# 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.

Page 11 of 22 · 1,056 cases

## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ATL05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA126.md): Ellsworth Sky Bolt · Cumming, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N250SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management while maneuvering resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA103.md): Rutherford Seawind 3000 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2005 · N7117 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel failure to secure throttle linkage on the carburetor which resulted in loss of engine power and a collision with a building.
- [NTSB MIA05CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA099.md): Piper PA32-301 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N146SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after landing, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway.
- [NTSB DFW05CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA072.md): Robinson R44 II · Woodward, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N7535S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA147.md): Maule MA-7-235C · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N1033C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN05FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA066.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N3015L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factor's included the quartering tailwind, and the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making.
- [NTSB MIA05FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA085.md): Commander 114-B · Venice, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2005 · N60204 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control during takeoff/initial climb over the water at night due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC05FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA053.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N2343Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action during an engine failure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. A factor was the pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation to one engine, and its subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC05FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA039.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2005 · N444NM · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of the bolt that connects the throttle linkage to the fuel control arm by an unknown maintenance person, which resulted in a loss of the bolt, a loss of engine rpm control, and subsequent forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC05FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA038.md): Aero Commander 500-S · San Juan, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2005 · N97VB · Destroyed
  > The fuel truck operator's improper refueling of a gasoline engine powered airplane with jet (turbine) fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in a loss of power in both engines and subsequent collision with trees. Factors associated with…
- [NTSB ATL05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA049.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Concord, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2005 · N364BW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the fuel pump which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA042.md): Maule M-7-260 · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2005 · N977BE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. Factors contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper approach and the glassy water condition.
- [NTSB MIA05CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA053.md): Lee Harold Swarthout Velocity Xlrg · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N121HS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a fence and a ditch.
- [NTSB ATL05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA039.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Polkton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2005 · N364BW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC05CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA037.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Johnstown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N300WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in airframe ice with subsequent degradation of aircraft performance, and inadequate airspeed during the landing flare.
- [NTSB SEA05WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA031.md): Robinson R-44 II · Fairmont Hot Sp, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 28, 2004 · N313AL · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI05FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA049.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Ironwood, MI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2004 · N5398M · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of an engine cylinder resulting in a loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed (Vmc), the resulting loss of aircraft control, and an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing…
- [NTSB CHI05FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA024.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2004 · N63887 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to feather the propeller and to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power which resulted from undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the power lines and the house that the airplane…
- [NTSB MIA05FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA024.md): Socata TB 20 · Key West, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N1905S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. A related factor was the dark, night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA05WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA025.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 3, 2004 · N5474Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI05LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA018.md): Kramer Glasair III · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N6158N · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation for undetermined reasons during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence and fence post impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL04FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA190.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Euharlee, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2004 · N801SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the design limits of the airplane and subsequent in-flight separation.
- [NTSB CHI04FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA257.md): Cessna 182T · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2004 · N843MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining airspeed and the inadvertent stall he encountered during the go-around. A factor was the tree he impacted during his uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB MIA04LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA126.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Greenville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2004 · N660HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure an adequate fuel supply is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI04CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA250.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Crivitz, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2004 · N8173J · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot during landing. The road and tailwind were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN04CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA125.md): Maule M-6-235 · Dubois, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2004 · N167MC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI04LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA232.md): Cessna 182S · Eastport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2004 · N537CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the landing flare resulting in the hard landing and his unsuccessful remedial action following the bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA188.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N4171D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper climb rate during a go-around, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree.
- [NTSB CHI04FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA215.md): Jorgensen Velocity XL-RG · Belvidere, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N190J · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inverted flat spin, in-flight breakup, and explosion.
- [NTSB CHI04LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA199.md): Rockwell 114 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2004 · N114TS · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear failed as a result of the fatigue fracture due to the casting defect (inclusion) during the manufacture process.
- [NTSB ATL04LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA155.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2004 · N442RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing on a helipad with an exposed edge, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA295.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Norton, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N7798V · Substantial damage
  > The fire in the area of the fuel line and the unsuitable terrain encountered during an emergency landing by the pilot. Contributing factors were the pole.
- [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 LAX04LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA253.md): Anderson Harmon Rocket II · Seal Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2004 · N28BE · Destroyed
  > the in-flight separation of the elevator, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and an uncontrolled descent. The underlying cause and mechanism of the elevator separation could not be determined.
- [NTSB LAX04LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA251.md): Socata TB-20 · Perris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2004 · N110U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of the mechanic's use of an incorrect gasket during the installation of the vacuum pump.
- [NTSB FTW04LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA169.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N49KG · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to a corroded magneto for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA159.md): Bracken CB540 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N5439N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to an undetermined flight control system malfunction. Contributing factors to the accident were the wires and trees.
- [NTSB ATL04LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA126.md): Piper PA 32R-301 · Baxley, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N8451E · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical malfunction of the autopilot pitch servo, and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate control pressure to manually retrim the pitch attitude.
- [NTSB DEN04LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA086.md): Eagle DW-1 · Circleville, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2004 · N8805D · Destroyed
  > the encounter with severe turbulence during aerial application and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC04FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA136.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Leominster, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2004 · N21072 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures resulting in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the low cloud ceiling, and dark night.
- [NTSB ATL04FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA093.md): Cessna 182S · North Augusta, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2004 · N364ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB NYC04LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA106.md): Cessna 182S · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N518CR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the elevator servo which resulted in restricted elevator movement and the pilot's inability to initiate a landing flare.
- [NTSB FTW04LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA100.md): Murphy Glasair III · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2004 · N119JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the runway distance due to his misperception of his location point on the runway.
- [NTSB NYC04CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA097.md): Cessna 182T · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2004 · N182VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA092.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Harlan, KY · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2004 · N8173U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors were night, snow and a low ceiling.
- [NTSB NYC04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA082.md): Socata TB-20 · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2004 · N163GT · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA080.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2004 · N5655P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a hard landing. The pilot's decision to land in wind conditions that exceeded the demonstrated crosswind component, wind gusts, and a crosswind were…
- [NTSB ATL04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA065.md): Aero Commander 500 · Allendale, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2004 · N800SL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the hydraulic brake system accumulator due to a ruptured diaphragm. A factor was the ditch.
- [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 ATL04FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA056.md): Cessna 206H · Sanford, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2003 · N9562L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff initial climb due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and the ground. Factors were the dark night, fog, and low ceilings.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41530&page=12

## 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=11

---
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.