# 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 15 of 22 · 1,056 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL99FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA048.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1999 · N21724 · Destroyed > In flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA059.md): Rockwell 500-S · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1999 · N50BA · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the pilot landing in the wrong direction. - [NTSB IAD99FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA025.md): Lake LA-4-250 · Laconia, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1999 · N14001 · Destroyed > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure to perform an engine overhaul. - [NTSB DEN99LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA026.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Granby, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1998 · N9255B · Substantial damage > The in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence during descent. - [NTSB FTW99LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA034.md): Stanton Staros SA 260 · Marion, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1998 · N540HC · Destroyed > The fuel leak for an undetermined reason which resulted in an in-flight fire. - [NTSB ANC98LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA165.md): Maule ML-7 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N6110C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the gusty and turbulent weather conditions. - [NTSB MIA98FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA250.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N17MT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) during a single engine approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were a fatigue crack in the exhaust pipe in the right engine, the aircraft weight and balance was exceeded,… - [NTSB FTW98LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA396.md): Dempsey Skybolt TD8 · Dundee, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N350TD · Substantial damage > Hard landing due to the pilot's improper landing flare. Factor were the fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel, and his lack of familiarity with the airplane. - [NTSB FTW98LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA303.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N6898Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to return to the airport. Factors were the open baggage compartment door and the pilot's diverted attention to the open door. - [NTSB ATL98LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA100.md): Aerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Wise, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N1401P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper turn during the takeoff that resulted in dragging the sponson. A factor was the rough water caused by the boat wake. - [NTSB MIA98LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA169.md): Mohr Skybolt · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N6JJ · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, after landing, resulting in the airplane departing the left side of the runway and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB FTW98FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA185.md): Young Glasair III · St. Martinville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1998 · N238BC · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft as a result of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were turbulence, clouds, dark night and lack of an instrument… - [NTSB IAD98LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA040.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Red Hook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1998 · N31699 · Substantial damage > inadequate compensation for the crosswind by the pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Related factors were: the gusty crosswind condition, and high vegetation that was encountered after departing the runway. - [NTSB ATL98FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA056.md): John S. Hickey Swearingen SX 300 · Thomson, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1998 · N83JH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of the fuel supply required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA98FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA040.md): Freije Lancair IV · Garwood, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N109GF · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after entering known adverse weather. Related factors were, the pilot's failure to follow the published IFR departure procedures, low ceilings and snow, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience. - [NTSB ANC98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA023.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N38186 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors in the accident were flat lighting conditions, and inadequate airport facilities. - [NTSB MIA98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA085.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1998 · N8SX · Substantial damage > a total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's lack of adequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to adequately refuel his airplane. - [NTSB ANC98LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA025.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Kongiganak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1998 · N81844 · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged distance/altitude and airspeed, and his delay initiating a go-around. Related factors were the downdraft and snowbank. - [NTSB FTW98LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA106.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1998 · N376AA · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB IAD98FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA015.md): Socata TB-20 Trinidad · Roanoke, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1997 · N3041J · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the low ceiling. - [NTSB MIA98FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA040.md): Commander 114B · Cross City, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1997 · N302RS · Destroyed > VFR flight by the noninstrument-rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the terrain (tree,… - [NTSB NYC98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA033.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1997 · N2202U · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to this accident were: the crosswind condition, and snowbank. - [NTSB NYC98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA015.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Scottsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N2200J · Substantial damage > improper engine operation by undetermined person(s) that initiated gauling on the connecting rod, and led to its subsequent failure. - [NTSB CHI97FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA293.md): Keaggy-David Skybolt · Adeline, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N79DK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA123.md): Jurka P51D Mustang · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N151MS · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s); and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while starting to maneuver for an emergency landing, which resulted in loss of aircraft control (stall) and collision with terrain. - [NTSB LAX97LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA281.md): Aerospatiale TB-20 · Borrego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N577JL · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain runway alignment during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB FTW97LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA284.