · Friendly, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2017 · N21HD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA17LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA034.md): Piper PA32 · Bartow, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2016 · N3941X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because engine examinations did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN17LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA031.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Lexington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2016 · N4376V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB ERA17LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA006.md): Piper PA24 · Hollywood, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2016 · N8560P · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the fuel tank selector valve in a partially closed position, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA16LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA071.md): Piper PA-32 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2015 · N8675N · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly torque a No. 4 cylinder hold-down nut during engine overhaul, which resulted in the loosening of the nut and the subsequent failure of the studs and through bolts and separation of the cylinder.
- [NTSB ERA16LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA026.md): Piper PA31 · Weston, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2015 · N55GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's feathering of the incorrect propeller following a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from maintenance personnel’s failure to reinstall the flapper valve in the right main fuel tank. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB ERA16FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA023.md): Mooney M20M · Worcester, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N243CW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a fatigue failure of the engine's crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN15LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA333.md): Cessna 182 · Watertown, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2015 · N1685R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA459.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Sedalia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2014 · N532DR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR14FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA194.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Fort Huachuca, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2014 · N40TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack after a total loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. The reason for…
- [NTSB CEN14LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA030.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Hector, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2013 · N5605V · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to crankshaft fatigue cracking for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA13LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA407.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Guntersville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N8362C · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the engine magneto by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto separating from the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delay in proceeding directly…
- [NTSB CEN13WA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA405.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Lagunillas, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2013 · N371HP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA13LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA179.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Perry, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2013 · N625SR · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ANC13LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA033.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2013 · N6008Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power of both engines for reasons that could not be determined because the engines were not made available for examination.
- [NTSB ERA13FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA096.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2012 · N78WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of power in both engines during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of prescription and illicit drugs, which likely impaired…
- [NTSB WPR12LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA315.md): Piper PA-32S-300 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N5212S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which was aborted due to fuel starvation as a result of an inadvertent in-flight activation of the fuel drain activation lever by the passenger. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ANC12LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA058.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2012 · N8908N · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident metallurgical examination.
- [NTSB ERA12LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA206.md): Mooney M20M · Amisville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2012 · N486KC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because of the damage due to the postcrash fire.
- [NTSB ERA12LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA165.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N30DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s in-flight misjudgment of fuel remaining resulting in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate fuel quantity for the flight for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident…
- [NTSB CEN12LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA134.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2012 · N524HW · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which did not correctly identify the airplane’s fuel quantity before departure.
- [NTSB WPR11LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA401.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Cabazon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N1009S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power due to the failure of the aft crankshaft counterweight retaining washer for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB WPR11LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA267.md): Hiller UH-12E · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · N138HA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, resulting in the loss of all engine power and the pilot's failure to correctly execute an autorotational landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA136.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2010 · N888CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA097.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Gulf of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2010 · N350MM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA028.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N98ZZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during a night approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA264.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Palakta, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N39758 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41533')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND e.aircrafts_position = x.position AND e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '341'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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