# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ATL07CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA046.md): Robinson R-44 · Covington, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2007 · N448BP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX07CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA091.md): Maule M-7-235B · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2007 · N39KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/mush during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident…
- [NTSB NYC07FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA055.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Jamestown, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2007 · N720Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incorrect selection of the right engine fuel selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine, a loss of the right engine's power, and a loss of control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI07FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA046.md): Rockwell International 114 · Jasper, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2006 · N55MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain altitude due to excessive airframe ice accretion, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Additional causes were the pilot's continued flight in icing conditions once they had been encountered, and his…
- [NTSB LAX07LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA054.md): John Lauer Harmon Rocket II · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N604JL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC07LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA033.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N3887M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL07FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA010.md): Cessna 182T · Rocky Mount, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2006 · N2135L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ATL06LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA133.md): Robinson R44 · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2006 · N140JM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA06CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA191.md): Maule M-6-235 · Ronan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N9918T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the tailwheel-equipped aircraft. A swale (sunken area) between the runway and the taxiway was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW06CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA203.md): Piper 601P · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2006 · N19RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear while on final approach.
- [NTSB ATL06FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA122.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Hartsville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · N31911 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB MIA06CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA131.md): Cessna 182S · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N250CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout during gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway.
- [NTSB SEA06FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA159.md): Robinson R44 II · Warrenton, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2006 · N168PT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering which resulted in an in flight collision with terrain/water.
- [NTSB CHI06WA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06WA248.md): Bussey Express FT · Regina, SK, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 4, 2006 · N554SB · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX06LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA247.md): Robinson R44 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2006 · N74780 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning decision to take off under a low ceiling into an area of mountainous terrain that resulted in an encounter with lowering clouds and forced the pilot to land in unfavorable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC06LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA185.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2006 · N43945 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff, and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI06CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA197.md): Cessna 206H · Lutsen, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N52728 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during takeoff in rough water. A factor was the wave in the rough water.
- [NTSB LAX06LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA229.md): Velocity 173/RG-XL · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N992PC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse. A contributing factor was the pilot/builder's inadequate adjustment of the landing gear cable tension.
- [NTSB LAX06LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA228.md): Palmer Seawind 3000 · Havasu Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N8025Q · Destroyed
  > an electrical fire due to improper wiring of the electrical system by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI06CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA181.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N40978 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tug driver to maintain clearance from the airplane taxiing on an active taxiway. A factor was the night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW06LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA172.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2006 · N70746 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power as result of the maintenance personnel's failure to comply with a manufacture's Service Bulletin (SB). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA212.md): Maule M-7-235C · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N209Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain directional control on the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI06CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA140.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N36262 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent wheels up landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA137.md): Maule MT-7-235 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2006 · N3010Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the collapse of the amphibian float's nose wheels, and a nose over during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the soft grass runway, and the collapse of the…
- [NTSB CHI06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA125.md): Bangham Barracuda · Monett, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2006 · N91LB · Substantial damage
  > Rupture of the hydraulic hose and deformation of the hydraulic cylinder piston rods for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a failure of the landing gear extension system. Contributing factors were the pilot's premature shutdown of the engine on short…
- [NTSB ATL06CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA073.md): Robinson R44 Raven II · Rocky Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N288RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during a precautionary landing which resulted in an in-flight collision with a transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI06CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA122.md): Cessna 182T · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2006 · N1129P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Additional…
- [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 LAX06LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA141.md): Velocity XL-RG · Pearce, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2006 · N732RA · Destroyed
  > a departure from controlled flight for undetermined reasons, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA103.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N8290X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to compensate adequately for the crosswind condition and failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors included the crosswind, the narrow runway, soft ground, and the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC06LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA029.md): Cooper Harmon Rocket ll · McKittrick, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N96CR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while performing intentional low altitude aerobatic flight maneuvers. Factors associated with the accident are the low altitude aerobatic flight maneuvers.
- [NTSB ANC06LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA025.md): Robinson R44 · Ilimana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2006 · N7528Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his spatial disorientation and loss of control during a subsequent landing attempt. Factors associated with the accident are flat light and whiteout conditions, fog, and snow-covered terrain.
- [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 SEA06WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06WA045.md): EADS Socata TB-20 Trinidad · Bourdeau, France · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 16, 2006 · N250AG · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL06LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA027.md): Piper PA32-300 · Maiden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2005 · N2887M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 main bearing due to overheating for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA06WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA035.md): Piper PA-23-250 · South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 26, 2005 · N444DA · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN06CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA027.md): Maule M-7-235 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2005 · N75VX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making and the high velocity, gusty winds.
- [NTSB LAX06FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA054.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Kingsburg, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2005 · N3039B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions during descent, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Fog, low ceiling, and obscuration were factors.
- [NTSB DFW06CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA033.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Bixby, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N859DA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water contamination and corrosion in both gascolators due to improper maintenance. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA034.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Burlington, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2005 · N26399 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument flight procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the local air traffic controller's inadequate monitoring of the MSAW system, and his delayed…
- [NTSB LAX06CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA039.md): Cessna 182T · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2005 · N51732 · Substantial damage
  > substantial damage to the airplane during unknown phase of flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA250.md): Robinson R44 · Batesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N748BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm and his subsequent encounter with settling with power.
- [NTSB CHI05CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA270.md): Cessna 182S · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N5467C · Substantial damage
  > The misjudged flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB IAD05CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA143.md): Maule MT7-235 · Capon Bridge, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2005 · N627RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun and a subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB DEN05CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA138.md): Robinson R44 II · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2005 · N944U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial takeoff climb resulting in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's encounter in settling with power.
- [NTSB ATL05LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA154.md): Samson Seawind 3000 · Wrightsville Bh, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N88PS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight decision to attempt night VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in an inflight encounter with weather and the pilot's subsequent loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB IAD05FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA125.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · West Chester, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2005 · N9285R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing after the airplane contacted the runway. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was extended during the landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA123.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Smoketown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2005 · N40504 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the climb for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA193.md): Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540-T · Denison, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N95DE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatics. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC05CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA102.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Karluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2005 · N8152Z · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer on the runway during the landing roll, which resulted in substantial damage to the tail of the airplane.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41530&page=11

## 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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41530&page=10

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