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N38800 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW97LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA263.md): Bronner Steen Skybolt · Brazoria, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N773HD · Substantial damage > a fuel leak at a wobble pump fuel hose clamp, which resulted in loss of fuel and fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA140.md): Republic RC-3-1 · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N6290K · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planing/preparation, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to the accident included: high, gusty, variable winds, and terrain induced downdrafts. - [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 LAX97LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA158.md): Devendorf Glassair GL25 · Congress, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1997 · N28BD · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to recover from an inverted stall/spin prior to impact with the ground. The reason for the loss of control was not determined. - [NTSB NYC97LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA072.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Vincentown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1997 · N9768C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an on ground loss of control. A contributing factor was a crosswind. - [NTSB MIA97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA123.md): Cumberland Skybolt · Smithfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1997 · N4TZ · Substantial damage > Installation by a student mechanic of a counterweight retaining washer that did not meet engine manufacturers specifications resulting in partial separation of the counterweight, failure of the No.5 connecting rod adjacent to the counterweight, and seizure of… - [NTSB ATL97LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA050.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1997 · N1102N · Substantial damage > failure of maintenance personnel to properly inspect (and repair) the brake assembly, which allowed a subsequent brake fluid leak and eventual fire. - [NTSB IAD97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA044.md): Aerospatiale TB-20 · University Park, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1997 · N2803A · Substantial damage > the pilot's inability to control the airplane due to a damaged/bent elevator control lever and resultant lack of elevator authority. - [NTSB LAX97LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA303.md): Fleming Glassair III · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1996 · N77DF · Destroyed > was the pilot's intentional flight into marginal meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain during dark nighttime conditions. - [NTSB SEA97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA014.md): Cessna 172M · Albany, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N9579H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > failure of the SA-750 pilot to see-and-avoid the Cessna 172, which had landed ahead of him on the same runway. The inherent visual restrictions of the SA-750 (a tandem two-place biplane) was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA003.md): Socata TB-20 · Mobile, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1996 · N59TB · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power during a go-around, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain during a forced landing. - [NTSB IAD97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA003.md): Maule MX-7 · Mahopac, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N6124Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a inflight collision with trees (sapplings). A factor related to the accident was: the quartering tailwind that was encountered during takeoff. - [NTSB FTW96LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA369.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Salida, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N7640F · Substantial damage > total failure of the induction air control linkage (bolt), which allowed the alternate air door to close and starve the engine of air. - [NTSB ANC96FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA137.md): Piper PA-32 · Haines, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N2181Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain, while maneuvering to reverse the direction of flight. Factors associated with the accident were: the pilot's… - [NTSB CHI96LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA317.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Stewartville, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1996 · N801SP · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a failure to reach the proper touchdown point for the landing. The fractured nose gear shimmy damper attaching collar and the jammed nose gear were related factors. - [NTSB MIA96LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA207.md): Stout Glasair III · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N340 · Substantial damage > inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB CHI96LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA272.md): Maule MT-7-235 · Poseyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N3187Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare during the landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the make and model of airplane. - [NTSB CHI96LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA246.md): Elliot Steen Skybolt · Belleville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N596E · Substantial damage > the inadequate weld on the landing gear by the builder/pilot. - [NTSB IAD96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA089.md): Piper PA60-601P · Willard, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1996 · N86AT · Substantial damage > the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. - [NTSB MIA96LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA123.md): Vernon L. Cox COX-HAWK · Mebane, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1996 · N7VC · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped with appropriate instrumentation which led to the pilot's inability to maintain control and spatial disorientation. In addition, during an attemped recovery… - [NTSB ANC96LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA027.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Nome, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N8374T · Substantial damage > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain. Low ceilings and snow covered terrain were factors in the accident. - [NTSB NYC96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA064.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Stratford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1996 · N8137D · Substantial damage > inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and the vehicle operator, resulting in their failure to see and avoid each other. - [NTSB ATL96LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA045.md): Piper PA-32-RT-300 · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1996 · N2200J · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance, and subsequent in-flight separation of the cowling, due to worn cowling components. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41530&page=16 ## 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=15 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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