# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series: In flight collision with object

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB DFW06FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA102.md): Robinson R44 II · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N123CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. Contributing factors were the dusk light condition and the pilot's non-compliance with standard taxi and takeoff procedures.
- [NTSB ATL06FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA038.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Camden, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2006 · N38510 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain altitude and clearance during a visual descent which resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA166.md): Robinson R-44 II · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N277MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with transmission wires.
- [NTSB CHI04LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA052.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2004 · N21992 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during the circling approach, his continued descent below minimum descent altitude, and the pilot not performing a missed approach. A factor was the trees the pilot impacted during the circling…
- [NTSB ATL04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA014.md): McCan Velox Revolution II · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N296VX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to conduct an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude too low to initiate a recovery.
- [NTSB IAD03FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA070.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2003 · N6373C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend below the published minimum descent altitude while executing a non-precision approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with trees. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB ANC02FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA010.md): Piper PA-32 · Haines, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2002 · N30004 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with trees while in cruise flight. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of freezing rain, mist, and low ceilings.
- [NTSB IAD01FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA070.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Greenwich, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2001 · N13VH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the fog, and the pilot's use of a sedating medication.
- [NTSB ATL01FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA019.md): Cessna 206H · Vandiver, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2001 · N2468G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight decision to continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulted in the inflight collision with trees. Low ceilings and trees were factors
- [NTSB CHI00FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA284.md): Beech K35 · Manitowish Watr, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N3076C · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during an approach on a dark, low overcast night, the pilot's improper use of an IFR procedure without clearance, and the pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt an IFR approach without…
- [NTSB ANC99LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA127.md): Maule M-7 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N770AS · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB NYC97FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA080.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Waterford, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1997 · N885JC · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument (IFR) approach procedure, by failing to maintain the minimum altitude for that segment of the approach.
- [NTSB ANC95LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA161.md): Maule M-7 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N61043 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA013.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Karluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1993 · N4327P · Substantial damage
  > The selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA185.md): Piper PA-36-400 · Elbow Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N2342Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual outlook during aerial application manuevers.
- [NTSB BFO93FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA082.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lyburn, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N45087 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to attain sufficient altitude to remain clear of rising terrain and objects. Factors related to the accident were darkness and rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA114.md): Eagle DW-1 · Rachael, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1993 · N8805D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot poor preflight planning and preparation. The road sign was a factor relating to this accident.
- [NTSB SEA92LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA078.md): Maule M-7 · Aravada, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1992 · N61043 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout, and his diverted attention. Factors include a low pass, and a transmission wire in the path of flight.
- [NTSB CHI91DTK05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTK05.md): Eagle DW1 · Hurley, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1991 · N8814L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI91FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA031.md): Piper PA-32-RT300 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1990 · N9800K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's overconfidence in continuing VFR flight into these conditions.
- [NTSB LAX90LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA108.md): Piper PA-32-R-300 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1990 · N38908 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a large bird during the hours of darkness while in the landing pattern.
- [NTSB MIA89FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA113.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N77BR · Destroyed
  > Improper use of the IFR procedure by the pilot, his failure to maintain a proper glide path, and his failure to identify the decision height.
- [NTSB MKC87LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA088.md): Eagle DW-1 · Lincoln, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1987 · N8802B · Substantial damage
  > The plt was spraying 2/4/D when one spray nozzle stuck open. Rather than kill alfalfa and trees during the turnarounds, the plt elected to land on a dirt road and repair the nozzle. He misjudged the width of the road and on touchdown, the right wing touched…
- [NTSB ATL86FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA125.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Winchester, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1986 · N28138 · Substantial damage
  > The plt made a VFR pattern at an uncontrolled arpt and noted a truck alongside the north end of the rwy. The plt did notsee any persons on the rwy. During the landing flare the plt noticed a man on the rwy near the right wingtip. A jolt was felt as the acft…
- [NTSB CHI85LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA336.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Red Lake Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1985 · N2350Y · Substantial damage
  > The acft contacted wires during an aerial application flt. The plt stated he was maintaining extra alt to avoid tall weeds and the clearance below the wires was misjudged. The wires severed the vertical fin and rudder.
- [NTSB BFO85FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA002.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Salisbury, MD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1984 · N81752 · Destroyed
  > After contacting millville fss 4 times for wx info the acft departed lincoln park, NY, at 1858 EDT with destination listed on the IFR flt plan as easton, MD. En route the plt diverted to Salisbury, MD, due to wx. After being cleared forthe rwy 32 ILS the acft…
- [NTSB CHI84FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA148.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1984 · N3645T · Substantial damage
  > During an ILS apch, the acft collided with treetops while it was slightly left of the apch course near the middle marker. The plt continued to fly the acft to the rwy & the plane touched down about 1000 ft beyond the threshold. At touchdown, the acft veered…
- [NTSB ATL84FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA083.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Attalla, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1984 · N31844 · Destroyed
  > During a VOR approach to land in IMC wx, the acft collided with a tree. The non-instrument rated plt had filed an IFR flt plan on this and other occasions even though he was not qualified. During this approach, the descent was continued past the mda of 960…
- [NTSB MIA83LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA056.md): Piper PA-32-301R · Near Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1983 · N35590 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with tree tops during a night flight but the pilot was able to maintain control and land at a nearby airport. According to the pilot he was on approach to fort pierce airport when the accident occurred. However according to some witnesses…
- [NTSB FTW82DA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA319.md): Eagle DW-1 · Cheneyville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1982 · N8807Z · Substantial damage
  > The acft was on the approach to spray a cottonfield when a collision with an unseen power line occurred. The collision forced the acft down and the pilot made a hard landing which damaged the landing gear and the right wing. The visibilitywas about 5 miles in…

## 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 ('41530', '41585')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41530&occurrence=220

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