# 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 CHI96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA086.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Marion, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1996 · N800TC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB MIA96FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA048.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N8349Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known forecast icing conditions which resulted in the aircraft developing an ice buildup, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The icing conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI96FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA049.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Parker, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N14BA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to a drug (cocaine); his improper in-flight decision to continue flight over an overcast condition and then to descend into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC); his failure to maintain control of…
- [NTSB NYC96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA013.md): Piper PA-32 · Honsdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1995 · N39964 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper evaluation of the weather briefing, and his decision to fly into known forecasted moderate to severe icing conditions. Factors in the accident were the adverse weather conditions encountered during the flight and landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA172.md): Maule M-7-235 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N56564 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. Factors associated with the accident were: the box canyon, rising terrain, wind gusts, and downdrafts.
- [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 LAX95LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA314.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N7156T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's poor installation of the propeller which allowed the propeller to become loose, and the pilot's improper emergency procedure by feathering the wrong propeller.
- [NTSB FTW95LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA355.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N47423 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to extend the landing gear due to the failure of an emergency gear extension valve.
- [NTSB ANC95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA138.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Togiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N8212H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper alignment with the intended point of landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW95LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA327.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N76SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector resulting in fuel starvation and the failure of the pilot to follow the published emergency procedures for propeller feathering. Factors were the fence and the trees.
- [NTSB BFO95LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA062.md): Berg Steen Skybolt · Bath, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N3753B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance to avoid trees while performing aerobatic maneuvers. Related factors are the low altitude at which the maneuver was initiated and the delayed recovery/pull-up.
- [NTSB MIA95WA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA150.md): Maule M-7-235 · Cat Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 10, 1995 · N3093N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI95LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA107.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1995 · N2928A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged distance and altitude during landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA061.md): Glassair III · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1995 · N300FF · Substantial damage
  > a violent shimmy of the nose gear for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in an on-ground loss of directional control and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA95FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA060.md): Piper PA-28-236 · York, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1995 · N8423B · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while conducting flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the pilot to follow…
- [NTSB MIA95FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA037.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Sylvan Springs, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N6517C · Destroyed
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision by the pilot-in-command for failure to deviate to an alternate airport after encountering icing conditions in an airplane not certificated for flight in icing conditions. Also, failure of the pilot to maintain altitude…
- [NTSB NYC95FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA042.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Colonie, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1994 · N6069T · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, possibly from falling asleep.
- [NTSB FTW94LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA305.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1994 · N8398J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind during landing rollout. A factor was the variable crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW94LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA283.md): Walton Skybolt · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N113BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI94LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA255.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Marshalltown, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1994 · N8144Y · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA218.md): Callair A9B · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N2851F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wheat field. A factor was the turbulence.
- [NTSB ATL94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA126.md): Green Starduster TOO · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1994 · N11TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA253.md): Schumacher Swearingen SX-300 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N2H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent raising the flaps during a go-around attempt. A factor in the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ANC94LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA068.md): Maule M6-235 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N56447 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA225.md): Staudacher 300S · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N791S · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the engine at an RPM setting that exceeded the original design specifications and resulted in the failure of the no. 5 connecting rod bearing.
- [NTSB ATL94FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA075.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Smithville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1994 · N9710C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain recent weather information to avoid flight into icing conditions. Factors in the accident were: management-induced pressure and the icing conditions.
- [NTSB BFO94LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA038.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1994 · N38780 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the engine mounting bolt which resulted in loss of engine power and subsequent on ground collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB MIA94FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA067.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Sugarloaf Key, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1994 · N626CN · Destroyed
  > Was the failure of the pilot-in-command to perform a visual lookout and maintain his altitude. Contributing to the accident was the dark night, over water, visual descent.
- [NTSB MIA94LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA041.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1993 · N2872D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to apply power after the airspeed decrease just before touchdown and also failure to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight encounter with wind gusts while on approach to land.
- [NTSB BFO94FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA021.md): Piper PA32R-301 · Butler, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1993 · N707JS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain proper altitude. The weather conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB FTW94WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94WA073.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Campeche, Mexico · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 1993 · N32RG · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA026.md): Piper PA-602P · Falls Of Rough, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N6891M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout prior to entering the runway, resulting in a taxi off the runway to avoid conflict, onto soft terrain, and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
- [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 SEA93LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA203.md): Maule M-7-235 · Recluse, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1993 · N61043 · Substantial damage
  > The brake system locked for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI93LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA330.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1993 · N80349 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown Point.
- [NTSB CHI93LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA318.md): Eagle DW-1 · Minto, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1993 · N8813B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control during ground maneuvering. Inadequate visual outlook by the pilot and the pilot of the other aircraft was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA294.md): North American F-51 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N6327T · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the pilot-in-command of the F-51's diverted attention and failure to maintain a visual outlook.
- [NTSB BFO93FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA107.md): US/Lta 138S Airship · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N832US · Destroyed
  > Inadequate design of, and design standards for, the airship which resulted in an envelope failure following separation of a portion of the night sign equipment.
- [NTSB NYC93LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA122.md): Smitrvich Starduster SA-300A · Millville, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N390BG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB FTW93FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA183.md): Eagle DW-1 · Goree, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1993 · N8808Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC93LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA077.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Skagway, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1993 · N8127K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the #2 connecting rod. A factor which contributed to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency 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 LAX93IA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93IA235.md): US/Lta 138-S · Santa Maria, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 25, 1993 · N832US · Minor damage
  > Inadequate specifications in the design and manufacture of a rudder control tube rod end bearing by the airship manufacturer.
- [NTSB CHI93LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA172.md): Piper PA-32-300 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N2947E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions he encountered during the landing approach and touchdown and not maintaining a proper descent rate
- [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 MIA93WA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA095.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 1993 · N555AD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA037.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1993 · N8257A · Substantial damage
  > That the lift off airspeed was not attained by the pilot in command because of the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB ANC93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA036.md): Maule M5 · Chena Hot Sprng, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N9176E · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the landing gear axle as a result of a pre existing fracture in the axle.
- [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 ANC93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA029.md): Piper PA-32 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1993 · N8327S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 3 cylinder intake valve stem. A factor in the degree of damage the aircraft sustained in the mishap was attributable to the off airport emergency landing on show covered tundra.

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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 ('41530', '41585'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41530&page=16

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