# 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 ATL93LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA050.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1993 · N8409A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision in attempting a night landing at an airport without operating runway lights which resulted in a touchdown off the runway. Factors which contributed to the accident were: an airplane lighting malfunction for an undetermined…
- [NTSB MIA93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA042.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1993 · N82542 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during the downwind leg for undetermined reasons, poor in-flight planning/decision by the dual student, and inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI).
- [NTSB ATL93FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA041.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1992 · N2603Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from approach lights while conducting a night landing. A factor was a dark night.
- [NTSB ATL93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA040.md): Shaw Velocity HXB · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1992 · N8101S · Substantial damage
  > The disengagement of the idler gear, which interrupted fuel pump operation, and resulted in the total loss of engine power. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain and the water.
- [NTSB ANC93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA019.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Scammon Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1992 · N8374T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the whiteout snow and fog conditions.
- [NTSB MIA93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA012.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N38800 · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure over unsuitable terrain. The cause of the engine failure was fuel contamination by ferrous metal particles that prevented the fuel servo from operating properly. The origin of the contamination is unknown.
- [NTSB LAX93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA012.md): Gilbert SX300 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1992 · N330RJ · Destroyed
  > The pilots inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering which led to an inadvertent stall spin.
- [NTSB CHI92FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA267.md): Piper PA-61-601P · Aurora, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N717BB · Destroyed
  > Exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB ANC92LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA140.md): Piper PA-32 · Togiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N8402S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/decision, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing factors were the berm and the standing water on the runway.
- [NTSB DEN92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA065.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Leadville, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N109RH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain directional control. Factors included: the pilot allowing the airplane to lift off prematurely, and gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB NYC92LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA127.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N700MM · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left engine turbochargers bearings, which resulted in a loss of power and subsequent degradation of climb performance.
- [NTSB LAX92TL#08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92TL%2308.md): Piper PA36-300 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N2420V · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX92LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA223.md): Aerospatiale TB-20 · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1992 · N2824F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent placement of the landing gear selector in the up position during the initial portion of the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX92LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA235.md): Mcquen Glassair III · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N115DM · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's misreading of a newly installed fuel selector panel with placards and a position pointer which were confusing. Factors in the accident were the confusing nature of the fuel panel and placard design and the school bus which…
- [NTSB MIA92WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92WA116.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marsh Harbour, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 26, 1992 · N5611Y · Substantial damage
- [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 LAX92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA176.md): Mcewen Dick Glasair III · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1992 · N115DM · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to select the proper fuel tank and subsequent fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate design by the manufacturer that permitted the fuel selector to be rotated 360 degrees, and the pilot's lack of familiarity…
- [NTSB ANC92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA052.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1992 · N84547 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane stalled when the pilot failed to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB MIA92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA096.md): Ankerman, Donald L. SX300 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1992 · N11AG · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed (vs) resulting in inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB MIA92LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA068.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1992 · N8300X · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. The airplane crashed in the Atlantic Ocean and was not located.
- [NTSB LAX92LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA075.md): Piper PA601P · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1992 · N680JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach and delay in accomplishing the proper remedial action while executing a night short field landing at an adequately lighted airport. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain the proper glide…
- [NTSB LAX92LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA074.md): Piper PA32RT-300 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1991 · N39459 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and improper use of the rudder. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation by the company of a hand control mechanism that required the pilot to operate the airplane controls with one…
- [NTSB MIA91LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA221.md): John H. Logan Loganair I · Gainesville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N931JL · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot in command's decision to depart under special visual flight rule clearance in instrument flight rules conditions during darkness with a failed vacuum pump and resulting inoperative flight instruments which resulted in an…
- [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 ATL91LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA169.md): Bates, Frank L Skybolt · Yatesville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N9FB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB ANC91LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA135.md): Maule M-7-235 · Mystic Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1991 · N5657A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was unfavorable wind and turbulence.
- [NTSB BFO91LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA063.md): Piper PA-23-250 · New Market, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N63817 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision that resulted in VFR flight into IMC.
- [NTSB CHI91DER09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER09.md): Eagle Eagle DW-1 · Windom, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N88142 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling. Related factors are the pilot's inattention and the airplane's deteriorated performance capability.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ06.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Oakley, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N59661 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB FTW91DRA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRA03.md): Bronner Skybolt · Alvin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N773HD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the pilot's decision to perform a low pass.
- [NTSB CHI91DER04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER04.md): Bellanca Eagle DW-1 · Hector, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N8800W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the total failure of a connecting rod. Related factors are the low maneuvering altitude and the unsuitable (muddy) terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC91FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA145.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Wallingford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1991 · N36069 · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempting a VFR flight in adverse weather conditions, at an altitude that was insufficient to clear trees along his route of flight. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of instrument rating, and his overconfidence to fly in…
- [NTSB ANC91IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91IA052.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Eek, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1991 · N4258N · Minor damage
  > The failure of the center torque link bolt.
- [NTSB NYC91LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA065.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Celina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1991 · N8385S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the powerplant controls, magnetos and brakes.
- [NTSB FTW91LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA032.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Enid, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1991 · N82162 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical failure of the ignition switch. A factor was the pilot's failure to apply the parking brake or use airplane wheel chocks.
- [NTSB ANC91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA015.md): Piper PA-32 · Kongikank, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N8225J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed during approach resulting in an inadverrtent stall annd uncontrolled descent into the ground.
- [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 BFO91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA015.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Milton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1990 · N6996A · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of both engines due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.
- [NTSB NYC90FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA215.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N9327C · Destroyed
  > An inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI90DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCQ01.md): Piper PA 36-300 · Mingo, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N2329Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate airspeed resulting in a stall/mush being encountered by the PIC. Contributing factors were a tailwind and a load jettison not performed.
- [NTSB MIA90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA173.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N289PC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to attain adequate airspeed prior to liftoff during an attempted takeoff. The pilot then lost control of the airplane in flight. The pilot also delayed in his decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA147.md): Lake LA-250 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N14004 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper planning/decision, and his misjudgement of the aircraft's climb capability in conditions of high density altitude and unanticipated atmospheric conditions. The high density altitude and rising terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI90LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA195.md): Maule M-5-235C · East Tawas, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1990 · N6VD · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft after touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG12.md): E.J. Novotny Steen Skybolt · Fall River Mill, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 20, 1990 · N78EJ · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA90LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA120.md): Piper PA-32R · Island Park, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N38575 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control, while attempting a soft-field takeoff. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90DUA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUA01.md): Homebuilt JP-350-1 · Torrance, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N350JP · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collision with the ground after the pilot experienced a loss of engine thrust due to propeller overspeed condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper servicing of the propeller hub that allowed the overspeed to occur.
- [NTSB MKC90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA112.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N301KK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the powerplant due to a sheared timing gear. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and restricted vision due to fog.
- [NTSB FTW90DQG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DQG02.md): Bellanca BL-DW-1 · Petersberg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N8803E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control as the result of an encounter with a dust devil.
- [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 MKC90LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA040.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Norfolk, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1989 · N8157R · Substantial damage
  > Inproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack…

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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=17

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